The Tuesday Edition - Nov 10, 2020
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Cal Hooper thought a fixer-upper in a bucolic Irish village would be the perfect escape. After twenty-five years in the Chicago police force and a bruising divorce, he just wants to build a new life in a pretty spot with a good pub where nothing much happens. But when a local kid whose brother has gone missing arm-twists him into investigating, Cal uncovers layers of darkness beneath his picturesque retreat, and starts to realize that even small towns shelter dangerous secrets.

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TV, Leslye Headland, Star Wars (franchise)

Leslye Headland Gives a Look Into What Her Star Wars TV Show Is Going to Be!

Leslye Headland

In an interview with Fantastic Frankey, Headland gave us a brief look into her show while still not giving too much away.

The post Leslye Headland Gives a Look Into What Her Star Wars TV Show Is Going to Be! first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Movies, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Hillbilly Elegy Reviews Are in and … Yikes

Amy Adams in Hillbilly Elegy (2020)Amy Adams in Hillbilly Elegy (2020)

Do you see what happens when you don't give talented actress their Oscars? You drive them to this!

The post Things We Saw Today: Hillbilly Elegy Reviews Are in and ... Yikes first appeared on The Mary Sue.

News, Affordable Care Act, obamacare, U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. Supreme Court Signals Obamacare May Survive

A demonstrator holds a sign in front of the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on November 10, 2020, as the high court opened arguments in the long-brewing case over the constitutionality of the 2010 Affordable Care Act, under which then-president Barack Obama's government sought to extend health insurance to people who could not afford it. - President Donald Trump's outgoing administration took aim in the US Supreme Court Tuesday at razing the "Obamacare" health program his predecessor built, a move which could cancel the health insurance of millions in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo by NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP) (Photo by NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP via Getty Images)

Like many things this month, oral arguments in the case that could end the ACA didn't go quite the way Donald Trump and Republicans hoped.

The post U.S. Supreme Court Signals Obamacare May Survive first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Books, audiobooks, Children's books, We Need Diverse Books

Not That We Need More Reasons to Love Hair Love, but Blue Ivy Is Good Incentive

There’s also something to be said about hearing this particular Black girl tell this story. I was very much a witness to the Internet’s harsh judgment of Blue Ivy at the tender age of birth. It mirrors the experience of a lot of young Black girls who are picked apart for simply existing, especially when it comes to their hair.

The post Not That We Need More Reasons to Love Hair Love, but Blue Ivy Is Good Incentive first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Books, Christopher Paolini, science fiction, Tor Books

Our Books, Our Shelves: Christopher Paolini’s Love Letter to Sci-Fi

Christopher Paolini and his newest book, To Sleep In A Sea of Stars

We’re not the best people to talk about what inspired Christopher—he is!

The post Our Books, Our Shelves: Christopher Paolini's Love Letter to Sci-Fi first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, 2020 Presidential election, Four Seasons, furries

Furries Have Entered the Political Chat, and It Is Glorious

The video Coppertom shared shows several furries gathering together and laughing in disbelief over how detailed the space is. I’m laughing with them. It’s incredible how similar it looks to the press conference sight, right down to the water hose on the brick wall. As one furry says in utter awe, “This is some Half-Life nonsense.” 

The post Furries Have Entered the Political Chat, and It Is Glorious first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Craig Melvin, Ken Dilanian, MSNBC

Ken Dilanian Cursing Live on MSNBC Is Honestly a Mood

Ken Dilanian on MSNBC

Bring me Ken Dilanian accidentally cursing on live television any day of the week! 

The post Ken Dilanian Cursing Live on MSNBC Is Honestly a Mood first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, feminism, Mary Wollstonecraft, Statue

This Nude Mary Wollstonecraft Statue Sure Is … Something

wollstonecraft

Despite its detractors, there are many who love the statue and what it represents.

The post This Nude Mary Wollstonecraft Statue Sure Is ... Something first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, 2020 Presidential election, Kevin Sorbo, Twitter feuds

Pro-Trump Kevin Sorbo Mocked on Twitter for Election Result Denial

kevin sorbo yells disappointed

Hercules is on Twitter, reminding us again that he really sucks. And that Republicans are really, really sore losers.

