I hope you like spooky stuff, because the next four prompts are going to be slightly Halloween themed. Don’t worry if you’re not a horror movie buff though… I won’t be soliciting those directly. I mean, just check out what … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (10/6)
‘Cause it’s all outta bubblegum. Continue reading The October 6, 2020 Day Thread is Here to Kick Some Ass
*Five weeks until the new consoles arrive* Last week’s big AAA title was from Star Wars, one of the biggest franchises in pop culture history. This week’s big AAA title features Spongebob Squarepants and Jojo Siwa, so, you know, maybe … Continue reading New Game Releases 10/06/20 – 10/12/20
Horror isn’t a genre I’m drawn to when it come to books but I’ve read a fair share of them in that realm over the year – though apparently one of my favorites (Imajica) is actually fantasy instead of horror. … Continue reading 30 Days Of Horror Challenge Day 6: Your Favorite Horror Novel
Welcome to my weekly discussion of the films of the Walt Disney Studio. I’m proceeding mostly chronologically. The title comes from a quote from Walt, “I never called my work an ‘art’ It’s part of show business, the business of … Continue reading Building Entertainment: The films of the Walt Disney Studio. Candleshoe
This is the space for our members to discuss and share their creative projects, ranging from written works to drawings, photography, and even craft projects such as knitting and woodworking. Self promotion is welcome (websites where we can view and/or … Continue reading The Creative Endeavors Thread Draws Strength From Others
Hello! Welcome to the weekly podcast thread, a thread that is weekly and about podcasts! Here’s a place to talk about what you listened to this week, or to look for recommendations, or to rank obscure bits from a podcast … Continue reading Weekly Podcast Thread #15 10/6
What responsibility do artists have under dictatorships? Nazi Germany, with its obsessive control over entertainment, posed a particularly harsh dilemma to those unable to leave. Those who willingly collaborated, like directors Leni Riefenstahl (Triumph of the Will) and Veit Harlan … Continue reading History Thread: Gustaf Gründgens, Der Schauspieler
Can the first person here each day create a Results thread so it’s always first when sorted by Oldest? That will make it much easier to track results. Or visit the quiz here. Remember to post your results (as a %) in … Continue reading Triviacados: Tuesday, October 6, 2020
I’m just waiting for November. Yesterday was rough. We will make it though. Don’t step on the flowers. Smoke em if you got em. Fuck Donald Trump. Continue reading The Tuesday PT Is Just Exhausted
Ali Stroker is a bisexual Broadway actress who uses a wheelchair. In 2015 she made history by becoming the first actress who uses a wheelchair to appear on a Broadway stage. She won a Tony in 2019 for her performance … Continue reading Ali Stroker Night Thread
Even though the induction ceremony has moved back to the Waldorf Astoria ballroom after a year where they had their first public ceremony in Cleveland and a 25th Anniversary celebration in Madison Square Garden, 2010 was starting to feel like … Continue reading Breaking Down the Walls of the Rock Hall: Class of 2010
When They Cry (aka Higurashi ni Naku Koro Ni ひぐらしのなく頃に ) is a 26-episode horror series from 2006[footnote]There is a remake currently airing under the name When They Cry NEW, for the purposes of this that is something completely different.[/footnote] … Continue reading Anime Worth Watching: When They Cry
We wound up with 205 nominees. That’s a lot! In order to avoid creating a page with 205 YouTube links, I’m going to break them into ten elimination rounds of 20-21 trailers apiece. When all ten are done, we’ll have … Continue reading Best Theatrical Film Trailer, Elimination Round One
Here are today’s contestants: Melissa, a retired history teacher, took 25 years to get her B.A.; Garrett, a software engineer, solves big jigsaw puzzles; and Phillip, a naval officer, plays games over the internet. Phillip is a two-day champ with … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Oct. 5
This August I reviewed the films at the Los Angeles Outfest. This month I’m discussing additional films from the Chicago Reeling Festival, Atlanta’s Out on Film and San Francisco’s Frameline Festival. There were several recurring themes. Breaking Up Are We … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Film Festivals 2020
Welcome to Guy Talk, a serious space to discuss masculinity, good and bad. Another month, another open thread – talk about whatever aspect of masculinity you like! Remember that this is a trans-inclusive space, and that everyone is welcome to … Continue reading Guy Talk: Oct 2020
What games have you been playing and what do you think of them? Bonus topic: What are your favorite spooky game environments? Continue reading Weekly Games Thread is spooooky
Raw veggies too boring for you? Looking for a way to perk up those crackers? Just want your place to be permeated with the smell of cheese bubbling away in the oven? Great, now’s your chance! As requested in last … Continue reading Recipe Exchange: Dips
Welcome back to this special retrospective music-posting feature. The gimmick is simple — each week, you post your favorite 25 (or whatever) albums of a given year. We are now moving backwards until we run out of either albums or … Continue reading Albums By The Year: 1993
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