The Tuesday Edition - Sep 8, 2020
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Three mercenary librarians. Four dystopian super soldiers.
Deal with the Devil is Orphan Black meets the post-apocalyptic Avengers.
Movies, Jeff Goldblum, Jurassic Park, Sam Neill

The Jazzy Stylings of Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum Back Together Again for Jurassic World: Dominion? Don’t Mind If I Do.

Jeff Goldblum as Ian Malcolm and Sam Neill as Alan Grant in Jurassic Park
Maybe these videos are just fun because both Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum bring me joy? Or maybe it's my subconscious knowledge that this reunion means that Dr. Alan Grant and Dr. Ian Malcolm await me when Jurassic World: Dominion finally comes out, but whatever it is, I'm just happy and hope that we continue to get lovely content like this while filming resumes.
Movies, Channing Tatum, Jupiter Ascending, Mila Kunis, The Wachowskis

The Unnecessary Heterosexuality of Jupiter Ascending

Mila Kunis and Channing Tatum in Jupiter Ascending (2015)
The relationship between Jupiter and Caine stands out as the most ridiculous aspect of the film. And yes, I am putting that over the scene with the bees.
AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, gender norms, parenting, Widlfires

Gender Reveal Parties Will Kill Us All

gender reveal party fire
No one cares about your unborn baby's genitals.
AMP Featured, Movies, Asian Representation, Mulan

Disney’s Mulan Remake Feels at War With Itself

Yifei Liu in Mulan (2020) about to collect some bodies—in a murder way, not a sex way
Mulan succeeds at updating the original but in many other ways, it makes the same mistakes—and adds a few new ones.
AMP Featured, News, Mike Pence

Mike Pence’s Laughable Boast About America’s Reputation Got Fact-Checked Into Oblivion on Twitter

Mike Pence looks awkward speaking during the virtual RNC.
Pence doesn't actually say which "world" respects America, but it sure as hell can't be this one.
AMP Featured, TV, Star Wars (franchise), The Mandalorian

Baby Yoda Pics Abound in First Look at The Mandalorian Season 2

Baby Yoda on the cover of Entertainment Weekly for the first look at Disney+'s The Mandalorian season 2.
The Mandalorian season 2 is heading our way on October 3o for me and my soul, and I cannot wait!
Movies, Armie Hammer, Lily James, Rebecca

Does the Trailer for Netflix’s Rebecca Remake Capture the Suspense and Allure of the Original?

Lily James and Armie Hammer star in Netflix's Rebecca
The most popular novel by English writer Daphne du Maurier, and the basis for Alfred Hitchcock's Oscar-winning 1940 film, Rebecca is a title that brings to mind suspense, mystery, opulence, and sensuality. Netflix has released the full trailer for the upcoming Netflix adaptation, which puts director Ben Wheatley (Free Fire) in charge of bringing this gothic, psychological thriller to life.
TV, LGBTQ Representation, Star Trek: Discovery, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Star Trek: Discovery Adds Trans, Non-Binary Characters

Star Trek Discovery Adds Non-Binary Actor Blu del Barrio and Trans Actor Ian Alexander
Star Trek: Discovery is moving the needle on long-needed LGBTQIA+ representation in the Star Trek universe.
Big on the Internet, white sage

The Politics of White Sage

a white sage smudge stick
The popularity of white sage, tied into tight bundles called smudge sticks, is not as simple as a nice smell. It's cultural appropriation of a threatened plant.
Books, Black Girl Magic, fantasy, science fiction, young adult fiction

Black Girl Magic Comes to Life in These 10 Enthralling Fantasy Novels

Legendborn book cover.
Needless to say, witchcraft is having a Moment™. Between baby TikTok witches hexing the Moon, shows like "Motherland: Fort Salem" and "The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina," to entire covens standing in solidarity with BLM and protestors to put a pox on White Supremacy, it seems everybody is neck deep in all things spooky and magickal.
Movies, Black Cat, Felicia Hardy, Spider-Man

Give Black Cat Her Live-Action Due!

Black Cat comic panel
The world needs more Felicia Hardy, and it's time she actually got her chance to shine in the live-action world.
TV, Aya Cash, The Boys, white supremacy

The Boys Skewers the Mainstreaming of White Supremacy With Stormfront

aya cash the boys
Unlike the Stormfront of the comic books, who speaks German and openly disdains other races, Cash's Stormfront epitomizes the modern day nazi: a deeply dangerous, social media savvy villain.
News, American History, politics, presidential candidates

Five of the Worst Vice Presidents in American History

selina Meyer taking a veep nap
In the early years of America, the vice presidency was an even more confounding role, often seen as "not a real job" and a stepping stone to the presidency, if you were lucky. So, here are some of the flops of American history who really put the "vice" in vice president. (I also avoided picking people who went on to become president, or any post-H. W. Bush. Otherwise, this list would look a lot different.)
TV, (Un)Well, Netflix, wellness

Netflix’s (Un)Well Is a Dark, Infuriating Look at “Wellness” That Still Manages Empathy for Its Subjects

A woman hovers her hands abover another woman's chest as a man looks on.
(Un)Well manages to walk the difficult line of maintaining an even hand while not letting anyone off the hook.
Big on the Internet, Hugo Weaving, Matrix 4, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Hugo Weaving Will Not Return for The Matrix 4

the matrix
It's hard to imagine a Matrix movie without Agent Smith.
News, 1619 Project, racism, Trump

Trump Attacks the ‘1619 Project’ in Latest Attempt to Deny the Existence of Racism

George Floyd Black Lives Matter protestors hold "destroy systemic racism forever" sign.
Trump and his cronies are trying to convince their base that racism isn't a thing.
Big on the Internet, Ted Cruz, The Princess Bride, Twitter

The Princess Bride Cast Reunites to Troll Ted Cruz on Twitter

Westley and Princess Buttercup in the Princess Bride
Get used to disappointment, Ted Cruz.
News, michael cohen, Trump

Michael Cohen’s Memoir Features Disturbing Stories About Life With Trump

michael cohen, trump, lies, russia, guilty, moscow, mueller
Cohen, who pleaded guilty to tax evasion, perjury, and campaign violations, will release his tell-all next week, but details have already leaked and the stories are predictably bonkers.
Big on the Internet, boats, things we saw today, Trump

Things We Saw Today: Several Boats Sink During Trump Boat Parade in Texas

leonardo dicaprio, kate winslet
Oh Karma, you lovable scamp.
Movies, Justice League, Ray Fisher, Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. and Ray Fisher Clash Over Justice League Investigation

ray fisher
#IStandWithRayFisher is currently trending on Twitter, with fans from across the globe offering their support.
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