The Monday Edition - Sep 5, 2022
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Movies & TV, Battle Royale, Hunger Games, Jumanji, Jumanji: The Next Level, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Ready Or Not, Running Man, Saw, Squid Game, Would You Rather

The Best TV & Movies About Death Games (And Why So Many of Them Are About Capitalism)

Squid Game guard in focus with the about to die contestants in the background
Some of these death games are a fun twist on childhood games, with greater stakes for the characters. What if a board game/video game was actually trying to kill you? What if hide-n-go seek was a game of life and death?
News, CNN, racism, Republicans

CNN Is Truly Just Fox News Lite Now

A man holding a sign that reads Fake News is CNN stands behind a news anchor waiting to go on-air.
CNN's coverage has gone so far to the right so quickly that Donald Trump has offered to help the network with its rebrand.
Anime, akatsuki, anime, Naruto

The 11 Strongest Akatsuki Members in ‘Naruto,’ Ranked

These guys are tough. The toughest around. They eat nails for breakfast without any milk. They are also, arguably, the most stylish and fashion-conscious members of the Naruto universe, those black cloaks with red clouds are downright iconic. Honestly, they kind of look like a murderous boy band.
Gaming, Asian Representation, video games

Kim Kitsuragi Is a Fantastic Example of a Mixed-Asian Character (And Why It Matters)

Kim Kitsuragi and Harry Du Bois in the Disco Elysium header art
Everyone loves Disco Elysium's Kim Kitsuragi, for all sorts of great reasons. But his importance as a mixed-Asian character is absolutely worth talking about.
News, Freddie Prinze Jr., gross comments, Howard Stern, Sarah Michelle Gellar

Sarah Michelle Gellar Would Like Howard Stern To Finally Pay Up for Gross Bet With Freddie Prinze Jr.

A closeup of Sarah Michell Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr gazing into each other's eyes and grinning
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary last week and they're calling out one decades-old naysayer.
Movies, Dracula, Horror, Justin Long, vampires

Review: ‘House of Darkness’ Brings an Ominous, Seductive Twist to a Classic Tale

mina in House of Darkness
Neil LaBute has perfectly twisted the classic trope of a woman going home with a man, only to find herself in danger, in this modern take on Dracula.
News, Dr. Oz, geography, john fetterman, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Trolling

John Fetterman Trolls Dr. Oz With Perfect Geography-Based TikTok

John Fetterman spreads his arms wide and grins standing in front of a crowd of supporters
Once again, John Fetterman has trolled his Senate opponent Dr. Oz by doing little more than pointing out how embarrassing Oz's own words are.
News, Newsmax, pneumonic devices, snowflakes

Right-Wing Media Had To Create a Lengthy Mnemonic Device To Remember All the Things They’re Mad About

Leslie Knope stands in front of a presentation screen with acrostic "DYNAMITE" displayed in a scene from Parks & Recreation.
Newsmax apparently realized they have too many grievances to keep track of, so they've created a lengthy acronym to keep it all straight.
Movies, LOST

Jeff Fahey Talks the Staying Power of Frank Lapidus From ‘Lost’ and Sharks for His Latest Film, ‘Maneater’

Jeff Fahey as Frank Lapidus on Lost
Maneater is in theaters now!
Big on the Internet, fashion, social media, Spooky, witches

What Is Witchcore? The Aesthetic Gaining Popularity on Social Media, Explained.

American Horror Story Coven
In 2020, Cottagecore (a celebration of cottage life/simple country living, lots of floral prints, and pastels) became something discussed on the mainstream news. A more recent trend focuses on the neon pink vibe with Barbiecore. Another one on the rise celebrates all things Stevie Nicks. Wait, no, I mean all things witchy (but Stevie is close enough). Let's dive into the moody and beautiful world of Witchcore.
Movies, One Piece, One Piece Film Red, Shanks

So What’s Shanks’ Role In ‘One Piece Film: Red’?

Shanks being a goddamn steam show machine in One Piece Film: Red
I very notably left out Shanks talk in my review of One Piece Film: Red. That’s because Shanks’ appearance is well past the point in the film where almost anything you say is a spoiler, because that point is only about 15 minutes into the film. But the film is freaking named after him (Shanks […]
Movies, Agatha Christie, Clue, horror (genre), identity, Knives Out, murder mystery, Thrillers

11 Best Murder Mystery Movies, Ranked

Ana de Armas in Knives Out
Look, I've never murdered anyone. Yet. But if I did, it would be at a lavish dinner party, filled with guests with secrets, in my creepy, yet beautiful, mansion.
TV, Genndy Tartakovsky, primal

The #1 Most Underrated Animated Series on TV Right Now

There are still reasons to get up each morning. There are still reasons to fight and fight hard. Which brings me to what I believe is the finest animated show in the west right now: Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal.
Comics, Green Lanterns, SEO

Here’s What All the Green Lantern Power Rings Mean in DC Comics

so many green lanterns
In the late 2000s writer, Geoff Johns and artist Ethan Van Sciver decided to expand the spectrum of power rings in the Green Lantern mythos. What are these rings of power? Let's take a look.
Gaming, Okami, underrated gems

The Best and Most Underrated Game of All Time

Amaterasu and Issun from Okami
Sometimes beautiful thing is made any everyone appreciates it: like a really good cake, or a middle schooler who isn't insufferable. Sometimes a horrible thing is made, and no one appreciates it: like a really bad cake, or every other middle schooler in existence. Sometimes something horrible is made but everyone appreciates it: like IPAs, or Tommy Wiseau's "The Room". But sometimes, something really beautiful is made and no one appreciates it: like this game.
Movies, Horror, horror movies, slashers

Best Slasher Movies of All Time, Ranked (’90s Edition)

gale, randy, & sidney in Scream
Grab your weapon of choice, tie your laces, and get ready to scream your ass off. We're going back in time to the '90s and it's going to get bloody.
News, paganism, white nationalism, witchcraft

Christians Are Getting Bolder About Crashing Pagan Pride Events

WitchsFest logo
Last month's WitchsFest USA was disrupted when about 30 Christian protestors stormed the event, marching through the venue while preaching into loudspeakers.
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