Albert Rosenfeld had been hell-bent on solving the murder after his beloved boss Gordon Cole had been killed. So hell-bent that he began to forget his commitment to nonviolence when the opportunity for revenge arose. Not for long, of course. … Continue reading Wrapped in Plastic Day 5: I feel like I’m going to dream tonight. Big bad ones.
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 The Women+ Thread Bares It
Outside of an intro sequence, Yeon-Sang-ho’s Train To Busan doesn’t give its game away. An overworked funds manager named Seok-woo (Gong Yoo) lives in the city with his mother. His work has consumed him so much that he’s estranged from … Continue reading Made Overseas: Train To Busan (2016)
Artifact: Hawksbill Station, by Robert Silverberg, 1968. Description: Hardcover book with stamps saying it belonged to a college library, and another stamp that says it is no longer the property of said library. It still has the plastic cover protector … Continue reading Thriftstorm #9: Trapped in Time, Low on Morale
I’ve long heard about the infamous interview with Warren Beatty in-character as Dick Tracy. A few days ago, I decided to watch it and… what the fuck? This was only made so Beatty could keep the rights to the Dick … Continue reading Scott OT #88: The Day Thread of that fucking weird Warren Beatty/Dick Tracy interview (6/14)
When people point to critic ratings scaring away audiences from certain films, I am quick to point out how many films I wouldn’t have ared see if it wasn’t for their reputation. A couple weeks ago we took a look at … Continue reading Movie Reviews: First Reformed (2018)
Welcome to Thursday, Avocadoans! What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, what was your favorite E3 announcement? Please also join us tomorrow in Franchise Festival as we discuss Pikmin! Continue reading The Weekly Games Thread #2 Has Been E3’d
Morning Politocadoes! So what’s worse. A blindingly self-aware party of scalawags in charge of our country currently setting everything on fire, or a party of true believers? Bob Corker said on Wednesday that he felt that “It’s not a good … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Is In A Cult-Like Situation
Here we are, the moment we have waited four years has come, day 1 and we only get one game, sigh: Group A: Russia v Saudi Arabia The hosts start their, most likely, arduous journey to try to get out … Continue reading World Cup Russia 2018: Day 1, The Host Debuts
Heya AvoGamers! I apologize for the short notice, but we want to record the next episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast the afternoon (Eastern time; late morning/early afternoon Pacific) of Sunday, the 17th of June, and we’d love to have you … Continue reading AVoCADo GamesCast-ing Call #37: E3 2018 Edition
Long ago, I did an open thread honoring some of my favorite high school mascots (inspired by own alma mater’s fear-inspiring sobriquet, the mighty Stickers), so tonight I’ll feature some more great mascots, college edition. The objectively best mascot in … Continue reading The Fightin’ Night Thread
Max von Sydow seems to be the biggest snub of ’73, as he’s the only choice (besides Best Cast) to get more than 10 votes. He had 15 in Best Snubbed Supporting Actor, more than double closest competitor Christopher Lee. … Continue reading Snubby Awards: 1973 Results/1972 Voting
EXT. LARGE MAGELLANIC CLOUD – 2 HOURS AGO We open on the cold, silent darkness of outer space–the edges of the Large Magellanic Cloud. it seems like all’s normal… Until we see a bright light hurtling toward some unknown destination. … Continue reading The Defenders – The Worlds That Hunger, Part I: Prologue
Every music nut encounters something that these days seems to take prevalence in music compared to other forms of pop culture: artists releasing multiple versions of the same song. This thread is all about those songs with one, two, or … Continue reading Like A Version: Songs With Multiple Versions
Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Jun. 13 – Let’s meet today’s contestants: – Nick, a professor of political science from Pennsylvania, who did a bungee jump of over 700 feet; – Diana, a legal records assistant from Massachusetts, who knitted her … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Jun. 13
Hey Avocadoans! Welcome to this week’s JPC thread. Hinamatsuri is an ongoing manga series named after the Japanese doll festival. It follows the story of a yakuza member who has to take care of a mysterious girl with telekinetic powers … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (June 13th, 2018)
Here’s the place to talk about the comics you picked up this week, and anything else you might be reading! Don’t forget to step on over to the Comic Book Chat, hosted by the Spectacular MrSplendiferous! Continue reading Weekly Comics Thread 13-JUN-2018
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. Last … Continue reading The Collectible Card Game Thread – Card Advantage: A Case Study
Have at it, folks! Continue reading Tolerable Discussions 6.13.2018
Good morning and welcome to Comic Book Chat! After 2 weeks, I am back to posting to the Avocado! Today’s Discussion – Comic Conventions Are you heading to any comic book conventions this summer? What is your favorite convention experience? … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Comic Conventions
Hey, y’all, since we moved to WordPress you have the wonderful option to schedule posts ahead of time! Which means there should never be an excuse for a day thread not being posted on time! Please check the Site Info … Continue reading The “Hey, Did Y’all Know You Can Schedule Posts Now?” Day Thread
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