The Friday Edition - Nov 18, 2022
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Gaming, God of War Ragnarök, Hozier

Things We Saw Today: Hozier Speaks on Crafting ‘Blood Upon the Snow’ for ‘God of War Ragnarök’

Kratos and Atreus facing each other in God of War Ragnarök
Hozier and Bear McCreary came together for God of War Ragnarök to craft a song that would express, as McCreary put it, words that the lead Kratos would not express himself.
Movies, Chris Hemsworth, mental health

Chris Hemsworth Taking Well-Deserved Time off After Receiving Important Medical News

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 30: Chris Hemsworth attends a preview of Tourism Australia's latest campaign at Sydney Opera House on October 30, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brook Mitchell/Getty Images)
Thor actor Christ Hemsworth is taking a break after almost thirteen years of non-stop work in films. Since his film debut in Star Trek, the best Hemsworth has worked on a movie every year since 2009, except for 2014. As one of the faces who helped bring people into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he was […]
Movies, anime, art, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Mayans

What’s the History Behind the New Hand Sign in ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’?

screencap from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever showing probably Namor looking at Aztec styled wall. Image: Marvel Entertainment.
"It's like that, but if y'all use it like 'What's up, dude?' - it works."
News, Adam Frisch, Darkest Timeline, Lauren Boebert, politics

If You’re in Line To Unseat Lauren Boebert, STAY IN LINE

Lauren Boebert stands alone before the State of the Union, looking at the camera and looking sad
ADAM NO! STOP.
Movies, #MeToo Movement, Harvey Weinstein, Journalism, movie review, She Said, women in journalism

‘She Said’ Is a Love Letter To Dogged Journalism

Two young women speak into a cell phone on speaker between them, hovered over a desk.
It's too broad to be a masterpiece but it's a solid depiction of incisive, historic reporting.
Big on the Internet, memes, Twitter, Twitter memes

This Hero Is Rescuing Every Twitter Meme From the Site’s Collapse

Bus meme
Twitter may be a sinking ship, but one brave soul is preserving the template for every single Twitter meme or joke in a single 100+ page long Google doc.
TV, Bryan Fuller, Hannibal, Mads Mikkelsen

Yes, Bryan Fuller Knows Exactly What He Did to Us by Casting Mads Mikkelsen in ‘Hannibal’

Mads Mikkelsen as Hannibal in Hannibal
Point being that there is a magnitude that Mads Mikkelsen has as Hannibal Lecter that will leave fans questioning things about themselves. At least now we know that Bryan Fuller knows that it is his fault.
Gaming, memes, pokemon, Pokemon Scarlet/Violet

Well, at Least the ‘Pokémon Scarlet & Violet’ Memes Are Good!

Image of Quaxly, the clearly superior starter Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet & Silver.
The newest Pokémon game is finally here, and you know what that means: it's meme time.
Anime, anime, Hide From Homepage, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, stone ocean

‘JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean Part 3’ Release Date, Trailer, and More

jolyne being her badass self in JJBA: Stone Ocean
The rollout for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean hasn't been well received, and it's safe to say a huge chunk of the fandom didn't want batches. Luckily, Part 3 finally has a release date.
News, conservatives, evangelism, Trump

Evangelicals Pretend to Suddenly Discover How Awful Trump Is

Donald Trump speaks at a political event, raising his hand out in front of him.
Now that Trump has announced his 2024 presidential bid, Evangelicals are walking back their support, claiming that Trump "used" them in 2016.
TV, HBO Max, Mindy Kaling, Sex Lives of College Girls

Mindy Kaling’s Best Comedy Is Back on HBO Max

The cast of Sex Lives of College Girls
The girls are back!
Gaming, Nintendo, pokemon, Pokemon Scarlet/Violet

Which ‘Scarlet & Violet’ Starter Pokémon Is the Best? And Why Is It So Hard To Choose?!

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet starters
No Pokémon on this new roster is more important than the one that you choose to begin the game with! We're giving you an in-depth analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of each so you can choose wisely.
Movies & TV, Daredevil: Born Again, Echo, Marvel Cinematic Universe

The MCU’s Next Phase Will Win by Playing Up Something It’s Neglected Too Often

Echo looking cool on Hawkeye
All this to say that I'm just excited for the future of the MCU and this part in particular.
TV, Asian-American representation, Journalism, news, PBS NewsHour

PBS NewsHour Makes Historic Anchor Choices as Judy Woodruff Departs

Amna Nawaz, Geoff Bennett, and Judy Woodruff on the PBS NewsHour in November 2022. Image: screencap.
They both have big shoes to fill, not just in terms of Woodruff, but the legacy of Ifill, too.
Gaming, Black Hair, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Pokémon Scarlet Violet

‘Pokémon Scarlet & Violet’ Is Another Game Where Options for Black Hair Are Lacking

Pokémon violet scalet black hair
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is finally out, and I'm counting down the hours until I can play it endlessly. However, I did take some time to build a character and found that the options for Black Hair were very limiting.
News, holidays, Humor, Thanksgiving

Turn Thanksgiving into Performance Art With These Outfit Ideas

Pugsley Addams dressed as a turkey in Addams Family Values
Need help getting through the holidays? A good outfit and a willingness to commit to the bit can go a long way, baby.
News, donald trump, Hide From Homepage, magaga

Donald Trump’s New Campaign Slogan “MAGAGA” Has Me Choke-Laughing On My Tea

Donald Trump frowns while looking at his cell phone
No, I'm not making baby noises. No, I'm not having a stroke. No, this is not some sort of thinly veiled Lady Gaga reference. This is The Dump's ACTUAL CAMPAIGN SLOGAN.
Big on the Internet, Elon Musk, Karens, Twitter

Elon Musk Will Forevermore Be Known as ‘Space Karen.’ Here’s How It Started.

Elon Musk sits outside, staring blankly into the distance, wearing a shirt reading "occupy mars"
So Elon Musk is Space Karen now? Yes, you read that right. If you were on Twitter Thursday night, hoo boy—after the news that hundreds of remaining Twitter employees had quit and headquarters was shut down, the whole place had the feel of a rave taking place on a spaceship careening toward the sun. Everyone […]
TV, Amazon, Best Of, House of the Dragon, Interview with the Vampire, Netflix, TV Shows

The Best TV Shows That Premiered in 2022

Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen in HBO's House of the Dragon
2022 was a big year for TV series as streaming services respond to the ever-growing demand for new content. Here are the 10 best TV shows that debuted in 2022, ranked.
TV, Netflix, The Crown

Is the Royal Family Really as Dramatic as ‘The Crown’ Suggests?

The Crown Season 5 Imelda Staunton
'The Crown' Season 5 awoke the old debate of how accurate the royal drama is to history - so what's the verdict?
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