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You read the question, folks: What movie (or movies) are comfortable and reliable enough that you can just throw it on and enjoy, no matter what? Last night, amidst the insanity of my home life, my wife and I watched … Continue reading Comfort Movies: What Movie Could You Watch at Any Time, in Any Order?
It’s the thought that counts, right? But what if no thought went into it in the first place? Continue reading Merry Sh*tsmas: Worst Gifts?
Since we’re on a new site now, I thought it would be fun to revive the “Combine two movie titles to make a new one” game. For those that haven’t played/weren’t here when I last did it, the rules are … Continue reading Combine Two Movie Titles to Make a New One
Yes, those are iPOD CLASSICS in the image space. No damn cellphones for whatever streaming service you’re thinking of! Classics representing here. So I’ve done favorite movies by year and favorite albums by year, so now I’d like to do … Continue reading Favorite Songs By Year!
I was talking with my friends the other day about how the PS2 probably has the best lineup of classic games ever (Spyro, Crash Bandicoot, Psychonauts, Jak and Dexter, OG Ratchet and Clank, Destroy All Humans, etc.). And how those … Continue reading Has the Internet Hurt/Ruined Video Games?
This Thursday is the best goddamn holiday on earth for us folks in the US: Thanksgiving. I figured I’d make a thread dedicated to all things Turkey Day. What do you do? Are there any weird traditions that you have … Continue reading What Do You Do For Thanksgiving?
Since this week kicks off the most hellish travel time of the year, I figured this would be a good place to reminisce about our, ahem, “fondest” travel memories. As someone who flies a fair amount for work (by my … Continue reading Holiday Travel Fun!
Since we’re on a new site now, I thought it would be fun to revive the “Combine two movie titles to make a new one” game. For those that haven’t played/weren’t here when I last did it, the rules are … Continue reading Combine Two Movie Titles to Make a New One
Pull up your iTunes, Play Music, or you use for your music library. Sort your song by number of plays. What comes out on top? It might not be your favorite song or your favorite band. The chances are that … Continue reading What the number one played song in your library?
In the heydays of broadcast television and radio, pretty much everyone you knew would be listening to the same bands and watching the same shows as you, because that was all that was available. Artists and shows can still hit … Continue reading Pop Culture Isolation
The handsome evil twin to Scott’s “Lamest Movie Villains” post a few days ago. Post Movie Villains that are just plain cool and that you love. My personal favorite movie villain is Roy Batty(played by Rutger Hauer) from Bladerunner. Roy … Continue reading Coolest Movie Villains
So what songs make ya laugh? Out loud. It can be shocked, ironic, subtle, bitter, whatever. Just as long as it makes ya chuckle, bark, titter, guffaw. Anything. There are no rules. Except one: You gotta bring the funny. Here’s … Continue reading Music: Make ’em Laugh, Make ’em Laugh, Make ’em Laugh.
Since we’re on a new site now, I thought it would be fun to revive the “Combine two movie titles to make a new one” game. For those that haven’t played/weren’t here when I last did it, the rules are … Continue reading Combine Two Movie Titles to Make a New One
This is a repost of the most popular thread I ever created back on the ol’ stompin’ channel. Thought I’d give it another go-around in the new digs! Nope. Not quite. Closer. This is the “best by” thread – where … Continue reading The “Best By” Thread
Which movie villain do you hate the most? Is it a terrible actor, terrible writing, or a combination of both? Don’t worry about repeating an answer either. Continue reading Lamest Movie Villains
Since we’re on a new site now, I thought it would be fun to revive the “Combine two movie titles to make a new one” game. For those that haven’t played/weren’t here when I last did it, the rules are … Continue reading Combine Two Movie Titles to Make a New One
My kids have spoiled a lot of music I used to love. For instance, once I was in the car and this popped up on my iPod: I turned it up, digging the groove, and my teenagers reacted with outraged … Continue reading Music: The Wake-Up Bomb: Songs You Now Hear Differently
What are some films that you love but for some reason or another you can only watch once? For me that movie is Oliver Stone’s 1986 Vietnam War movie Platoon. I think I watched this film at too young of … Continue reading Films You Love but You Can Only Watch Once
What’s your favorite shot in movie history? In can be from a classic or a new favorite. Also, don’t worry about repeating an answer. Continue reading Favorite shots in movie history
Most of the music in my collection has one arrangement, one production and sound. Sometimes a particular piece may be performed live, but even then, the performing artist usually sticks close to the studio interpretation. If The Rolling Stones are … Continue reading We’re One, But We’re Not The Same: Artists Reinterpreting Their Work
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