The Tuesday Edition - Dec 26, 2023
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Movies, Barbie, comedy

The Movies That Genuinely Made Me LOL in 2023

A collage featuring characters from 'Bottoms,' 'Barbie,' 'They Cloned Tyrone,' and 'Joy Ride'

Living in this bizarre timeline is exhausting, so sometimes you've just gotta sit back and have a good laugh.

The post The Movies That Genuinely Made Me LOL in 2023 appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Horror

The Best Horror Movies of 2023

A film strip with images from 'Talk to Me,' 'M3GAN,' and 'Infinity Pool' over a retro digital background

From crowd-pleasing studio scares to low-budget creepers, this was another great year for horror.

The post The Best Horror Movies of 2023 appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Hide From Homepage, John Wick, Keanu Reeves

Where Can I Watch John Wick? Answered

Keanu Reeves as John Wick in 'John Wick: Chapter 4'

For all your John Wick needs.

The post Where Can I Watch John Wick? Answered appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Anime, Hide From Homepage, Jujutsu Kaisen, Shibuya Incident Arc, Yuki Tsukumo

‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Season 2 Episode 23 Release Date Confirmed

Yuki Tsukumo asking Kenjaku "what type of woman" he likes upon her entrance in Episode 22 of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2.

Season 2 is nearing its end.

The post ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Season 2 Episode 23 Release Date Confirmed appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Hide From Homepage, The Iron Claw

Let’s Talk About Who the Von Erichs Are in ‘The Iron Claw’

The Iron Claw Zac Efron via A24

The Iron Claw is a film that tries to do what years of wrestling fans have as well: tell the story of the Von Erichs.

The post Let’s Talk About Who the Von Erichs Are in ‘The Iron Claw’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Books, Alexander Skarsgård, Apple TV+

‘Murderbot’ Readers Baffled Over Casting Choice for Apple TV+ Series

Genderless Murderbot from book cover on left and extra-masculine Alexander Skarsgard on right

Fans of Martha Wells' bestselling series The Murderbot Diaries are baffled by the decision to cast Alexander Skarsgård.

The post ‘Murderbot’ Readers Baffled Over Casting Choice for Apple TV+ Series appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Minnesota, racism, state flag

After Some Wild Local Submissions, Minnesota Gets a Less Offensive New Flag and Seal

Two cartoon fish, in a small circle against a blue background, awkwardly face each other and look at the viewer.

People may not think about state flags a lot, but they do have some significance.

The post After Some Wild Local Submissions, Minnesota Gets a Less Offensive New Flag and Seal appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Liz Cheney, Trump

Stephen Colbert Wasn’t Letting Liz Cheney & Republicans off the Hook for Donald Trump

Liz Cheney on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

It’s a political version of the chicken and the egg.

The post Stephen Colbert Wasn’t Letting Liz Cheney & Republicans off the Hook for Donald Trump appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, All of Us Strangers, Andrew Scott, Claire Foy, Jamie Bell

‘All of Us Strangers’ Leaves You Longing Yet Hopeful, Especially If You Know That Pain

Adam (Andrew Scott) sitting and talking to his parents at the end of All of Us Strangers

All of Us Strangers is a hard watch but one that is necessary and emotional.

The post ‘All of Us Strangers’ Leaves You Longing Yet Hopeful, Especially If You Know That Pain appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Kevin Von Erich, The Iron Claw, Zac Efron

‘The Iron Claw’ Shows What It Means To Break the Cycle

Harris Dickinson, Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, and Stanley Simon in 'The Iron Claw'

A fictionalized look at the Von Erichs, the film is still a beautiful story of brothers who love and care for each other despite the odds.

The post ‘The Iron Claw’ Shows What It Means To Break the Cycle appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, David Bowie, Doctor Who, Goblin King, Labyrinth

Too Bad ‘Doctor Who’ Missed Its Opportunity for a Hot Goblin King

Jareth the Goblin King holding his crystal ball in Labyrinth

That Goblin King was a space blob, he could have been a rock space god.

The post Too Bad ‘Doctor Who’ Missed Its Opportunity for a Hot Goblin King appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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