The Friday Edition - Jun 19, 2020
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Movies, Diana Prince, Gal Gadot, Wonder Woman

Okay, Zack Snyder. This “Snyder Cut” Wonder Woman Clip Has My Attention.

Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman
So, to Zack Snyder, you have my attention. Please do not hurt my baby girl again. I love Diana Prince more than you know, and she deserves better than whatever Joss Whedon gave her in Justice League.
Movies, Good Boy, interview, Steve Guttenberg

Interview: Steve Guttenberg on Into the Dark’s “Good Boy,” Home for the Holidays, and His Craft

Steve Guttenberg in Into the Dark's "Good Boy" on Hulu.
"Good Boy" is out now, and if you like comedy, this is a fun foray into the comedic horror genre with great performances and a fun twisting narrative that keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the entire thing! Definitely check it out, and I, personally, can't wait for more Guttenberg on Holey Moley or to see that play he's working on!
TV, Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Star Trek (franchise), William T. Riker

Star Trek Used “Picard Day” to Raise Money for Black Lives Matter and the NAACP Because That’s the Trek Way

William T. Riker in Star Trek Picard
Good on Star Trek for continuing to honor the legacy of the show and Gene Roddenberry. There's a reason Trek has continued to be a beacon of hope for fans across the world, and using its name and platform to help the Black Lives Matter movement makes me proud to be a Trekkie.
TV, Mark Hamill, Star Wars (franchise), The Mandalorian

The Mandalorian Was Filled With Easter Eggs, Including … Mark Hamill!?

Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker as Darth Vader reveals he's Luke's father in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
"I love The Mandalorian so much," I said to myself while watching this episode, and I honestly have this feeling frequently. It's funny, because so much of this show is just fans getting to play with Star Wars.
Big on the Internet, history, Midsommar, paganism, summer solstice

Why Is “Midsummer” on the First Day of Summer?

The poster for Ari Aster's upcoming horror film Midsommar.
How come the first day of summer is also the middle of summer????
News, Matt Gaetz, Matt Gaetz is a tool

Rep. Matt Gaetz Revealing a Secret “Son” for Political Points Instantly Became a Meme

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) listens during a committee hearing
The entire situation is weird and complicated and just feels like Gaetz is using his "son" to further derail a discussion about actually doing something about racism.
TV, Anthony Mackie, Disney+, Falcon and the Winter Soldier

We May Actually Get to See Sam Wilson as Captain America Before 2020 Ends!

Sam Wilson on the poster for Avengers: Infinity War.
Latoya Henderson, a makeup artist on Falcon and the Winter Soldier, is encouraging fans to keep their heads up about the possibility of getting to see the show sometime before 2020 is over. Girl, I hope.
News, donald trump, impeachment, John Bolton

John Bolton’s Book Is Getting Dunked on So Hard

John Bolton looks super mad.
I look forward to never reading this book.
TV, contributors, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

Why Catra’s Redemption Worked in She-Ra’s Final Season

Catra on She-Ra in her new costue
In the lead-up to She-Ra and the Princesses of Power's final season, it was easy to question how the show might handle the redemption arc of Catra, one of its worst villains. The problem was not just that Catra was a villain; it was how committed she had been to pursuing her selfish goals at the expense of everyone around her.
Movies, Channing Godfrey Peoples, Miss Juneteenth, Nicole Beharie

Review: Miss Juneteenth Is a Glorious Mother-Daughter Story About Finding Your Own Way

Miss Juneteenth (2020) Nicole Beharie and Alexis Chikaeze
Turquoise Jones (Nicole Beharie) is a single mother and former Miss Juneteenth winner in Fort Worth, Texas. She decides to enter her 15-year-old daughter, Kai (Alexis Chikaeze), in the local Miss Juneteenth pageant in order to attain the scholarship money to ensure Kai can go to college.
Big on the Internet, Black Lives Matter, Juneteenth, racial justice

Celebrate Juneteenth by Supporting These Black-Owned Companies

High Fidelity's Rob (Zoe Kravitz) leans on the counter of her record shop.
This Juneteenth, we're making a conscious effort to support these Black-owned, nerd-centric businesses.
TV, Juneteenth, things we saw today, Watchmen (HBO Series)

Things We Saw Today: This Juneteenth Weekend, You Can Watch Watchmen for Free

Regina King on HBO's Watchmen
It's extremely timely that Watchmen will be available to watch for free on VOD and on HBO.Com from Friday, June 19th through the weekend.
News, Matt Gaetz, Republicans, WTF

Matt Gaetz’s Latest Congressional Meltdown Was Truly Weird

Matt Gaetz points indignantly in Congress.
Republicans tried to hijack a hearing on police reform by talking about James Comey, Michael Flynn, and their secret adult sons.
Big on the Internet, dinosaurs, Jurassic Park, Science

Okay, It’s Been Five Years. Where Is My Jurassic Park, Scientists?!

Ellie Sattler in Jurassic Park
Honestly, if the science is there at this point, just make Jurassic Park a real place I can go to. I'd gladly die getting to see a velociraptor in the flesh. Even if they are a lot smaller than they were in the Jurassic Park movies.
Movies, Candyman, Horror, Jordan Peele, Nia DaCosta

Breaking Down the Haunting Images in Nia DaCosta’s Candyman Teaser Trailer

Nia DaCosta's Candyman is the only movie right now I would risk going to theaters for (and I'll just VOD if that becomes an option). Since her debut, Little Woods, the New York filmmaker has shown herself to have a poignant vision and a well-trained eye. Also, by helming the remake of Candyman (cowritten by Jordan Peele), we get a Black filmmaker's vision of this story, which this teaser makes even more abundantly clear.
AMP Featured, TV, Agent Carter, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., mcu

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Answers Our Lingering Agent Carter Questions

agents of shield
While the films of the MCU dominate most Marvel online discourse, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has remained a steadfastly solid and satisfying series.
AMP Featured, News, Fox News, Tucker Carlson, tucker carlson tonight

Fox News Argues in Court That Tucker Carlson Doesn’t Have an Obligation to Tell the Truth

Tucker Carlson gestures wildly.
Sure he's full of BS, but the viewers know that so it's okay!
TV, Lucasfilm, Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Mandalorian

Yes, Good, Obi-Wan Series May Create Impressive Locations With the Same Tech as The Mandalorian

Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi
The fascinating world created by Lucasfilm and The Mandalorian gave me a new hope (pun intended) for the Star Wars franchise.
TV, contributors, The Cops

The “Good,” the Bad, and the Ugly Truth About Cops in Our Entertainment

Cops TV show logo.
It's easy to say that what we watch on TV does not affect reality, but in many ways, that is far from the truth.
Movies, Adam Driver, Kylo Ren, Star Wars (franchise)

Adam Driver Had to Fill In the Blanks of Kylo Ren’s Backstory Like the Rest of Us

Adam Driver, who played Kylo Ren, ended up making up his own backstory about his character's childhood that basically paints Han and Leia as narcissistic and negligent parents. Rude.
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