The Tuesday Edition - Mar 2, 2021
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Their failure will guarantee millions of deaths in an endless war. Their success might prevent Teixcalaan’s destruction—and allow the empire to continue its rapacious expansion. Or it might create something far stranger …

A Desolation Called Peace is out today!
News, Black Lives Matter, Renee Montgomery, wnba

The WNBA No Longer Has To Put Up With Kelly Loeffler’s Racism & the Dream’s New Co-Owner Renee Montgomery Is Making History

Renee Montgomery on the red carpet for Captain Marvel

Renee Montgomery is now the first former player to serve as an owner and executive in the WNBA. Bye, Kelly Loeffler.

The post The WNBA No Longer Has To Put Up With Kelly Loeffler’s Racism & the Dream’s New Co-Owner Renee Montgomery Is Making History first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, indira varma, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars (franchise)

So Who Is Indira Varma Playing in the Obi-Wan Kenobi Series?

Indira Varma in Game of Thrones

News broke that Indira Varma was cast in an unknown role in Obi-Wan Kenobi for Disney+ and fans instantly flocked to Twitter with ideas.

The post So Who Is Indira Varma Playing in the Obi-Wan Kenobi Series? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Disney+, Doom Patrol, HBO Max, WandaVision

Despite Twitter Culture, It Doesn’t Have to Be WandaVision vs. Your Favorite DC Show

WandaVision and doom patrol poster

Marvel films in particular have the dual issue of being largely formulaic, but featuring charismatic actors and characters that have pulled in large audiences, both within the comic book fandom and way outside of it.

The post Despite Twitter Culture, It Doesn’t Have to Be WandaVision vs. Your Favorite DC Show first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Madison Cawthorn, Republicans, sexual misconduct

Several Women Accuse Rep. Madison Cawthorn of Sexual Misconduct and Harassment

madison cawthorn

Cawthorn has shown himself to be a serial liar, a misogynist, a racist, and a bully. If he had a shred of honor or shame he'd resign, but history has shown us that, like every other republican, he doesn't and he won't.

The post Several Women Accuse Rep. Madison Cawthorn of Sexual Misconduct and Harassment first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, marvel, Thor: Love and Thunder, Thor: Ragnarok

One of the Most Fun Things About Thor: Ragnarok Gets a New Spin in Love and Thunder Set Photos

we share hemsworth's excitement about Thor 4

Thor: Love and Thunder is giving us one of the most fun things about Thor: Ragnarok, and we're here for it and the surprise casting choices that come with it.

The post One of the Most Fun Things About Thor: Ragnarok Gets a New Spin in Love and Thunder Set Photos first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Apple TV, Emily Dickinson

Emily’s Sexual Journey on Dickinson Came to a Delicious Conclusion in the Season Two Finale

dickinson-season-2-queer-bisexuality

Their devotion to each other is the reason we can have a show like Dickinson have such a romantic reimagining of their love. True or no, this series has made me look into the works of Emily Dickinson and to know more about her life and those who filled it with love—especially Sue.

The post Emily’s Sexual Journey on Dickinson Came to a Delicious Conclusion in the Season Two Finale first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, death, mourning, WandaVision

WandaVision Reminded Me That It’s Okay to Grieve No Matter How Long It’s Been Since Losing a Loved One

Wanda in her car after seeing Vision's body

Wanda and Vision talking about grief in WandaVision's episode "Previously On" affected me for one simple reason: Wanda was allowed, no, encouraged to grieve.

The post WandaVision Reminded Me That It’s Okay to Grieve No Matter How Long It’s Been Since Losing a Loved One first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, billionaire tears, Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren Finally Got To Introduce Her Long-Awaited Tax on Billionaires

Elizabeth Warren looks exceptionally presidential.

Back during Warren's presidential campaign, this proposal was enough to make some billionaires break down in actual tears. We love it.

The post Elizabeth Warren Finally Got To Introduce Her Long-Awaited Tax on Billionaires first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Justice League, The Snyder Cut, Zack Snyder

Things We Saw Today: Oh God, the Snyder Cut Ends on a Cliffhanger

Warner Bros' movie Justice League

The long Snyder saga may not be over, because guess what: according to Zack Snyder himself, Justice League ends on a cliffhanger.

The post Things We Saw Today: Oh God, the Snyder Cut Ends on a Cliffhanger first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Twitter memes

Yes, It’s March Again

Wonder Woman march meme

Well, folks, we're back. In the never-ending time loop that is our current lives, we've made it back to March. A year of our lives gone to the sands of time and yet somehow it is still March 2020.

The post Yes, It’s March Again first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, San Diego Comic-Con

San Diego Comic-Con Is Officially Virtual For 2021

San Diego Comic-Con logo.

In a smart move, San Diego Comic-Con has already decided to make the push to a virtual convention for 2021 instead of risking the in-person aspect of their convention being pushed due to COVID-19.

The post San Diego Comic-Con Is Officially Virtual For 2021 first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, deep nostalgia, Twitter trends, weird

These Animated “Deep Nostalgia” Photos of Dead People Are WILD

collage of the faces of oscar wilde and frederick douglass used in deep nostalgia animation

Deep fake technology is being used to create "deep nostalgia" and bring long-dead relatives and famous figures back to digital life.

The post These Animated “Deep Nostalgia” Photos of Dead People Are WILD first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Gillian Anderson, Golden Globes, The X-Files

Gillian Anderson Says No to More X-Files and I Couldn’t Be Happier

Gillian Anderson at the 2021 Golden Globes.

Gillian Anderson is making our dreams come true by not coming back for another season of The X-Files. Because the truth is I don't want more!

The post Gillian Anderson Says No to More X-Files and I Couldn’t Be Happier first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, 28DaysOfBlackCosplay, black history month 2021, cosplay

It’s March 1st, Now What? Here’s a #28DaysOfBlackCosplay Bonus Feature About Me!

Cosplay pictures of me (Brichibi Cosplays)

Just because February's over doesn't mean you should go back to "not seeing color," as most of the cosplayers in my #28DaysOfBlackCosplay series have said.

The post It’s March 1st, Now What? Here’s a #28DaysOfBlackCosplay Bonus Feature About Me! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Last Week Tonight

John Oliver Reintroduced the World to Cop Rock, May Music Have Mercy on Our Souls

cop rock is a hot mess

During this week's Last Week Tonight, John Oliver did a nearly half-hour video about police raids: why they are so popular within policing and why it is a problem. Yet, I was distracted by him dropping the massive musical turd of Cop Rock into my lap.

The post John Oliver Reintroduced the World to Cop Rock, May Music Have Mercy on Our Souls first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Andrew Cuomo, sexual misconduct

“Sometimes I Think I Am Being Playful”: Cuomo’s Statement on Harassment Allegations Isn’t Convincing Anyone

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks during a Coronavirus Briefing

A second former aide to Andrew Cuomo has come forward with more accusations of sexual harassment against the New York governor. 25-year-old Charlotte Bennett was an executive assistant and health policy adviser in Cuomo’s administration last year. She told the New York Times about a disturbing conversation she says she had with the governor last June […]

The post “Sometimes I Think I Am Being Playful”: Cuomo’s Statement on Harassment Allegations Isn’t Convincing Anyone first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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