In the wake of the release of Justice League, talk of how to fix the DCEU has become a thing on the geekier corners of the internet. Because I am a shameless rider of coattails I’d like to present my … Continue reading How Hawkgirl Could Have Saved the DCEU: A Vision From a Better World
Hey folks! Sorry for putting this up late. Have at it. (Header image from Psycho-Pass, because why not?) Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (November 29th, 2017)
Now that I have your attention: it’s not that much drama. Not usually, anyway. However, we did have a user delete their WordPress account, which appears to have deleted the only Dubtrack-related post here on the new Avocado, so this … Continue reading Dubtrack Drama!
Today is a very special day in the world. A special day because [REDACTED] years ago, [ALSO REDACTED] the most wonderful person in the world was born. I could talk endlessly about how much they mean to me and I … Continue reading A Day Thread Like No Otter 11/29/2017
“How can a hard man be so gentle?” she asked wonderingly. “If I wasn’t hard, I wouldn’t be alive. If I couldn’t ever be gentle, I wouldn’t deserve to be alive.” Raymond Chandler, Playback If you go to Wikipedia, the … Continue reading Writer Spotlight: Raymond Chandler
Back on the old site, I wrote a few articles following a rewatch of the Marvel Cinamatic Universe. Here are those articles again. Title: Guardians of the Galaxy Director: James Gunn Writer(s): James Gunn and Nichole Pearlman Characters created by … Continue reading Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase Two Rewatch: Guardians of the Galaxy
It’s hard to think of a sport that has undergone more changes since my youth than college football. Time was, not that long ago, that the sport didn’t crown a champion due to the bowl system and contracts that forced … Continue reading Sports Corner – November 29
( Note: I published this article last year on the old site) Earlier, I discussed the animated Christmas specials of the Rankin/Bass studios, but there are, of course, several other classic and modern specials. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) … Continue reading Christmas Animated Specials (non-Rankin/Bass Category)
I wrote these rewatches on the old site a few years ago, and now I’m posting them here. These recaps naturally contain spoilers. Episode title: Blackwater Director: Neal Marshall Written by: George R.R. Martin Summary: Ser Davos, with his son … Continue reading Game of Thrones Rewatch: Season Two Episode Nine “Blackwater” and Episode Ten “Valor Morghulis”
It’s out, true believers. Continue reading Infinity War Trailer Discussion
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: We’ve talked about adaptations a lot, but how about this time we … Continue reading The Book Nook Weekly Discussion
“Chances for government shutdown rising,” according to the Hill. http://thehill.com/homenews/house/362256-chances-for-government-shutdown-rising What…I thought that basically happened the moment Trump took office. I guess this just makes it official because now it won’t just be a clusterf*ck of poor legislative agenda, gutting … Continue reading This Wednesday Political Thread Thought the Government Had Already Shut Down
Mr. Eko couldn’t sleep. Too many deaths. Too much anger. Plus, his kidneys hurt. So, to while away the nighttime hours, he was tending to John Locke’s mango grove. He sliced off a piece of mango and considered it. He … Continue reading Werewolves XLVI: Live Together, Die Alone – Day 7
Legends of Tomorrow was originally going to be an anthology. There has been significant turnover of cast members (or at least main cast members) however. I got the idea for alternate (and diverse where possible) or future team makeups recently … Continue reading Alternate Legends of Tomorrow Teams
(This was an old OT I posted on the old site. I decided to repost it (with updates) since today is Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s birthday.) There are many great actresses working today but none are as underrated as Mary Elizabeth … Continue reading Scott OT# 12: A Mary Elizabeth Winstead Night Thread
Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Nov. 28 – Well-matched contest in which Amanda took a narrow lead on DD2. But she neglected to shop for DD3 in the only remaining category, allowing it to be found by champ Marcus with the … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Nov. 28
An author’s latest manuscript is stolen; Terry, Jake and Rosa go under cover at a fantasy fiction convention to find the culprit; Terry admits he’s been writing a book; Holt, Amy and Charles take a forensics course. Here’s where you … Continue reading Brooklyn Nine-Nine: S05E08 “Return to Skyfire”
This week’s Savage Love column is here. Discuss and enjoy! Continue reading Savage Love
Talk about the second half of the big CW superhero crossover here! Continue reading Crisis on Earth-X parts 3 and 4 Live Chat
I forgot to do this yesterday (and I forgot I have a Skype call scheduled with a friend tonight) so, real quick: YOUR BOX OFFICE NUMBERS (from Box Office Mojo) Coco Justice League Wonder Thor: Ragnarok Daddy’s Home 2 Coco … Continue reading Box Office: November 24 – 26, 2017
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