The Monday Edition - Jun 7, 2021
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The Sixth Sense meets Stranger Things in T. L. Huchu's
The Library of the Dead

The Library of the Dead by T. L. Huchu is a sharp contemporary fantasy following a precocious and cynical teen as she explores the shadowy magical underside of modern Edinburgh.

On sale now!
Big on the Internet, Actors on Actors, Ewan McGregor, Pedro Pascal

Ewan McGregor and Pedro Pascal Are Doing Actors on Actors Because Someone Wants Me Dead

ewan mcgregor as obi-wan and pedro pascal as din djarin

THE GODS HAVE SMILED UPON ME AND ME ALONE (and also a lot of the internet but just go with it) by giving us an Actors on Actors with Pedro Pascal and Ewan McGregor. Yes, my brain did short-circuit.

The post Ewan McGregor and Pedro Pascal Are Doing Actors on Actors Because Someone Wants Me Dead first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, contributors, Sucker Punch

Why It’s Time to Release Zack Snyder’s Sucker Punch

Emily Browning in Sucker Punch (2011)

You’ve all heard of #ReleaseTheSnyderCut, but the latest hashtag trend that’s quickly picking up momentum is #ReleaseTheSnyderPunch. The story behind these hashtags and why it’s time to restore Zack Snyder’s Sucker Punch is practically epic enough to be its own feature film.

The post Why It’s Time to Release Zack Snyder’s Sucker Punch first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, LGBTQIA, online education, Pride Month

Queer Kid Stuff Relaunches Its Website to Offer Fun Ways to Teach Children (and Adults) About the LGBTQ+ Community

Lindsay and Teddy

Lindsay ‘Lindz’ Amer has relaunched their website "Queer Kid Stuff" in order to provide educational, family-friendly lessons about the queer community.

The post Queer Kid Stuff Relaunches Its Website to Offer Fun Ways to Teach Children (and Adults) About the LGBTQ+ Community first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Harrison Ford, Indiana Jones, Raiders of the Lost Ark

Seeing Raiders of the Lost Ark in Theaters Has Me Excited for Indiana Jones 5

Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones

Getting to see Raiders of the Lost Ark in theaters was an interesting experience.

The post Seeing Raiders of the Lost Ark in Theaters Has Me Excited for Indiana Jones 5 first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Amazon, Jeff Bezos, space

Jeff Bezos Is Going to Space for Fun and To Distract From the Real Problems at Amazon

Amazon's Jeff Bezos at Air Force Association Air, Space, and Cyber Conference.

Jeff Bezos is going to space on his own rocket from Blue Origin, and honestly, it feels like a distraction from the real issues going on at Amazon.

The post Jeff Bezos Is Going to Space for Fun and To Distract From the Real Problems at Amazon first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, British Royal Family, meghan markle, prince harry

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Daughter Is Only a Few Days Old, but That’s Still Long Enough to Experience Racism

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry with Oprah during CBS Primetime Special.

This newborn child, who is only, at the time of writing, three days old, is apparently old enough to experience racism at the hands of British media, who insist that they are absolutely not at all racist.

The post Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Daughter Is Only a Few Days Old, but That’s Still Long Enough to Experience Racism first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, Resident Evil, Resident Evil Village, video games

Resident Evil Village Could’ve Been Solved With an Email

Chris in RE Village

Resident Evil Village is a game full of unspeakable horrors and Chris Redfield's inability to properly communicate the situation.

The post Resident Evil Village Could’ve Been Solved With an Email first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Christina Ricci, The Matrix 4, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Christina Ricci Joins the Cast of The Matrix 4

christina ricci

Happy Reading Rainbow Day, Mary Suevians!

The post Things We Saw Today: Christina Ricci Joins the Cast of The Matrix 4 first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Disney+, Loki, loki series

First Reactions to Marvel’s Loki Promise a Wildly Ambitious Ride

Are you excited to watch Loki? Let us know in the comments!

