The Thursday Edition - Sep 22, 2022
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Movies, Movie Quotes, Quotes, Star Wars (franchise)

The 10 Most Iconic ‘Star Wars’ Quotes

Say what you will about the 'Star Wars' dialogue, but it sure is quotable.
Big on the Internet, Kaitlyn Dever, Romeo and Juliet, Rosaline (film), things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: ‘Rosaline’ Takes Center Stage in ‘Romeo and Juliet’-Inspired Comedy

Kaitlyn Dever in 'Rosaline'.
Kaitlyn Dever (Booksmart, Dopesick) stars as Rosaline, who is heartbroken to see her cousin Juliet (Isabela Merced) fall for her ex.
Gaming, Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom hearts 2, Kingdom Hearts 3

The Best Kingdom Hearts Bosses

When I say best, I mean best at making you cry.
Movies, Fantastic Four, Marvel Entertainment, Phase 6, the mcu

This Comedy Duo Has Been Chosen to Write the MCU’s ‘Fantastic Four’

fantastic four reboot coming from joss whedon
There aren't many details about the new 'Fantastic Four' movie yet, but we do know that a comedy writing duo will pen the script.
Movies, Jonathan Groff, Knock at the Cabin, M. Night Shyamalan

M. Night Shyamalan Returns With Creepy ‘Knock at the Cabin’ Trailer

Kristen Cui as Wen in M. Night Shyamalan's 'Knock at the Cabin'.
The film is a rare departure for Shyamalan, whose works are usually based in the supernatural.
Movies, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, Halloween, horror (genre), Shudder, The Babadook, The House of the Devil, the texas chainsaw massacre

The Best Scary Movies to Watch On Shudder According to an Expert—A Withered, Old Crone You Just Met

sally fleeing in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
*The door creaks open and you are greeted by a withered old crone* Come in, dearie! Before you catch your death of cold...
Big on the Internet, feminism, Iran, Iran Protests, Iranian Protests, Lord of the Rings, police brutality, Rings of Power, the lord of the rings: the rings of power, Twitter, Women in Iran, women's rights

‘Rings of Power’ Actress Nazanin Boniadi Asks for International Attention Towards Iran Protests

Bronwyn in 'Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'
Women of Tolkein’s works are not wallflowers, and neither are the women who play them. British-Iranian actress and Amnesty International ambassador Nazanin Boniadi, who plays Bronwyn the Southlands human healer in Rings of Power, is using her platform to raise awareness to Iranian women’s protests of the morality police and the government that supports them.
TV, Game of Thrones, HBO

The 10 Best ‘Game of Thrones’ Characters, Ranked

Daenerys Targaryen in the pilot of Game of Thrones
One of the most daunting tasks when first getting into Game of Thrones was trying to get around its huge ensemble cast’s characters and their names. Several of them through the years have, of course, cemented themselves in pop culture history, with most of them defining what it means to be morally ambiguous and grey.
Gaming, Brett Goldstein, Electronic Arts, FIFA, Jason Sudeikis, soccer, Ted Lasso, women's soccer

You’ll Soon Be Able to Live Out Your ‘Ted Lasso’ Dreams in ‘FIFA 23’

jason sudeikis, brendan hunt, nick mohammed in Ted Lasso
While I was always curious about the game, it took the Apple TV show to put me over the edge and give it a chance.
TV, Easter eggs, Marvel Entertainment, She-Hulk (character), She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (series)

Every MCU Easter Egg in ‘She-Hulk’ Explained

Tatiana Maslany's She-Hulk in Marvel's She-Hulk: Attorney at Law Disney+ series. (Marvel Entertainment)
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law is now streaming on Disney Plus, and as with all Marvel properties, it's bursting with Easter eggs, references, callbacks, and other goodies.
TV, She-Hulk (character), She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (series), Tatiana Maslany

Fight Court: Always a Bridesmaid, Never the She-Hulk

Tatiana Maslany as She-Hulk in 'She-Hulk: Attorney at Law'.
Jennifer Walters may be having a tough time, but 'She Hulk: Attorney at Law' is hitting its stride as a delightfully subversive feminist superhero comedy.
TV, Andor, Kenari, Star Wars (franchise)

You Want to Find Kenari (the Latest Planet in the ‘Star Wars’ Universe)? It Won’t Be Easy. But Here’s Everything We Know

Star Wars Andor Cassian and B2EMO
Good luck trying to find it. There's more information on El Dorado than there is on this place.
Books, antisemitism, art, banned books, Christopher Rufo, LGBTQ discrimination, Nazis, OANN, Trans issues, Tucker Carlson

The Kind of Books Nazis Burned Is Super !@#$ing Relevant Right Now

Text from archive says "The public burning of non-German writings and books on the opera square Unter den Linden in Berlin, by students of the Berlin universities! The non-German writings and books collected by the students are publicly thrown into the fire on the Opernplatz in Berlin." Image: CC BY-SA 3.0 de.
The ISS is one of the most important institutions for sex, sexuality, and gender research in history.
Movies, Allison Janney, Jurnee Smollett, Lou

Allison Janney and Jurnee Smollett Talked to Us About Exploring Strong Female Characters in ‘Lou’

Lou movie: Allison Janney and Jurnee Smollett standing in the woods, looking disconcerted and tired.
Lou is on Netflix on September 23rd!
TV, Disney, Disney Channel, Marvel Entertainment, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

Marvel’s ‘Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’: Cast, Release Date, Trailer, and More

Lunella sits on Devil Dinosaur's snout. "Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur" is written at the top, along with the Marvel logo.
Hype is building for Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, a new animated series slated to debut on the Disney Channel in early 2023.
Movies, Barbie, Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie

Margot Robbie Was NOT as Thrilled by Those ‘Barbie’ Pics as We Were

Margot Robbie as Barbie in a pink car
'Barbie' star Margot Robbie has revealed that she was not as excited as the rest of us were about the on-set photos being leaked.
Gaming, absurd, rhythm games, Trombone Champ, video games

The Internet Is Obsessed With the Absurdity of This Trombone Rhythm Game

Footage of Old Gray Mare from the trombone rhythm game Trombone Champ
Trombone Champ is currently taking over Twitter with videos of its delightfully absurd gameplay. The ensuing horrendous performances are an absolute joy to behold.
Movies, Billy Eichner, Bros (film), LGBTQ Representation, romantic comedies, romcoms

C’mon, Straights! Billy Needs You To Turn Out for ‘Bros’ Like You Do for Boring Straight Romcoms

Billy Eichner Paul Rudd Bros Billy on the Street
He's out there trying to get randoms to see his movie coming to theaters at the end of September. His main goal? Getting straight people amped to see Bros. Billy even enlisted the help of Paul Rudd, a celebrity straights of all genders would do anything for.
TV, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, fantasy, Horror, Sarah Michelle Gellar

Every ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Season, Ranked From Worst to Best

buffy smiling in the series finale
I could rant forever about how much I love Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and the show. And I wouldn't be alone. The series has been recognized as incredibly important to horror/fantasy, as well as pop culture.
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