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#61
All About Archie / Re: Is It Worth Watching "Riverdale?"
February 27, 2017, 11:41:19 AM
Quote from: Shuester on February 27, 2017, 03:47:10 AM
"Riverdale" has been on for about a month or so now, and I haven't gotten around to watching it yet. I saw the trailer and made some assumptions about it. Mostly, I assumed that it was a teen drama based on Archie characters, not a TV show bringing Archie to life. I intended on watching it but didn't prioritize it.
However, some of my friends- most of whom haven't read Archie comics in years- seem to love the show. In fact, everyone I know who has watched it has said that it is great.
I'm curious about what the reaction is from fans of the comics. Without spoiling the show- because I will watch it at some point- can I get some opinions about whether "Riverdale" is good or not?

I've enjoyed it a lot. I've found that Archie fans either love it or hate it.
#62
I'm way behind on my Reggie & Me reading. They're all lying on my pile waiting for me to set aside the time!

Last night, I read the latest "IVX" (yay!) and "Extraordinary X-Men" & "Uncanny Avengers" (yawn...).
#63
All About Archie / Re: Riverdale Episode 5
February 24, 2017, 12:33:00 PM
Quote from: Archiecomicxfan215 on February 24, 2017, 11:22:40 AM
I was surprised to learn that Betty's dad is now a suspect

I assume that many people will become suspects before this is over.
#64
All About Archie / Re: Riverdale Episode 5
February 24, 2017, 10:39:08 AM
Jughead and *Betty* deduce that Hal is responsible for stealing the evidence. :)

Good summary btw.
#65
All About Archie / Re: Riverdale episode 5
February 24, 2017, 10:37:00 AM
I made this meme earlier this week from one of the previews, just to highlight Mrs. Blossom's bitchiness. :)
#66
I'm watching Riverdale! :)
#67
Legends of Tomorrow tonight.
#68
I'm watching a rerun of My 600-lb Life.
#69
General Discussion / Re: What have you done today?
February 20, 2017, 05:19:50 PM
I took my son to see his glaucoma specialist for a 9:00 AM appointment. These appointments drag on FOREVER. It was pushing 1:00 PM before we were finally able to leave.
#70
General Discussion / Re: Sears/Kmart
February 20, 2017, 05:18:54 PM
At this point, most of our kitchen appliances, plus our washer/dryer set, were purchased at our local Sears.
#71
Walking Dead tonight.
#72
All About Archie / Re: Riverdale Episode 4
February 19, 2017, 08:43:29 AM
Quote from: 60sBettyandReggie on February 18, 2017, 09:56:25 PM
Quote from: JonInIowaCity on February 17, 2017, 01:16:33 PM
She's not the real Grundy, but had assumed her identity.  She's gone now.


And they let her go that easy? pfft. She should be in jail. Also, did she say she was abused or something like that? I don't believe it. I think she was lying. What an awful character. I hope they don't bring her back.


She very well might be lying. Or at least truth-stretching.  Mrs. Cooper was going to exploit the situation to attack Archie, so Betty jumped in and threatened to go public with freaking and entering Grundy's car and making up the story of the affair in her diary. Her mom is already freaking because of whatever happened to Polly.


Personally, I wouldn't be surprised if we see Grundy again. Time will tell.
#73
Welcome/Introductions / Re: Riverdale brought me here
February 18, 2017, 04:53:26 PM
I've heard nothing but complaints from those who get subscriptions from Archie.


I have a local comic book shop that does pull-lists. I had the digests pulled for me and that worked out really well. Our local Barnes & Noble gets copies of the digests also. Maybe that would be an option for you?
#74
I re-watched episode four of "Riverdale." I'm now watching a rerun of "Midsomer Murders" on netflix.
#75
All About Archie / Re: Riverdale Episode 4
February 17, 2017, 06:52:31 PM
Quote from: carrotz on February 17, 2017, 05:21:13 PM

Quote from: JonInIowaCity on February 17, 2017, 04:57:16 PM
Quote from: Tuxedo Mark on February 17, 2017, 03:17:42 PM
Here are my thoughts:

Cheryl's a bitch to Veronica's mom and Veronica, but it turns out that she was right to be suspicious of Hermione.

LOL at Cheryl inviting herself to sit with Veronica at the drive-in. (And Cheryl sucking on that Twizzler / Red Vine was yummy.) I guess, for all of her talk about wanting Veronica to remember her place, she isn't ashamed to be seen hanging out with her, not even on the back of a pick-up truck.

I expected some kind of Cheryl/Veronica scene after Cheryl sent Kevin away for snacks, but nothing happened.

Why, why, WHY did Betty take the gun home with her?! (Fun fact: I wrote a fanfic back in 1999 in which Betty bought a gun and hid it in her dresser drawer, but at least that was somewhat justified - if ill-conceived.)

So Cheryl and Kevin definitely drive. Heck, Cheryl had TWO driving scenes in this episode. I guess the show really is saying they turned 16 over the summer before sophomore year. Did anyone here know any kids in that situation in high school?

So I guess Ms. Grundy is gone. I actually didn't mind the storyline, even though some people found it squicky. Then again, I ship Cybersix/Lori. Anyone remember "Cybersix"?

Jughead's a movie buff. This is consistent with his portrayal on "Archie's Weird Mysteries" - but broader. On that show, he was just into horror movies.

Betty keeps a diary. Does anyone know any teens today that keep handwritten diaries?


My son is 16 and he has friends with their licenses as sophomores. Like Kevin, they borrow their wheels from their parents.


They have their license at the beginning of their sophomore year?


Some. Yes.