The Thursday Edition - May 23, 2019
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Movies, Elton John, Rocketman, Taron Egerton

Review: I Would Watch Rocketman Every Day for the Rest of My Life, That’s How Good It Is

Taron Egerton in Rocketman
I'm a lover of movies, and a lot of the time, I find something to love in a movie even if it might not be the best film out there, but lucky for me, there was no need for searching when it came to Rocketman.
News, abortion, domestic violence, Republicans

Mississippi Lawmaker Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting His Wife When She Undressed Too Slowly

Rep. Doug McLeod poses for his mugshot.
McLeod isn't fit for public service–he should not be making any policies (or, really, doing anything at all besides sitting in jail)–but the fact that he was able to cast a vote in favor of heavily regulating women's and other marginalized people's bodies when he has so clearly demonstrated his level of disrespect and even loathing for those bodies, is incredibly disturbing.
Movies, Linda Hamilton, Sarah Connor, Terminator: Dark Fate

All Hail the Glorious Return of Linda Hamilton in the Terminator: Dark Fate Trailer

linda hamilton returns as sarah connor in terminator: dark fate.
Is this what happiness feels like?
AMP Featured, Movies, Avengers: Infinity War, Sharon Carter, Steve Rogers

Steve Rogers and Sharon Carter Were Initially Supposed to Live Together in Infinity War, and I Have to Laugh

Steve Rogers and Sharon being cute but sadly we have to watch
Every time the screenwriters of Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War/Endgame speak, it's basically up to a coin flip whether it either makes everything better or worse. The reveal that, in early drafts of Infinity War, the characters of Sharon Carter (Emily VanCamp) and Steve Rogers were living together is just, deeply, deeply amusing.
Movies, Crispin Glover, Taissa Farmiga, We Have Always Lived in the Castle

Interview: Taissa Farmiga and Crispin Glover on the Mystery and Complex Characters of We Have Always Lived in the Castle

Title card for We Have Always Lived In The Castle
Sometimes you watch a movie and you just have so many questions, and that was We Have Always Lived in the Castle for me.
TV, contributors, Jane the Virgin, The CW

Jane the Virgin: Why Jane and Petra’s Friendship Is a Cornerstone of the Series

Jane the Virgin: Gina Rodriguez as Jane and Yael Grobglas as Petra, holding hands and looking excited.
It’s hard not to be caught up in the telenovela whirlwind that is Jane the Virgin, so charmed by the sweeping romance and staple tropes that it would be easy to miss some of the series’ minor (and few) missteps. While it’s great the show has finally committed to Rafael (Justin Baldoni) being the “true love interest,” it hasn’t had a great track record when it comes to Jane’s friendships with other women. Petra has become a wonderful exception.
AMP Featured, TV, Dacre Montgomery, Netflix, Stranger Things

A New Stranger Things Clip Weirds Me Out, and Not in a Good Way

billy hargrove (dacre montgomery) hits the pools in stranger things.
Honestly, it doesn't sit too well with me.
Big on the Internet, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Documentary About Queer Fandom Queering the Script Premiering in Toronto May 26th

Queering the Script Header Image
The documentary charts the evolution of onscreen queerness, but also demonstrates the extraordinary impact of activism on its many diverse fans, who have made their voices loudly known to ensure that they see themselves accurately portrayed onscreen.
News, immigrant rights, LGBTQ rights, Trump

ICE Is Placing LGBTQ Immigrants in Solitary Confinement as Part of Trump’s Ongoing Efforts to Dehumanize Queer People

ice and immigration protest.
We're 530 days away from the 2020 presidential election. It might be a good time to triple-check your voter registration.
Movies, Amber Havard, Bull, Rob Morgan

Movie Review: Bull Delivers a Story About Coping, Understanding, and Humanity

Amber Havard in Bull
A film filled with character flaws and how we, as humans, deal with disappointment, Bull brings to life the importance of making a human connection.
AMP Featured, News, conservatives, meghan mccain

Meghan McCain Still Doesn’t Get That She’s the Problem

Meghan McCain attends a GLAAD Gala
To Meghan, the problem is never her or her inability to listen to others or make a convincing argument in response to an issue; the problem is always "triggered" liberals who just want to hate on conservative values. How convenient for her.
Big on the Internet, TV, Daenerys Targaryen, Emilia Clarke, Game of Thrones, HBO

Dany’s Big Speech in the Game of Thrones Finale Is Filled With Nazi Imagery—Here’s the Issue

Daenerys Targaryen in front of her army mimicking Nazi images
Fans and critics alike are still processing the finale of HBO's Game of Thrones and honestly, that might be the greatest thing that showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss have done for the franchise: given it a discussion-worthy ending that fans will be talking about for years to come. Still, one aspect that continues to bother me (among many) is the Nazi imagery that was paired with Daenerys Targaryen's speech during the finale.
Movies, Aisling Franciosi, Jennifer Kent, The Nightingale

The Nightingale Trailer Promises a Haunting Tale of a Woman’s Revenge

The Nightingale, directed by Jennifer Kent, premiered to heckling at the Venice Film Festival
The Nightingale is the latest installment in a growing sub-genre: the female revenge film directed by women.
Movies, Kylo Ren, star wars theories, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

So What Role Are the Knights of Ren Playing in The Rise of Skywalker?

Adam Driver as Kylo Ren looking at Darth Vader's helmet in Star Wars: The Force Awakens
One of the big mysteries in the Star Wars sequel trilogy is who exactly the Knights of Ren are. We hear about them in The Force Awakens when Snoke refers to Kylo as the "master of the Knights of Ren," and they appear briefly in a Force vision that Rey has, but they're noticeably absent from both The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi. That's not the case in The Rise of Skywalker.
AMP Featured, Movies, Jonathan Safran Foer, Moby, Natalie Portman

Why Would Men Just Assume That Natalie Portman Would Fall in Love With Them?

natalie portman attends the avengers: endgame premiere WHAT DOES IT MEAN
Another day, another "what in the world?" passing through my head.
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