The Saturday Edition - May 1, 2021
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Author Marina Lostetter has plenty of experience translating succinct writing advice into real-world applications, and she's here to explain the true meaning hidden in the oft-repeated phrase "show, don't tell." For a closer look at how she puts that into action, grab yourself a copy of her newest book, The Helm of Midnight!
TV, Elisabeth Moss, Hulu, The Handmaid's Tale

Gird Your Loins: The Handmaid’s Tale Returns to Traumatize Us All Over Again

elisabeth moss

Catharsis for The Handmaid's Tale? We'll believe it when we see it.

The post Gird Your Loins: The Handmaid’s Tale Returns to Traumatize Us All Over Again first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Ask the Mary Sues, Popular characters, Rick and Morty

Ask the Mary Sues: You Again! Our Favorite Recurring Bit Characters on TV

rick and mr. poopybutthole

Who is your favorite bit character on television? Let us know in the comments!

The post Ask the Mary Sues: You Again! Our Favorite Recurring Bit Characters on TV first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Lucifer, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: The Lucifer Season 5b Trailer is Here!

LUCIFER (L to R) TOM ELLIS as LUCIFER MORNINGSTAR in episode 105 of LUCIFER Cr. JOHN P. FLEENOR/NETFLIX © 2020

It's sad that we have to say goodbye to all our devilish friends on Lucifer, but the trailer for the final episodes of the Netflix show has me incredibly excited.

The post Things We Saw Today: The Lucifer Season 5b Trailer is Here! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, politics, sexual misconduct, women in politics

State Senator Has Pretty Decent Suggestion After NY Mayoral Candidate Accused of Assault: “Maybe It’s Time for Us To Stop Voting for Men”

TV, Netflix, Shadow and Bone, women

The Women of Netflix’s Shadow and Bone Deserve All the Praise and Then Some

Genya and Alina sitting together on Shadow and Bone

The women of Netflix's Shadow and Bone are the kind that you wish you'd see more often on screen and we're glad to have every single one of them in our lives!

The post The Women of Netflix’s Shadow and Bone Deserve All the Praise and Then Some first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, Movies & TV, TV, anime, Funimation, My Hero Academia

Why Katsuki Bakugo Is One of My Favorite Shonen Anime Rivals

Bakugo riding in on a car

Every great shonen anime has its rival, and My Hero Academia's Katsuki Bakugo continues to be a favorite thanks to his character growth.

The post Why Katsuki Bakugo Is One of My Favorite Shonen Anime Rivals first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, Competitive gaming, gaming while Black, Twitch

T-Pain Collects Racists on Call of Duty Twitch Stream: “I Want All of Them”

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 21: T-Pain performs onstage during the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 21, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Playing games online while being a marginalized person is a hellish thing. People will often drop slurs feeling bold in their anonymity to act up. Thankfully, rapper T-Pain let them know that wasn't gonna fly.

The post T-Pain Collects Racists on Call of Duty Twitch Stream: “I Want All of Them” first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, John Walker, Kari Skogland, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

No, Sorry. We Don’t All Like John Walker Suddenly

Wyatt Russell holds a bloody Captain America shield as John Walker on the Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Director Kari Skogland is talking about 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' and brought up how she hopes everyone likes John Walker now. Lol. No.

The post No, Sorry. We Don’t All Like John Walker Suddenly first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, anime, CrunchyRoll, time travel

Weekend Anime Recommendation: Tokyo Revengers

Takemichi and the gang together

I can safely say that Tokyo Revengers, with its intriguing time travel premise and engaging characters, is about to be one of my favorite anime series of 2021.

The post Weekend Anime Recommendation: Tokyo Revengers first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, America Chavez, marvel, Miss America

America Chavez’s Premiere in Doctor Strange 2 Has This Latina so Excited I Might Cry

America Chavez in Marvel Comics.

America Chavez, also known as the Marvel powerhouse Miss America, is one step closer to becoming a reality and this Latina is more than ready to meet her hero.

The post America Chavez’s Premiere in Doctor Strange 2 Has This Latina so Excited I Might Cry first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, Avon Books, eloisa james, giveaway

GIVEAWAY: Win a Copy of Wilde Child by Eloisa James, Your New Favorite Historical Rom-Com

Eloisa James' Wilde Child giveaway

Ten lucky readers of The Mary Sue will receive a copy of bestselling author Eloisa James' latest Wildes of Lindow Castle romance, 'Wilde Child'!

