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Proud Confederate veteran Judge Priest (Will Rogers) presides over court in Fairfield, Kentucky in 1890 where Jeff Poindexter (Stepin Fetchit) is accused of chicken theft. Jeff is acquitted, thanks to the literal Confederate soldier being such a champion for tolerance, don'tyaknow. Heck, he's so nice, he even hires Jeff as a servant. There's more plot after that, mostly about who the judge's nephew is going to marry. Hattie McDaniel sings a lot. [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown on Dec 12, 2022 - 8 comments

Jill Ruckelshaus advances women's causes in the Ford administration. Her experience with the boys' club of politics helps her achieve goals, but it's often at a cost. She has a tête-à-tête with Phyllis, who drafts thousands more Christian women to the anti-liberation group. [more inside]
posted by Monochrome on May 13, 2020 - 1 comment

American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of physics and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford and challenge Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. [more inside]
posted by Huffy Puffy on Nov 19, 2019 - 16 comments

You guys... [more inside]
posted by 1970s Antihero on Feb 16, 2016 - 25 comments

The Weirdmageddon has started! Bill Cypher has broken through the portal, and he unleashes a newer, much cooler version of reality! [more inside]
posted by 1970s Antihero on Oct 27, 2015 - 9 comments

Mabel makes plans for her and Dipper’s 13th birthday party, on the last day of summer. Meanwhile, Ford brings Dipper along on an important mission to prevent Bill Cypher from bringing the Weirdpocalypse. HUGE SPOILERS INSIDE. [more inside]
posted by 1970s Antihero on Oct 13, 2015 - 6 comments