The Tuesday Edition - May 31, 2022
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Spine-chilling and sharp, Anne Heltzel’s Just Like Mother is a modern gothic from a fresh new voice in horror, and “is set to be one of the year’s most talked-about books” (Andrea Bartz, New York Times bestselling author).

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TV, Kate Bush, music, Stranger Things, Stranger Things 4

‘Stranger Things 4’ Has Helped People Discover the Excellence of Kate Bush, and It’s About Frickin Time

Kate Bush in the 80s being awesome
What's up, new Kate Bush fans?! It's about time — we've been waiting for you!
Big on the Internet, NPR, podcasts

‘Code Switch: School Colors’ Is a Perfect Window Into America’s Continually Fraught Relationship With Race

Banner for NPR's Code Switch School Colors
I'm excited to listen to it to its conclusion and see where it takes us.
TV, Bail Organa, leia organa, Obi-Wan Kenobi

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Makes Bail Organa the Dad Leia Deserves

Bail and Leia Organa in Obi-Wan Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi gave many of us something we didn't even know we were missing: Bail and Leia's relationship.
Movies, bo burnham, Bo Burnham: Inside, Bo Burnham: Inside Outtakes, Joe Rogan

Bo Burnham’s ‘Inside Outtakes’ Includes a Spectacular Joe Rogan Takedown

Two podcast hosts, both played by Bo Burnham, talk in microphones in split-screen
Bo Burnham's new special includes a brutal takedown of "cancel culture" comedians and Joe Rogan specifically.
Big on the Internet, Colors, Flag Colors, LGBTQ Representation, nonbinary, Pride Month

The History & Meaning Behind the Nonbinary Flag Design

Non binary flag designed by Kye Rowan. Image: Creative Commons.
Created by (then) teenager Kye Rowan in February 2014, the nonbinary flag features horizontal stripes of the colors yellow, white, purple (specifically lavender), and black.
TV, Stranger Things 4

Max and Eleven Deal With Grief Very Differently ‘Stranger Things 4,’ and That’s OK

Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) and Max (Sadie Sink) bond over ice cream in Stranger Things 3.
A major theme throughout season 4 of Stranger Things has been grief.
TV, anime, Dragon Ball, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Spy x Family

The Best Anime From Every Decade

New Evangelion stuff. What does it mean? Who knows.
Here are our ultimate picks for the best anime from every decade.
Big on the Internet, Futurama, Hulu, John DiMaggio, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: John DiMaggio Didn’t Get a Pay Raise in ‘Futurama’ Revival

Bender from Futurama
It sucks that DiMaggio and his co-stars didn't get paid what they deserve, but we can't imagine anyone else voicing Bender Bending Rodriguez.
TV, Netflix, Stranger Things, Stranger Things 4

Stranger Things Season 4 Volume 1 Explained

STRANGER THINGS (L to R) Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven in STRANGER THINGS.
After a three-year hiatus, season four of Stranger Things has finally premiered on Netflix, breaking streaming records in its debut weekend.
TV, leia organa, Obi-Wan Kenobi, sexism, Star Wars (franchise)

Of Course Leia in ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Brought the Sexist ‘Star Wars’ Fans out of the Woodwork

Leia in Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Wars series.
I would lay my life on the line to protect little Leia Organa.
TV, Moses Ingram, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Reva

Official Star Wars Twitter Calls Out Racist Reactions to Moses Ingram as Reva

Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi inquisitor Reva.
Star Wars "fans" are showing their ugliness.
News, fantasy, Joe Biden, Mitch McConnell, oxymoron, Republicans

Joe Biden’s Naive Insistence That Mitch McConnell Is a ‘Rational Republican’ Isn’t Helping Anybody

A group of gun control advocates yell and plead during a protest.
Despite Biden's insistence that these Republicans have the ability to be "rational," the rest of us, who exist in reality, remain skeptical.
Big on the Internet, Star Wars (franchise)

Star Wars Celebration Announces Dates and Location for 2023

Star Wars Celebration poster.
Star Wars Celebration came to an end on Sunday, May 29th, and in true Star Wars fashion, they announced when the saga will continue.
Movies, Downton Abbey, downton abbey: a new era, LGBTQ Representation

Thomas Barrow, Iconic Chaotic Gay, Gets Bland but Happy Ending in ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’—Happy Pride Month

thomas-barrow chaotic gay gets happy ending
'Downton Abbey: A New Era' finally gave gay butler Thomas Barrow (Robert James-Collier) a happy ending and it wasn't even Pride month.
Movies, Marvel Entertainment, Morbius, Sony

‘Morbius’ Memes Have Now Led To Fans Demanding ‘Morbius 2’

Jared Leto plays ball in 'Morbius'
"Morbin time" and joke memes took over the internet and led to 'Morbius' trending on social media for days. Now, fans are beginning to demand 'Morbius 2'.
TV, jonathan byers, Stranger Things

Jonathan Byers’ Stoner Arc is Definitely a High Point of ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4

Jonathan takes a hit before heading to school
'Stranger Things 4' gave Jonathan Byers his Richard Linklater arc, and he quickly became one of my favorite components of the new season.
Movies, Hunger Games, Rachel Zegler, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Rachel Zegler to Star in ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel

Rachel Zegler in West Side Story
“The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” will be released in theaters on Nov. 17, 2023.
TV, Moses Ingram, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Reva

Reva Is a Perfect Antagonist for Obi-Wan Kenobi

Reva the Third Sister in Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+.
Friend) and despite being constantly told to leave the idea of finding Obi-Wan Kenobi behind, she continues her quest to find him.
Movies, Downton Abbey, downton abbey: a new era

Why Isn’t Henry Talbot in ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’?

where was lady mary's husband
In Downton Abbey 2 there are a lot of returning major characters coming back to the idyllic location, but one glaring omission is Lady Mary's second husband Henry Talbot.
Movies, Final Girl, Horror, listicle

Characters Who Should’ve Been Final Girls

helen shivers being the queen she is in I Know What You Did Last Summer
It’s beyond frustrating when the characters who did everything right don't make it out alive.
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