First things first: I have literally just walked back through my front door after a week of fieldwork just five minutes ago. This is the first time since what seems like forever that I’m near a hot shower, a bedroom … Continue reading The ABC – This Census-Taker: First Discussion
According to Box Office Mojo, the number one movie in America in 2006 was Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. You know, the second installment of the Pirates franchise. While it had some good parts. namely anything with fish monster … Continue reading Made Overseas: The Host (2006)
Some guidelines to help this space be a positive experience for everyone: ☮ As always with the AVCAD, don’t feel compelled to share beyond your comfort level. ☮ Anyone who identifies as female, or who was socialized female/AFAB/otherwise has firsthand experience with … Continue reading Weekly Women+ Thread Wuvs Pink!
The first round of the tournament kicks off in a couple of hours— make sure to get your picks in if you’re playing along with the Avocado (password: austinfreak): http://games.espn.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2018/en/group?groupID=2535275 16 first round games today— what are your rooting interests? Upset … Continue reading 2018 NCAA Tournament First Round Thread (Thursday 3/15)
For what it’s worth, my definition of the Gilded Age here is a little bit broad, extending up until the turn of the century. The two monuments pictured below commemorate the same event, though each with decidedly different sympathies. What … Continue reading Shoeless Trivia: The Gilded Age
Have a beautiful day. Continue reading It’s a Beautiful DAY Thread (3/15)
Or, General Cover Art you Like Thread Yesterday, Pitchfork posted an article called “6 Pitchfork Staffers on the Best Albums They Found Based on the Cover Art” It’s exactly what it sounds like. I suppose crate digging ain’t what it used … Continue reading Best Albums you Found Based on the Cover Art
Sorry for the late post, busy at work. The US Senate has rolled back banking rules set in place after the 2008 financial crisis. Why anyone, particularly a certain subset of Democratic senators voted for this, is beyond me. I … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Makes It 2008 All Over Again
Greetings, fellow humans! Happy Thursday. I was away in Beijing for last Thursday’s game thread but I’m glad to be back with y’all! Thanks to Blargg, of course, for hosting during my absence. What games are you playing and what … Continue reading The Weekly Games Thread #2 is Choosing Favorites
Join us for a discussion about Supernatural – s13e15 – “A Most Holy Man”! Continue reading Supernatural: S13E15 – “A Most Holy Man”
Horror rules the nominations, as Halloween, Dawn of the Dead, and ’78’s remake of Invasion of the Body Snatchers are all well-represented, as is a certain man of steel who neither snaps anyone’s neck nor bonds over first names. As always, upvote as … Continue reading 1978 Snubbies: The Voting
Darkwing Duck was a half hour cartoon in The Disney Afternoon block of cartoons, airing from 1991 to 1992 on both weekday afternoons and (for the third season) ABC Saturday mornings. Not actually a spin-off from the similar universe of … Continue reading The Darkwing Night Thread
Last week on The Cabin in The Woods: The TV Series The Core Four went to The Lodge Lodge (credit: Veronica) to fuck to hang out and relax. Cheryl tried to come with even tho she hates all of them … Continue reading Riverdale S2E15 “Chapter Twenty-Eight: There Will Be Blood” Liveblog
Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Mar. 14 – Today’s contestants are: – Peter, a software salesman from Elmhurst, IL, who learned to speak Greek in his 30s; – Allison, a cyber security research director from Half Moon Bay, CA, who knows … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Mar. 14
Let’s discuss X-Files! There’s only two episodes left this season, which may be the final season of X-Files ever! Though… the fact that we got two more seasons after the series “ended” supports the idea that you should never say … Continue reading The X-Files Live Chat (Season 11, Episode 9)
The rebels know that their luck is bound to run out sometime, but they must continue killing the younger Loopers. This time, their target is one Tish Adams, the tough-talking Looper from the present time. She’s awake when they come … Continue reading Close the Loop – Day 5
Here’s the place to chat about the comics you picked up this week, and anything else you might be reading! And be sure to check out the newest Comic Book Chat posted by MrSplendiferous! Continue reading Weekly Comics Thread, 14-MAR-2018
I’ve talked a lot in the past about the wave of indie horror films that have come to dominate that genre, but the essential aspects of those films aren’t necessarily restricted to horror. While the slow pace, long and beautiful … Continue reading Movie Reviews: Thoroughbreds (2017)
A.I.C.O. -Incarnation- is a science-fiction anime series produced by Studio Bones that premiered on Netflix last week. It tells the story of Aiko Tachibana, a high school student who lost her family in a biological experiment gone awry. I’ve watched … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (March 14th, 2018)
It’s time for a new tournament to rile up the blood help foster a sense of community and encourage healthy debate! Let’s put our craniums together and figure out…what is the best musical film ever produced on this mortal plane? … Continue reading The Avocado’s Favorite Musical Film: Tournament Nominations
Welcome to the *CG thread, where we talk all manner of Card Games – Collectible, Trading, Living, and otherwise! Feel free to chat amongst yourselves about the card games you’re playing or anything card game-related that strikes your fancy. “In … Continue reading The CCG Thread – Current Events: First Look at Valve’s _Artifact_
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