The Sunday Edition - Dec 19, 2021
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News, build back better, Democratic Party, Joe Manchin

Emperor Joe Manchin Betrays Democrats, Kills Build Back Better Bill

joe manchin

This comes after months of bad faith negotiating, where democrats slashed desperately needed aspects of the bill (including paid family leave) according to his whims.

The post Emperor Joe Manchin Betrays Democrats, Kills Build Back Better Bill first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Blue Beetle, things we saw today, Xolo Maridueña

Things We Saw Today: DC’s ‘Blue Beetle’ Jumps From HBO Max to Theaters

Xolo Maridueña

It's a big move for the film, which introduces DC's first onscreen Latinx superhero.

The post Things We Saw Today: DC’s ‘Blue Beetle’ Jumps From HBO Max to Theaters first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Matt Reeves, Robert Pattinson, The Batman (film)

Robert Pattinson Modeled His Bruce Wayne After Kurt Cobain in ‘The Batman’

Robert Pattinson as Batman in the Batman

Everything we're seeing so far from Reeves and DC has got us excited to see how Batman's next chapter unfolds.

The post Robert Pattinson Modeled His Bruce Wayne After Kurt Cobain in ‘The Batman’ first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Chloë Grace Moretz, dystopia, Mother/Android

Hulu’s ‘Mother/Android’ Is a Grim, Unoriginal Take on Dystopian Parenting

Sam (Algee Smith) and Georgia (Chloë Grace Moretz) in MOTHER/ANDROID

Despite a solid message and compelling performances from its leads, Mother/Android fails to flesh out enough details to make for a coherent storyline.

The post Hulu’s ‘Mother/Android’ Is a Grim, Unoriginal Take on Dystopian Parenting first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Critics, The Matrix, the matrix resurrections

First Reactions for ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ Are Here and They’re Mostly Great!

Neo in a bathtub with a rubber duck sitting atop his head in The Matrix Resurrections.

The Matrix Resurrections hits theaters and HBO Max on December 22.

The post First Reactions for ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ Are Here and They’re Mostly Great! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, Hugo Awards, SFF, video games

Check Out Our Favorite Categories for the 2021 Hugo Awards, How to See the Winners Tonight

Collage of SOME of the many Hugo 2021 nominees across different categories. With Hugo Award Log in center. (Image:

As part of the World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) the Hugo Awards honor the best in SFF from editors, writers, and artists to publicans and studios (including gaming) large and small.

The post Check Out Our Favorite Categories for the 2021 Hugo Awards, How to See the Winners Tonight first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Killing Eve

Things We Saw Today: Killing Eve Final Season Teaser and Photos Released

Jodie Comer as Villanelle

Killing Eve has had a sliding scale of quality, mostly due to the inconsistency with how Sandra Oh's Eve has been treated despite being the titular character. There is hope that with the backlash of how white the writer's room is and other feedback about Asian representation that the finale will give Eve the send off she deserves.

The post Things We Saw Today: Killing Eve Final Season Teaser and Photos Released first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Florence Pugh, Hide From Homepage, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Yelena Belova

Where Is Yelena’s Green Vest in Hawkeye?

Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova in Black Widow

We met Yelena Belova (played by Florence Pugh) in Black Widow and one thing was instantly clear: She loves her vest. The first thing that she really bought for herself, the vest is green and has lots of pockets, a thing she gushes about to Natasha and gets excited when her sister tells her that it is a cool vest.

The post Where Is Yelena’s Green Vest in Hawkeye? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Movies, Kick-Ass, Kick-Ass (reboot), Matthew Vaughn

Matthew Vaughn Is Rebooting Irreverent Comic Book Film Kick-Ass

Kick-Ass (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and Hit-Girl (Chloe Grace Moretz) in 'Kick-Ass'

Director Matthew Vaughn on his plans to reboot his 2010 superhero adaptation 'Kick-Ass'—a rare case of a director taking another crack at telling the same story.

The post Matthew Vaughn Is Rebooting Irreverent Comic Book Film Kick-Ass first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, Dolly Parton, Keanu Reeves, Red Table Talk

One Halloween, Keanu Reeves Dressed as Playboy Bunny Dolly Parton, an Outfit Designed by His Mother

Keanu Reeves and Dolly Parton

During an interview on Red Table Talk, Keanu Reeves revealed that he wore Dolly Parton's Playboy Bunny outfit, which was designed by his mom.

