The Comic Strip Club (Fri 10/4/2019)
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Month of Horror 2019 Day 4 Targets
Horror movies like all genres go through phases. Sometimes this yields results where a beloved subgenre is encased in amber for future generations to revisit (your screwball comedies for instance). Other times, movies just seem to get forgotten along the … Continue reading Month of Horror 2019 Day 4 Targets
Comic Book Canon: The Sandman. Issues 47-49
Welcome to a series that I am continuing. I am going to go through Neil Gaiman’s now-classic series The Sandman. Issue # 47 Title: Brief Lives Part 7 Artist: Jill Thompson & Vince Locke Collected in: Brief Lives Plot: Destruction … Continue reading Comic Book Canon: The Sandman. Issues 47-49
Franchise Festival #70: Castlevania (2D)
Welcome back to Franchise Festival, where we explore and discuss noteworthy video game series from the last four decades. Older entries can be found here. This week we’ll be exploring the linear hallways and sprawling towers of Castlevania‘s 2D entries. Cover art, … Continue reading Franchise Festival #70: Castlevania (2D)
Friday New Music 10/4
It’s Friday! And? There’s? New? Music? Yes of course. You’ve got Angel Olsen returning for a new album. I’m not going to downplay how hyped I am for this one – I’ve had discussions here on if any album released in 2019 … Continue reading Friday New Music 10/4
A Series of Accidents #2: The Sirens of Titan
A Series of Accidents is a series examining the books of Kurt Vonnegut. You can read the first entry, on Player Piano, here The Sirens of Titan is the first Kurt Vonnegut novel that really feels like a Vonnegut novel, if … Continue reading A Series of Accidents #2: The Sirens of Titan
Triviacados: Friday, October 4, 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. Quiz Type: Forced Order Or visit the quiz here. Remember to post … Continue reading Triviacados: Friday, October 4, 2019
The Friday Politics Thread is a Loose Cannom
Good morning everyone, and Happy Friday! The beauty of the Trump administration, and all of their associates, is that there is no mystery whatsoever with any of them. There’s no 4D chess, there’s only a flaming Chutes and Ladders board. … Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread is a Loose Cannom
Review: Yoga Hosers (2016)
At some point Kevin Smith went on tour screening Yoga Hosers. The tour posters proudly declared it “The Wurst Movie Ever Made!” This got me wondering: was that movie supposed to be an eclectic celebration of genre elements that nevertheless … Continue reading Review: Yoga Hosers (2016)
A Joker Of A Kamen Rider Roams The Night Thread (10/3)
What does one think when they hear the word joker? The Batman villain. The poker card. And, if you enjoy Japanese role-playing games, perhaps you know Joker as the main character’s thief persona from Persona 5. Nope. We’re talking about … Continue reading A Joker Of A Kamen Rider Roams The Night Thread (10/3)
The Good Place: Season 4 Episode 2
Tonight on The Good Place: Eleanor, Michael, Janet and Tahani have their hands full when the new residents begin to show their true colors; Jason receives some unsettling news. I hope it’s nothing about the Jacksonville Jaguars! Continue reading The Good Place: Season 4 Episode 2
Spoils Sport – Joker
Probably one of the most divisive movies in recent memory, both online and in the real world, Joker will be released theatrically on Friday October 4th, 2019. Feel free to talk about the movie in this thread here! Continue reading Spoils Sport – Joker
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK: Episode 1 Discussion Thread
Hey, kitty girls! Welcome to the series premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK! In this series, ten queens will compete for the title of the UK’s first drag superstar — and judging by pre-season buzz, this looks to be one of … Continue reading RuPaul’s Drag Race UK: Episode 1 Discussion Thread
The Women+ Thread Takes it a Little at a Time
Some guidelines to help this space be a positive experience for everyone: ☮ As always with the Avocado, 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 The Women+ Thread Takes it a Little at a Time
A Community Notification For This: S1E03 “Introduction to Film”
“Introduction to Film” originally aired on NBC Thursday night, October 1, 2009 “Introduction to Film” is an apt title for Community’s third installment in more ways than one. Like “Spanish 101” before it, it literally refers to a class being … Continue reading A Community Notification For This: S1E03 “Introduction to Film”
Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Oct. 3
Today’s contestants are: – Kate, a public defender from Washington state, was a cheesemonger before her legal career; – Raghuvansh, a quality engineer from Massachusetts, loves cricket; and – Kevin, a university administrator from New York, wants tools that won’t … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Oct. 3
To Boldy Sew: Star Trek Deep Space Nine S02E24: “The Collaborator ”
To Boldly Sew is a recap of DS9 episodes, with a specific focus on the fashions of the many aliens and other characters that make up the series. Feel free to discuss matters of plot and general Star Trek things in … Continue reading To Boldy Sew: Star Trek Deep Space Nine S02E24: “The Collaborator ”
The Longform Discussion Thread Needs Your Feedback Please!
I have been noticing a lack of participation in the Longform Political Discussion space for the last several weeks. So I want to know how this space can better serve the fine users of the Avocado. Here are some questions … Continue reading The Longform Discussion Thread Needs Your Feedback Please!
Couch Avocados: TV Discussion Thread
Welcome to the weekly TV thread! This coming week of new shows brings us to another big week of the majors rolling out premieres. I look forward to getting way too many suggestions about good shows to check out! Optional … Continue reading Couch Avocados: TV Discussion Thread
The No Blade of Grass Day Thread (October 3, 2019)
No room to run! No place to hide! Maddened by fear they turn against each other! No Blade of Grass is a cheesy but brutal, but cheesy, 1970 survival film adapted from John Christopher’s excellent debut novel The Death of … Continue reading The No Blade of Grass Day Thread (October 3, 2019)
The Comic Strip Club (Thurs 10/3/2019)
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