The Wednesday Edition - Oct 26, 2022
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News, abortion, ageism, Marjorie Taylor Greene, WTF

Marjorie Taylor Greene Doesn’t Think Older Women Should Get a Say on Abortion (Old Men Apparently Still Fine!)

Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks dynamically from behind a podium.
MTG has apparently decided to go the Matt Gaetz route of issuing personal, petty attacks on anyone expressing a desire to maintain their reproductive freedoms.
Big on the Internet, memes, Spirit Halloween

These Fake Spirit Halloween Costume Memes Are Too Accurate

With Halloweekend just days away, Twitter is flooded with users posting pictures of fake costumes from Spirit Halloween - here's a roundup of our 10 favorite memes.
TV, 1899 (Netflix Series), Dark (Netflix Series), Netflix

This Eerie New Netflix Series From the Creators of ‘Dark’ Will Be Your Next Obsession

A woman dressed in Victorian clothing falls toward the ocean in a poster for Netflix's '1899' series
I can't stop watching the mysterious, gorgeous, and all-too-spooky trailer for Netflix's new supernatural show from the creators of the fan-favorite series 'Dark.'
TV, American Horror Story, Horror, Ryan Murphy

Every ‘American Horror Story’ Season, Ranked

marie laveau in AHS:COVEN
American Horror Story is iconic, but how does each season hold up? Here are all ten completed seasons, ranked.
Big on the Internet

The Mary Sue Is Hiring an Editor in Chief!

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The Mary Sue is seeking an Editor in Chief to join our mission to create thoughtful, engaging, and inclusively geeky content.
Movies, Amy Adams, Lois Lane, Superman

Stop Asking for a Recast of Lois Lane in the DCEU

So I want Amy Adams to stay on as Lois Lane and I want her to continue to be the badass we know her to be!
TV, Daemon Targaryen, House of the Dragon

Why Do People Not Get the Appeal of Anti-Heroes and Complex Characters?

Daemon says "What the fuck is this?" on House of the Dragon.
Sorry to Ryan Condal but this is just ... showing me that he does not understand how anti-heroes work in the grand scheme of fandom, and it does make me nervous for season 2 of House of the Dragon for Daemon.
Big on the Internet, folklore, Halloween, Italy

Six of the Scariest Creatures From Italian Folklore To Get a Taste of Transatlantic Halloween Vibes

WHITBY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 07: Participants walk through the streets during the annual Whitby Krampus parade on December 07, 2019 in Whitby, England. The Krampus is a horned, anthropomorphic figure from Austro-Bavarian Alpine folklore who during the Christmas season punished children who had misbehaved. The event held in Whitby helps to raise money for the Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary charity. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)
European folklore definitely delivers in terms of monsters, witches and similar unnerving stories—so here are the six scariest from my home country, Italy.
TV, Natasha Lyonne, Poker Face, Rian Johnson

Rian Johnson Keeps Us Fed With a First Look at His New Mystery Series

Natasha Lyonne in Pokerface
God how I love a Rian Johnson joint.
TV, Horror, mike flanagan

The Best Mike Flanagan Movies and TV Shows, Ranked

ghost! nell in The Haunting of Hill House
At this point, most of us have seen at least one thing Mike Flanagan has been behind, whether it’s one of his several Netflix series or even Doctor Sleep (2019). He’s very on point with adaptations, in a way that some creatives just aren’t. And that may just speak on his talent more than anything […]
TV, Horror, midnight mass, mike flanagan, The Haunting of Bly Manor, The Haunting of Hill House, the midnight club

10 Best Mike Flanagan TV Characters—And What Makes Them Great

theo being freaked out in The Haunting of Hill House (Netflix)
Hill House) is a visionary. He's rarely missed with his horror projects, and that includes both film and television.
TV, bad men, Bad Sisters

If You’re Looking for the Most Punchable Man on TV, He’s Over on Apple TV+

A handsome white man (JP) holds a bowl and a spoon, staring into the camera directly in front of him.
In addition to giving us five of the best TV characters of the year, the show also gives us the absolute worst.
TV, House of the Dragon, motherhood, Rhaenyra Targaryen

‘House of the Dragon’ Nailed Rhaenyra’s Complex Relationship with Motherhood

Leo Hart, Harvey Sadler, and Emma D'Arcy in House of the Dragon (2022)
Rhaenyra is a multifaceted character that pops out of the screen and feels like a real person. The biggest example of this would be her complex relationship with motherhood and how it shaped her character. Motherhood is a complicated, fraught road and it isn't for everyone (which is why it should always be a choice) and is something Rhaenyra struggled with.
TV, Horror, Interview with the Vampire, The Vampire Chronicles

The TV Adaptation of Claudia Brings So Much to ‘Interview with the Vampire’

claudia in Interview with the Vampire
Remember the film version of Claudia, who was played by Kirsten Dunst? Briefly throw that idea about her away while watching Bailey Bass. You won't be disappointed.
Gaming, BDSM/kink, Magic: The Gathering

Damn, the Original ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Sure Was Kinky

Vraska, a tentacled woman from Magic: The Gathering, stares at the viewer with ill intent, seemingly.
Did you know one of Magic: The Gathering's oldest cards is incredibly horny? Take a look for yourself at this original 1993 BDSM-themed pick.
TV, Cassian Andor, Star Wars (franchise), Star Wars: Andor

‘Andor’s Latest Episode Is a ‘Star Wars’ Fan’s Delight—And Not Just for All the Sick Cameos

Cassian Andor in 'Star Wars: Andor'
Episode 8 gave us a lot of set up for the last four episodes of the season and oh my god are we in for a wonderful ride with Andor.
Books, books, Tarot, Tarot Cards

The 10 Best Tarot Books For Newbies and Pros

There are a lot of tarot books out there, but we've put together the ten best books for both beginners and veteran readers.
Big on the Internet, News, asexual, asexuality, christianity, LGBTQIA, Republicans

Yes, Christian Fascism’s Anti-LGBTQ Hate Extends to Asexual People, Too

Matt Walsh with the ace flag behind him, during a video disparaging asexual, biromantic, and aromantic individuals.
It's clear that Christian fascists discriminate against ace people for being queer. And even if ace identities aren't always brought up, they're just as hated.
Big on the Internet, Tarot, Tarot Cards

Meet The Forgotten Creator of The Modern Tarot

Photograph of Pamela Colman Smith, wearing a scarf in her hair and a mischievous smile.
Arthur Waite gets most of the credit for the Rider-Waite Tarot, but it was actually the creative genius of illustrator and mystic Pamela Colman-Smith who brought the cards to life.
News, abortion, Dr. Oz, john fetterman, politics

Dr. Oz Seriously Just Said He Thinks Abortion Rights Should Be Left Up To Women, Doctors, and ‘Local Political Leaders’

Dr. Oz looks flustered while speaking into a microphone at a campaign event.
In his first and only debate with John Fetterman, Dr. Oz laid out his baffling views on reproductive rights.
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