Click Here for Your Night Thread
Don’t change Avocado Now discuss Michael Hutchence of INXS, who died 20 years ago today. Or don’t. I’ll judge your choice though and tally appropriately. Maybe. Continue reading Click Here for Your Night Thread
Werewolves XLVI: Live Together, Die Alone – Day 3
The survivors of Lycanthropic Flight 815 once again set to digging graves. This time, they mourned Kevin Arzt without the sweet numbing of alcohol. “Hey, I bet I could distill this mouthwash,” volunteered The Guy Who Was a Lot Like … Continue reading Werewolves XLVI: Live Together, Die Alone – Day 3
Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Nov. 22
Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Nov. 22 – It was close between champ Kiana and Kelsey for a while, then Kiana was correct on DD2 and DD3 while absolutely dominating the latter part of DJ. Heading into FJ it was a … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Nov. 22
Scene Dissection: Baahubali 2: The Conclusion: My BFF Ganesha
DISCLAIMER: I am a white American woman and I have only recently become interested in Hindu myths and symbolism. All I have to go on here is what research from books and the Internet and the blissed-out murmurings of white hippie … Continue reading Scene Dissection: Baahubali 2: The Conclusion: My BFF Ganesha
A Very Special Women+ Thread: Women You’re Thankful For
Each Wednesday, someone will post a discussion with a few relevant news items from the last week, as well as a topic for further conversation. The prompt will serve as a starting point for those who may want to participate … Continue reading A Very Special Women+ Thread: Women You’re Thankful For
Artist Spotlight: The Tragically Hip
A little over a month ago, on October 17th, an entire country stopped to remember a singer. His name was Gord Downie, he was the frontman of Canada’s The Tragically Hip, and he had passed away from terminal brain … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: The Tragically Hip
Rebooting the DC Cinematic Universe of Your Dreams
You are an executive at Warner Brothers and you have been tasked with re-working the highly valuable but troubled film division of DC Entertainment. Justice League is doing well, but under-performing, and you need to figure out what the way … Continue reading Rebooting the DC Cinematic Universe of Your Dreams
Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (November 22nd, 2017)
Urahara is a magical-girl anime series currently airing this season. It is bright and colourful. I have not yet watched it. In other news: Valkyria Chronicles 4 was announced and is set to come out next year for PS4, Xbone, … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (November 22nd, 2017)
Tolerable Discussions 11.22.17
Have at it, folks! Continue reading Tolerable Discussions 11.22.17
What Pop Culture Are You Thankful For?
It’s the day before Thanksgiving (at least, here in the States). I know we’re all thankful for certain things—family, friends, good health, etc. And of course, everyone’s thankful that our weird little community seems to be thriving here at our … Continue reading What Pop Culture Are You Thankful For?
1983 Snubby Awards: The Voting
Here are your Snubby nominees for 1983! (We’re starting early this week because I’ll be traveling over the river and through the woods this evening) As always, upvote as many films and performances as you feel are deserving. The top … Continue reading 1983 Snubby Awards: The Voting
Scott OT #9: No Moneyman Can Win The Day Thread’s Love (11/22)
Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase One Rewatch: The Avengers
Back on the old site, I wrote a few articles following a rewatch of the Marvel Cinamatic Universe. Here are those articles again. Title: The Avengers (“Avengers Assemble” in the UK) Director: Joss Whedon Written by: Joss Whedon Characters created … Continue reading Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase One Rewatch: The Avengers
Sports Corner – Thanksgiving Week
Every holiday has its particular sport – Christmas and MLK Day belong to the NBA, Boxing Day to the Premier League, the summer holidays to MLB, New Year’s Day to the NHL (okay, and to the college bowl games). But … Continue reading Sports Corner – Thanksgiving Week
Album Spotlight: Spiritualized – Lazer Guided Melodies (1992 – 61 min.)
The debut album by one-half of the Spacemen 3 songwriters (Jason Pierce, AKA J Spaceman), Lazer Guided Melodies continues and deepens his old band’s investigations into contemplative, despairing, or ecstatic states. As with their forbears in the Velvet Underground, those … Continue reading Album Spotlight: Spiritualized – Lazer Guided Melodies (1992 – 61 min.)
The Book Nook Weekly 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: What are you thankful for? I’m grateful that you folks keep coming … Continue reading The Book Nook Weekly Discussion
Both Sides Now: Suburbicon (Part 2)
Welcome to Both Sides Now, a (probably quite short) series in which the author discusses and reviews feature films he participated in the making of. Suburbicon Dir. George Clooney Premiered at Venice September 4, 2017 The trouble started when I … Continue reading Both Sides Now: Suburbicon (Part 2)
In this Wednesday political thread, birds of a feather flock together…
Yesterday, Trump decided to support Roy Moore over the several (then) underage women that Roy preyed upon…Trump cites Moore’s denial. Most of you will remember that Trump was in a similar situation himself. Several accusers, his solitary denial…as result many … Continue reading In this Wednesday political thread, birds of a feather flock together…
Debbie Balboa Night Thread
A Femme Fatale Loves Ramos Gin Fizzes in “Dead Reckoning”
Dead Reckoning first and foremost is an empty shell of a film with a bare-bones plot designed to allow Humphrey Bogart as much dialogue, narration, and monologues as possible. There’s only room for a handful of characters in this old … Continue reading A Femme Fatale Loves Ramos Gin Fizzes in “Dead Reckoning”
Mean Girls The Musical – DC Preview Report
As requested by CranberryLass, this is a quick write-up after seeing the Mean Girls musical preview in DC last night. Disclaimer: I’ve never reviewed theater before, I have not been to many live performances, and I’m a die-hard Fey/Richmond fan. … Continue reading Mean Girls The Musical – DC Preview Report
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