The Monday Edition - Sep 26, 2022
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Big on the Internet, fantasy, sci-fi, things we saw today, Twitter memes

Things We Saw Today: Twitter Explains the Difference Between Sci-Fi and Fantasy the Only Way It Knows How: With Memes

this chihuahua princess leia is too cute.
If you've ever found yourself not quite clear on which is which, have no fear, a new meme is here.
Gaming, The Last of Us, The Last of Us (TV series)

‘The Last of Us’ Cordyceps Brain Infection Is Realer Than You Think

Ellie standing wary with a gun in the woods
First off, the disturbing cordyceps brain fungus from The Last of Us is a real thing, y'all.
TV, A Song of Ice and Fire, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, House Targaryen, Rhaenyra Targaryen

‘House of the Dragon’: Is This Character a ‘Dreamer’ and Would It Mean?

Viserys Targaryen in HBO's House of the Dragon.
House of the Dragon has revealed a dreamer within King Viserys' family—but who is it and what can they do?
TV, Jeffrey Dahmer, Ryan Murphy, true crime

Sister of Jeffrey Dahmer Victim Speaks Out Against Netflix’s ‘Monster’

Evan Peters as Jeffrey Dahmer in Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
'Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story' is getting some pushback for its casting and the POV it chooses. Especially in light of comments from one of the victim's sister.
News, Kyrsten Sinema, Mitch McConnell, politics

Kyrsten Sinema and Mitch McConnell Are Really Proud of Their ‘Friendship’

Kyrsten Sinema makes a face during an interview with someone filming her on a cell phone.
Sinema and McConnell fawned over each other during her appearance at the McConnell Center in Louisville.
Movies, Disney, Halloween

Best Disney Halloween Movies, Ranked

The cast of Disney's Halloweentown
Fall is now underway, which means it is time to start getting into the Halloween spirit. Nothing gets you into the spirit of spooky season better than a classic Halloween film. Here are 8 of the best Disney Halloween films that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
TV, A Song of Ice & Fire, A Song of Ice and Fire, Game of Thrones, George R.R. Martin, House of the Dragon, House Targaryen

This ‘House of the Dragon’ Prophecy Doubles Down on ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8 Disappointment

rhaenyra in House of the Dragon
There can be no pretenses that the stain of Game of Thrones Season 8 can be easily wiped away. In fact, House of the Dragon is actually pressing salt into the wound.
News, Central Park Karen, Karens, racism, white fragility

‘Central Park Karen’ Loses Lawsuit Accusing Former Employer of Discriminating Against Her for Being a White Woman

Amy Cooper yanks her dog's leash while calling the police.
Amy 'Central Park Karen' Cooper claimed she was fired for being a white woman. A judge finally just threw out her case.
TV, Fire & Blood, House of the Dragon

HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’ Time Jumps Continue to Fail Its Characters

Matt Smith and Nanna Blondell in House of the Dragon (2022)
The time jumps in House of the Dragon have been something I've been trying to get used to. I know the show is trying to get us to the beginning of this war. However, at the expense of this vision, we have seen many characters and their relationships be underwritten. The latest example of this is Laena Velaryon.
Movies, Horror, horror comedy, Shudder, sissy 2022

Review: Shudder’s ‘Sissy’ Is a Splendidly Chaotic Social Media Horror Comedy

Cecelia in Shudder's Sissy.
Break out your phone, your follower count and your mantras because it's to acknowledge influencer culture. As much as people may seem alluring on their socials, they may be struggling immensely.
News, abortion, Apple Watch, Dobbs v. Jackson WHO, dystopia, ovulation, Roe v. Wade

Apple Watch’s New Ovulation Tracker Is a Wildly Out of Touch Idea

A man (Stan Ng) looks very small in the foreground in front a giant projection of an Apple Watch behind him.
Some people will find Apple's new ovulation tracker useful but the convenience is absolutely not worth the many risks.
News, donald trump, satire

All the Amazing Stuff I’ve Done Just by ‘Thinking About It’ Like Trump ‘Declassifying’ Documents

Donald Trump wears a red MAGA hat while driving a golf cart, gives a thumbs up to the camera
Trump claims you can declassify a top secret document "even by thinking about it." Here are some of the amazing things I've done with nothing more than a thought!
Big on the Internet, Netflix, Penn Badgley, things we saw today, YOU

Things We Saw Today: Meet Professor Joe in Season 4 Teaser for Netflix’s ‘You’

Penn Badgley as Joe Goldberg in season 4 of Netflix's 'You'.
Season four of Netflix's You finds stalker and serial killer Joe Goldberg crossing the pond and taking up residence in London as Professor Jonathan Moore.
Movies, Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Netflix, Paul Feig, The School for Good and Evil (Netflix)

Mean Girls Cast Spells in a New Clip From ‘The School for Good and Evil’

CHARLIZE THERON as LADY LESSO, KERRY WASHINGTON as PROFESSOR DOVEY
The film features a rich sprawling fantasy world with an A-list cast, and it's a promising new franchise for all ages.
TV, Marvel Entertainment, She-Hulk (character), She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (series), weddings

‘She-Hulk’ Convinced Me Every Wedding Should Have a Wedding Fight

Close up of She-Hulk punching Titania in the face.
Wow, what a hotbed of sublimated hatred and seething resentment! Sounds like an average wedding!
Comics, comic books, crossover, DC, DC Comics, Dex-Starr the Red Lantern Cat, Fables, graphic novels, Hawkeye, Lucky the Pizza Dog, Marvel Comics, Marvel Entertainment, My Sweet Archenemy, National Comic Book Day, Sandman, Superman, The Wicked + The Divine, Webtoons, Y: The Last Man

Best Comic Books / Graphic Novels for National Comic Book Day

crossover indie comics
Here’s some of the best introductory comic book stories for those who want to see what all the fuss is about.
Movies, Darth Vader, James Earl Jones, Star Wars (franchise)

James Earl Jones Retires as the Voice of Darth Vader

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 14: Actor James Earl Jones attends the "The Gin Game" Broadway opening night after party at Sardi's on October 14, 2015 in New York City.
Acclaimed actor and EGOT winner James Earl Jones is retiring from one of his most famous roles.
Big on the Internet, Daniel Craig, Glass Onion: a Knives Out Mystery, Rian Johnson

Things We Saw Today: ‘Glass Onion’ Introduces New Suspects in ‘Knives Out’ Mystery Clip

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022). (L-R) Kathryn Hahn as Claire, Madelyn Cline as Whiskey, Edward Norton as Myles, Leslie Odom Jr. as Lionel, and Kate Hudson as Birdie.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery features an all-star and all-new cast at the center of a murder mystery, with Knives Out detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) returning to solve the case.
TV, bridgerton, Bridgerton Prequel, India Amarteifio, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

Netflix Shares a First Look at ‘Bridgerton’ Prequel ‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’

India Amarteifio as Young Queen Charlotte.
Fans of Netflix's swoonworthy period romance series Bridgerton can't get enough of the steamy shenanigans of the ton.
Movies, enola holmes, Enola Holmes (films), Enola Holmes 2

Millie Bobby Brown Returns as Teen Detective in ‘Enola Holmes 2’

Enola Holmes 2. Millie Bobby Brown as Enola Holmes.
Based on the YA fiction series The Enola Holmes Mysteries by Nancy Springer, Holmes returns in a new sequel that captures all the wit and charm of the first film.
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