The post One Halloween, Keanu Reeves Dressed as Playboy Bunny Dolly Parton, an Outfit Designed by His Mother first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Chris Noth, sexual assault, sexual misconduct

Actress and Director Zoe Lister-Jones Shares Allegations Against Chris Noth

Chris Noth lounges in pajamas, looking behind him.

Chris Noth faces yet another allegation of sexual misconduct. This time it comes from Zoe Lister-Jones who co-starred with North on an episode of Law and Order where he was allegedly drunk and made inappropriate comments towards her.

The post Actress and Director Zoe Lister-Jones Shares Allegations Against Chris Noth first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, animation, short film, YouTube

4 Recent YouTube Short Films That You Don’t Want to Miss

Cat using gas/petrol nozzle. (Image: Killedthecat Animation.)

In addition to catching student projects, winter/spring marks the end or beginning of many major awards and festivals where these works are shared.

The post 4 Recent YouTube Short Films That You Don’t Want to Miss first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Hawkeye, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man: No Way Home

Does Hawkeye Tie Into Spider-Man: No Way Home?

Clint and Kate with their arrows and peter and mj falling

The joy of having so much content from the Marvel Cinematic Universe is that they sometimes lead right into each other. For instance, the fifth episode of Hawkeye dropped this week right before the theatrical release of Spider-Man: No Way Home.

The post Does Hawkeye Tie Into Spider-Man: No Way Home? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Are You Happy Now?, interview, Josh Ruben

Are You Happy Now Star Josh Ruben Talked to Us About the New Comedy

Josh Ruben as Adam looking scared in Are You Happy Now?

Are You Happy Now is a comedy about no one really knowing what they want out of life, love, and other people and is a fun and fantastic look through the eyes of Adam (played by Josh Ruben).

The post Are You Happy Now Star Josh Ruben Talked to Us About the New Comedy first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Channing Tatum, Sandra Bullock, The Lost City

Channing Tatum and Sandra Bullock Revive the Adventure Romance in The Lost City

AMP Featured, Movies, Spider-Man, Spider-Man: No Way Home

Let’s Talk About the End Credits Scenes for Spider-Man: No Way Home

Peter Parker possibly talks to Matt Murdock in the Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer

Spider-Man: No Way Home has hit theaters finally and with it comes waves upon waves of fans looking to talk about every aspect of the film.

The post Let’s Talk About the End Credits Scenes for Spider-Man: No Way Home first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, clint barton, Hawkeye, Yelena Belova

Everyone Is Chasing Ghosts in Episode 5 of Hawkeye

Florence Pugh is Yelena Belova in 'Hawkeye'

With one episode left to go, I can't wait to see how Hawkeye wraps up. This week saw everyone trying to move forward while chasing ghosts from the past.

The post Everyone Is Chasing Ghosts in Episode 5 of Hawkeye first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Spider-Man, Spider-Man: No Way Home

Seeing Spider-Man: No Way Home With a Crowd Is a Glorious Experience

Tom Holland as Peter Parker walking through a protest that says Devil in Disguise

Getting to see Spider-Man: No Way Home in general is going to be a fun experience but there is something addictive about going to an opening night premiere for a movie that is this big.

The post Seeing Spider-Man: No Way Home With a Crowd Is a Glorious Experience first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Emily in Paris

Emily in Paris Joins List of Shows That Just Ignore COVID

Lily Collins wears a red beret as Emily in Emily in Paris

Netflix's strange cult hit Emily in Paris joins a growing number of shows that take place in "the real world" while also ignoring the pandemic.

The post Emily in Paris Joins List of Shows That Just Ignore COVID first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, And Just Like That…, Miranda Hobbes, Sex and the City

I Don’t Know Why And Just Like That… Wants Me to Believe That Miranda Is This Dense About the Black Community

And Just Like That...

"And Just Like That..." decided to add diversity by giving Miranda a terrible subplot where she feels like she's never met a Black person before.

The post I Don’t Know Why And Just Like That… Wants Me to Believe That Miranda Is This Dense About the Black Community first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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