The Friday Edition - Aug 17, 2018
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TV, Poe Dameron, Star Wars (franchise), Star Wars Resistance

I Don’t Know How to Feel About The Star Wars Resistance Trailer

Star Wars Resistance centers on a young pilot named Kaz
After months of fans clamoring for any official news on Star Wars Resistance, we finally got a trailer for the highly anticipated animated series that will premiere in October. Following in the footsteps of Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, the show will follow a plucky band of leads as they embark on a spy mission for the Resistance
Movies, bisexual representation, Chasing Amy, Kevin Smith, LGBTQ Representation

Revisiting Bisexuality in Chasing Amy

Joey Lauren Adams in Chasing Amy (1997)
I think when it comes to representation of sexuality, especially in stories not written by someone of that sexual orientation, there are times when the author can either miss the mark or accidentally make something really profound. The latter is how I feel about Kevin Smith's 1997 movie Chasing Amy.
News, Fox News, tacos, Tucker Carlson

Relax, Tucker Carlson. No One Is Trying to Take Away Your “American Tacos.”

taco rant
Sentient boat shoe Tucker Carson had Univision anchor Enrique Acevedo on his show, and it only took him 4 minutes to get into a screaming match about tacos—well, a one-sided screaming match at least.
Movies, Jenny Han, Lana Condor, To All The Boys I've Loved Before

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before: We Spoke to Jenny Han About Sisters, Asian Representation, and Love Letters for the Netflix Rom-Com

The author of To All the Boys I've Loved Before talks to us about Netflix's adaptation of her best-seller, starring Lana Condor as the romantic lead.
AMP Featured, News, politics

Conservative Pundits Continue Their Spectacular Self-Owns About Socialism

denmark vs. u.s.
Socialism has long been a buzzword in the United States, but for a lot of that time, that's because our citizens were taught that it was inherently bad, along with communism. That messaging has increased on the political right in recent years, with Republican politicians advocating for ever more extreme cuts to what the government actually does for its citizens, but our younger population has still only become more open to the idea.
Big on the Internet, CollegeHumor, diversity, Rekha Shankar

“Diversity Is So IN” Is My New Favorite Comedy Sketch About Diverse Media

In this hilarious skit written by CollegeHumor's Rekha Shankar, Shankar stars as the 90s-style host of "Trend Watch" trying to get to the bottom of the "diversity trend" sweeping the nation. 
Big on the Internet, male entitlement, senator, women in politics

Oh Good, Another Man Demanding a Female Politician Debate Him While She’s Just Trying to Do Her Damn Job

claire mccaskill, josh hawley, debate, senate
Right on the heels of ultra-conservative, ultra-entitled twerp Ben Shapiro insisting Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez debate him lest she be proven scared or a fraud or whatever that was supposed to do, we've got yet another man demanding a debate with a woman who is simply trying to do her damn job.
TV, donald trump, racism, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show Remixes Donald Trump’s Most Racist Hits in “NOW That’s What I Call Racist”

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert shared a clip titled "NOW That's What I Call Racist" to remind you that Trump is racist whether or not Omarosa's n-word tape exists
Big on the Internet, aretha franklin, Fox News, patti labelle

Fox News Confuses Patti LaBelle For Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin
You'd think that being the Queen of Soul, news outlets would focus on actual Aretha Franklin on the day of her passing.
Movies, Star Trek (franchise), Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

In Defense of the Original Star Trek Movies

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier stars William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, and DeForest Kelley
Maybe it's nostalgia, but the original Trek films are hardly cinematic disasters. For those of us who dream about warping into the future with Starfleet, they're friendly reminders that no matter the universe, this small little space family will always be there for us to return to in our times of need.
Comics, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dark Horse Comics, Joss Whedon

Dark Horse’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer Comics Run is Coming to an End

buffy dark horse
After four seasons and several spin-offs, Dark Horse's Buffy the Vampire Slayer series is coming to an end. In an interview with Comic Book Resources, Joss Whedon confirmed that the run was ending as the rights to the franchise revert back to Fox.
TV, Ruth Wilson, Showtime, The Affair

Things We Saw Today: Ruth Wilson Not “Allowed” to Discuss Exit From The Affair

Ruth Wilson in The Affair (2014)
Well, that's not weird or suspect at all.
Big on the Internet, antisemitism, dads, white supremacy

Watching Jason Kessler’s Dad Yell at Him for Being a Nazi Is a Beautiful Ray of Anti-Fascist Sunshine

jason kessler, patrick little, racist, white supremacy, antisemitism, dad
I never thought I'd get any pleasure out of watching a conversation between two Nazis, but this clip proves anything really is possible.
AMP Featured, Movies, Avengers 4, the russo brothers, wakanda

Wakanda Is Crucial in Avengers 4, According to the Russo Brothers

Black Panther and T'Challa in Infinity War
Joe and Anthony Russo, the directing duo responsible for a good amount of joy, grief, denial, and anger in my life, sat down to discuss every single hero in Avengers: Infinity War. What they had to say about Black Panther jumped out from the pack.
Big on the Internet, folklore, mythology

5 Mind-Bending Stories From Asian Mythology You May Not Have Heard Before

The Goddess en:Kali, 1770 Print, Colored etching on paper, Sheet: 22 1/4 x 16 3/4 in. (56.52 x 42.55 cm); Image: 21 7/8 x 16 3/8 in. (55.56 x 41.59 cm) Indian Art Special Purpose Fund
Most of these involve absolutely kickass ladies of both the good and evil variety.
AMP Featured, News, omarosa manigault newman, Trump, Whistleblowers

Good Lord, Will Omarosa Actually Be the One to Take Down Donald Trump?

omarosa manigault newman
The only person who can destroy the Trumps is someone just as shameless and craven as they are.
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News, sexual misconduct, tinder, workplace harassment

“Consensual Cuddling” Is a Disgusting Excuse for Tinder’s Alleged Sexual Harassment Coverup

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Tinder's parent companies are being sued for a reported sexual harassment coverup, allegedly defrauding co-founders and other employees out of $2 billion in stock options.
Movies, academy awards, Black Panther, Crazy Rich Asians

The Academy’s “Popular Film” Category Remains as Frustrating as Ever

crazy rich asians constance wu rachel
Every time I think about the Academy's newest category, it's an instant dose of rage, complete with the urge to write a myriad of think pieces on why this is a patently bad idea. The abundance of other think pieces on the subject have served as a deterrent, but today my frustrations know no bounds. So, dear readers, let's talk about my two biggest fears and frustrations with this new category, because there are pretty much two ways it can go.
Books, questions, the lymond chronicles, Transmetropolitan

What Book Would You Adapt Into a TV Show or Movie?

The Lymond Chronicles and Transmetropolitan
Some literary properties seem like they would absolutely shine with an on-screen treatment, yet we have not been gifted with their adaptations. Let's tell Hollywood what's what.
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