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Movies, Disney, Liu Yifei, Mulan, Niki Caro

Mulan Director and Star Address (and Add to) Controversy Around Film

Mulan has already generated its share of controversy and a new interview from the star and director is adding to that narrative.
News, assault, Duffy, Rape

Duffy Shares Harrowing Story That Caused Her Absence From Public Life

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 02: Duffy attends the Patagonia UK Film Premiere at the Odeon Covent Garden on March 2, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Welsh singer Duffy (born Aimee Anne Duffy) made waves years ago with her hit song "Mercy," and the album Rockferry was a big part of my high school and college listening experience. She last released an album in 2010, and then seemed to vanish without explanation. Yesterday, Duffy went to Instagram to explain that the reason for her absence was dealing with the aftermath of a deeply traumatic experience.
News, Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren Asking for Facts Does Not Make Her “Nasty”

Democratic presidential candidates (L-R) former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) speak during the Democratic presidential primary debate
I'll be voting for Elizabeth Warren in the New York primaries on April 28th, and I hope that she ends up being the Democratic nominee. 
Big on the Internet

Bloomberg’s Brand Is Just … Embarrassing

An empty podium is set for Newly announced Democratic presidential candidate, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg
It remains to be seen how many people will fall for it.
News, 2020 Presidential election, Pete Buttigieg, presidential debate

Why Pete Buttigieg’s Comment About ’50s and ’60s Nostalgia Is so Irksome & Inaccurate

Pete Buttigieg looks very excited at an Iowa event.
Regardless of what people want to think the "revolutionary 60s" have a lot more relevance today than the nostalgia of the 50s.
TV, Bojack Horseman, contributors, Netflix

Thank You, Bojack Horseman, for … Well, Not Being Philbert

Bojack Horseman stands in front of Philbert poster in Netflix's Bojack Horseman.
Usually, this kind of show can be tiresome. A show about a sad angry man who hurts everyone around him, but he feels guilty about it afterwards, so you’re supposed to find him interesting? Oh no, not again. And yet, Bojack works. What’s the difference? What’s the secret ingredient?
Big on the Internet

Things We Saw Today: “Gif” Peanut Butter Is Now a Thing

Jif vs Gif peanut butters
Jif peanut butter has decided that they will be the ones to decide once and for all how "gif" is pronounced. Thankfully, they got it right.
TV, Anthony Mackie, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Sam Wilson

Anthony Mackie on Throwing Captain America’s Shield: “That Thing Is Heavy, Dude”

Captain America's Shield in Falcon and the Winter Soldier
I can't wait to see where Falcon and the Winter Soldier takes Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes. If it's as action-packed as Mackie said, we're going to be in for quite the ride, and I couldn't be more excited. 
TV, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Joss Whedon, television

Revisiting Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s Passion 22 Years Later

Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Confession: I spend a lot of time thinking about Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Big on the Internet, Bob Chapek, Bob Iger, Disney

Disney Trades CEO Bob Iger for Bob Chapek. A Bob for a Bob If You Will

Bob Iger and Bob Chapek. Made on Photoshop
Bob, we wish you well. Bob, congratulations. Future Bob? Can't wait to see what's next!
News, Parasite, South Korea

Thanks to Parasite, Seoul Is Working to Improve Living Conditions in Its Semi-Basement Apartments

Characters from Parasite look at their phones in front of a toilet in their semi-basement apartment.
No one can say art and entertainment don't have the potential to profoundly impact the real world.
TV, Star Trek (franchise), Star Trek: The Original Series, Trump

Walter Koenig Calls Star Trek a ‘Respite’ From Trump and We Agree

chekov star trek
It must be tough for those who dreamed of a brighter future to see a world that feels farther and farther away from Roddenberry's vision.
News, CDC, Coronavirus, donald trump, Donald Trump Jr.

Coronavirus Is a Spotlight on How Trump Has Endangered America

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 25: A woman, wearing a respiratory mask, walks in the streets on February 25, 2020 in Milan, Italy. Italy is the last country to be hit hard by the virus with 7 dead and more than 283 infected as of today. The spread marks Europe’s biggest outbreak, prompting the Italian Government to issue draconian safety measures. (Photo by Emanuele Cremaschi/Getty Images)
Many are bracing for the possibility of a Coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak here in the US ... which, thanks to Donald Trump, we are unprepared for.
TV, anime, CLAMP, Netflix

Netflix Has Recruited Manga Icons CLAMP & Others for Upcoming Original Anime Content

CLAMP
Netflix Japan Anime posted a small, 30-second teaser of some of their animated series and welcomed a group of new creators they have brought along to make original anime series for the streaming service.
News, Harvey Weinstein

Finally Getting to Label Harvey Weinstein a “Convicted Rapist”? *Chef’s Kiss*

Harvey Weinstein leaves court as someone holds his arm.
Getting to write convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein for the rest of time? Delightful. Incredible. I never want to see someone put "disgraced producer" instead of "convinced rapist" ever again. 
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