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Movies & TV, Robert Downey Jr., Sherlock Holmes, Team Downey

‘Sherlock Holmes’ Fans Might Be Getting Two New HBO Max Series From Team Downey

Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes
So while we no longer have the modern adaptations to turn to, it is nice to know that we still have the Robert Downey Jr. world to keep coming back to.
Big on the Internet, Apple TV, Jason Momoa, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Jason Momoa to Star and Co-write Apple Show About the Colonization of Hawai’i

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 12: Jason Momoa attends the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures' "Aquaman" at TCL Chinese Theatre on December 12, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Jason Momoa is starring and co-writing a series with Apple TV about "the unification and colonization of Hawaii from an indigenous point of view.”
News, Don't Say Gay bill, LGBTQ rights, stop talking please, Tulsi Gabbard

Tulsi Gabbard Thinks Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law Isn’t Awful Enough As Is

Tulsi Gabbard tilts her head and smirks, holding a microphone and speaking with a reporter
Tulsi Gabbard has needlessly weighed in on Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law, offering her opinion that the cruel and oppressive law doesn't go far enough.
Movies, Fantastic Beasts (franchise), Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, J.K. Rowling, movie review

Reviews Are Meh for ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
There was a time when the arrival of a new Harry Potter movie would be met with anticipation and block-long lines for midnight screenings. But oh, how the times have changed.
TV, Disney+, mcu, Moon Knight

An Investigation Into How Moon Knight Got His Snazzy Suit, and Also, Can I Have One?

Moon Knight promo photo featuring Moon Knight standing amidst downed opponents.
The first episode of 'Moon Knight,' Marvel's new limited series on Disney Plus, gives us a lot of information while keeping a lot of mystery.
TV, Disney+, Jon Stewart, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars (franchise)

The Story Behind Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Home Planet and Its Connection to Comedian Jon Stewart

Obi Wan Kenobi Poster Obi Wan walks through the desert
As I not-so-patiently wait for the release date of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi,' I have been brushing up on my 'Star Wars' knowledge—leading to a surprising find about Obi-Wan’s home planet.
TV, bridgerton, patriarchy

Anthony Bridgerton and the Weight of Patriarchy

anthony and Bridgerton's small look at trauma
Season one's Anthony was a deeply unlikeable character, a patriarchal brute who wielded his privilege with a mighty arrogance even when it harmed the people he reported to love. Thankfully, in addition to cutting off those sideburns, season two explores why Anthony is like that and it is due to the sudden death of his father.
Movies, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Interviews, Stephanie Hsu

INTERVIEW: We Spoke With Stephanie Hsu For ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’

Stephanie Hsu in Everything Everywhere All At Once
Stephanie Hsu talked about what it was like working on the must-see movie 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' and bringing her character Joy to life.
Books, LOL, maga, MAGA hat, romance novel, WTF

If I Had to Read About the 2020 Literary Romance Sensation ‘Ladies First: MAGA Hat Romance’ Then You Do, Too

MAGA Hat Romance Book 1
When raging feminist Ricki meets the gentlemanly, hulky Mike at a Trump rally, she finds out that the MAGA crowd isn't as awful as she thought.
Books, Amnesty International, apartheid, graphic novels, historical fiction, Human Rights, SFF

From Journals to Historical Fiction, 6+ Books About the Experience of Palestinians Under Israeli Apartheid

Three books about Israeli apartheid. Image: Fantagraphics, Washington Square Press, and Scribner.)
To honor Middle East and North African Heritage Month, here are 6+ books that give insight into the experience of Palestinian people, primarily from Palestinian authors.
TV, Best Of, Star Trek (franchise), Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: The Next Generation

With ‘Star Trek’s Q Back to Test Us All—Here Are the Very Best Q Episodes (At Least in This Timeline)

Picard and Q in bed
Let's look back at some of the best Q episodes, and reminisce about his past devilries… and obviously, them tights!
TV, Fake Filming Locations, Outlander, Scotland, travel

You Don’t Need Time Travel to Step into the World of ‘Outlander.’ Just Visit These Real-Life Filming Locations

Outlander Jamie and Claire Lallybroch
Many of the locations are actual castles and landscapes that are as beautiful as they look on film.
Movies, Oscars, Twitter, Twitter memes

What Movie Deserved a Best Picture Win That Had Zero Nominations?

Robert Downey Jr. and Jake Gyllenhaal looking at papers in Zodiac
There are some movies in this world that you find out had not a single Academy Award nomination to their name and it makes you go "I'm sorry, WHAT?"
TV, Picard, Star Trek (franchise), Star Trek: The Next Generation

Even More ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ Favorites Will Return for ‘Picard’ Season 3

William T. Riker in Star Trek Picard
Happy First Contact Day everyone! Trekkies across the internet are celebrating the anniversary of when Vulcans first made contact, but now we have even more exciting news to share! And it involves our favorite vineyard owning, earl grey loving captain.
News, Disney, Disney parks, Epcot, Guardians of the Galaxy, marvel

Everything We Know About EPCOT’s New ‘Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind’ Ride

guardians of the galaxy
Disney has just announced a new coaster at EPCOT called Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and it promises to make you feel like a bona fide space hero with killer taste in music.
News, conservatives, LGBTQ rights, LGBTQIA, Oreos, Pride

Oreo’s New Pride Campaign Has Broken Conservatives’ Brains

Oreos Pride Campaign: be a lifelong ally
In the meantime, conservatives can enjoy their Hydrox cookies and self-righteous hate.
Books, comedy, manga, Sakamoto Days, Viz, Viz Media

If You Like ‘The Way of the Househusband’ Then ‘Sakamoto Days’ Should Be Your Next Manga Read

Sakamoto
An ex-hitman is trying to enjoy his newfound peace but his past catches up with him. Unfortunately for his pursuers, Sakamoto is still an absolute beast.
Movies, Scream (franchise), Scream 5

‘Scream 5’ Perfects the Horror Legacy Continuation—Excuse Me, Requel

Neve Campbell and Courtney Cox in 'Scream 5'
'Scream 5' is a passing of the torch from the original to the next generation, and also in true 'Scream' fashion, an exploration of the state of horror.
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