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AMP Featured, Movies, christmas movies, Holiday Movies, movies

Here Are the Most Popular Holiday Movies in America, State-by-State

Macaulay Culkin with hands on his cheeks as Kevin in a 'Home Alone' promo picture

Americans have some distinct tastes when it comes to holiday movies—and the top choices vary by state. Here are our most-searched-for festive films nationwide.

The post Here Are the Most Popular Holiday Movies in America, State-by-State first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, The Mary Sue Book Club

The Mary Sue Book Club, December 2021: Talking Cats, Cozy Murder Mysteries, and Cyber Mages

Several cultural and religious holidays result in much-needed moments to catch up with family and breathe. However, for readers, this is time to catch up on all of those pages we put off the last few months.

The post The Mary Sue Book Club, December 2021: Talking Cats, Cozy Murder Mysteries, and Cyber Mages first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, clint barton, Hawkeye, Kate Bishop

Hawkeye Gave Me the Kate/Clint Dynamic I Wanted

Jeremy Renner and Hailee Steinfeld in 'Hawkeye'

And while Kate Bishop still has quite a bit to learn from Clint Barton, we got our first look at how much the two can benefit from working together and let's get into why that dynamic works so well for both of these characters. 

The post Hawkeye Gave Me the Kate/Clint Dynamic I Wanted first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, baking, holiday, Pies, Thanksgiving

Tis the Season for Marie Callender’s Ruining the Holidays Because Someone Burnt Their Pie… Wait What?

Someone who purchased one of Marie Callender's frozen pies blames the company for the pie turning out burnt after it was baked.

The post Tis the Season for Marie Callender’s Ruining the Holidays Because Someone Burnt Their Pie… Wait What? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News

Barbados Became a Republic on 55th Anniversary of Independence, Removing Queen From Head of State

BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS - NOVEMBER 30: Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley, former cricketer Garfield Sobers, President of Barbados, Dame Sandra Mason, Rihanna, and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales stand during the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony at Heroes Square on November 30, 2021 in Bridgetown, Barbados. The Prince of Wales arrived in the country ahead of its transition to a republic within the Commonwealth. This week, it formally removes Queen Elizabeth as its head of state and the current governor-general, Dame Sandra Mason, will be sworn in as president. (Photo by Toby Melville - Pool/Getty Images)

Yesterday, the island nation of Barbados became a Commonwealth Republic and Sandra Mason became the country's first president. A moment that hasn't been seen in the British Caribbean since 1992.

The post Barbados Became a Republic on 55th Anniversary of Independence, Removing Queen From Head of State first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Hawkeye, Maya Lopez, Wilson Fisk

Let’s Talk About the Kingpin Connection in Hawkeye

Kingpin in Marvel and Netflix's Daredevil.

So many of us have one question on our minds: Can we see D'Onofrio's Fisk in Hawkeye?

The post Let’s Talk About the Kingpin Connection in Hawkeye first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Christmas, democrats, holiday shopping

Democrats Attempt to Use the Power of Christmas to Pass a Bill That’ll (Hopefully) Stop “Grinch Bots” From Buying Everything Up

Grinch Bot

Democrats have proposed a bill that will work to prevent bots from buying hot ticket items up and reselling them online for much higher prices.

The post Democrats Attempt to Use the Power of Christmas to Pass a Bill That’ll (Hopefully) Stop “Grinch Bots” From Buying Everything Up first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Movies, Ansel Elgort, sexual assault, west side story

Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story Is Getting Mostly Rave Reactions, Except For Ansel Elgort

Riff, Tony, Maria, and Bernardo pose on the street in the 2021 'West Side Story' remake

First reactions are wild about Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' and laud the vibrant young cast—save Ansel Elgort, who plays Tony and weighs it all down.

The post Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story Is Getting Mostly Rave Reactions, Except For Ansel Elgort first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Peter Jackson, The Beatles, The Beatles: Get Back

Peter Jackson and Stephen Colbert Talking The Beatles: Get Back Is Delightful

Peter Jackson talking about the Beatles

Peter Jackson came from a place of love and appreciation for the band while making this. And he gave audiences a look into the world of The Beatles like never before. 

The post Peter Jackson and Stephen Colbert Talking The Beatles: Get Back Is Delightful first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, News, abortion, Dobbs v. Jackson WHO, U.S. Supreme Court

The Supreme Court Is About To Hear the Biggest, Most Direct Challenge To Roe v. Wade Ever

Abortion rights activists rally in front of the US Supreme Court

This Wednesday, December 1, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the most serious and really the first direct challenge to Roe v. Wade since that landmark case was decided nearly 50 years ago.

