The Thursday Edition - Oct 25, 2018
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A blockbuster, near-future science fiction thriller, S.L. Huang's Zero Sum Game introduces a math-genius mercenary who finds herself being manipulated by someone possessing unimaginable power.
TV, Full Frontal with Sam Bee, Samantha Bee, TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS

Samantha Bee Breaks Down the Trump Administration’s Attacks on Trans Rights

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This week, Sam took on the Trump administration's recent attacks on transgender people while looking back at all the anti-trans policies the administration has put into effect since they took power.
News, blackface, Megyn Kelly, NBC

Black Santa Came Early: Megyn Kelly Reportedly Working on Exiting NBC

megyn kelly blackface racism
Megyn Kelly's blackface comments look to be leading towards her unemployment. The NBC morning show host is expected to wind down her 9 a.m. Today Show hour by the end of the season.
Technology, politics

Chinese Official Expertly Trolls Donald Trump Over iPhone Spying Story

trump sexism reporters
Yesterday, the New York Times published an article asserting that Donald Trump has a habit of making calls on unsecured cell phones, allowing Russian and Chinese spies to listen in—and they do. Trump has, of course, insisted that the story is false, as have Chinese officials, although they managed to do it with a more insulting tone that would make International-Level Troll Vladimir Putin proud.
Big on the Internet, Bambi, Google Doodle, Tyrus Wong

Today’s Animated Google Doodle Celebrates Tyrus Wong, the Chinese Artist Who Brought Us Bambi

Today is the birthday of Tyrus Wong, the Chinese artist behind the art of Bambi. A Google Doodle animation celebrates his love of art and Song Dynasty influences.
TV, horror films, life-size, Tyra Banks

The Disney Channel’s Life-Size with Tyra Banks is a Horror Movie and You Can’t Convince Me Otherwise

tyra banks lindsay lohan
Life-Size is the consummate "creepy doll" movie that's so unsettling it makes Annabelle feel like Anne of Green Gables.
Gaming, Amazon, Jeff Bezos, things we saw today, video games

Things We Saw Today: You Are Jeff Bezos, Deal With It

jeff bezos, game, twine, money, net, wealth
Imagine you woke up one morning in a Kafka-esque nightmare where you were suddenly Jeff Bezos, with his whole $156 billion of wealth. What would you do?
Big on the Internet, complicit, donald trump, violence

Donald Trump Told His Followers Democrats & Journalists Are the Enemy. We Can’t Be Surprised When They Believe Him.

cnn bombs trump, democrats
I absolutely hate that the moniker #MAGAbomber is trending on Twitter. Not because it's inaccurate, but because it's definitely the title the person doing this was striving for.
TV, Netflix, november 2018

Everything That’s Arriving on Netflix in November

Doctor Strange played by Benedict Cumberbatcj
There's a chill in the air and we're approaching All Hallows Eve, which means—yup! It's time to start thinking about post-October, or "November," if we must name it—and what you will watch as the leaves turn golden brown and everything becomes pumpkin-flavored.
Movies, Anthony Mackie, Captain America (character), The MCU

Our Next Captain America Could Be Black or a Woman. Why Not Both?

captain america meme
According to Frank Grillo, the next person to pick up the mantle of Captain America could be African-American or a woman.
Big on the Internet, Movies, Keira Knightley, Pirates of the Caribbean, reboots

If We Must Reboot Pirates of the Caribbean, Then Make It About Elizabeth Swann

Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Swann in Pirates of the Caribbean
Played by Keira Knightly in the original trilogy, Elizabeth went from sheltered governor's daughter to Pirate King.
Big on the Internet, Ted Cruz, Zodiac Killer

“Beautiful Ted” Is Maybe the Worst Ted Cruz Meme Yet

ted cruz donald trump
Ted Cruz memes are all the rage on Twitter, but this is one we'd rather not be a thing. The president loves to call people names, and it seems as if Ted went from the "Lyin' Ted" that he was earlier this year, when he said something the president didn't like, to "Beautiful Ted."
Comics, comic books

Two New Comics Are Great Examples of the Two Best Kinds of Horror Stories

wytches and anthony bourdain's hungry ghosts
‘Tis the season for horror comics, though I only ever need precisely half a reason to indulge my love of all things weird and creep. It was tough to narrow down my Halloween recommendations this year because there are so many great horror comics, so I went with a few favorites that released this October. These are excellent examples of the two best kinds of horror comics.
TV, Amazon Studios, Rachel Brosnahan, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

We Couldn’t Have Been More Ready for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season Two Trailer

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The trailer for season two of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel has dropped, giving viewers a glimpse at one of the most hotly anticipated second seasons of television ever.
TV, mike flanagan, Netflix, The Haunting of Hill House

Haunting of Hill House Showrunner Is Right to Move Away From Crain Family in Prospective Season 2

carla gugino
There is no official word yet on whether or not Netflix sensation The Haunting of Hill House will receive a second season order.
AMP Featured, Movies, queer shipping, Tom Hardy, Venom

Symbrock Is Tumblr’s Top Ship, Reminding Us That Venom Is for Everyone

Tom Hardey We Are Venom
Venom isn't just for fanboys anymore thanks to Sony's film, which turned "Symbrock" into a sensation and Eddie Brock into a social justice reporter.
AMP Featured, Movies, Luca Guadagnino, reviews, Suspiria, Tilda Swinton

Review: Suspiria Is a Retro Nightmare That Needed a Female Director

dakota johnson
Suspiria is a delirious symphony of a film.
News, donald trump, schadenfreude, Steve Bannon

No One Wants to See Steve Bannon’s Stupid Trump Documentary

Steve Bannon, donald trump, documentary, movie, film, dinner
Steve Bannon has a new documentary out, meant to galvanize Republicans ahead of next month's midterm elections, but he can't get anyone to watch it. And since we're talking about someone who has built his career on the single issue of normalizing and popularizing bigotry, I have absolutely no qualms over cackling with delight at his failure.
AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, Halloween, Halloween costumes

These Knockoff Halloween Costumes Broke Our Spirits

Look, maybe it's the brand names that make Halloween costumes so expensive, and so, sometimes, we need knockoff costumes to make them more affordable—but that doesn't make them any less funny when you look at them and their packaging. Dana Schwartz asked Twitter to share their favorite knockoff costumes, and the responses made for some of the greatest comedy.
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