The Tuesday Edition - Mar 16, 2021
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Books, books, publishing, representation

“Race-Fishing” Book Covers Is Not Only Problematic—It Directly Hurts Authors of Color

Discourse erupted when David Bowles revealed the new cover for his book, The Blue-Spangled Blue. On the cover was a beautiful dark-skinned Black girl with braids, standing in front of a deep indigo background and starry outline of a man. An intriguing-looking story no doubt, obviously appearing to be about a Black protagonist embarking on a sci-fi tale amongst the cosmos, or a star-crossed romance featuring a Black female lead. Unfortunately, that was not the case.

The post “Race-Fishing” Book Covers Is Not Only Problematic—It Directly Hurts Authors of Color first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Boris Johnson, police, Sarah Everard

“More Cops” Is NOT the Solution After Sarah Everard Was Allegedly Killed by a Cop

News, Jared Kushner, Wall Street Journal

Imagine Listening To Jared Kushner’s Advice on Literally Anything

Movies, anime, Demon Slayer, Funimation

Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train Finally Has a Theatrical Release Date Here in the U.S.!

The Japanese box office hit "Demon Slayer - Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Mugen Train" will hit theaters in the U.S. and Canada on April 23rd!

The post Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train Finally Has a Theatrical Release Date Here in the U.S.! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, missouri, politics, trans rights

Speaking Against Anti-Trans Legislation, This Dad Describes the Day He “Stopped Silencing Our Child’s Spirit”

At a protest for transgender rights, a person holds a sign reading "Protect trans kids"

"My child was miserable," Brandon Boulware told lawmakers. "No confidence, no friends, no laughter. I can honestly say this: I had a child who did not smile."

The post Speaking Against Anti-Trans Legislation, This Dad Describes the Day He “Stopped Silencing Our Child’s Spirit” first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Space, Doomsday, The Moon, weird

Are We Really Sending a Bunch of Sperm to the Moon?

A scene from Georges Méliès‘s 1902 film A Trip to the Moon, the moon with a rocket in it's eye

Scientists have proposed sending millions of samples of seeds, sperm, eggs, and more to the Moon in a "doomsday vault" under the moon's surface. But why?

The post Are We Really Sending a Bunch of Sperm to the Moon? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, a better bad idea, female characters, laurie devore

The Rise and Fall of the Unlikeable Female Character

A Better Bad Idea by Laurie Devore

There is almost an ease in labeling female characters as unlikeable; they have to do so little to lose some readers’ compassion.

The post The Rise and Fall of the Unlikeable Female Character first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Elliot Page, trans representation, transgender

The Internet Is Happy for Elliot Page and His TIME Interview, and So Am I

TORONTO, ONTARIO - SEPTEMBER 07: Elliot Page attends The IMDb Studio Presented By Intuit QuickBooks at Toronto 2019 at Bisha Hotel & Residences on September 07, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDb)

We only have room for good vibes and being proud of Elliot Page for the journey he's been on and the changes he hopes to make when it comes to the transgender community.

The post The Internet Is Happy for Elliot Page and His TIME Interview, and So Am I first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Ezra Bridger, Mena Massoud, Star Wars (franchise)

Is Mena Massoud Playing Star Wars’ Ezra Bridger or Not?

Mena Massoud in Aladdin (2019)

So there is a trend in the world of Star Wars for actors to tease us all about characters they may or may not be playing and now it seems as if Mena Massoud is joining the party? Or just making an announcement? Does anyone know what's going on?

The post Is Mena Massoud Playing Star Wars’ Ezra Bridger or Not? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, podcast, sex, sexuality

Interview With Natalie Rivera, Creator and Host of the Podcast How I F***

How I F*ck Podcast image with host Natalie Rivera

"How I F***" is a bi-weekly podcast that talks about sex from the perspective of folks who deal with a lot of assumptions because of who they are.

