The Wednesday Edition - Apr 3, 2019
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Big on the Internet, politics, Ted Cruz, veep

Why Yes, Veep’s Jonah Ryan Is Based on Ted Cruz

Veep's Jonah Ryan looks angry with arms crossed.
Veep's Jonah Ryan is one of the most repugnant characters on television. As Timothy Simons describes the character he plays, "He's charmless, and he's graceless, and he's narcissistic, and he doesn't care about anybody but himself." Who else does that description sound like? Well, it actually sounds like a lot of people, doesn't it? But the primary inspiration was, no surprise, Texas Senator Ted Cruz.
Big on the Internet, body representation, James Corden, Shrill

James Corden on The Lack of Romance and Sex Scenes for Plus-Size People

James Corden on chubbt people romances.
As the conversation around diversity and inclusivity continues in Hollywood, people are expanding the definitions and boundaries not only who gets represented, but the forms that representation takes.
Movies, Birds of Prey, Wonder Woman 1984

We’re Jealous of Everyone Who Saw Footage from Wonder Woman 1984 and Birds of Prey at CinemaCon

Birds of Prey Teaser
It's a long wait for fans of Birds of Prey and Wonder Woman 1984 until the films are actually released, but lucky attendees at CinemaCon got a sneak peek at both films ahead of their 2020 release dates.
Movies, Joker

The Joker Teaser Made Us All Put on a Happy Face

My estranged husband Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker in Joker.
No matter how you may feel about The Joker as a baddie, there is no denying the draw of the character and why so many talented actors have been drawn to portraying him over the years. Despite my initial feelings of “here we go again,” after watching the latest teaser trailer for Joker, I can’t deny that in addition to seeing Joaquin Phoenix do his thing would make me see this movie anyway, it genuinely looks good.
Movies, Avengers: Endgame, Steve Rogers, Tony Stark

Is Tony Stark Time Traveling to Talk to Steve Rogers?

Chris Evans as Captain America and Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man
We're finally seeing footage of Steve Rogers being reunited with Tony Stark, but is it in the same timeline as Avengers: Infinity War?
TV, Arrow, The CW

Why We Deserve to See More of Arrow’s Mia Smoak

Katherine McNamara as Mia/Blackstar in The CW's Arrow.
The CW's Arrow episode “Star City 2040” not only solved some ongoing Season 7 mysteries involving Felicity’s future fate and the origin of the Archer system, but it also properly introduced us to the next generation hero we deserve: Mia Smoak.
Movies, Avengers: Endgame, clint barton, Hawkeye

Can We Talk About Hawkeye’s Tattoo Sleeve?

HAWKEYE AVENGERS
Dive with me into the world of Hawkeye and his sleeve.
Big on the Internet, Akira, Taika Waititi, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Taika Waititi Will Direct the New Akira Movie

Akira in Akira, is getting the live-action treatment from taika waititi.
While Hollywood has struggled with adapting manga in the past (namely by casting white people), the timing seems right for Akira.
Big on the Internet, academy awards, Netflix, Steven Spielberg

The Netflix Vs. Hollywood Battle Continues with Assistance from the Department of Justice

Steven Spielberg doesn't think streaming service films should qualify for the academy awards.
A coming meeting with the Academy board threatens Netflix's eligibility to submit films for Oscar consideration.
News, donald trump, Lies, politics

Why Does Donald Trump Keep Lying About His Father Being Born in Germany?

Donald Trump says nonsense words.
We all know that Donald Trump doesn't exactly feel beholden to the truth. He lies all the time, about all kinds of things. He exaggerates or just makes up facts. Often these lies are meant to make himself look good or make his opponents look bad, or both. Sometimes, though, it's not clear why he's saying the things he is.
AMP Featured, News, Joe Biden, sexual misconduct, women in politics

A Second Woman Speaks Out Against Biden’s Touchiness While Others Rush to His Defense

Joe Biden on the red carpet for his organization It's On Us.
A second woman has now spoken out about the inappropriate way she says Joe Biden touched her at a political event.
Movies, Bill Murray, Jim Jarmusch, The Dead Don't Die

An All-Star Cast Fights Zombies in Jim Jarmusch’s The Dead Don’t Die

bill murray and adam driver team up in jim jarmusch's the dead don't die.
Between the quips, the cast, and Tilda Swinton doing her best Beatrix Kiddo meets Michonne, this film is definitely one we want to see.
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Travel gear product shot.
We’ve all been there. Having a meltdown checking in for a flight, rummaging through our checked luggage to try to get it under the weight limit. Or trying to stuff an overstuffed carryon into the overhead bin, avoiding the looks of judgment from the travelers who are way more together. Are they aliens, or do they know something you don’t?
Books, Ashley Poston, The Princess and the Fangirl

Book Review: Ashley Poston’s The Princess and the Fangirl Is a Sweet Fandom Fairy Tale

The Princess and the Fangirl by Ashley Poston will be released April 2019
What would it be like to switch places with the actor who played your favorite character?
Movies, Avengers: Endgame, Build-A-Bear

Now Build-A-Bear Is Giving Us Avengers: Endgame Spoilers?

Thanos Build-A-Bear.
You can't even trust Build-A-Bear to not ruin Avengers: Endgame, apparently.
Big on the Internet, sex education, shameless self-promotion, web series

Hey New York: Come See Thank You Come Again at CineKink

joel kimmel, danielle perez, corey sherrell, cara zozula and tara demarco in thank you come again.
Thank You Come Again is the first web series I wrote and directed, and it follows Riley (Carolyn Jania) an uptight academic who starts a new job at the Pleasure Chest, where the colorful, queer team of misfits introduces her to the irreverent world of the sex toy industry.
Movies, Ant-Man, Thanos, the russo brothers

The Russo Brothers Also Love the Weirdest, Crudest Theory About Thanos’ Defeat in Avengers: Endgame

Thanos and the Infinity Gauntlet
The best theory is the weirdest, crudest one.
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