The Combined COTW / No Context Thread
If it was good or weird, it goes here. Continue reading The Combined COTW / No Context Thread
Star Wars Chit-Chat
Star Wars stuff is ramping up again, as we’ve had what counts for a hiatus in these crazy times since the Solo movie “only” made 200+ million dollars at the domestic box office. Rise of Skywalker is coming out in … Continue reading Star Wars Chit-Chat
Weekly Comics Thread 09-OCT-2019
Here’s the place to talk about the comics you picked up this week, and anything else you might be reading! Not sure what’s out? Check out the handy dandy ComicList! Don’t forget to step on over to the Comic Book Chat, hosted … Continue reading Weekly Comics Thread 09-OCT-2019
Mental Health Thread 10.9.2019
For Help and Crisis resources, refer to the link in the Health tab at the top of the page, or click here Sometimes we need to talk about some things. This is a phenomenally caring and kind group, and we … Continue reading Mental Health Thread 10.9.2019
Tolerable Discussions 10.09.2019
Have at it, folks! Continue reading Tolerable Discussions 10.09.2019
The October 9th Monk Day Thread
Today is Tony Shalhoub’s birthday. I remember first taking notice of him staring as Adrian Monk in Monk from 2002-2009. He won a Golden Globe in 2003 for his performance in Monk. Shaloub has had numerous roles throughout the years. Currently he … Continue reading The October 9th Monk Day Thread
Comic Book Chat – Favorite Comic Book Monster
Good morning and welcome to Comic Book Chat! Today’s Discussion – Favorite Comic Book Monster From the radioactive monsters of the 1950s and 1960s to the Legion of Monsters in the 1970s to Swamp Thing in the 1980s and the … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Favorite Comic Book Monster
The Comic Strip Club (Wed 10/9/2019)
Raking leaves week continues at the Keane Kompound Continue reading The Comic Strip Club (Wed 10/9/2019)
Month of Horror 2019 Day 9 Incident at Loch Ness
Did you know Werner Herzhog produced a found footage horror movie that stars director Zak Penn? Well if not, you’re welcome. Incident at Loch Ness (2004) A Tale of Two Movies This movie is bit tricky to untangle because it … Continue reading Month of Horror 2019 Day 9 Incident at Loch Ness
Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (October 9th, 2019)
African Office Worker is a shōjo comedy manga series about a group of anthropomorphic African animals who work together in an office. An anime series based on the manga is being produced by Hotzipang and is currently airing. It can … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (October 9th, 2019)
Avocado Music Club #27: From Bubblegum to Sky – Me & Amy & the Two French Boys
Welcome to the Avocado Music Club, each week a new album will be discussed based on a massive pile of suggestions made by ourselves. Listen to new music or revisit an old favorite and discuss anything you wish related to … Continue reading Avocado Music Club #27: From Bubblegum to Sky – Me & Amy & the Two French Boys
The Book Nook
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 paraphernalia do you have related to books you love? Shirts, coasters, … Continue reading The Book Nook
Triviacados: Wednesday, October 9, 2019
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 in the … Continue reading Triviacados: Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Succinct Cinema: Absurdism as Class Warfare in Godard’s Weekend
Content warning for discussion of violence, including but not limited to sexual violence. There is no word that captures the nature and subject of Jean-luc Godard’s film, Weekend, quite like bourgeoisie in both its French and Marxist connotations, embodying the dual nature … Continue reading Succinct Cinema: Absurdism as Class Warfare in Godard’s Weekend
This Wednesday Political Thread Has One Piece of Good News
Montgomery elected its first black mayor in 200 years. This is why it matters Continue reading This Wednesday Political Thread Has One Piece of Good News
Review: Green Room (2015)
In Green Room, we follow a struggling punk band that includes the late Anton Yelchin and Ali Shawkat as members. Desperate for a gig, they accept one at a known White Power establishment in rural Oregon. Pickups line the dirt … Continue reading Review: Green Room (2015)
Mr. Jones and Me. Postin’ tonight’s Night Thread.
Comic Book Review – Vampire State Building #1
When I go to the comic book store, I usually have a good idea what I’m buying that week. Sometimes I’ll randomly grab a new comic just to give it a try. I was looking for the Bettie Page Halloween … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Vampire State Building #1
10/8/19 Flash Live Chat
“Into the Void” While Barry and Iris deal with the heartbreaking loss of their daughter, Nora, the team faces their greatest threat yet — one that threatens to destroy all of Central City. Meanwhile, Killer Frost has a brush with … Continue reading 10/8/19 Flash Live Chat
WNBA Finals Game 4 Thread
She was questionable on whether or not she would even play at all, but any questions about the impact the injury to MVP Elena Delle Donne would have were quickly answered by her gutsy performance in Game 3. … Continue reading WNBA Finals Game 4 Thread
Jaye Tyler’s Radio Show – Request Thread: 10/8/2019
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 nearly 10 years at chirpradio.org (and on our mobile app, which … Continue reading Jaye Tyler’s Radio Show – Request Thread: 10/8/2019
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