The Tuesday Edition - Apr 9, 2019
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News, donald trump, politics, Stephen Miller, white nationalism

It’s Not an Insult to Call Stephen Miller a White Nationalist, It’s a Fact

White Nationalist Steven Miller stands at the White House press briefing podium.
A lot of conservatives are angry at Rep. Ilhan Omar today after she tweeted that Stephen Miller, Donald Trump's senior policy advisor, is a white nationalist.
Big on the Internet, condoms, consent, safe sex

This “Consent Condom” Misses the Point and May Possibly Encourage Unprotected Sex

tulipan consent condom needs four hands to open it.
As someone who is frequently stymied by child-proof Tylenol bottles, this concent condom sounds like a goddamn nightmare.
Movies, The MCU, X-Men

Don’t Get Too Hopeful About Marvel’s Phase Four Five Year Plan Involving the X-Men

x-men apocalypse poster
If you're worried about what an Avengers-less MCU looks like post-Endgame, I wouldn't be too stressed. But don't get too hopeful that the X-Men will play a huge role in the next five years of the MCU.
Movies, The Addams Family

Oscar Isaac Literally Looks Like Gomez Addams but This Is the Addams Family Trailer We’re Getting

The poster for the animated film The Addams Family.
Oscar Isaac was literally right there, looking like Gomez Addams, and you animated him???????
Movies, Billy Batson, Shazam

The One Part of Shazam’s Evolution That Makes Him Work So Well

Zachary Levi and Jack Dylan Grazer as Shazam and Freddy Freeman in DCEU's Shazam.
It's fun for a kid to have the power to summon a powerful hero to save the day, but watching as that fourteen-year-old kid did it himself? So much better and a much better message to send to kids.
TV, Bob Fosse, Fosse/Verdon

Fosse/Verdon Explores the Gritty Nature of Bob Fosse in a #MeToo Era

Fosse/Verdon Explores the Gritty Nature of Bob Fosse in a #Metoo Era
The creative mind behind some of our favorite choreography, Bob Fosse, is a complicated figure.
Movies, Avengers: Infinity War, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Marvel Entertainment

Finally, a Kid-Friendly Version of Avengers: Infinity War to Prepare for Endgame

Chris Hemsworth reading kid-friendly Avengers: Infinity War on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
True story: A preteen in the row in front of me when I saw Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War got up and left the theater when T'Challa was dusted. As emotionally wrenching as the movie's cliffhanger ending was for adults who already knew the fallen heroes would eventually return, it was an especially devastating moment for kids who aren't used to that kind of thing happening to their favorite spandex-clad heroes.
Big on the Internet, advice, Twitter

This Terrible “Tipping Trick” Is Not a Life Hack & Twitter Is Here to Tear It Apart

A pile of coins on a table.
Everyone is interested in saving money, right? It doesn't matter how much you make, most of us are open to ideas for new ways to be a little thriftier. Well, a video from CNBC Make It is testing the limits of what people will sacrifice to save a bit of cash.
TV, The Walking Dead, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: We’re Getting a Third Walking Dead Series For Some Unknown Reason

Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon on The Walking Dead
While the premise will center around two young female protagonists and the first post-zombie generation, I cannot find it in me to be excited for the series.
Movies, Avengers, Avengers: Endgame, Captain Marvel

Captain Marvel Takes the Lead in First Official Avengers: Endgame Clip

Captain Marvel leads the first Avengers: Endgame Clip
In the first official clip released from 'Avengers: Endgame,' the Avengers are working on a new plan, and Captain Marvel is confident of the role she'll play in it.
TV, Julianna Margulies, The Good Fight

Why Can’t They Give Julianna Margulies More Money to Appear on The Good Fight?

Julianna Margulies, star of The Good Wife, in the first season poster for the series.
"I wanted to be paid my worth and stand up for equal pay."
Big on the Internet, Kiernan Shipka

Going to a Kiernan Shipka Q&A Is Just a Gateway to Being a Kiernan Shipka Superfan

Going to a Kiernan Shipka Is Just a Gateway to Being a Kiernan Shipka Superfan
Kiernan Shipka has had quite the journey for only being 19 years-old but her dedication to her roles and bringing to life these complicated characters is one of the reasons we love her.
TV, Killing Eve, Women in Hollywood

Killing Eve Renewed for a Third Season Just One Day After Its Stellar Season 2 Premiere

Jodie Comer and Sandra Oh attend the premiere of BBC America and AMC's 'Killing Eve'
Less than a day after the second season of Killing Eve premiered on BBC America, the network announced that a third season has officially been greenlit.
Movies, Shazam

Shazam! Gives Us the Found Family We Need to See

Zachary Levi is Shazam.
There's a lot to love about the film (and some things to critique, but more on those later), but I keep circling back to the emotional heart of the film.
Movies, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, James Gunn, Zoe Saldana

Zoe Saldana on Disney’s Decision to Reinstate James Gunn for Guardians of the Galaxy 3

Zoe Saldana on James Gunn Being Reinstated to Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
Actress Zoe Saldana has a really excellent take on Disney's surprise restoration of James Gunn to the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' franchise.
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