Garrett Martin
@garrettmartin.bsky.social
Employed. Games editor at A.V. Club. Writes about games, pinball, theme parks, travel, and more. Somewhere near Atlanta.
Walton Goggins is a southern Bruce Dern
November 25, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Walton Goggins is a southern Bruce Dern
during my life I have watched at least 200 movies. I am now ready to make one. waiting for the call, Hollywood.
November 25, 2025 at 4:59 AM
during my life I have watched at least 200 movies. I am now ready to make one. waiting for the call, Hollywood.
a lot of these looney tunes have a black and white cat that is very pointedly not Sylvester and like just use a different color
November 25, 2025 at 4:43 AM
a lot of these looney tunes have a black and white cat that is very pointedly not Sylvester and like just use a different color
Norma Desmond, hopelessly insane ancient artifact from the silent era, was 50 years old. so was Gloria Swanson when they shot Sunset Boulevard.
November 25, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Norma Desmond, hopelessly insane ancient artifact from the silent era, was 50 years old. so was Gloria Swanson when they shot Sunset Boulevard.
the most uncomfortable part of Sunset Boulevard is Jack Webb doing comedy
November 25, 2025 at 3:41 AM
the most uncomfortable part of Sunset Boulevard is Jack Webb doing comedy
Foghorn Leghorn is totally cool with endangering the lives of baby chicks in service of fucking with that dog
November 25, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Foghorn Leghorn is totally cool with endangering the lives of baby chicks in service of fucking with that dog
massive lists break my phone, where did Variety rank Johnny Dangerously
November 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
massive lists break my phone, where did Variety rank Johnny Dangerously
apparently Udo Kier is best-known for a game I didn’t know he was in
November 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
apparently Udo Kier is best-known for a game I didn’t know he was in
I love Defunctland and I am never watching four hours and 18 minutes of anything on YouTube
November 24, 2025 at 3:31 AM
I love Defunctland and I am never watching four hours and 18 minutes of anything on YouTube
they’re showing Uncut Gems in the motel lobby
November 24, 2025 at 3:12 AM
they’re showing Uncut Gems in the motel lobby
Reposted by Garrett Martin
Forgot how many incredible lines are in Udo Kier’s Random Roles www.avclub.com/udo-kier-179...
November 24, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Forgot how many incredible lines are in Udo Kier’s Random Roles www.avclub.com/udo-kier-179...
everybody I knew in ‘90s indie rock and punk circles had almost encyclopedic knowledge of the Beatles
As someone who is this guy's age I can tell you 100% that if you were into Pixies, Nirvana, 120 Minutes stuff, etc. but didn't like the Beatles you had to have worked hard to contort yourself into that special little box. Your enemy, if you absolutely needed one, was hair metal. GTFO here with this.
November 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
everybody I knew in ‘90s indie rock and punk circles had almost encyclopedic knowledge of the Beatles
Lightning Rod is an ironic name for a roller coaster we spent 90 minutes in line for
November 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Lightning Rod is an ironic name for a roller coaster we spent 90 minutes in line for
(feel like a colossal dork typing this but) when Hangman lost the belt the first time it sent him on an almost three year spiral. after tonight’s loss he should win it back almost immediately to underline how he’s changed.
November 23, 2025 at 6:39 AM
(feel like a colossal dork typing this but) when Hangman lost the belt the first time it sent him on an almost three year spiral. after tonight’s loss he should win it back almost immediately to underline how he’s changed.
how often do YOU think about the Jane Fonda TV movie where the girl’s legs get cut off by a train
November 22, 2025 at 11:55 PM
how often do YOU think about the Jane Fonda TV movie where the girl’s legs get cut off by a train
Reposted by Garrett Martin
I don’t post much, but I’m doing it now for everyone’s favorite reason: TO SELF PROMOTE!
I’m running a Los Angeles Magic: The Gathering Cube Event in January! We’re almost sold out, and I’m really excited. If you or anyone you know wants to come, please sign up! Or join the discord and talk Magic.
I’m running a Los Angeles Magic: The Gathering Cube Event in January! We’re almost sold out, and I’m really excited. If you or anyone you know wants to come, please sign up! Or join the discord and talk Magic.
We’ve only got seven spots left for our two day cube event this January! Sign up and come play some cards!
packonepickone.com
packonepickone.com
Pack One Pick One
A Two-Day Magic: The Gathering Cube Event in Los Angeles, CA
packonepickone.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I don’t post much, but I’m doing it now for everyone’s favorite reason: TO SELF PROMOTE!
I’m running a Los Angeles Magic: The Gathering Cube Event in January! We’re almost sold out, and I’m really excited. If you or anyone you know wants to come, please sign up! Or join the discord and talk Magic.
I’m running a Los Angeles Magic: The Gathering Cube Event in January! We’re almost sold out, and I’m really excited. If you or anyone you know wants to come, please sign up! Or join the discord and talk Magic.
driving through Calhoun, Ga. and they got goddamn Gravedigger out here in this Walmart parking lot. Gravedigger!
November 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
driving through Calhoun, Ga. and they got goddamn Gravedigger out here in this Walmart parking lot. Gravedigger!
none of you are making any sense
November 22, 2025 at 7:04 AM
none of you are making any sense
important note: Robert Aldrich’s movie Attack features the leading men of two different popular sitcoms cancelled during CBS’s “rural purge” in ‘71. it also has Jack Palance and Lee Marvin.
November 22, 2025 at 3:24 AM
important note: Robert Aldrich’s movie Attack features the leading men of two different popular sitcoms cancelled during CBS’s “rural purge” in ‘71. it also has Jack Palance and Lee Marvin.
my wife grew up in MTG’s district. maybe she should run.
November 22, 2025 at 2:40 AM
my wife grew up in MTG’s district. maybe she should run.
Reposted by Garrett Martin
Do you want to (virtually) punch guys? If so, we've got you with a list of the 25 best beat 'em ups ever, with oldies, obscurities, and more. www.avclub.com/best-beat-em...
Final fight(s): The 25 best beat-'em-up games
Do you want to (virtually) punch guys? If so, we've got you with a list of the 25 best beat 'em ups ever, with oldies, obscurities, and more.
www.avclub.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Do you want to (virtually) punch guys? If so, we've got you with a list of the 25 best beat 'em ups ever, with oldies, obscurities, and more. www.avclub.com/best-beat-em...
Rocky IV feels like the most “released in July and stayed in theaters until December” movie this side of Top Gun, but now you’re telling me it was a Thanksgiving release?
The singer Carly Rae Jepsen and the movie ‘Rocky IV’ premiered 40 years ago today 🎂
November 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Rocky IV feels like the most “released in July and stayed in theaters until December” movie this side of Top Gun, but now you’re telling me it was a Thanksgiving release?
Tod Frye comparing the 2600 Pac-Man to an issue of Classics Illustrated makes a ton of sense
November 21, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Tod Frye comparing the 2600 Pac-Man to an issue of Classics Illustrated makes a ton of sense