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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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Big on the Internet, Activision Blizzard, Emma, Moon Knight, National Park Service, Our Flag Means Death, things we saw today, tiktok, union, Vico Ortiz

Things We Saw Today: National Park Service Also Loves ‘Our Flag Means Death’

Ewen Bremner as Nathaniel Buttons looking out next to Rhys Darby as Stede Bonnet. Image: HBO Max.
Fully naked because of course he is, Button is frustrated he "bask in the moon glow" and soak up some sweet lunar rays in peace.
News, gun control, NRA, protests, Uvalde

Massive Protests Happening Outside the NRA Convention Because People Are F***ing Done

A large crown of gun control advocates gather outdoors for
Following this week’s incredible tragedy where 19 young children and two teachers were murdered in their Texas elementary school classroom, the NRA decided to continue on as if nothing happened and hold their annual convention in Houston this weekend. A number of headliners and other guests have pulled out, although it’s hard to give them […]
Gaming

‘Pokémon’ Fans Are Falling in Love With This 3D Mockup of the Original Game & Art Style

Ken Sugimori's illutration of Pikachu for Pokémon Red and Blue
What if Red and Blue were remade in a 3D render of the series original art style?
News, Tumblr

Should You Be Allowed to Make Your OC Suffer? Twitter Debates a Controversial Tumblr Ask.

Animal Crossing manga back cover featuring characters and their names.
This whole scenario is giving me flashbacks to when Animal Crossing players got in a huff over whether or not people "deserved" to have the cat Raymond on their island.
Big on the Internet, cosplay, COVID-19, George Lucas, Star Wars (franchise), The Adventure Zone

Star Wars Celebration Cosplayer Literally Looks Like George Lucas

George Lucas with Troopers
When I first saw his image, I thought it was George Lucas, even though that might be a straight-up fire hazard for him to walk around inside an event like this.
Movies, Downton Abbey

Let’s Talk About ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’s’ Well Earned, Emotional Farewell

Downton Abbey: A New Era poster with all the cast in front of the abbey.
Downton Abbey: A New Era picks up after the previous film and considering how we left many of our characters there was only one real avenue for change left: death.
TV, Disney+, Star Wars (franchise), Star Wars: Andor

Here Are All the Cast and Characters in ‘Star Wars: Andor’ (That We Know of So Far!)

'Star Wars: Andor' show name on a wall. Image: Disney Plus, Lucasfilms.
Disney's next upcoming 'Star Wars' series will premiere on August 31, 2022. Here's what we know about 'Andor.'
Books, A Song of Ice and Fire, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, House Targaryen

Breaking Down the Targaryen Family Tree and Line of Succession

Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen
The Targaryens are known in the world of 'A Song of Ice and Fire' as the former ruling house of Westeros (who were once known for their dragons). But what happened to the rest of them?
TV, Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars (franchise)

The Bond Is Strong Between Obi-Wan, Anakin, and the Skywalkers in ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’

Anakin and Obi-Wan in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.
But that doesn't mean that his love for Anakin and the Skywalker family is gone. In fact, it is even stronger. So let's talk about where Obi-Wan stands with the Skywalkers in Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Movies, Downton Abbey, downton abbey: a new era

‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ Stumbles Over Inability To Give Lady Cora Crawley a Good Storyline

Elizabeth McGovern and Laura Carmichael in Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) as Lady Cora and Lady Edith
Since the very beginning of the series Lady Cora Crawley has been a pillar of Downton Abbey despite that she has often played a supporting role to her husband, daughters, and mother-in-law. Downton Abbey: A New Era not only gives Cora little to do, but pulls an annoying attempt of drama in her name.
News, British Royal Family, gun violence, meghan markle

Meghan Markle Donated Food to Support Uvalde Volunteers, Yet Still Faced Backlash

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 10: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attends the annual Remembrance Sunday memorial at The Cenotaph on November 10, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Following the mass shooting at Uvalde celebrities all over have been speaking out on the issue. Meghan Markle has taken an extra step by visiting the Herby Ham Activity Center.
Movies, aviation, Tom Cruise, Top Gun, Top Gun: Maverick

Let’s Breakdown How All the Characters in ‘Top Gun’ Got Their Call Signs

Tom Cruise in 'Top Gun: Maverick'.
Here are some of the call signs used in Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick, along with their confirmed or possible meanings!
Gaming, Fire Emblem, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, games

All Golden Deer ‘Fire Emblem: Three Houses’ Characters Confirmed Returning in ‘Three Hopes’

three houses babies who is coming back?
'Fire Emblem' fans have been worried if any of our beloveds will be cut from 'Warriors.' Here's who we know will return.
TV, Hellfire Club, Stranger Things 4

What Is the Hellfire Club in ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4?

Caleb McLaughlin, Finn Wolfhard, and Gaten Matarazzo in Chapter One: The Hellfire Club (2022)
As we watched Stranger Things 4, one thing became clear: The boys didn't just wait for Will to play Dungeons & Dragons.
TV, Dungeons & Dragons, Satanic Panic, Stranger Things

‘Stranger Things’ Season 4 Tackles Satanic Panic & Mob Mentality

Caleb McLaughlin, Finn Wolfhard, and Gaten Matarazzo in Chapter One: The Hellfire Club (2022)
It was only a matter of time before the Satanic Panic reared its ugly head to Hawkins and in season four of Stranger Things it comes in a form we are used to: panicked suburban mob justice.
Big on the Internet, Dungeons & Dragons, Stranger Things

‘Stranger Things’: Who Is Vecna and How Do They Fit Into ‘Dungeons and Dragons’? 

who is vecna in dungeons and dragons?
Stranger Things has always been tied to D&D. This season the main villain is named after the character who is considered to be the greatest villain in D&D lore: Vecna.
TV, leia organa, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars (franchise)

There’s a Shocking Important Character in ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’

Obi-Wan Kenobi looking through space binoculars in the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series.
Talk about an absolute punch to the gut.
TV, Ewan McGregor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars (franchise)

The Sacred Text: ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Sets Up a New Order

Obi-Wan on an eopie
And what we learn from the first two episodes of the new Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi is that our favorite Jedi is just as lost as the galaxy around him.
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