The Thursday Edition - Feb 13, 2020
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Movies, Bernie Sanders, Birds of Prey (film), Harley Quinn

Birds of Prey’s Burning Question: How Was Harley Quinn Able to Vote?

margot robbie as harley quinn in birds of prey teaser.
Harley Quinn felt the Bern, but did she commit voter fraud in the process? An investigation of how the law works in Gotham.
News, 2020 Presidential election, Michael Bloomberg

Michael Bloomberg Is Legitimately Dangerous

Democratic presidential candidate, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks from a podium.
Bloomberg's campaign isn't just targeting Trump or his fellow Democratic candidates; it's doing real damage to Democrats running for local and state offices.
News, Harvey Weinstein, rape culture, victim-blaming

Harvey Weinstein’s Closing Argument Is a Masterclass in Victim-Blaming BS

Harvey Weinstein arrives at New York City criminal court, hunched over a walker.
Donna Rotunno delivered her closing argument in Harvey Weinstein's rape trial. It was, in short, a steaming like of victim-blaming garbage.
Movies, Helena Bertinelli, Huntress, Mary Elizabeth Winstead

A Love Letter to Birds of Prey’s Helena Bertinelli a.k.a. Huntress a.k.a. the Crossbow Killer

Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Huntress in Birds of Prey
With all my love,  Another Italian woman with rage issues. 
Big on the Internet, nature, octopus, Twitter meme

The Internet Is Mesmerized by This Stunning Blanket Octopus

rainbow octopus
When something truly beautiful and moving comes along, something magical happens where the internet ceases to be a dumpster fire.
Movies, Jared Leto, Morbius, Spider-Man

Morbius Is Undergoing Reshoots and Jared Leto Is Still Researching, yet Somehow I Am Still Excited

Jared Leto in Morbius
I'm going to just continue to research the character of Morbius and get to know him better because, why not? 
News, menstruation, Republicans, tampons

Sorry, Republican State Senators, I’m Buying Laptops on Tax-Free Weekends, Not Tampons

Leslie Knope in Parks and Recreation
So, if you want to continue to go on and on about tampons, men, the next time I have my period, I'll just stroll up into your offices, sit down using nothing, and ruin your upholstery just to make my point.  
Movies, Akira, anime, Taika Waititi

Taika Waititi Is Unsure About the Future of His Live-Action Akira Movie

Akira in Akira, is getting the live-action treatment from taika waititi.
Oscar-winner Taika Waititi has solidified himself as one of the most brilliant and high-demand writer/directors in the industry right now. With such great power comes great responsibility, since there are so many projects that he's attached to, the most important being the upcoming Thor: Love and Thunder and a live-action adaptation of the Akira manga.
News, donald trump, john kelly

My, How Bravely John Kelly Criticizes Donald Trump With No Power Left to Lose

Donald Trump (R) shakes hands with newly sworn-in White House Chief of Staff John Kelly at the White House
Now that he can't actually do anything about any of it, former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly is laying out all the ways in which he disagrees with the actions of his former boss, Donald Trump.
Movies, female directors, Natalie Portman, Rose McGowan

Natalie Portman Pretty Much Agrees With Criticism of Her Female Directors Oscar Dress

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 09: Natalie Portman attends the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 09, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
In the face of criticism that her Oscar dress was a nice gesture but empty considering her career history, Natalie Portman has responded ... and pretty much agrees.
Movies, friendship, Galentine's Day, women in film

Celebrate Galentine’s Day With These Films About Female Friendship

jada pinkett-smith, regina hall, queen latifah, tiffany haddish
What are your Galentine's Day must-watches?
Movies, Aladdin, Guy Ritchie, Mena Massoud, Will Smith

Live-Action Aladdin Sequel in the Works—but Not Based on the Sequels We Actually Like

Disney has plans for a live action sequel to the aladdin film because capitalism
Money talks and the live-action Aladdin made an obscene amount of money, which is why despite mixed reviews, Variety is reporting that a sequel is officially in development.
Movies, 2020 Presidential election, Snowpiercer

The Only Way to Decide the Election: Make the Candidates Fight It out on a Train Like Snowpiercer

Chris Evans in Snowpiercer
If you're like me, you probably look at the never-ending battle of the 2020 election and realize that, by the end, we're all going to have aged 50 years in the span of less than one. So, in my pure exhaustion, I came up with a solution to the problem of selecting a president: We just have all the current candidates (Donald Trump included) get on a train, á la Snowpiercer, and whoever survives each car is the president.
Movies, A24, Dev Patel, The Green Knight

The First Teaser for The Green Knight Has Us Ready to Bow Down to Arthurian Dev Patel

Dev Patel looks sad in the green knight
Like any good teaser, this gives us a hint of the tone of the film but leaves us with many more questions,
Big on the Internet, contributors, LGBTQIA

On the Need of Sober Queer Spaces, and Safer Alternatives to Traditional Queer Venues

Rainbow flags are seen at the Stonewall National Monument
What type of spaces are the most accessible to queer folks?
Movies, Honey I Shrunk the Kids, Rick Moranis, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Rick Moranis Will Return for Honey, I Shrunk The Kids Sequel

marcia strassman and rick moranis in honey, I shrunk the kids
Rick Moranis will return for the "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" sequel "Shrunk."
TV, Bojack Horseman, Netflix, Will Arnett

For Me, BoJack Horseman Became a Call to Action

Bojack Horseman looks in the mirror.
I don't think many people knew how powerful and lasting the impact of BoJack Horseman would be on the world.
News, 2020 Presidential election, democratic primary, politics

What Last Night’s New Hampshire Primary Results Mean Moving Forward

Democratic presidential hopeful Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders arrives to speak at a Primary Night event
What does it all mean? Nothing. Or, on the flip side of that coin, basically anything at all!
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