The Saturday Edition - Apr 24, 2021
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Author Marina Lostetter has plenty of experience translating succinct writing advice into real-world applications, and she's here to explain the true meaning hidden in the oft-repeated phrase "show, don't tell." For a closer look at how she puts that into action, grab yourself a copy of her newest book, The Helm of Midnight.
Big on the Internet, art, COVID-19, The New Yorker

Art Students Create Stunning Post-Pandemic New Yorker Covers

Stickers reading "I got the shot"

This is the stunning and transformative power of art, and this is what these students have accomplished.

The post Art Students Create Stunning Post-Pandemic New Yorker Covers first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Mortal Kombat, superpowers, video game movies

Some Questions I Have About Mortal Kombat‘s Arcana

mortal kombat

So tell me readers, what would your Arcana be and why? Let me know in the comments!

The post Some Questions I Have About Mortal Kombat‘s Arcana first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, brett kavanaugh, criminal justice reform, U.S. Supreme Court

Brett “Boys Will Be Boys” Kavanaugh’s Hypocrisy Was on Full Display In Latest Devastating SCOTUS Ruling

blasey ford, kavanaugh, hearing, testimony

In an ideal world, Supreme Court justices would have both empathy and a respect for precedent. Brett Kavanaugh has neither.

The post Brett “Boys Will Be Boys” Kavanaugh’s Hypocrisy Was on Full Display In Latest Devastating SCOTUS Ruling first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, job ads

The Mary Sue Is Hiring an Editor for Our Books Section!

It’s true! The Mary Sue is searching for a Books Editor!

The post The Mary Sue Is Hiring an Editor for Our Books Section! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Captain America 4, Malcolm Spellman, Sam Wilson

Yes, We’re Getting a Fourth Captain America Movie!

Captain America's shield in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

It's the first we've heard of a Captain America-centered film on the horizon.

The post Yes, We’re Getting a Fourth Captain America Movie! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, cosplay, cosplayers, Overwatch

Overwatch, but Make It Fashion: The “Mei Gala” Virtual Cosplay Red Carpet Coming This May!

2019-09-29 - Overwatch League 2019 Grand Finals /

In honor of the Met Gala, the Overwatch League is hosting the Mei Gala, a virtual, red carpet, cosplay event coming to a stream near you on May 13!

The post Overwatch, but Make It Fashion: The “Mei Gala” Virtual Cosplay Red Carpet Coming This May! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Ben Barnes, Shadow and Bones

Things We Saw Today: Ben Barnes Breaking the Ice With the Shadow and Bone Cast With a Steve Buscemi Meme Is a Mood

Ben Barnes in Shadow and Bone

So basically, Ben Barnes just wanted it to be clear that he wanted to go to dinner with everyone and have friends. And for that, Ben Barnes is incredibly relatable. 

The post Things We Saw Today: Ben Barnes Breaking the Ice With the Shadow and Bone Cast With a Steve Buscemi Meme Is a Mood first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, In the Heights, Latinx, Lin-Manuel Miranda

In the Heights Title Track Feels Like a Warm Hug to This Latinx Writer

In the Heights latest trailer.

In the Heights released its title track and now I want a piragua or pan caliente, café con leche while thanking Lin-Manuel Miranda for the feels we got.

The post In the Heights Title Track Feels Like a Warm Hug to This Latinx Writer first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, American Psycho, American Psycho TV Show, Bret Easton Ellis

So They’re Still Making an American Psycho TV Show …

BEE's new book gets scathing review Christian Bale in American Psycho (2000)

An American Psycho television adaptation is apparently in the works with Lionsgate.

The post So They’re Still Making an American Psycho TV Show … first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Falcon and the Winter Soldier’s Karli Morgenthau and the Frustration of Mainstream Media Handling Radical Revolutionary Politics

Karli Morgenthau in Falcon and the Winter Soldier

When you study history, you learn that the difference between terrorists and revolutionaries is often who wins and gets to write the history after the fact, which means whenever I watch a series that attempts to deal with the complicated realities of a revolution, I always have my armchair historian brain ready. 

Enter Karli Morgenthau and the Flag Smashers.

