The Monday Edition - Dec 27, 2021
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Big on the Internet, Carrie Fisher, in memoriam, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Fans Remember Carrie Fisher on the Anniversary of Her Death

Leia Organa and Rey in Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker

We love you, Carrie. You're an inspiration and a hero to us all. #CarrieOnForever

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AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, fanfic trope, The Matrix, The Matrix Ressurections

Like a Fanfic Rising From the Ashes, The Matrix Resurrections Is Here for Fans of Soulmate Coffee Shop AUs

Neo and Trinity

Not only is "The Matrix Resurrections" a coffee shop AU, but Neo and Trinity are destined soulmates who feel something familiar when they touch.

The post Like a Fanfic Rising From the Ashes, The Matrix Resurrections Is Here for Fans of Soulmate Coffee Shop AUs first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, AITA, cats, Jorts

Jorts (and Jean) the Cat Continues To Be a Gift To Us All With Their Pro-Union Twitter Account

A closeup of the face of an orange cat looking to the side

Jorts the cat is the opposite of a milkshake duck.

The post Jorts (and Jean) the Cat Continues To Be a Gift To Us All With Their Pro-Union Twitter Account first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Batman (character), Catwoman, The Batman (Movie)

The New Trailer For The Batman Is For the Bat/Cat Fans

Batman and Catwoman posing in the sun in the new trailer for The Batman

What's even better than a good Batman movie? The 'Bat/Cat' ship alive and purring, and that's what the new trailer for Matt Reeves' 'The Batman' is giving us.

The post The New Trailer For The Batman Is For the Bat/Cat Fans first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Netflix MCU

It’s the Liminal Space Between Christmas and New Year’s so Why Not Watch the Netflix Marvel Shows?

Charlie Cox and Deborah Ann Woll in Daredevil (2015)

Have time to kill in the weird liminal space of a week between Christmas and New Year's? You should be catching up on Netflix's Marvel superhero series.

The post It’s the Liminal Space Between Christmas and New Year’s so Why Not Watch the Netflix Marvel Shows? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Movies, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Scarlett Johansson

Black Widow Is Even More Disappointing After Hawkeye

Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff and Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova sit together on a motorcycle in the movie 'Black Widow'

If only Natasha Romanoff, Marvel's longest-running female hero, didn't have to die in order to finally have the stage for herself in 'Black Widow.'

The post Black Widow Is Even More Disappointing After Hawkeye first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Books, autobiography, Kwanzaa, memoirs

7 Books by & About Black Women To Honor Each Day of Kwanzaa

We've compiled a list of seven incredible books by and about Black women that correlate with the different days of Kwanzaa.

The post 7 Books by & About Black Women To Honor Each Day of Kwanzaa first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, anime, Winter Olympics, Yuri!! On Ice

Yuri’s Smile Is as Bright as That Ring on His Finger in New Yuri!!! On Ice Special Illustration

Yuri!!! On Ice

A new collaboration between MAPPA and Mizuno gave us a special, Winter Olympics illustration that celebrates five years of Yuri!!! On Ice.

The post Yuri’s Smile Is as Bright as That Ring on His Finger in New Yuri!!! On Ice Special Illustration first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Henry Cavill, Netflix, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Henry Cavill Asks That You Please Not Toss Coins At Him

Henry Cavill poses in Geralt's new armor as Geralt of Rivia in season 2 of 'The Witcher'

If you're lucky enough to spot 'The Witcher' star Henry Cavill strolling on the street, do not throw coins at him, please and thank you.

The post Things We Saw Today: Henry Cavill Asks That You Please Not Toss Coins At Him first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, American Psycho, American Psycho the Musical

American Psycho the Musical Is the Best Recent Film to Musical Adaptation

American Psycho the Musical with Patrick Bateman and dancers

I'd love for it to come back in some capacity and I hope that one day it does. For now, I will remain the loudest and proudest fan of American Psycho the Musical. 

The post American Psycho the Musical Is the Best Recent Film to Musical Adaptation first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Keanu Reeves, The Matrix, the matrix resurrections

How Did Neo Survive in The Matrix Trilogy?

Keanu Reeves as Neo in 'The Matrix'

Let's explore how Keanu Reeves' Neo survives in The Matrix Trilogy to return in 'Resurrections,' since we're pretty sure he died in 'The Matrix Revolution."

The post How Did Neo Survive in The Matrix Trilogy? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Peter Parker, Spider-Man, Spider-Man: No Way Home

There Were Some Wonderful Spidey Moments in No Way Home

Spider-Man standing in the street in No Way Home

'Spider-Man: No Way' Home seems to be a hit with everyone who has ventured out to see it. That's because it knows its Spider-Man so very well.

The post There Were Some Wonderful Spidey Moments in No Way Home first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, AITA, Thanksgiving asshole

Things We Saw Today: The AITA Thanksgiving A**hole Is Free!

Ben WYatt confused in parks and rec

Still, the two clearly were not going to work out if his mother was that much of a hindrance on their relationship so maybe it is a good thing that "Janet" didn't bring the turkey...

The post Things We Saw Today: The AITA Thanksgiving A**hole Is Free! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, And Just Like That…, COVID-19, Pandemic

Dear TV Shows, It’s Very Weird to Watch You Pretend Like COVID-19 Is Over

Three white women (Miranda, Carrie, Charlotte) stand in a room of people looking happy and surprised.

The further we get into the pandemic, the harder it is to watch people pretend it's over, especially when so many people in real life are doing the same.

The post Dear TV Shows, It’s Very Weird to Watch You Pretend Like COVID-19 Is Over first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Lana Wachowski, The Matrix, the matrix resurrections

How Lana Wachowski Broke the Binary in The Matrix Resurrections

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in 'The Matrix Resurrections'

It's clear that Lana Wachowski has no taste for the binary in The Matrix anymore, as she delivers a film with 'Resurrections' that shreds much of the original trilogy's ethos.

The post How Lana Wachowski Broke the Binary in The Matrix Resurrections first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Ryan Bergara, Shane Madej, Watcher

Love Shane Madej and Ryan Bergara? Watch Their New YouTube Channel

Ryan Bergara and Shane Madej at the desk in Buzzfeed Unsolved

The Ghoul Boys are sticking around with their own new show called 'Ghost Files,' so fans of Shane Madej and Ryan Bergara, rejoice!

The post Love Shane Madej and Ryan Bergara? Watch Their New YouTube Channel first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Marisa Tomei, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Zendaya

Did the MCU Do Justice to Aunt May & MJ?

Michelle Jones-Watson as played by Zendaya and Aunt May by Marisa Tomei

The problem is that outside of Peter Parker, the MCU's version of Spider-Man does not seem invested in building up the Spider-Man canon in a way that pays off.

The post Did the MCU Do Justice to Aunt May & MJ? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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