The post First Reactions to Marvel’s Loki Promise a Wildly Ambitious Ride first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Muslim women, Peacock, We Are Lady Parts

Peacock’s ‘We Are Lady Parts’ Is Brash, Brilliant, and Revolutionary

Pictured: (l-r) Lucie Shorthouse, Faith Omole, Anjana Vasan, Juliette Motamed, Sarah Kameela Impey

It's a radically nuanced (and frankly long overdue) portrait of the dichotomy facing many modern Muslim women.

The post Peacock’s ‘We Are Lady Parts’ Is Brash, Brilliant, and Revolutionary first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, democrats, Joe Manchin, Voting

Joe Manchin Replaces Mitch McConnell as Lone White Man Destroying Democracy

joe manchin

If you want to let Joe Manchin know what you think of him, you can call him at the Capitol at 202-224-3954.

The post Joe Manchin Replaces Mitch McConnell as Lone White Man Destroying Democracy first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Cruella, Cruella de Vil, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: ‘Cruella 2’ Is Definitely Happening

emma stone poses in cruella

Hold onto your two-toned wig: Cruella de Vil is returning to the big screen.

The post Things We Saw Today: ‘Cruella 2’ Is Definitely Happening first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Kate Herron, loki series, Tom Hiddleston

Loki Director Kate Herron Talks Marvel, Owen Wilson, and Time Travel

kate herron, tom hiddleston

Kevin Feige also encouraged Herron and series writer Michael Waldron (Rick and Morty, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness) to push boundaries.

The post Loki Director Kate Herron Talks Marvel, Owen Wilson, and Time Travel first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Jeff Lemire, Netflix, Sweet Tooth

REVIEW: Netflix’s Sweet Tooth Brings Tender Warmth to a Dystopian Future

CHRISTIAN CONVERY, NONSO ANOZIE

Sweet Tooth is a gentle adaptation of Jeff Lemire's DC comic book series.

The post REVIEW: Netflix’s Sweet Tooth Brings Tender Warmth to a Dystopian Future first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Abigail Brand, Emilia Clarke, Secret Invasion

Is Emilia Clarke Playing Abigail Brand in Marvel’s Secret Invasion?

secret invasion

What do you think of Emilia Clarke playing Abigail Brand?

The post Is Emilia Clarke Playing Abigail Brand in Marvel’s Secret Invasion? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, contributors, Cruella

For a Movie About Being a Rebel Artist, Cruella Just Highlights Everything Wrong With Disney

Emma Stone as Cruella de Vil in Disney's Cruella.

Stealing puppies is not the only thing Cruella is guilty of.

The post For a Movie About Being a Rebel Artist, Cruella Just Highlights Everything Wrong With Disney first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Face/Off, Nic Cage

Twitter Debates Which Nic Cage Movie Deserves More Recognition, but It’s Clearly Face/Off

John Travolta and Nic Cage in Face/Off

But now, the question has been asked, so I pass on this legacy to you all: What Nic Cage movie deserves more recognition?

The post Twitter Debates Which Nic Cage Movie Deserves More Recognition, but It’s Clearly Face/Off first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Issa Rae, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2, Spider-Woman

Into the Spider-Verse Sequel May Have Found Its Spider-Woman in Issa Rae!

Issa Rae could be Jessica Drew

Issa Rae has joined the cast of 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2' and sources say she could be our Jessica Drew, a.k.a. Spider-Woman!

The post Into the Spider-Verse Sequel May Have Found Its Spider-Woman in Issa Rae! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Edgar Wright, Scott Pilgrim, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Scott Pilgrim’s Top 5 Musical Moments to Celebrate the Film’s Extended Soundtrack

Brie Larson in Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World

To celebrate the release of the extended soundtrack, we're counting down the top 5 musical moments of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.

The post Scott Pilgrim’s Top 5 Musical Moments to Celebrate the Film’s Extended Soundtrack first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, real estate, things we saw today, zillow

Things We Saw Today: What Even Is This House on Zillow?

A mansion and pool with three question marks superimposed on top

A house in Texas featured on Zillow is so head-scratching, so over the top, that it must be seen by the masses.

The post Things We Saw Today: What Even Is This House on Zillow? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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