The Friday Edition - Jun 2, 2023
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Movies, Spider-Man, WGA Strike 2023

Now Studios’ Refusal To Pay Writers Is Keeping Us From ‘Spider-Man 4’

Tom Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'

Although Spider-Man 4 is in development, AMPTP's failure to reach a deal with WGA means we'll have to wait longer for more of Tom Holland's Spidey.

The post Now Studios’ Refusal To Pay Writers Is Keeping Us From ‘Spider-Man 4’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Jeremy Strong, Jesse Armstrong, Kendall Roy, Succession

No, I Don’t Think Kendall Roy Did This

Image of Jeremy Strong as Kendall Roy in a scene from HBO's 'Succession.' It's daylight, and we see Kendall in profile wearing a brown, wool coat overlooking the Hudson River in a state of despair.

To me, what Armstrong said was the happiest of endings that Kendall Roy could possibly have.

The post No, I Don’t Think Kendall Roy Did This appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Showtime, Yellowjackets (series)

‘Yellowjackets’ Is Giving Us a Bonus Episode Before Season 3

Shauna freaking out while Taissa tries to calm her in Yellowjackets season 2

Maybe this extra episode will answer some burning questions we have from season 2.

The post ‘Yellowjackets’ Is Giving Us a Bonus Episode Before Season 3 appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, music, soundtrack, yellowjackets

Not Enough People Are Talking About the Most Nostalgic Soundtrack on TV Right Now

Nat with headphones on in Yellowjackets

We deserve our time and nostalgia too.

The post Not Enough People Are Talking About the Most Nostalgic Soundtrack on TV Right Now appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Books, Amelia Possanza, contributor, interview, LGBTQIA, Pride Month

‘Lesbian Love Story’ Author Amelia Possanza Hopes Readers Will Archive Their Own Queer Histories

A cropped version of the cover to Amelia Possanza's Lesbian Love Story

"The state is not going to take care of us so how are we going to take care of each other?"

The post ‘Lesbian Love Story’ Author Amelia Possanza Hopes Readers Will Archive Their Own Queer Histories appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Books, books, witches

If You’re a Witch in the Woods, You’ll Love This New Indie Novel

A black and white photo of the back of a woman's head, with a forest beyond her.

What forces come together to create a witch? This beautiful, brutal debut novel explores them.

The post If You’re a Witch in the Woods, You’ll Love This New Indie Novel appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, drag shows, Montana, trans rights

As Predicted, Anti-Drag Laws Are Being Weaponized to Silence Trans People

An orange sign that says "Canceled! Please Ask Staff Why" is pinned over a flier for Adria Jawort's scheduled speaking event on a bulletin board at the Butte-Silver Bow Public Library.

A Montana public library canceled a lecture about LGBTQ+ history out of fear it might violate anti-drag legislation.

The post As Predicted, Anti-Drag Laws Are Being Weaponized to Silence Trans People appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Gwen Stacy, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, trans characters

Is Gwen Stacy a Trans Girl in ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’? Some Fans Think So

Gwen, Peter, and Jessica all standing together

Is Gwen Stacy trans? 'Across the Spider-Verse' contains some pretty compelling clues.

The post Is Gwen Stacy a Trans Girl in ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’? Some Fans Think So appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Tom Holland

Tom Holland Correctly Names the Best Spider-Man Movie Ever Made

Tom Holland as the MCU's Spider-Man to the backdrop of Shameik Moore's Miles Morales in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

The movie is just honestly perfect.

The post Tom Holland Correctly Names the Best Spider-Man Movie Ever Made appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, British news, disability, fascism

British Newspaper Attacks Disability Benefits With ‘Calculator’ Straight Out of the Nazi Handbook

'Disabled People Against the Cuts (DPAC)', 'Black Triangle Campaign' and Never Again Ever!' gather today in outside Parliament to remember the disabled victims of the Nazi Holocaust. The groups want to highlight current injustices such as the 1,300 sick and disabled people who died after being deemed fit to work under this Government's austerity regime. Westminster, London.

While disabled Brits struggle to access necessary disability support, The Telegraph bemoans the cost of their survival on the wealthy.