The post GIVEAWAY: Win a Copy of Wilde Child by Eloisa James, Your New Favorite Historical Rom-Com first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, He-Man, Masters of the Universe, Noah Centineo

Online Boyfriend Noah Centineo No Longer He-Man in Masters of the Universe

etflix's "To All the Boys: P.S. I Love You" Los Angeles Premiere LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: Noah Centineo attends the premiere of Netflix's 'To All the Boys: P.S. I Love You' at The Egyptian Theatre on February 03, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Imagesfor Netflix)

The 'To All the Boys' actor will no longer be playing the part of Prince Adam/He-Man in Sony and Mattel Films’ Masters of the Universe.

The post Online Boyfriend Noah Centineo No Longer He-Man in Masters of the Universe first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, TV, Bucky Barnes, LGBTQIA representation, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

I Am Begging You Not To Write Articles That Refute a Fictional Character’s Sexuality

Sebastian Stan stars as Bucky Barnes in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

An article discussing Bucky Barnes' sexuality with director Kari Skogland sent Marvel fandom into a tailspin. This sort of framing isn't helpful or necessary.

The post I Am Begging You Not To Write Articles That Refute a Fictional Character’s Sexuality first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, News, joel greenberg, Matt Gaetz, sexual misconduct

Matt Gaetz’s “Wingman” Joel Greenberg Allegedly Wrote a Full Confession Letter

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) listens during a committee hearing

The Daily Beast has obtained multiple drafts of the letter, as well as damning texts with Roger Stone.

The post Matt Gaetz’s “Wingman” Joel Greenberg Allegedly Wrote a Full Confession Letter first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, RuPaul, RuPaul's Drag Race, Taika Waititi

Taika Waititi Guest Judging on RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under Is the Chaos I Need

Taika Waititi and his Oscar

Airing on May 1st, the series is off to a rocking start with having Taika Waititi guest judge! 

The post Taika Waititi Guest Judging on RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under Is the Chaos I Need first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Chloé Zhao, fanfiction, The Eternals

Chloé Zhao Writing Fanfiction While Working on The Eternals Is Everything I Could Want

Chloé Zhao is already a legend, an Oscar winner, and her next big project is going to be Marvel's The Eternals. And on top of all that—she writes fanfiction.

The post Chloé Zhao Writing Fanfiction While Working on The Eternals Is Everything I Could Want first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies & TV, Anthony Mackie, Tom Holland

Anthony Mackie Got the Last Laugh in His “Feud” With Tom Holland

Sam Wilson is Captain America in Marvel and Disney+'s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

Anthony Mackie and Tom Holland have been feuding back and forth for years but Mackie got the last laugh this time around.

The post Anthony Mackie Got the Last Laugh in His “Feud” With Tom Holland first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Avatar: The Last Airbender, embroidery, Grogu

From Grogu to Wonder Woman, Here’s How To Start Your Own Fandom Embroidery Projects

Embroidery examples of Grogu, Aang's avatar state, Wonder Woman's shield, "Eww David." by Lyra Hala

Here's how you can start your own fandom embroidery project, a welcome distraction in our pandemic times.

The post From Grogu to Wonder Woman, Here’s How To Start Your Own Fandom Embroidery Projects first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, contributors, Shrill

Hulu’s Shrill Season 3 Isn’t Perfect, but It Feels Like a Sendoff

Aidy Bryant's Annie and Lolly Adefope's Fran stand side by side on Hulu's Shrill.

For two seasons, Hulu’s Shrill—based loosely on Lindy West’s memoir of the same name—has presented nuanced commentary on the reality of existing as a fat person in a wildly fatphobic society. On May 7, the series will debut its third and final season, and once again, it tackles some deeply uncomfortable topics while simultaneously giving viewers plenty to love.

The post Hulu’s Shrill Season 3 Isn’t Perfect, but It Feels Like a Sendoff first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, News, childcare, Joe Biden

Why Does the Hillbilly Elegy Guy Keep Reminding Us How Terrible He Is?

JD Vance speaks onstage during Day 2 of TechCrunch Disrupt SF

Every time I forget just how awful J.D. Vance is, he goes and does something like this.

The post Why Does the Hillbilly Elegy Guy Keep Reminding Us How Terrible He Is? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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