Savage Love
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D&D Inaugural Campaigns: Into the Goblin Cave!
The Hayes Code here reporting on our group’s latest adventures! This writeup is by Smilla, our dwarven cleric and token non-Avocado party member. “The party has found a winning strategy: failing upwards. After finally taking out the straggle of goblins … Continue reading D&D Inaugural Campaigns: Into the Goblin Cave!
Movie Reviews: The Post (2017)
In terms of the most useless reviews I have or will ever write, writing one for The Post has to rank towards the top. It’s a Steven Spielberg directed historical prestige film starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks. If there … Continue reading Movie Reviews: The Post (2017)
Box Office: January 5 – 8, 2018
YOUR BOX OFFICE NUMBERS (from Box Office Mojo) Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Insidious: The Last Key Star Wars: The Last Jedi The Greatest Showman Pitch Perfect 3 After three weeks at #1, The Last Jedi dropped another 55% (it’s … Continue reading Box Office: January 5 – 8, 2018
The Leftorium Forms The Oprah for America Exploratory Committee
Happy Tuesday, Avocados, and welcome to the 7th weekly installment of The Leftorium – the Avocado’s dedicated space for in-depth discussion of leftist views and politics in the US and worldwide. Of interest this week: – The searing tell-all that … Continue reading The Leftorium Forms The Oprah for America Exploratory Committee
Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Happy New Year! It’s time one again for The Avocado’s weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: As with the Women+ weekly discussion, we ask that only those who do not identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, asexual, … Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Plausible Explanations – Why Are There 7 Days in a Week?
Here’s the game: come up with a plausible explanation for everyday facts and phenomena. The key is plausible, something you could tell a group of people and they would actually believe it. These are joke answers, obviously, but make the … Continue reading Plausible Explanations – Why Are There 7 Days in a Week?
Musicals Thread (Leading Ladies)
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 (Leading Ladies)
The Sirens of Day Thread
Don’t look to rockets for salvation. Everything you needs is right here on The Avocado. Continue reading The Sirens of Day Thread
“Witches of Langley” American Dad! S14 E9
American Dad! Season 14, Episode 9 Witches of Langley Grade: A- Much of this episode was sub-par, from the lifeless intro to the pat conclusion, to the kid stereotypes, to underused Roger, Fran, and Stan, but by the time the … Continue reading “Witches of Langley” American Dad! S14 E9
Building Entertainment: The Animated Films of the Walt Disney Studio. The Rescuers
Welcome to my weekly discussion of the animated 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 … Continue reading Building Entertainment: The Animated Films of the Walt Disney Studio. The Rescuers
The Misinformed Weekly History Thread
Welcome to this week’s History Thread! Today’s discussion topic: Addressing misinformation. Many of our regular posters here are, or have been, teachers. Others are researchers. Some, like me, just like to scream at the historically illiterate online. What is your … Continue reading The Misinformed Weekly History Thread
Creative Endeavors Thread Returns to Normal?
Hiya! Welcome back to the “normal” Creative Endeavors thread, where members of the Avocado come together to share our works and passions, the progress we’ve made and what we’ve completed. This is the space for our members to discuss and … Continue reading Creative Endeavors Thread Returns to Normal?
TCM Underground: Never Too Young to Die (1986) and Gymkata (1985)
Never Too Young to Die (1986) If you’ve ever wanted to see John Stamos share a sex scene with Vanity (the Prince protege) in a movie where Gene Simmons plays a hermaphroditic villain, with lots of chases, gunfights and silliness, … Continue reading TCM Underground: Never Too Young to Die (1986) and Gymkata (1985)
Tuesday Politics Thread is for Obsequious Factotums
I’m still chuckling/shaking my head/rolling my eyes at Stephen Miller’s rather transparent attempt to curry favor with his boss, and Jake Tapper refusing to let it continue. And the reports of the aftermath are even funnier. “This is why they … Continue reading Tuesday Politics Thread is for Obsequious Factotums
Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Jan. 8
Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Jan. 8 – Jaime was well behind in FJ when she surprised herself with a correct response, then immediately found DD2 and was correct. Jaime was poised to take first place very late in the round, … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Jan. 8
Scott OT #29: Marketa Lazarova Night Thread (1/8)
One of my all time favorite movies is Marketa Lazarova, directed by Frantisek Vlacil. It’s the mammoth (2 hours, 42 minutes) tale of a minor Czech clan going up against a king in the Middle Ages. The film is also … Continue reading Scott OT #29: Marketa Lazarova Night Thread (1/8)
Doctor Who (Classic): S05E07 “The Wheel in Space”
Season 5 Directed by Tristan de Vere Cole Written by David Whitaker If it feels like this season has lasted forever, it’s not just you. I started this season way back on March 13th with the classic serial “The Tomb … Continue reading Doctor Who (Classic): S05E07 “The Wheel in Space”
Werewolf 49: Persona 3 Parallel — Day Five
When the group entered Tartarus’s Tziah Block, they were shocked to discover the floor was pitch black. They separated, hoping to find their way out quickly. Finally, a voice came over the communicator. “I’ve found the stairs,” said Igor in … Continue reading Werewolf 49: Persona 3 Parallel — Day Five
The Carousel: Revisiting Mad Men: S4E3 and S4E8 (“The Good News”, “The Summer Man”)
Hi again, folks, and welcome back to The Carousel! This week I’m reviewing two of the episodes that tied for third place in our upvote poll, “The Good News” and “The Summer Man”. Why is no one reviewing “The Chrysanthemum … Continue reading The Carousel: Revisiting Mad Men: S4E3 and S4E8 (“The Good News”, “The Summer Man”)
Double Features: Performance (1970) & Demon Seed (1977)
I watched Performance (1970) the other night after it had sat in my queue for a few months. I caught it on cable back in the early 80’s when the movie channels still played esoteric stuff like that and it was … Continue reading Double Features: Performance (1970) & Demon Seed (1977)
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