The Monday Edition - Nov 2, 2020
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Authors always get asked where they get their ideas, but another popular area of curiosity for readers is how, exactly, does an author write?

New York Times bestselling author V.E. Schwab sat down to discuss her writing process—like what drink she likes to keep by her side as she types—and what she does to keep her word count ticking upwards. Read what she had to say right here!
Big on the Internet, 2020 Presidential election, mental health, self-care

The Election Is Stressful but My Self Care Plan Is Not

Sailor Moon eats cake
Tension? I don’t know her. OK, I do know her, but I’m at least working on how to alleviate her as Election Day looms.
Movies, spoilers, The Craft, The Craft: Legacy

Let’s Talk About the Final Twist in The Craft: Legacy

(l-r) Tabby (Lovie Simone), Lourdes (Zoey Luna), Lily (Cailee Spaeny), and Frankie (Gideon Adlon) deep in conversation in Columbia Pictures' THE CRAFT: LEGACY.
Although the final third of the original 'The Craft' really stumbled, this is where 'The Craft: Legacy' sequel achieves its best moments.
TV, Blood of Zeus, Hera, Netflix, zeus

For the Love of Hera: Netflix’s Blood of Zeus’ Messy Relationship With the Queen of the Gods

Claudia Christian in Blood of Zeus (2020) as Hera
Hera is big mad because Zeus has flooded Olympus with all of his out-of-wedlock children and constantly disrespects his wife with his infidelity. This leaves the queen of the Heavens full of rage and vengeance that she acts out on Heron and his poor mother, Electra.
Big on the Internet, Emily Ratajkowski, profiles, sexism

How Did This Ludicrously Sexist Emily Ratajkowski Profile Ever Even Make It to Print?

Emily Ratajkowski on a fashion awards red carpet.
A profile of Emily Ratajkowski has been making the rounds on Twitter, and it's probably one of the best (meaning definite worst) examples of exactly why this trend needs to end once and for all.
Big on the Internet, Chris Evans, donald trump

So You’re Donald Trump and You Refused to Meet With Chris Evans …

Captain America sitting on a backwards chair, looking at you with pity.
But if I were Donald Trump and Chris Evans (who is Italian AND Captain America) wanted to meet with me? I'd also probably run. 
TV, 2020 Presidential election, Doom Patrol, doom scrolling

Don’t Doom Scroll. Watch Doom Patrol.

matt bomer, brendan fraser, Diane guerrero, april bowlby and joivan wade in doom patrol
Instead of losing yourself to the doom scroll, I personally recommend that you instead choose the Doom Patrol, a show about trauma and healing.
TV, anime, Inuyasha, Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon

Yashahime and the Frustration of Absent Parent Sequels

Mikako Komatsu, Azusa Tadokoro, and Sara Matsumoto in Hanyô no Yashahime (2020)
With five episodes of Yashahime out so far, the series has been fine, but it reminds me of a general frustration I have with sequel series: the bad parent trope.
Big on the Internet, Oreo, Oreos, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Let’s Survive the Apocalypse in the Global Oreo Vault

oreo bunker
Hope you're having a stress-free Sunday, Mary Suevians!
Big on the Internet, Lindsey Graham, Republican Women, Republicans

Don’t Worry Young Ladies, Lindsey Graham Promises a Place for You in America*

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 19: U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) questions Kelly Craft, President Trump's nominee to be Representative to the United Nations, during her nomination hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on June 19, 2019 in Washington, DC. Craft has faced extensive scrutiny for her ties to the coal industry, as well as allegations that she was frequently absent during her time as the U.S. Ambassador to Canada. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images)
Oh, and confirmed bachelor Graham isn't married and has no children, so what does he know about traditional family structure?
Movies & TV, Christmas, Holiday Movies, Netflix

Here’s What’s Streaming on Netflix in November

dolly parton
Only Dolly Parton can save 2020.
News, 2020 Presidential election, Joe Biden, Trump

Donald Trump Supports Violent MAGA Attack on Biden Bus Campaign

Donald Trump gestures and cringes during a rally.
This is all disturbing and fascist behavior from the Trump team, which is yet another reason why we must vote them out on Tuesday. Our democracy literally depends on it.
Big on the Internet, cosplay, Halloween costumes, pets

Things We Saw Today: Show Us Your Pets in Halloween Costumes!

pet cosplay
Wishing you a spooky and safe Halloween, Mary Suevians!
Science, blue moon, NASA, The Moon

Don’t Miss the Halloween Blue Moon and More Spooky Space Shenanigans

blue moon
A blue moon is the second full moon in a calendar month, and it happens once every 3 or 3 years, giving the year 13 full moons instead of the traditional 12.
Big on the Internet, Halloween, Halloween costumes, sexy halloween costumes

Witness the Horror of Yandy’s Sexy 2020 Halloween Costumes

sexy 2020 halloween
Wishing you and yours a happy and horny Halloween!
Movies, James Bond, RIP, Sean Connery

Sir Sean Connery, the Original James Bond, Dies at 90

Sean Connery
The actor, who originated the role of dashing spy James Bond, passed away in his sleep while in the Bahamas.
Big on the Internet, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Shannen Doherty, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: In Which Buffy Summers and Prue Halliwell Talk About Their Friendship

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 05: Sarah Michelle Gellar and Shannen Doherty attend the 9th Annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 05, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
The little bit of shade towards seasons 4+ of 'Charmed' was fun, too. Not gonna lie.
Big on the Internet, Carole Baskin, Kim Kardashian, Tiger King

So About Kim Kardashian’s Halloween Costumes …

Carole Baskin in Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness (2020)
Kim Kardashian has GOT to have someone working for her who will tell her that she shouldn't be posting all these things in the middle of a pandemic.
Big on the Internet, Coronavirus, documentaries, Totally Under Control

Totally Under Control, the Scariest Movie of the Year, Is Streaming for Free Until Election Day

Promo image from Totally Under Control
For anyone who's ever wondered in furious desperation how we got to this place, with hundreds of thousands of people dead and no end in sight, this movie has a lot of answers.
Big on the Internet, Halloween, The Worst Witch, Tim Curry

Let’s Bask in the Glow of the Best and Weirdest Halloween Song of All Time

tim curry serenades a skeleton in the worst witch
"Anything Can Happen on Halloween" as performed by Tim Curry in The Worst Witch is one of our favorite Halloween movie music moments.
TV, brooklyn 99, Parks and Recreation, The Office

Let’s Rank the Best Halloween Episodes From Mike Schur Shows

Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope and Rashida Jones as Ann Perkins in Parks and Recreation
Which are your favorite episodes? Do you wish The Good Place had a Halloween themed episode?
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