The Thursday Edition - Feb 16, 2023
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Movies, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Marvel Entertainment

Guess I’m Basic, Because Critics Hated Everything I Loved About ‘Quantumania’

In a still from 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,' Cassie (Kathryn Newton) stands next to her father, Scott Lang. Scott is wearing his Ant-Man suit without the helmet, so his face his visible.

What happened? Did I see a different movie? Did I accidentally wear my silly goose glasses?

The post Guess I’m Basic, Because Critics Hated Everything I Loved About ‘Quantumania’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Science & Tech, Artificial Intelligence, chatbot

Microsoft’s AI Chatbot Is Having an Existential Crisis

The butter robot in Rick and Morty looks down at its hands.

Was Bing inadvertently designed to provoke an emotional response? Or is there a ghost in the machine?

The post Microsoft’s AI Chatbot Is Having an Existential Crisis appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, California, The Bachelor

The Californian Idiosyncrasies of the Current Bachelor Are Cracking Me Up

Bill Hader is the truest Californian of all in SNL.

Zach Shallcross, the current Bachelor lead, is a very specific kind of Californian--and I'm here for it, brah.

The post The Californian Idiosyncrasies of the Current Bachelor Are Cracking Me Up appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, New York Times, trans rights

NYT’s Horrible Response to Open Letter on Anti-Trans Bias Gets the Callout It Deserves

Front of the NYT building in New York

What is truly nonsense is the NYT claiming that they are committed to telling "covering all aspects of transgender issues" because giving a platform to transphobia is a cowards move.

The post NYT’s Horrible Response to Open Letter on Anti-Trans Bias Gets the Callout It Deserves appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, blackface, CNN, Florida, microagression, preschool, racism, TMZ

A Miami Preschool Teacher Thought It Would Be a Good Idea ‘Celebrate’ Black History Month by Putting Kids in Blackface

A young student stands outside of school doors.

Screenshots show that the caption simply read, “Black history month,” with no other context or explanation, according to CNN.

The post A Miami Preschool Teacher Thought It Would Be a Good Idea ‘Celebrate’ Black History Month by Putting Kids in Blackface appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, child marriage, Congress, don't say gay, Don't Say Gay bill, education, lgbtq, Republicans, Senate, wyoming

Wyoming Republicans Outraged at Idea of Banning Child Marriage While Moving Full Steam Ahead With ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill

A group of demonstrators hold pro-LGBTQIA signs

When is the last time anyone asked Wyoming Republicans if they are okay?

The post Wyoming Republicans Outraged at Idea of Banning Child Marriage While Moving Full Steam Ahead With ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Books, AI art, fiction, science fiction, short stories

People are Flooding Magazines With AI-Written Fiction Because They Think They’ll Make Money

A hand writing in a notebook with a pen.

Stop telling yourself that using a robot to rearrange someone else's text is a quick way to make some cash.

The post People are Flooding Magazines With AI-Written Fiction Because They Think They’ll Make Money appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Natasha Lyonne, Peacock, Poker Face

‘Poker Face’ Brought Us Its Most Columbo Episode Yet With … Race Car Driving?

Natasha Lyonne and Angel Desai in Poker face

Poker Face, which was just renewed for a second season, is still airing its first season and keeping audiences on the edge of their seats week after week.

The post ‘Poker Face’ Brought Us Its Most Columbo Episode Yet With … Race Car Driving? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Alec Baldwin, Rust

Somehow, ‘Rust’ Is Moving Ahead With Filming

A sign that reads "FIGHTING FOR SAFETY ON SET" is displayed during a vigil held to honor cinematographer Halyna Hutchins

The production is moving ahead with the "full support" of Hutchins' family and friends.

The post Somehow, ‘Rust’ Is Moving Ahead With Filming appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, fashion, Janelle Monáe, MSCHF, tiktok

Of Course This Is the One Celebrity Who Can Pull Off the Viral Astro Boy Boots

Astroboy.

While I call them Astroboy boots and others call them Boots' boots (from Dora the Explorer), the creators, MSCHF, named them Big Red Boots or BRB.

The post Of Course This Is the One Celebrity Who Can Pull Off the Viral Astro Boy Boots appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Kevin Feige, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man

Kevin Feige Promises My Fave Is Coming Back

Spider-Man looking shocked

Now that the Marvel Cinematic Universe's catalog of heroes is continuing to grow, returning to some of our favorites is a little less frequent than it had been.

The post Kevin Feige Promises My Fave Is Coming Back appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Hide From Homepage, Jonathan Majors, Kang

So Why Was Kang in the Quantum Realm in ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’?

Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

At least we know why Kang the conqueror was stuck in the Quantum Realm for all that time.

The post So Why Was Kang in the Quantum Realm in ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Congress, Department of Justice, Florida Man, GOP, Matt Gaetz, sex crime

Welp, There Go Our Hopes of Seeing Matt Gaetz Go to Prison

Matt Gaetz walks down a hallway, looking at the camera.

I am not excited to see his loafy little face running around still free and gloating during the next meeting of the House Judiciary Committee.

The post Welp, There Go Our Hopes of Seeing Matt Gaetz Go to Prison appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Hide From Homepage, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Comics, The Wasp

Who Is Janet Van Dyne? The Wasp, Explained

Janet Van Dyne in Ant-Man and the Wasp

It's been almost 5 years since the previous Ant-Man movie and the debut of the present-day Janet Van Dyne. But who is Janet Van Dyne?

The post Who Is Janet Van Dyne? The Wasp, Explained appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Hide From Homepage, Kang the Conqueror, loki series

Who is Victor Timely? Victor Timely in the MCU, Explained

Comic panel of Victor Timely raising an arm as he speaks.

Who is Victor Timely? Does he have a history in the comics? Here's what you need to know.

The post Who is Victor Timely? Victor Timely in the MCU, Explained appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Ant-Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Hide From Homepage, Marvel Cinematic Universe

How Long Was Ant-Man Stuck in the Quantum Realm? Answered

Ant-Man in the Quantum Realm

In any case, Ant-Man and the Wasp ends with Lang stranded at a subatomic level. But how long was Ant-Man stuck in the Quantum Realm?

The post How Long Was Ant-Man Stuck in the Quantum Realm? Answered appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, teenagers, women's rights

Every Part of This CDC Report on Teen Girls’ Sadness and Trauma Is Heartbreaking

Women show house keys during the National demonstration against male violence against women.

This recent report only further proves how much harder we need to fight the protection of young girls.

The post Every Part of This CDC Report on Teen Girls’ Sadness and Trauma Is Heartbreaking appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Hide From Homepage, Kang the Conqueror, Multiverse Saga

The ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ Ending, Explained

Paul Rudd as Scott Lang in 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania'

Worried you missed something in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania? Here's a full breakdown of what the ending means!

The post The ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ Ending, Explained appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Hide From Homepage, Kang the Conqueror, Marvel Entertainment, the quantum realm

What is the Quantum Realm? The Quantum Realm, Explained

In a still from 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,' Cassie (Kathryn Newton) stands next to her father, Scott Lang. Scott is wearing his Ant-Man suit without the helmet, so his face his visible.

What is the Quantum Realm in 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania'? Here's a quick guide!

The post What is the Quantum Realm? The Quantum Realm, Explained appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Hide From Homepage, Kang the Conqueror, loki series, Marvel Entertainment

Those ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ Post-Credit Scenes are a Gift to Marvel Fans

Kang inspects his ship's engine core in 'Quantumania.'

Here's a rundown of the post-credit scenes in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania—and what they mean for the Multiverse Saga.

The post Those ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ Post-Credit Scenes are a Gift to Marvel Fans appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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