The post British Newspaper Attacks Disability Benefits With ‘Calculator’ Straight Out of the Nazi Handbook appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, comedy, period dramas, tiktok

This Comedian’s Lovingly Satirical Period Drama Highlights the Genre’s Absurdity Without Hating

Christian Brighty, wearing a brown wig and a pink nightgown, holds up a brow paper missive with "ankles?" written on it over a line of question marks. He is making a sarcastic face.

Satire of period dramas that doesn't rely on misogyny? It can be done!

The post This Comedian’s Lovingly Satirical Period Drama Highlights the Genre’s Absurdity Without Hating appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Ice Spice, Matt Healy, music, Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift, The 1975

Ice Spice’s Managers Seem Committed to Positioning Her as Damage Control

Ice Spice at Cardi B Hosts Fashion Night Out collaged infront of the music videos she did with Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj.

One time is an eyebrow raise, but twice establishes a pattern.

The post Ice Spice’s Managers Seem Committed to Positioning Her as Damage Control appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies & TV, Bella Ramsey, Catherine Called Birdy, Game of Thrones, His Dark Materials, The Last of Us

Bella Ramsey’s Best Movie and TV Roles, Ranked

Bella Ramsey in 'The Last of Us,' 'Catherine Called Birdy,' and 'Game of Thrones.'

After watching Ramsey's acting tour de force in The Last of Us, I went on a deep dive through their filmography. Spoiler: It's great.

The post Bella Ramsey’s Best Movie and TV Roles, Ranked appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Hide From Homepage, marvel, Spider-Man, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Breaks From Tradition in More Ways Than One

Shameik Moore as Miles Morales traveling the multi-verse in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Bold animation and multiple universes aren't the only inventive parts of the Spider-Verse sequel.

The post ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Breaks From Tradition in More Ways Than One appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, marvel, Miles Morales, Spider-Man, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Spider-Man Challenges Death’s Inevitability in ‘Across the Spider-Verse’

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse recreates the Spider-Man pointing meme

Does 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' have as many tragic deaths as its predecessor? Here are all of its deaths, explained.

The post Spider-Man Challenges Death’s Inevitability in ‘Across the Spider-Verse’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Oppenheimer, soundtracks

Please Just Let Me Believe This ‘Oppenheimer’ Parody Soundtrack Is Real

The soundtrack for the Oppenheimer film is straight out of a teenager's Spotify account.

This is the soundtrack I wish we could have with 'Oppenheimer.'

The post Please Just Let Me Believe This ‘Oppenheimer’ Parody Soundtrack Is Real appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, fashion, Muppets, puppets, Sesame Street

This ‘Sesame Street’ Puppeteer’s Red Carpet Accessory Game Is Delightfully On-Point

Ji-Young with the Muppets on Sesame Street

'Sesame Street' puppeteer, Kathleen Kim, attended Gold House's 2nd Annual Gold Gala and showed up with the perfect red carpet accessory.

The post This ‘Sesame Street’ Puppeteer’s Red Carpet Accessory Game Is Delightfully On-Point appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies & TV, artists, fanart, Our Flag Means Death

Over 200 Artists Came Together To Recreate One of TV’s Biggest Moments of 2022

Ewen Bremner as Nathaniel Buttons looking out next to Rhys Darby as Stede Bonnet.

"Each frame is a work of art and a labor of love by a single artist."

The post Over 200 Artists Came Together To Recreate One of TV’s Biggest Moments of 2022 appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Horses, memes, tiktok

What’s Up With All These People Letting Horses Into Their Homes?

Mr. Ed ponders literature in a truly scholarly fashion.

Some people are maybe a little too comfortable with their beloved hooved friends ...

The post What’s Up With All These People Letting Horses Into Their Homes? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, LGBTQIA, Overwatch, transgender, Valorant

In an Age of Right-Wing Backlash, Video Game Pride Events Just Feel Different

Baptiste and Pharah talk as part of Pharah's coming out story, for Overwatch 2.

As right-wing backlash grows, it's nice that Valorant and Overwatch are standing behind their LGBTQ players for Pride.

The post In an Age of Right-Wing Backlash, Video Game Pride Events Just Feel Different appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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