The Friday Edition - Apr 20, 2018
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Movies, Michelle Pfeiffer, sexism, Tribeca Film Festival, women in film

“Father of a Daughter” Asks Michelle Pfeiffer About Her Weight During Scarface Reunion Panel

Steven Bauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Brian De Palma and Al Pacino attend the 'Scarface' 35th Anniversary Cast Reunion
What is going on with the attendees of the Tribeca Film Festival? First a guy tries to pitch Westworld's Jonathan Nolan a script during a Q&A, forcing organizers to stop it prematurely, ruining it for everyone. Then, Michelle Pfeiffer has an incredibly sexist question put to her during a panel under the guise of feminist allyship.
TV, Olivia Pope, Scandal, Shonda Rhimes

Scandal Has Ended, But the Legacy Lives On

scandal
What did you think of the last episode ever of Scandal and who did you want to see kick the bucket? 
News, nolite te bastardes carborundorum, politics, reproductive rights

Unsatisfied With Oppressing Just American Women, Trump Officials Fight for Anti-Choice UN Policies

Donald Trump angry point and flag
The past week was a bit of a mixed bag for reproductive rights. A court ruling prohibited Ohio from defunding Planned Parenthood, but around the same time, a report alleged that a “closed-door” meeting saw Trump officials imploring the UN to promote “abstinence-only” women’s health programs.
TV, Andrew Cuomo, Cynthia Nixon, Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Stephen Colbert

Cynthia Nixon Is 100% Running for Office, and Shows Exactly How Qualified She Is on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Nixon knocks each and every single question out of the park with humor, precise and informed answers, and cutting comments on Andrew Cuomo.
TV, Full Frontal with Sam Bee, Samantha Bee

Samantha Bee: It’s “Not That F*cking hard” to Hire Women and People of Color

Full Frontal embarked on a mission to hire 10 black people to do "the whitest thing we could think of off the top of our heads."
Movies, Disney, Jesse Plemons, Jungle Cruise

The Impressive Cast for Disney’s Jungle Cruise Movie Is Making it Hard to Remain Uninterested

jesse plemons jungle cruise movie disney
Jesse Plemons is reportedly joining the cast of Disney's Jungle Cruise movie, which is an incredibly exciting move for a movie we weren't all that excited about.
TV, Riverdale, The CW

Songs from Riverdale‘s “Carrie: The Musical” Are Streaming, Including a Cheryl and Toni Duet Cut for Time

The songs from the episode are streaming on Spotify now, and fans noticed quickly a bonus feature that quickly blew up: a reprise of "You Shine" sung by Cheryl Blossom and Toni Topaz.
Comics, Captain America (character), Marvel Comics, Peggy Carter

Peggy Carter Dons the Shield as Captain America in Exiles #3

You can't keep a good agent down. Peggy Carter returns to comics in the upcoming issue of Exiles #3 with a whole new look and a dose of super-soldier serum, taking on the mantle of Captain America herself. This is another exciting incarnation of the beloved heroine who first had us fangirling in in Captain America: The First Avenger.
Big on the Internet, Lando Calrissian, solo: a star wars story, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Let’s Be Real, We Only Care About Solo for Lando

Lando Calrissian in Solo: A Star Wars Story
A month before Solo: A Star Wars Story hits theaters, marketing is beginning to ramp up, with star Alden Ehrenreich trying to look as Han Solo-y as possible. But our eyes are only for Donald Glover's Lando Calrissian.
News, missouri, politics, sexual misconduct

We Need to Talk About Missouri Governor/Alleged Scumbag Eric Greitens

eric greitens, sexual assault, allegations, accused, felony, investigation, missouri, governor
It's still incredible to believe that we have a powerful political leader in office being accused of gross sexual assault, as well as shady and possibly illegal misuse of nonprofit charity dealings, and the only response he can muster is to cry "witch hunt" and threaten those leading the investigations into his actions. Oh, no .... not that political leader. I'm talking about Missouri Governor Eric Greitens.
Big on the Internet, TV, Olivia Pope, Scandal, Shonda Rhimes

Learning to Love Olivia Pope

Olivia Pope Kerry Washington
Olivia Pope gave black women on television the space to be flawed.
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Big on the Internet, News, fake news, true crime

Three Times Fake News Stories Impacted Pop Culture

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Fake News. It is a phrase that we use a lot now due to President Trump wielding it as a weapon against anyone in media who speaks against him. Yet, if there is anything good that can come out of the phrase, it should be employing it as a way to assess how the media has gotten a story wrong and the implications that meant for us as a culture.
Movies, Black Panther, Saudi Arabia, superhero movies

Saudi Arabia Ends 35-Year Cinema Ban With the Premiere of Black Panther

Okoye and the Dora Milaje in Marvel's Black Panther
Wakanda has come to Saudi Arabia. Black Panther premiered Wednesday night in Riyadh, ending the country's 35-year ban on public film screenings. The premiere took place in a converted symphony hall in Riyadh's King Abdullah Financial District, where a packed crowd took in the groundbreaking Marvel film.
Big on the Internet, sexism, Terry Crews, toxic masculinity

Terry Crews Doesn’t Hold Back in Talking About Toxic Masculinity, Saying It “Can Be a Cult”

terry crews toxic masculinity
In a truly fantastic discussion at the ninth annual Women in the World summit, Terry Crews talked about issues of toxic masculinity, and he did not hold back in his criticism, saying "masculinity can be a cult."
Big on the Internet, common language bookstore, independent bookstores, LGBTQIA

This LGBT Bookstore Went Viral Thanks to Some New Internet Friends

Common Language Bookstore in Ann Arbor
The world's on fire, so how about a heartwarming story for once? Gather round, children, and hear the tale of Common Language Bookstore.
News, TIME Magazine, Top 100 Most Influential People

Time’s 100 Most Influential People Includes Cardi B, Meghan Markle, Maxine Waters, Ryan Coogler & Tarana Burke

Tarana Burke
Time Magazine has released their annual Top 100 Most Influential People list. It splits the lists into pioneers, artists, leaders, and icons. Regardless of how you may feel about the individuals listed, there is no denying that everyone listed is someone of importance on the national and international stage.
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