In Which I Make a Schedule Hello guys and ghouls (and all those in between). It’s that time of year again, when the leaves turn, and the veil between this world and the next grows ever thinner. Yes the parade … Continue reading Millennial Malaise Gets Spooky
This year marks the 35th anniversary of Beverly Hills Cop. The surprise hit would be the highest grossing R-rated film of all time until it was dethroned in 2003 by The Matrix Reloaded. (Adjusted for inflation, though, it is the … Continue reading Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (10/1)
Holy crap this is year 4 of Giftmas we’re all old. IT’S GIFTMASIVERSARY Y’ALL!! The anniversary of The Avocado is 12/4 – since Sunday tends to work better for the actual unwrapping, we’ll be celebrating on Sunday, 12/1. General reminders/suggestions: … Continue reading Giftmasiversary IV: Giftmas Is Magic
October 1st – the journey to Halloween begins today and we are kicking off the season by celebrating The Creature From the Black Lagoon’s 65th Anniversary. The Creature From the Black Lagoon was released in 1954. The synopsis of the … Continue reading Creature From The Black Lagoon’s 65th Anniversary Day Thread (10/1)
It’s a Pooky Tuesday at the Strip Club Continue reading The Comic Strip Club (Tue 10/1/2019)
Do you like guns? Do you like shooting people with guns? Well, you’re either in luck or super bummed, because that’s like 80% of your choices this week. Ghost Recon: Breakpoint (PC – Epic Games Store/PS4/Xbox One) – Releases Oct. … Continue reading New Game Releases 10/01/19 – 10/07/19
Welcome to my weekly discussion of the animated films of the Walt Disney Studio. I’m proceeding mostly chronologically. We have already done the animated films, so we have moved on to the live-action ones. The title comes from a quote … Continue reading Building Entertainment: The Animated Films of the Walt Disney Studio. Live-action Edition: Something Wicked This Way Comes
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 Creative Endeavors Just Might Turn Into A Prince
Welcome to this week’s History Thread! Today’s picture: October 1, 1975 was one of the most famous boxing matches in modern history: the third fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier in Manila, appropriately dubbed the “Thrilla in Manila.” This … Continue reading The Thrilla in the History Threada
Boy, how about that Rudy Giuliani, huh? After months of running around soliciting foreign assistance for Trump’s re-election campaign, and then about as long running his mouth about it on TV, and THEN being sold up the river when Trump … Continue reading The Tuesday Politics Thread Can’t Stop Won’t Stop (Incriminating Itself)
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: Tuesday, October 1, 2019
It’s the end of the month, so it’s time for the best movies I watched for the first time in September. [spoiler title=’Movies’] 10.) A Little Princess directed by Alfonso Cuaron, 1995 (seen on Hulu) 9.) Velvet Goldmine directed by … Continue reading Scott OT #199: The Last Night Thread of September (9/30)
Madge stepped up to the microphone and pulled a card and her reading glasses from her purse. Even with the glasses, she squinted as she struggled to read her own hastily scribbled notes. “Do we have a party here from … Continue reading Werewolf 103: Milliways, Day Three
Welcome back to one of my favorite recurring features (although it does result in some agonizing decisions). Since this is the second go-around, I’m calling it “Songs By The Letter, Side 2.” The rules are simple, just list your top … Continue reading Songs By The Letter, Side 2: Your Top “H” Songs
For years, “gay movies” were practically a genre unto themselves, neatly conforming to one of three categories: stories about coming out, stories about unrequited love, and stories about the impact of AIDS. ~ Peter Debruge, Variety Recent years have seen … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Reeling Festival 2019
The hit fictional sitcom Dad’s Casa was a cultural juggernaut when it first aired, but with so many seasons, not to mention all the spinoffs and tie-ins, it can be intimidating for a new viewer to get into. Here, then, … Continue reading Five Episodes of Dad’s Casa Everyone Should See
Here are today’s contestants: – Jason, a non-profit executive from Colorado, works against hate crimes; – Jennifer, a freelancer from New Mexico, draws hundreds of mammals, mainly rodents; and – Laurel, a graduate student from Florida, has fun playing D&D … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Sept. 30
What games have you been playing and what do you think of them? Bonus topic: Inspired by Untitled Goose Game, what other animals (real or fictional) would you like to use to wreak havoc? Continue reading Weekly Games Thread Calls Animal Control
The theme this week: phoning it in. Like I’m doing with this post because I’m pretty busy this weekend. What did you do this weekend? Continue reading What Did You Do This Weekend?
Have a great day and take care of yourselves, everyone! Continue reading Avocado Day Thread (September 30, 2019)
WTF?!?!? Monday Continue reading The Comic Strip Club (Mon 9/30/2019)
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