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Entertainment / Re: What have you been listeni...

Last post by Rev. Powell - April 23, 2026, 08:43:19 AM

"COME CLOSER" by Tomora

#82

Off Topic Discussion / Re: Regional food

Last post by Rev. Powell - April 23, 2026, 08:38:34 AM

Belgian here, so we are quite fiercely protective of our beers, chocolates and fries. We sort of claimed the waffle. There are many varieties of waffle in North West Europe generally, and what became known as the Belgian Waffle is a kind of Brussels waffle that was marketed as Belgian in the US. It exists here, but it is just one variety and good luck ordering one in Liège. (I prefer the Liège variety myself)

We share a bit of the asparagus madness with Germany, and you have the local staples like moules frites, carbonades à la flamande, chicons au gratin (the French call these endives, but what do they know) and vol au vent.

I've had vol au vent (in Cape Town, South Africa!) But what I think you Belgians should be proudest of is your beer. Duvel may be my favorite beer of all time, but I've never had a Belgian beer that disappointed.

#83

Television / Re: Stranger Things. Season 5.

Last post by M.10rda - April 23, 2026, 08:01:25 AM

I mean I was at least concerned at the end of S4... and those early S5 episodes w/ little or no Max were unfortunate. I get it narratively but it's sub-optimal to bench your strongest teen actor. 

I wouldn't totally mind a spin-off movie or something where Hopper investigates the Montauk Project.

#84

Bad Movies / Re: Generate Movie Poster with...

Last post by claws - April 23, 2026, 06:16:26 AM

#85

Off Topic Discussion / Re: People you find overrated?

Last post by zombie no.one - April 23, 2026, 02:28:28 AM

feel like maybe Tobe Hooper fits into the overrated category... without TCM what would he be? and apparently most of that movie's good stuff was down to another guy on the production dept?

Wes Craven as well, for me. None of his stuff apart from LAST HOUSE... does anything for me (well HILLS HAVE EYES 2 is so bad it's good, I'll give him that!)... I guess this may be an unpopular opinion tho, as NIGHTMARE and SCREAM have legions of fans who will point out those movies are legit groundbreaking / quality

#86

Off Topic Discussion / Re: People you find overrated?

Last post by Dr. Whom - April 23, 2026, 01:41:45 AM

George Lucas. I think he is a terrible director whose best moments were accidents.

I agree up to a point. Much like Peter Jackson (whose early movies are genius) he was at his best when faced with technical and financial limits, which forced him to be creative and focus on the essential. Once he was in a position to simply say 'make it so', things become bloated and boring.

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Off Topic Discussion / Re: Regional food

Last post by Dr. Whom - April 23, 2026, 01:27:24 AM

Belgian here, so we are quite fiercely protective of our beers, chocolates and fries. We sort of claimed the waffle. There are many varieties of waffle in North West Europe generally, and what became known as the Belgian Waffle is a kind of Brussels waffle that was marketed as Belgian in the US. It exists here, but it is just one variety and good luck ordering one in Liège. (I prefer the Liège variety myself)

We share a bit of the asparagus madness with Germany, and you have the local staples like moules frites, carbonades à la flamande, chicons au gratin (the French call these endives, but what do they know) and vol au vent.

#88

Bad Movies / Re: Generate Movie Poster with...

Last post by claws - April 23, 2026, 12:07:12 AM

#89

Off Topic Discussion / Re: Regional food

Last post by Trevor - April 22, 2026, 11:43:46 PM

So, I'm curious about where everyone here lives, and any sort of food your area invented or is known for/regional. I noticed in the pizza thread a few people mentioned tuna and sweetcorn which I think is British?

I'm in the Philadelphia area. Known for cheesesteaks, obviously. I've heard the hoagie was invented here (uncertain if true.) We have the Texas Tommy (hot dog, wrapped in bacon, grilled or fried.) Scrapple (breakfast meat, a pre-formed block of meat made with pork scraps, cornmeal, spices. Tastes better than it sounds.) Stromboli, similar to a calzone. Irish potatoes.

There's more. I know Chicago has a deep dish pizza, Chicago dogs, etc...

A braai [barbecue] in South Africa is the best example of our home meals 🤤😋

If I ever make it there I'd love to try going to one

It is a true South African tradition. 😊😊🇿🇦🐢

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Off Topic Discussion / Re: Regional food

Last post by HappyGilmore - April 22, 2026, 09:04:58 PM

So, I'm curious about where everyone here lives, and any sort of food your area invented or is known for/regional. I noticed in the pizza thread a few people mentioned tuna and sweetcorn which I think is British?

I'm in the Philadelphia area. Known for cheesesteaks, obviously. I've heard the hoagie was invented here (uncertain if true.) We have the Texas Tommy (hot dog, wrapped in bacon, grilled or fried.) Scrapple (breakfast meat, a pre-formed block of meat made with pork scraps, cornmeal, spices. Tastes better than it sounds.) Stromboli, similar to a calzone. Irish potatoes.

There's more. I know Chicago has a deep dish pizza, Chicago dogs, etc...

A braai [barbecue] in South Africa is the best example of our home meals 🤤😋

If I ever make it there I'd love to try going to one