Welcome to the Book Nook! This is the weekly thread for Avocados to discuss books we’re currently reading, recommendations, genre, and serious literary criticism. This week’s recommended discussion: What are you thankful for? I’m grateful that you folks keep coming … Continue reading The Book Nook Weekly Discussion
Welcome to Both Sides Now, a (probably quite short) series in which the author discusses and reviews feature films he participated in the making of. Suburbicon Dir. George Clooney Premiered at Venice September 4, 2017 The trouble started when I … Continue reading Both Sides Now: Suburbicon (Part 2)
Yesterday, Trump decided to support Roy Moore over the several (then) underage women that Roy preyed upon…Trump cites Moore’s denial. Most of you will remember that Trump was in a similar situation himself. Several accusers, his solitary denial…as result many … Continue reading In this Wednesday political thread, birds of a feather flock together…
Dead Reckoning first and foremost is an empty shell of a film with a bare-bones plot designed to allow Humphrey Bogart as much dialogue, narration, and monologues as possible. There’s only room for a handful of characters in this old … Continue reading A Femme Fatale Loves Ramos Gin Fizzes in “Dead Reckoning”
As requested by CranberryLass, this is a quick write-up after seeing the Mean Girls musical preview in DC last night. Disclaimer: I’ve never reviewed theater before, I have not been to many live performances, and I’m a die-hard Fey/Richmond fan. … Continue reading Mean Girls The Musical – DC Preview Report
Jake and Amy attempt to get their parents to bond over Thanksgiving dinner; when Holt’s Thanksgiving pie is stolen from his office, he searches for the culprit. Here’s where you can discuss B99. Review hopefully coming tonight or early tomorrow! Continue reading Brooklyn Nine-Nine: S05E07 “Two Turkeys”
So, who are the Runaways? First, it was a short run comic series for Marvel, introducing a group of teenagers who were only friends because their parents were part of the PRIDE. The series gained enough attention to survive cancellation … Continue reading Spoil Sports: Hulu’s Runaways
The Others plotted secretly throughout the day and night. The four unknowns communicated using secret messages beneath the very noses of the oblivious passengers, who were busy digging their first grave for a fallen passenger. At night, as the passengers … Continue reading Werewolves XLVI: Live Together, Die Alone – Day 2
This week’s Savage Love column is here. Enjoy! Continue reading Savage Love
When Anastasia opened on this day twenty years ago, it made headlines for two reasons. The first–and perhaps more tired to read about at the time–was that it was taking a prominent figure from history and making her the subject of … Continue reading Non-Disney Animated Features Were Never the Same After Anastasia
We all know that the poor interns whose job it is to write Netflix descriptions are either high or trolling. Post the best and worst ones you’ve seen here! Noteworthy descriptions from other streaming services (or even DVD blurbs) are … Continue reading Best and Worst Netflix Descriptions
Good morning Avocados and welcome to my third artist spotlight on this new website. If you haven’t read a M-AM Artist Spotlight before, I like to discuss a little history about the artist and/or my own personal connections to. From … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Eminem (Part 2 of 2) – One Hell of a Life
Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Nov. 21 – Champ Eric doubled up on DD1 to hold a clear lead after round one, then Wilbur got rolling to the front in DJ and protected his advantage with a small bet on DD3 … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Nov. 21
Nintendo’s latest mobile game, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is out. Use this thread to talk about your experiences, share friend codes, and compliment Rosie. Continue reading Animal Crossing Pocket Camp Thread
Welcome to the second week of The Paratext. This week I’d like to explore something that’s very near and dear to my heart: the side break. To me, the break in a record is of vital importance to how an … Continue reading The Paratext: The Ecstasy and Misery of the Side Break
Hey y’all. As you may or may not have known, I have a radio show on CHIRP Radio, a little indie station out of Chicago. We’ve been digital-only for 7 years at chirpradio.org (and on our mobile app, which you … Continue reading Jaye Tyler’s Radio Show – Request Thread: 11/21/2017
Back on the old site, I wrote a few articles following a rewatch of the Marvel Cinamatic Universe. Here are those articles again. Title: Captain America: The First Avenger Director: Joe Johnston Written by: Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely Characters … Continue reading Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase One Rewatch: Captain America: The First Avenger
Welcome! The purpose of this thread is to talk about all things related to the wonderful world of musical theatre. Each week I will post a thread with a topic/question for everyone to respond to. This is also a great … Continue reading Musicals Thread (Road Trips)
Hello and welcome to the weekly fitness thread. This week’s topic is: Thanksgiving! How do you balance this holiday of feasting with your diet and exercise? Do you do a beast before the feast? Is this when you take some … Continue reading The Fitness Thread Is Gonna Eat
I was talking with my friends the other day about how the PS2 probably has the best lineup of classic games ever (Spyro, Crash Bandicoot, Psychonauts, Jak and Dexter, OG Ratchet and Clank, Destroy All Humans, etc.). And how those … Continue reading Has the Internet Hurt/Ruined Video Games?
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