Big on the Internet, Louis C.K., MeToo, Michael Ian Black By Princess Weekes on Wed,11:56 Michael Ian Black had a no good very bad take on Louis C.K. returning to comedy. AMP Featured, TV, Cloak and Dagger, Marvel Runaways, The Gifted By Eugene Hung on Wed,11:35 As a sexual violence prevention educator, I've watched the Marvel Comics-based, teen-centered TV shows with added interest. That’s especially true because I’ve worked mostly with teens and young adults, two groups that form a large portion of these shows’ audiences. It’s important in my work to keep up with the messages that pop culture sends to young people about sexual harassment, assault, and rape. Did these series do a good job with that? Here’s what I found. AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, News, Dr. Luke, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Kesha, Lady Gaga By Princess Weekes on Wed,8:25 Unsealed depositions from Dr. Luke case show that Katy Perry was not raped by Dr. Luke, however, that reveal is being used as an attack against Kesha, Perry and other female artists. Big on the Internet, Oscar Isaac, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, things we saw today By Kaila Hale-Stern on Tue,5:39 Oscar Isaac, one-half of the Star Wars power couple Finn/Poe, and also a famous Hollywood actor, bequeathed the following words of wisdom upon those fans who take issue with Rian Johnson's Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Big on the Internet, fandom, fans, toxic By Vivian Kane on Tue,5:06 We love fandom. This site only exists because of fandoms and because everyone that writes (and reads) here has their own specific passions. But I think we can all agree that the dark side of fandom is really, really dark. Like harassing-women-off-Twitter, doxxing-fellow-fans, petty-petitions-to-remove-creators-that-don't-give-us-what-we-want sorts of dark. Fandom is a beautiful thing, but when it turns bad, it's toxic. Sponsored, The Mary Sue Shop By Diana Vilbert on Tue,4:51 Already reminiscing about your summer travel? Already planning your next adventure? Indulge your wanderlust and spruce up your home at the same time with the World Travel Scratch Off Maps in white or black, now 46% off at the Mary Sue Shop. AMP Featured, News, French Open, Serena Williams, U.S. Open By Princess Weekes on Tue,4:41 The French Open may have banned Serena Williams' catsuit, but they can't ban her style and ability to dominate. News, Asia Argento, Avital Ronell, Judith Butler, Rose McGowan By Princess Weekes on Tue,3:24 In the face of accusations facing their friends and/or colleagues, both Judith Butler and Rose McGowan have both made multiple statements, some problematic. Movies, Alec Baldwin, Joker, no thank you By Vivian Kane on Tue,1:46 Deadline has announced that Alec Baldwin would be joining the cast of Todd Phillips' standalone Joker movie. Warner Bros. hasn't confirmed his role yet but a bunch of sources are saying he'll be playing Thomas Wayne, Bruce Wayne's father. But with an unwanted twist. AMP Featured, Movies, To All The Boys I've Loved Before By Allison Wild on Tue,1:24 Netflix brought Jenny Han's To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before to the big screen in August, and the sweet high school rom com became an instant hit. The novel and its adaptation ask the question, “What if all the crushes you ever had found out how you felt about them ... all at once?” |
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