The Thursday Edition - May 5, 2022
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News, abortion, samuel alito, scared men, U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Seems Reluctant To Appear in Public. Gee, I Wonder Why.

Protesters gather outside the supreme court building holding pro-choice and anti-scotus signs.
Samuel Alito has canceled his first appearance scheduled since the draft of his majority opinion overturning Roe v Wade was leaked Monday night.
Movies, bat girl, Batgirl (movie), Batman (character), DCEU, HBO Max

Meet the Characters and Cast (Confirmed and Rumored) In ‘Batgirl’

Leslie Grace as Batgirl in HBO Max's 'Batgirl'.
The excitement for 'Batgirl's long-awaited return to the big screen is furthered by the film's stellar cast. Here's 'Batgirl's cast and characters, both confirmed and rumored.
Movies, interview, Rosalie Chiang, Turning Red

Rosalie Chiang Is Right: ‘Turning Red’ Is for ‘Anyone and Everyone’

Mei walking home in Toronto
Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red hit Digital April 26 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on May 3!
Movies & TV, TV, bloopers, Heartstopper, Netflix

If You Thought ‘Heartstopper’ Was Wholesome Wait Until You See the Bloopers

Heartstopper Bloopers
As if Heartstopper wasn't wholesome enough, there is now a blooper reel that shows fun, behind-the-scenes mishaps with the actors.
Comics, America Chavez, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Marvel Comics, Scarlet Witch

These Are the Comics You Should Read Before Seeing ‘Doctor Strange 2’

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness poster
As with any Marvel Cinematic Universe film, 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' comes with a reading list.
TV, Netflix, Stranger Things, Stranger Things 4

This Is Every Bit of Info We Could Find About ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4 (Which Cannot Come Soon Enough)

Eleven in class in Stranger Things 4
Alright, fellow nerds, we're almost there. Here's everything we know.
Movies, Amandla Stenberg, Green Book, Movie tropes, The Help, Ziwe, Ziwe Fumudoh

‘Ziwe’ Season Two Premiere Lampoons Hollywood’s Affinity for Movies About Black Suffering

Amandla Stenberg blind and holding serval babies in the fictional movie "Black Pain." Image: Showtime.
Later in the interview, another commercial break shows the sequel, Black Pain 2: Black Joy.
TV, Billy Magnussen, interview, Made for Love

Billy Magnussen Talks Byron’s ‘Redemption’ in ‘Made For Love’ Season 2

Billy Magnussen as Byron in Made For Love
Made For Love season 2 is airing on HBO Max now.
Gaming, Disney, Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts 4, Pixar, Square Enix, Turning Red

This Tweet About the ‘Turning Red’ Kids Fawning Over Riku Is Exactly Why We Need ‘Turning Red’ in ‘Kingdom Hearts 4’

Turning Red/Kingdom Hearts
A Twitter user has made a strong case on why Turning Red should be one of the worlds we get to play through in Kingdom Hearts 4.
News, extremists, Good news, Michigan, Republicans, women in politics

Some Good News: Republican Famous for Saying Rape Victims Should ‘Lie Back & Enjoy It’ Lost His Election

A red MAGA "Trump Train" hat sits on the ground on fire
In a week that feels particularly dire, we shouldn't let any political wins go uncelebrated—and this is a big one.
Movies, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the mcu, Wanda Maximoff

What Is Chaos Magic in the Marvel Universe and Is the Darkhold Made of It?

Wanda Maximoff telling Stephen Strange the truth in the Multiverse of Madness trailer
Since the Darkhold and chaos magic have the same origins, is the Darkhold made from chaos magic?
Movies, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Sam Raimi, The Evil Dead

‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Gives Us More ‘Evil Dead’ Vibes From Sam Raimi

Poster for Doctor Strange 2 in the Multiverse of Madness shows all the main characters
So sorry to the people out there who will tell you that Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is just like the Spider-Man trilogy. In reality, it was all my Army of Darkness dreams.
Movies, Lists, Sam Raimi

The 10 Best Sam Raimi Movies, Ranked

A deep dive into the ten best films from the iconic director Sam Raimi. Everything from his western, to his horror classics, to his takes on Spider-Man.
TV, Game of Thrones, GOT, HBO, house of dragon

HBO Dropped a New ‘House of Dragon’ Teaser and Here’s What It Reveals

Paddy Considine as King Viserys I Targaryen who is about to make a lot of mistakes
The official teaser trailer for the upcoming 'Game of Thrones' spin-off, 'House of the Dragon' is here, and with it, the beginning of the end of the Reign of House Targaryen.
Big on the Internet, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, memes, Twitter

Lists of What To Watch Before ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Sure Got Weird Fast!

what to watch before doctor strange joke image
It's just honestly funny watching everyone coming up with wild things to make people watch in the lead up to Multiverse of Madness.
TV, adaptations, books, FX on Hulu, Hulu

6 Hulu Series You Might Not Know Are Based on Popular Books

Aidy Bryant's Annie and Lolly Adefope's Fran stand side by side on Hulu's Shrill.
Many novels, essay collections, and graphic novels have gotten the silver screen treatment.
Big on the Internet, Comics, Clark Kent, Kal-El, Superman

Why Writers Continue to Miss Out on Superman’s Evolving Importance

superman and his family are refugees
Superman is a character people often lament about being difficult to write. How to do you take the most powerful man on Earth, an alien at that, and make him relevant to everyday readers?
Big on the Internet, fashion, Gabrielle Union, history, Met Gala, Quannah Chasinghorse, Riz Ahmed, unions

Three 2022 Met Gala Fits Provided Important Overlooked History in Gilded Age Fashion

Riz Ahmed, Quannah Chasinghorse, and Gabrielle Union at the 2022 Met Gala. Image: Dimitrios Kambouris, Jamie McCarthy, Mike Coppola, and Getty Images.
"Immigrant workers made the gilded age and all the ages."
Movies, Movies & TV, AMC, collectables, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, popcorn

AMC “Summons Something Savory” in the Multiverse of Madness With Doctor Strange Popcorn Vessel

AMC Doctor Strange Popcorn Vessel
For a limited time, participating AMC Theaters are offering a collectible popcorn vessel for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
TV, Disney+, Marvel Entertainment, Moon Knight, the mcu

Will ‘Moon Knight’ Have a Season 2? Here’s Everything We Know So Far

Oscar Isaac looking angry in Moon Knight
What do you think is next for Moon Knight and crew?
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