The post Pro-Trump Kevin Sorbo Mocked on Twitter for Election Result Denial first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp Still to Receive 8-Figure Salary for Not Being in Fantastic Beasts Anymore

Warner Bros. allegedly worried about Johnny Depp in Fantastic Beasts

All of this just further highlights that Depp is creating situations for himself that are making it harder for him to work.

The post Johnny Depp Still to Receive 8-Figure Salary for Not Being in Fantastic Beasts Anymore first appeared on The Mary Sue.

News, 2020 Presidential election, Fox News, Kayleigh McEnany

Fox News Finally Decided to Pretend to Have Principles Now That It Couldn’t Matter Less

Neil Cavuto cuts off a Kayleigh McEnany press conference on Fox News

Everyone here is getting exactly what they deserve.

The post Fox News Finally Decided to Pretend to Have Principles Now That It Couldn't Matter Less first appeared on The Mary Sue.

News, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz Jokes About COVID-19 as Cases Skyrocket Across the Country

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, talks during the confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett

Unfortunately, Cruz isn't up for reelection until 2024, but in the meantime, we can defuse him by winning the Senate.

The post Ted Cruz Jokes About COVID-19 as Cases Skyrocket Across the Country first appeared on The Mary Sue.

TV, Blood of Zeus, Netflix, Spoiler Talk

Blood of Zeus: Zeus Used Emotional Manipulation. It Was Frighteningly Effective!

Zeus’ promiscuity is the worst kept secret in Olympus ... by not being a secret at all. Everyone knows, and comments, on how he can’t keep it in his pants, and the proof walks around freely for all to see. By the time Hera really lets loose, what chance does she have in punishing him directly? At that point, he’s had numerous affairs, multiple children (who cover for his actions, by the way), and the other gods look at Heron like, “Oh, that checks out. It’s Zeus, after all.”

The post Blood of Zeus: Zeus Used Emotional Manipulation. It Was Frighteningly Effective! first appeared on The Mary Sue.

TV, Prison Break, queer representation, Wentworth Miller

Wentworth Miller Is Done Playing Straight Characters

The Flash -- "Crisis on Earth -- X, Part 3 -- Image Number: FLA408c_0073b.jpg -- Pictured: Wentworth Miller as Citizen Cold/Leo -- X -- Photo: Katie Yu/The CW -- © 2017 The CW Network, LLC. All rights reserved

Miller shared on Instagram that he's done with Prison Break because, he says, "I just don't want to play straight characters. Their stories have been told (and told)."

The post Wentworth Miller Is Done Playing Straight Characters first appeared on The Mary Sue.

TV, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Wanda Maximoff, WandaVision

EW’s WandaVision Preview Reveals How the Show Will Take Us Through the History of Television

WandaVision

She's the strongest Avenger, she has such a rich storyline, and she's the character who could bring the X-Men into the fold. So now it's her time and I cannot wait to see what WandaVision has in store for me.

The post EW's WandaVision Preview Reveals How the Show Will Take Us Through the History of Television first appeared on The Mary Sue.

TV, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Stacey Abrams

Election Savior & Romance Author Stacey Abrams Shares Her Pro-Spuffy Allegiance

Stacey Abrams with campaign sign behind her

Stacey Abrams is proving that a good leader can bring together both sides of the fandom aisle. I may be Bangel trash, but I still support Abrams and her work.

The post Election Savior & Romance Author Stacey Abrams Shares Her Pro-Spuffy Allegiance first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Books, authors, indigenous representation, speculative fiction

7 Books by Native & Indigenous Authors That Breathe New Life Into Speculative Fiction

Book cover for Mongrel by Stephen Graham Jones

November is officially recognized as Native American Heritage month, and during this time, the contributions, history, and rich ancestry and culture of Native Americans is uplifted and celebrated. When it comes to storytelling, Native authors have some incredibly breathtaking, imaginative, and powerful tales to tell.

The post 7 Books by Native & Indigenous Authors That Breathe New Life Into Speculative Fiction first appeared on The Mary Sue.

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