The post Interview With Natalie Rivera, Creator and Host of the Podcast How I F*** first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, 2021 Oscars, Oscar Nominations, streaming

Here’s Where to Watch 2021’s Oscar-Nominated Films!

collage: riz ahmed in sound of metal, viola davis in ma rainey' bac bottom, steven yeun in minari, carey mulligan in promising younf woman

This year's slate of oscar contentenders is more accessible than ever before. So, here's where you can find this year's crop of nominees.

The post Here’s Where to Watch 2021’s Oscar-Nominated Films! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Jodie Comer, Killing Eve, Sandra Oh

Killing Eve Ending With Season 4 Is Not What We Want

Eve and Villanelle embrace in Killing Eve season 3.

Killing Eve, the award-winning AMC/BBC production, is coming to an end in season four and we don't want it. Nope. Not one bit.

The post Killing Eve Ending With Season 4 Is Not What We Want first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Calls, Mark Duplass, Pedro Pascal

EXCLUSIVE CLIP: Listen to Pedro Pascal and Mark Duplass in Apple TV+’s Calls

calls logo

We got an EXCLUSIVE look into the series Calls from director Fede Álvarez heading to Apple TV with a clip starring Pedro Pascal and Mark Duplass!

The post EXCLUSIVE CLIP: Listen to Pedro Pascal and Mark Duplass in Apple TV+’s Calls first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, cancel culture, gen x

Gen X Would Very Much Like To Be Left Out of These Meaningless “Cancel Culture” Conversations

A scene from iconic Gen X film Reality Bites

A recent article from the NY Post is calling for members of Generation X to save the world … from cancel culture. And after getting picked up by Fox News, the article is being laughed into oblivion by Gen X on Twitter, who would very much like to be excluded from this narrative. In the heavily […]

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TV, Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Things We Saw Today: The Final Trailer for Falcon and the Winter Soldier Is Here

Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier on Disney+.

Sam Wilson training with Captain America's shield is something that can be so personal.

The post Things We Saw Today: The Final Trailer for Falcon and the Winter Soldier Is Here first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, love, tiktok, trending

TikTok Names Movie Scenes That Made Our Standards for Love Too High

Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen.

Name a scene in a movie that made your standards for love too high is the right kind of TikTok trend to make you swoon.

The post TikTok Names Movie Scenes That Made Our Standards for Love Too High first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Secret Invasion

Marvel’s Secret Invasion Adds Kingsley Ben-Adir as Its Villain

Kingsley Ben-Adir in High Fidelity

Kinglsey Ben-Adir is heading to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the upcoming Secret Invasion.

The post Marvel’s Secret Invasion Adds Kingsley Ben-Adir as Its Villain first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Dylan Farrow, Mia Farrow, Woody Allen

The Only Conclusion After HBO’s Allen v. Farrow Docuseries Is: Believe Dylan Farrow

Dylan O'Sullivan Farrow in Allen v. Farrow (2021)

Allen v. Farrow has ended, and with it a four-part series about the story of Dylan Farrow and her child sexual assault allegations against her father, Woody Allen.

The post The Only Conclusion After HBO’s Allen v. Farrow Docuseries Is: Believe Dylan Farrow first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Justice League, The Snyder Cut, Zack Snyder's Justice League

The Reviews of the Justice League Snyder Cut Are In …

publicity still from zack snyder's justice league

Here's what critics are saying about Zack Snyder's Justice League, a.k.a. The Snyder Cut.

The post The Reviews of the Justice League Snyder Cut Are In … first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Last Week Tonight, Tucker Carlson, white supremacy

John Oliver Breaks Down Exactly What Makes Tucker Carlson’s Specific Brand of White Supremacy So Dangerous

John Oliver talks about Tucker Carlson on Last Week tonight.

The "performatively outraged wedge salad" is disseminating white supremacist talking points to millions of viewers every night.

The post John Oliver Breaks Down Exactly What Makes Tucker Carlson’s Specific Brand of White Supremacy So Dangerous first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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