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TV, Crazy Heart, Kevin Costner, Yellowstone

‘Yellowstone’ Used a Song From a Completely Different Movie and I Sobbed?!

Kevin Costner as John Dutton on Yellowstone
For someone like me, hearing "The Weary Kind" in another piece of media was shocking, but god, I love it.
News, 2024 election, politics

Are There Any 2024 Presidential Candidates Hiding Under America’s Christmas Tree? Let’s See!

President Joe Biden addresses a joint session of Congress, with Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on the dais behind him
Who are these potential candidates? Who is on the Nice List, and who is on the Naughty List? Who deserves a slice of the Christmas goose? And who would I rather see face down in the figgy pudding? Let's tear off the wrapping paper and find out!
News, Garfunkel & Oates, Kanye West

Garfunkel & Oates Foretold Kanye’s Future All the Way Back in 2009

US rapper Kanye West attends the WSJ Magazine 2019 Innovator Awards at MOMA on November 6, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)
Ye's toxic rhetoric is nothing new, and a weirdly prescient game invented by musical comedy duo Garfunkel & Oates shows it.
Big on the Internet, job posting

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Movies, Andrew Callaghan, Brittney Williams, HBO, Journalism, m3gan, Twitter Blue, unions, YouTube

Things We Saw Today: Trailer for Andrew Callaghan’s Highly Anticipated HBO Documentary Drops

'This Place Rules' poster with Andrew in front of chaos. Image: HBO.
The most interesting part of this documentary isn't the footage he got or the subject matter, but Callaghan himself.
Big on the Internet, Chris Pine

Chris Pine Is the Most Stylish Man of EVERY Year, ‘GQ’

Chris Pine and Florence Pugh looking stylish
So Chris Pine has been labeled GQ's Most Stylish Man of 2022 and to that I say: WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?
Movies, Avatar: The Way of Water, Jake Sully, Sam Worthington

INTERVIEW: Sam Worthington Gave Us Insight on Where Jake Is in ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’

Two characters from Avatar
Avatar: The Way of Water hits theaters on December 16th, 2022 and is going to be the talk of the town and honestly? I'm excited to be back with Jake Sully.
News, John Lennon, Yoko Ono

Today Is A Good Day To Celebrate Yoko Ono

One of the most famous pictures of Yoko, taken in 1969.
It's unfortunate that many still fail to see how powerful Yoko Ono was in her own right.
Movies, Madame Morrible, Michelle Yeoh, Wicked

‘Wicked’ Movie Has Found the Perfect Star for One of Its Most Important Roles

Wicked stage production poster.
The Wicked movie is shaping up to be one of those rare instances where the wait is going to be worth it.
Big on the Internet, antisemitism, Kanye West, memes

‘But He Made Graduation’ Meme Trends as Ye Fans Realize the Limits of Separating Art From the Antisemitic Artist

Tobey Maguire crying in Spider-Man.
After Ye's full-on antisemitic rant on Alex Jones's show, many have realized they can no longer use "but he made Graduation" as an excuse.
News, Israel, Netflix, Palestine

Israelis Denounce Netflix Over Film About 1948 Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine

Two Palestinian girls sit in swings with trees behind them in Farha.
When Palestinian director Darin Sallam set out to make a film about the Nakba, she wanted to immortalize a story that haunted her.
News, explainer, Hide From Homepage

Rex Orange County Controversy, Explained

Rex Orange County for press.
Why are people talking about Rex Orange County in their Spotify Wrappeds? Well, this is why.
Big on the Internet, Labor unions, politics, strike, unions, workers rights

Congress Deeming the Rail Strike ‘Illegal’ Is a Blow to Workers’ Rights Everywhere

The White House Washington sign on blue background
Congress forcing the railroad unions to accept a deal as effectively stopped the hope for a strike dead in its tracks. But this might only be the start of a worrying trend for the American worker.
Anime, Hide From Homepage, One Piece, theories

What Is the One Piece and Will It Pay My Rent?

A scarless child Luffy falling for Shanks' trickery in One Piece 1029
How did this happen? How did every pirate in the world become obsessed with it but not ONE of them questioned what exactly the One Piece even is?
TV, Nico Parker, Sarah Miller, The Last of Us

Predictable as Always, Racists Are Mad About the New ‘The Last of Us’ Posters

Pedro Pascal carrying Nico Parker in the trailer for 'The Last of Us'
The Last of Us has shown us nothing but love for the game it is based on and I can't wait to see what Nico Parker brings to the role. If the racists want to be mad, they can just not watch the show.
Science, archaeologists, Bones, gender, history, transphobia

Transphobes Are Becoming Armchair Archaeologists To Justify Their Bigotry

Skeleton peeking out of a closet. Image: SamBurt.
Archaeologists don't just dig up bones and say, "Congratulations, it's a girl."
Movies, anti-fatness, Guy Branum, The Whale

Guy Branum Gave ‘The Whale’ the Arc It Actually Deserved

Brendan Fraser in fat prosthetics in a scene from The Whale.
Actor and comedian Guy Branum took matters into his own hands to give 'The Whale' the journey it deserves.
Anime, Chainsaw Man, Hide From Homepage

Who Are the Four Horsemen in ‘Chainsaw Man,’ and Will Denji Try To Fondle Them, Too?

Makima biting Denji's finger in 'Chainsaw Man'
But who are the Four Horsemen? What makes them so powerful? Do they have boobs? Will Denji attempt to touch these aforementioned boobs?
News, Brittney Griner, Russia

The Brittney Griner Prisoner Swap, Explained

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 30: Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury warms up before Game Two of the 2021 WNBA Playoffs semifinals against the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob ULTRA Arena on September 30, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mercury defeated the Aces 117-91. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Here's what you need to know about the prisoner swap that secured WNBA star Brittney Griner's release—but failed to bring Paul Whelan home as well.
Movies, Elijah Wood, Lord of the Rings, Sean Astin

Elijah Wood Reveals His Favorite ‘Lord of the Rings’ Meme

Elijah Wood as Frodo in The Lord of the Rings.
Elijah Wood and Sean Astin took to the stage at Los Angeles Comic Con to talk about their enduring friendship with their fellow cast members.
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