The post The Supreme Court Is About To Hear the Biggest, Most Direct Challenge To Roe v. Wade Ever first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Doc Ock, Spider-Man, Zendaya

Things We Saw Today: Zendaya Is Doc Ock … Or Is Doc Ock Zendaya?

Zendaya as MJ in Spider-Man

Was this a coincidence? Probably but the fact that Zendaya is embracing the jokes just makes it that much better. So now we can all rest easy thinking about a world where Zendaya is Doc Ock.

The post Things We Saw Today: Zendaya Is Doc Ock … Or Is Doc Ock Zendaya? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Star Wars (franchise), The Book of Boba Fett

We Have The Book of Boba Fett Posters!

temuera morrison, ming-na wen

The Book of Boba Fett is exciting because we're going to get a deeper look into Temuera Morrison's Boba after the Sarlacc Pit. We're seeing a Boba who isn't working for the Empire and who is operating on his own and getting to see him as a "newcomer" is going to be fascinating. 

The post We Have The Book of Boba Fett Posters! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, AITA, McDonalds, Thanksgiving

I Guess Eating McDonald’s in Your Own House the Day Before Thanksgiving Is Disrespectful Somehow?

McDonalds Sign

An aunt who fasts with their children the day before Thanksgiving got mad at a relative for eating McDonald's, saying the meal disrespected them.

The post I Guess Eating McDonald’s in Your Own House the Day Before Thanksgiving Is Disrespectful Somehow? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Comics, graphic novel, horror (genre), Sloane Leong

INTERVIEW: Sloane Leong on Terrifying New Graphic Novel GRAVENEYE, Illustrated by Anna Bowles

GRAVENEYE comic next to image of Sloane Leong. (Image: TKO Studios and Sloane Leong.)

"Working with another artist, especially one as talented as Anna, added a whole other level of complexity to the story which was exciting to see made manifest."

The post INTERVIEW: Sloane Leong on Terrifying New Graphic Novel GRAVENEYE, Illustrated by Anna Bowles first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Spider-Man, Spider-Man: No Way Home

Spider-Man: No Way Home Tickets on eBay for Thousands of Dollars Because People Suck

Spider-Man standing in the street in No Way Home

Imagine you want to see Spider-Man: No Way Home as a lifelong fan of Spider-Man but someone decided to buy a bunch of tickets up only to make their own profit off of them. Sucks, right? Well, that's what is happening right now.

The post Spider-Man: No Way Home Tickets on eBay for Thousands of Dollars Because People Suck first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, News, Andrew Cuomo, Chris Cuomo, CNN

New Documents Show CNN’s Chris Cuomo Acted as His Brother’s Strategist & Spy in the Face of Abuse, Harassment Allegations

Andrew Cuomo and Chris Cuomo stand together on the red carpet for the Tribeca Film Festival

Chris Cuomo acted as his brother's strategist, defender, and even spy, using his sources from his career in media to help the former governor.

The post New Documents Show CNN’s Chris Cuomo Acted as His Brother’s Strategist & Spy in the Face of Abuse, Harassment Allegations first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, HBO Max, Jim Henson, Sesame Street

Grab Your Tissues! HBO’s Documentary Street Gang Explores Sesame Street’s Legacy.

the original cast of sesame street back in the day

In speaking with former creatives behind the hit show, Street Gang traces the founding and success of the public-access television experiment that defined three generations and counting—Sesame Street.

The post Grab Your Tissues! HBO’s Documentary Street Gang Explores Sesame Street’s Legacy. first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Movies, Keira Knightley, Love Actually

Keira Knightley Knows Who Her Love Actually Character Ends Up With

Keira Knightley in Love Actually looking shocked

We're probably not going to get an answer past this or even a sequel to Love Actually but it is nice to know that Keira Knightley has faith in Peter and Juliet.

The post Keira Knightley Knows Who Her Love Actually Character Ends Up With first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, Burger King, video games, Xbox

The Sneak Kingz Are Doing the Burger King’s Bidding by Collecting Every Copy of Sneak King They Can Find

Sneak King game

Wrestler Leroy Patterson shared his Sneak King collection on Reddit, revealing that he owned over 2,700 copies of the Burger King game.

The post The Sneak Kingz Are Doing the Burger King’s Bidding by Collecting Every Copy of Sneak King They Can Find first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, Squid Game, YouTube

YouTuber’s Squid Game Reenactment Is Not a Win for the “Creator Economy” & It’s Ludicrous to Claim So

YouTuber MrBeast poses in front of a crowd of people dressed in green jumpsuits like characters from Squid Game

YouTube executive Jon Youshaei praised MrBeast's video and in doing so, suggested that this YouTube recreation had eclipsed the importance and accomplishments of the original.

The post YouTuber’s Squid Game Reenactment Is Not a Win for the “Creator Economy” & It’s Ludicrous to Claim So first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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