The Tuesday Edition - Nov 19, 2019
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Big on the Internet, Emilia Clarke, Game of Thrones, Jason Momoa

Emilia Clarke Talks About Being Pressured to Do Nude Scenes: “You Don’t Wanna Disappoint Your Game of Thrones Fans”

Actress Emilia Clarke attends The 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 30, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. 25650_013 (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Turner)
Also, the friendship between Jason Momoa and Emilia Clarke is so pure, I adore it.
Movies, finn, Poe Dameron, Star Wars (franchise)

Internet Loses Its Mind Over Pic of Space Boyfriends Finn and Poe With Rose Tico

Poe Dameron and Finn stand together in the dark in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker trailer.
Anyway, Star Wars said "FinnPoe rights," and we all heard the call. Can't wait for The Rise of Skywalker now.
Big on the Internet, #fartgate, Eric Swalwell, MSNBC

MSNBC’s #FartGate Brings a Nation Together

Rep Eric Swalwell
In these polarizing and divisive times, nothing brings people together faster than a bodily function on live television. That's right, I'm talking about #FartGate baby!
Movies, Marvel Cinematic Universe

Your “Marvel Movies Aren’t Cinema” Debate Is Silencing Female Fans Once Again

Tony Stark and Peter Quill in Avengers: Infinity War
I don't have to look at your 20th mafia movie and respect it when you don't respect that, to many, these movies mean more than just a couple of heroes shooting things out of the sky. 
News, Alexander Vindman, Immigration, impeachment

Lt. Col. Vindman’s Opening Statement Was a Powerful Rebuke to the Attacks These Impeachment Witnesses Have Faced

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman smiles as he testifies before Congress.
In his opening statement to Congress today, Vindman addressed these "vile character attacks" that he and other witnesses have been subjected to, calling them "reprehensible."
TV, Harry Styles

Harry Styles Proved He’s More Than Just Teen Crush Material on Saturday Night Live

Harry Styles on SNL
Is it weird that I feel like a proud mother, since I remember watching clips from X Factor? Probably, but I've seen Harry Styles perform twice in my life, and I would honestly pay good money to go again because he is one of the greatest performers of this decade.
Books, Sponsored, Children of Blood and Bone, Tomi Adeyemi

Now’s the Perfect Time to Read Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Blood and Bone

Children of Virtue and Vengeance
Tomi Adeyemi's magical debut and #1 New York Times bestseller Children of Blood and Bone was dubbed "a phenomenon."
Movies, Cats (movie), Idris Elba

The New Cats Trailer Focuses on … the Plot?

Purr-fection?
TV, body image, Hoda Kotb, jenna bush hager

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager Weighing Themselves on TV Is Brave but Also Triggering

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager
Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager openly talking about fasting to lose weight is damaging not just to themselves but also to their audience. 
TV, Arrowverse, Batwoman

Batwoman Showrunner’s Explanation for Julia Pennyworth’s Whitewashing Is Lacking

The real Julia Pennyworth
Her explanation for the choice ... is kind of weak.
Big on the Internet, baby boomers, Fox, Meme

Thanks I Hate It: Fox Tries to Trademark “OK Boomer” Meme For New Reality Show

ok boomer meme
Nothing kills a meme faster than brand saturation and old folk adopting it, and this meme is already at death’s door.
Gaming, Greg Weisman, Magic: The Gathering, Wizards of the Coast

Magic: The Gathering Fans Are Calling out the Biphobic Writing in Latest Book

Cover of War of the Spark: Forsaken a bad book
Magic and Wizards of the Coast have said they wanted to build a more inclusive, progressive brand, and if that is the case, this is an unfortunate failure on their part that neither makes sense in the long run or the short term.
Comics, Alan Moore, birthday, superheroes

Happy Birthday Alan Moore! Here Are Some Adaptations of His Work That He Would Truly Hate

Comics writer Alan Moore
Here is a list of Alan Moore adaptations that he would positively despise! Let us bask in the collected horror which I have wrought.
TV, Marvel's The Runaways

Things We Saw Today: Time to Pour One out for Marvel’s Runaways

Runaways -- "Gimme Shelter" Episode 201 -- The kids struggle with their new lives as Runaways, but find a hideout. Alex goes to work for Darius while PRIDE plots to kill Jonah. Jonah initiates a plan to build a new box. Chase Stein (Gregg Sulkin) from left, Molly Hernandez (Allegra Acosta), Alex Wilder (Rhenzy Feliz), Gert Yorkes (Ariela Barer), Karolina Dean (Virginia Gardner) and Nico Minoru (Lyrica Okano), shown.
Especially since it feels like Marvel is already preparing to set up the Young Avengers, why not have a show like Runaways on Disney+, as well?
TV, Katie McGrath, Supergirl (TV show)

Lena and Kara Finally Have That Tough Conversation in Supergirl

Supergirl -- "Tremors" -- Image Number: SPG507A_0242b.jpg -- Pictured: Katie McGrath as Lena Luthor -- Photo: Dean Buscher/The CW -- © 2019 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
The tension between Lena Luthor and Kara Danvers, a.k.a. Supergirl, has been one of the defining conflicts this season of Supergirl, and honestly, one of the best parts of the season.
News, donald trump, impeachment, Never Trumpers

If Only There Were as Many “Never Trumpers” in Government as Trump Keeps Saying There Are

Donald Trump gestures at something.
Trump keeps calling Republicans 'Never Trumpers.' That's not a thing.
TV, Marvel's What If...?, Robert Downey Jr., Tony Stark

Robert Downey Jr. Is Coming Back for Marvel’s What If…? So Why Am I Sad?

Tony Stark in Avengers: Endgame
Before we venture into this, let's recognize that, if anyone was going to be excited about Robert Downey Jr. coming back to Tony Stark in any regards, it'd be me. That being said, I think the idea of RDJ doing a voice for Marvel's What If...? is maybe a bad thing.
TV, Easter eggs, HBO, Watchmen (HBO Series)

“Some Enchanted Evening”: A Deep Dive into the Aquatic Themes of Watchmen Episode 5

Giant Squid
So let’s do another deep dive (aquatic pun very much intended) into the episode and explore every underwater reference and oceanic theme we can find!
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