“For fools rush in where angels fear to tread”
Directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara and released as part of the Japanese New Wave, The Face of Another is a film which reflects the country’s philosophical struggles as a society still recovering from defeat in World War II. It follows industrialist … Continue reading The Face of Another Day Thread (July 10, 2026)
The Concert (or The Perils of Everybody) is said to be the funniest ballet ever made. It is a spoof of a classical music concert choreographed in 1956 by Jerome Robbins, New York City Ballet’s ballet master. The show unfolds … Continue reading The Day Thread of The Mistake Waltz (July 9, 2026)
The Georgia Aquarium opened it 2005. It sits in the middle of Atlanta, sharing a block with the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and the World of Coca-Cola. The Centennial Olympic Park is directly south of them. You … Continue reading Georgia Aquarium Night Thread (7/8/26)
The New England Aquarium opened on June 20, 1969. At the center is a cylindrical tank where Myrtle the sea turtle resides. A ramp spirals around the tank, connecting all four floors of exhibits. The ground floor features habitats for … Continue reading New England Aquarium Day Thread (7/8/26)
After 459 days of injury absence King Switch Jay White, the Catalyst, the leader of the Bang Bang Gang, and a quintessential real-life example of the Riker’s Beard phenomenon, has returned to All Elite Wrestling. It’s still his Era. Have … Continue reading The Night Thread of Jay White (July 7, 2026)
Anyhoo, did I mention the show is from the ’90s? Boy howdy is it from the ‘90s! Continue reading The 07/07 Day Thread Is Long Vacation
New York born of Eastern Europe descent, Sanford Wurmfeld is an abstract artist whose primary focus is the study of colour relationships. Similar to Josef Albers, his canvasses combine hundreds upon hundreds of squares of colours which contrast, compliment, and … Continue reading The Sanford Wurmfeld Night Thread (July 6, 2026)
The highest elevation on the Australian continent is found at the summit of Mount Kosciuszko, 7,310 feet (2,228 metres), in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales. Wikipedia on the etymology: The mountain was named by the Polish explorer Paweł … Continue reading Day Thread of Highest Peaks: Mount Kosciuszko, Australia (07/06)
For over 30 years now, this straight banger has been pumping viewers up enough to make it through the ensuing 25 minutes of teenage robot pilots having existential angst. Continue reading The 07/05 Night Thread Is Just A Cruel Angel’s Thesis
Today the Brazilian Gringo (aka Ice Cream Planet) celebrates one of his favorite dishes: estrogonofe de carne (Brazilian beef stroganoff). The recipe is courtesy of the consistently splendid Olivia Mesquita. She is a Brazilian based in the US, runs a … Continue reading The Day Thread Has Estrogonofe de Carne
Life…uh…finds a way…wait…wrong Jeff Goldblum film! Continue reading Independence Day Night Thread
This is the most American image in the history of the America. Continue reading The Coke 4th of July Day Thread Adds Life
“Harmonium” is a song by Harmonium from the album Harmonium (1974) Have a Great Night Thread, Avocado! Continue reading Harmonium by Harmonium from Harmonium Night Thread
*No purchase necessary. except for your dad’s money Continue reading The Terminator 2 “Game” Day Thread Needs YOU to Destroy the T-1000*
Justin Scerlack (pronounced SER-lack, not scur-lack), as you all know, was the creator of “Dad’s Casa”, the beloved Tim Allen sitcom that aired from 1999 to 2011. He wrote over 90 of its episodes and played a role in everything … Continue reading The Justin Scerlack Night Thread
I’m too tired to write a funny caption this time… Continue reading Guys I Think We Need to Abandon the Idea of Anyone Signing Up for the Day Thread
He-Man would probably be friends with the GEICO Caveman and teach everyone a valuable lesson about how being prejudiced is bad. Continue reading The Night Thread Does Love to Save
Today’s song is this delightful version of “Norwegian Wood” in Punjabi by British band Cornershop. Continue reading This 07/01 Day Thread Has Flown
Here’s one from the Drive-By Truckers. Continue reading The June 30th Night Thread Zips Up to Tennessee
I graduated from Senn High School in 1980. Located on Chicago’s North Side, Senn is a fairly typical inner-city public high school, except for the fact that a lot of famous and semi-famous people graduated from there. This is the … Continue reading The 6/30 Day Thread Salutes Senn High Alum Harold Ramis