The post Falcon and the Winter Soldier’s Karli Morgenthau and the Frustration of Mainstream Media Handling Radical Revolutionary Politics first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Disney, Racist, representation

I Love Disney World and That Conservatives Are Crying “Wokeness” at Change

Disney World

I love Disney World for the things that it has taught me in life and the fact that conservatives are triggered by its "wokeness," a.k.a. inclusivity and empathy.

The post I Love Disney World and That Conservatives Are Crying “Wokeness” at Change first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, LGBTQ Representation, manga, queer representation, Viz

My Manga Shelf Presents: Blue Flag Volume 7

blue flag manga feature

Blue Flag Volume 7 doesn't pull its punches and shows us how all of our main characters are feeling after Toma confessed his feelings for Taichi.

The post My Manga Shelf Presents: Blue Flag Volume 7 first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Twitter meme

New Meme Perfectly Captures the Experience of … Anything, Really

parks and rec meme

It's a fun way of looking at things! They're also just ... very hard to explain and find.

The post New Meme Perfectly Captures the Experience of … Anything, Really first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, 2021 Oscars, academy awards, Oscars

Here’s Who Should Win the 2021 Oscars, According to Fandango’s Survey

Actor Chadwick Boseman stars in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Last year, Fandango's survey made the correct call with Parasite for Best Picture. Who do fans think should win Academy Awards this time around?

The post Here’s Who Should Win the 2021 Oscars, According to Fandango’s Survey first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, TV, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

The Falcon and the Winter Solider Finale Dropped a Reveal, and the Power Broker Is …

and the power broker is

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier was not a show with a lot of mysteries, but since the team landed in Madripoor, a criminal city-island run by the mysterious Power Broker, we have wondered who exactly is this person. Well, now we know and it is shocking—eh, not THAT shocking, but it is cool as hell.

The post The Falcon and the Winter Solider Finale Dropped a Reveal, and the Power Broker Is … first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, COVID-19, donald trump, politics

Happy Anniversary to That Time Donald Trump Suggested Injecting Bleach to Cure COVID-19!

Donald Trump looks at a graph during the daily briefing of the coronavirus task force at the White House on April 23, 2020

It sure is nice not to have to hear literally anything Trump thinks about anything anymore.

The post Happy Anniversary to That Time Donald Trump Suggested Injecting Bleach to Cure COVID-19! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, anime, Demon Slayer, Funimation, movie review

Get In, Demon Slayer Kids, We’re Hopping On the Mugen Train With This Spoiler-Free Review!

Demon Slayer: Mugen Train had a lot to live up to with the hype from last year. It delivers on the action, the fun, and some heartfelt moments throughout.

The post Get In, Demon Slayer Kids, We’re Hopping On the Mugen Train With This Spoiler-Free Review! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Falcon Watch, Sam Wilson, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Falcon Watch: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Finale Reminds Us Why Steve Gave Sam the Shield

Sam Wilson in the falcon and the winter soldier

The time has come and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier has come to an end. So let's talk about Sam's journey throughout the show and how he always remained a good man.

The post Falcon Watch: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Finale Reminds Us Why Steve Gave Sam the Shield first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Comics, DC Comics, Horror, The Conjuring

DC Horror Imprint to Start With The Conjuring Comic

The Conjuring The Lover art.

DC Comics is bringing to life a new DC Horror imprint series, and first on its slate is a prequel to The Conjuring franchise that is set to scare you!

The post DC Horror Imprint to Start With The Conjuring Comic first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Mortal Kombat

Review: Simon McQuoid’s Mortal Kombat Crafts a Compelling Mix of Violence, Lore, and Action That Leaves You Wanting More

Hiroyuki Sanada and Joe Taslim in Mortal Kombat (2021)

All-in-all, it's a simple action movie that has well-choreographed fights, great to solid acting, and isn't afraid to be as bloody as the R rating will allow it. It will satisfy fans of the franchise and is a solid fantasy action flick to add to any genre fan's watch rotation.

The post Review: Simon McQuoid’s Mortal Kombat Crafts a Compelling Mix of Violence, Lore, and Action That Leaves You Wanting More first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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