The Sunday Edition - Oct 13, 2019
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Comic book movies didn't ruin film!
Big on the Internet, David Harbour, Joker, Saturday Night Live

Things We Saw Today: David Harbour Spoofing Joker on SNL is Everything

As part of his hosting duties on last night's Saturday Night Live, erstwhile Hawkins sheriff and national treasure David Harbour showed that clowns can still be funny with a parody Joker based on the rough Sesame streets called....Grouch.
Movies, Loki, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor

The Marvel Cinematic Universe as We Know it Owes Everything to Thor

Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Loki (Tom Hiddleston) face off against Frost Giants in Thor
We're continuing our slow Marvel rewatch and reexamination of the foundational films of the now massive franchise, and the time has come to celebrate Thor - the movie that made the rest of the MCU possible.
Movies, Star Wars (franchise), Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, the last jedi

Not Only are the New Star Wars Films Better Than The Prequels…They Might Be Better Than The Originals

Daisy Ridley in Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)
Someone is arguing that the new Star Wars trilogy is worse than the prequels. They're wrong and we're here to tell you the new film might even be better than the originals.
News, 2020 Presidential election, sex work

The Political Tightrope of Decriminalizing Sex Work

Strip club dancers, workers, and supporters march in in New Orleans.
Sex worker rights and decriminalization of sex work are gaining traction and attention from politicians across the board, but it's a complex issue and it's sparked much disagreement.
Movies, Bird Box, horror films, The Babadook

Bird Box and The Babadook Depict the Terror of Being A Parent

Sandra Bullock as Malorie, paddling a boat with her children in Bird Box.
Continuing our October horror discussions, let's talk about two movies that tap into the constant, overwhelming fear that comes with being a parent.
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