The Tuesday Edition - Mar 19, 2019
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A new YA standalone novel about dark faeries with surefire appeal by Sarah Porter, the critically-acclaimed author ofVassa in the Night
Prince and his fairy courtiers are staggeringly beautiful, unrelentingly cruel, and exhausted by the tedium of the centuries—until they meet foster-siblings Josh and Ksenia. Drawn in by their vivid emotions, undying love for each other, and passion for life, Prince will stop at nothing to possess them.
Read an Excerpt of Never-Contented Things by Sarah Porter!
Movies, Lucy in the Sky, Natalie Portman, Noah Hawley

Natalie Portman Gets Lost in Space in the Lucy in the Sky Teaser

natalie portman plays lucy cola in the astronaut drama lucy in the sky.
If there's one thing I've learned from movies about fictional astronauts, it's that being in space will mess you up.
News, #MeToo Movement, contributors

So What Has Actually Changed Since #MeToo Started?

A woman holds a sign that reads "#MeToo."
#MeToo sparked a revolution. Or did it?
TV, DC Universe, Titans (live-action series)

Genderqueer, Deaf Actor & Activist Chella Man Cast as Jericho for DC Universe’s Titans

Jericho in DC Comics and the cast choice for him on Titans, Chella Man.
In the role of Jericho is Chella Man a Jewish/Chinese-American actor who is deaf, genderqueer and a queer artist/model.
Movies, Margot Robbie, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Sony Listened and I Got My Margot Robbie Poster for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Margot Robbie as Sharon Tate in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Quentin Tarantino is bringing to life a fictionalized version of Hollywood in 1969 but the posters for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood have left some fans with a questionable taste in their mouth.
News, frivolous lawsuit, Parodies, Republicans, Twitter

GOP Rep Devin Nunes Is Suing the Twitter Account of a Fake Cow Because It Hurt His Feelings

Rep. Devin Nunes makes his trademark sad face.
California Republican Congressman Devin Nunes has filed a lawsuit against Twitter this week, suing the platform and a handful of users for $250 million.
Movies, women directors

Refinery29 Reminds Us That We Need More Women on the National Film Registry

Cannes Women's March Cate Blanchett
"The National Film Registry is probably the most important signifier of films of importance that we have in America."
Big on the Internet, Anne Lister, gentleman jack, HBO

First Trailer for HBO’s Gentleman Jack, the 19th-Century Lesbian Drama We All Deserve

Gentleman Jack first trailer
When she died in 1841, Anne Lister left behind diaries that ran over 4 million words, with much of her exploits encoded ("x" denoted an orgasm). After parts were published in the 1980s, the writings were so graphic in regards to Lister's lesbian affairs that people suspected a hoax. They didn't know Gentleman Jack.
Movies, Elizabeth Holmes, HBO, Theranos

HBO’s Theranos Documentary Should Have Been an Indictment of White Privilege

theranos founder and scammer elizabeth holmes in the hbo documentary 'the inventor: out for blood in silicon valley'.
Alex Gibney's documentary 'The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley' is well made, but seems as enamored with Elizabeth Holmes as her investors.
Gaming, Dungeons and Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, Wizards of the Coast

Dungeons & Dragons‘ Advanced Arcana Is Bringing Magic‘s Mana System to the Turntable RPG

Dungeons & Dragons Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica (D&D/Magic: The Gathering Adventure Book and Campaign Setting)
Wizards of the Coast has put out Advanced Arcana to bring the worlds of D&D and Magic: The Gathering together in this new Ravnica block.
TV, One Day at a Time, Wynonna Earp

Fans Should Not Be Free Marketing Experts for TV Networks

Melanie Scrofano and Dominique Provost-Chalkley in Wynonna Earp (2016)
#SaveOneDayAtATime and #FightForWynonna are important messages, but networks should also not be putting it all on fans to promote shows.
Movies, Toy Story 4

The Toy Story 4 Trailer Made Me Cry With a Beach Boys Song? What Is Happening?

Toy Story 4 title logo.
For those of us who have grown up with the Toy Story franchise, this next installment is pretty much a perfect example of the millennial experience, and we can't wait.
TV, Candice Patton, The Flash

Candice Patton Keeps It 100 About Diversity and Representation at SXSW

Actress Candice Patton attends the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Festival at MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 18, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)
During SXSW, I had the true pleasure of getting to see Candice Patton (The Flash), Nicole Mains (Supergirl), Vince Rodriguez III (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), and executive producer Nkechi Okoro Carroll of All American talk about diversity and representation at the Inclusion & Representation in Action in the Entertainment Industry panel.
News, cyberbullying, John Oliver, Last Week Tonight, Monica Lewinsky

John Oliver’s Interview With Monica Lewinsky Is a Must-Watch

Monica Lewinsky talks to John Oliver
John Oliver ran through the good and the bad of public shaming before diving into an interview with the person who has described herself in the past as "patient zero" of internet shaming: Monica Lewinsky.
Movies, James Gunn, Suicide Squad

Things We Saw Today: So Now James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad Is a Reboot?

James Gunn attends the European launch event of Marvel Studios' "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2." at the Eventim Apollo on April 24, 2017 in London, England.
When the news broke that James Gunn would direct Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 once again, there was a collective thought that he'd give up The Suicide Squad. That isn't the case, though, and his version of the film is rebooting whatever we got with the first Suicide Squad.
TV, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Netflix, Sabrina Spellman

New Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Trailer Makes Part 2 Look Like Devilishly Good Fun

Sabrina, Harvey, and Nick on Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
There's a new tenor to the 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,' as our eponymous heroine appears to be dabbling in the dark side of her powers.
Movies, Jordan Peele, Lupita Nyong'o, Us (Jordan Peele film)

A New Us Featurette Teases More Frights and Jordan Peele’s Genius

Jordan Peele's Us poster
Are you excited for Us
Movies, Us (Jordan Peele film)

Movie Review: Jordan Peele’s Us Is Not for the Faint of Heart

Lupite Nyong'o in Jordan Peele's Us.
Peele explores uncharted territory as he uses the concept of human connection as the foundation for the story and examines how the divide between the haves and have-nots of will lead to the downfall of American society.
Movies, marvel, mcu, The Infinity Saga

The MCU Era Ending With Avengers: Endgame Now Has Its Own Name: The Infinity Saga

avengers endgame movie poster with avengers team
Are you crying over the fact that Kevin Feige is calling the first era of the MCU the Infinity Saga? Or is that just me?
News, gun control, Islamophobia, Muslims, New Zealand

New Zealand Shows It’s Possible to Offer Thoughts, Prayers, and Meaningful Gun Control Reform Following Horrific Tragedy

A picture is left among flowers and tributes near Al Noor mosque on March 18, 2019 in Christchurch, New Zealand
Following the horrific murder of 50 people with dozens more injured at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand this weekend, the country's Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern has promised to introduce stricter gun legislation within the coming days.
AMP Featured, Movies, Ben Mendelsohn, Captain Marvel, talos

Casting Ben Mendelsohn Was Captain Marvel‘s Stroke of Genius

Ben Mendelsohn in Star Wars and Captain Marvel
As I continue to ponder the many elements that made Captain Marvel a success, I have to give Marvel Studios credit for casting actor Ben Mendelsohn the way they did.
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