The Tuesday Edition - Jun 25, 2019
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Movies, Harvey Weinstein, Judi Dench, Kevin Spacey

Judi Dench Defends the Work of Kevin Spacey and Harvey Weinstein

Judi Dench is out here defending weinstein and spacey.
Judi Dench defends Kevin Spacey and Harvey Weinstein, which raises the broader question of whether or not we can and should separate the art from the artist.
News, donald trump, E. Jean Carroll, sexual assault

Once Again, Donald Trump Shows the World Exactly How NOT to Respond to Assault Allegations

Donald Trump sits in the Oval Office
In an interview with The Hill, Donald Trump expanded on his denial of the rape accusations made against him by writer E. Jean Carroll last week.
Gaming, Call of Duty, Michael Condrey, Sledgehammer Games

Former Call of Duty Studio Head Worries About the Franchise Going “‘Darker’ for the Sake of Headlines”

Cover art, featuring Captain Price
Michael Condrey, the former head of Sledgehammer Games, spoke with Venture Beat about one of the staples of his old studio, the Call of Duty franchise, and its upcoming installment, Modern Warfare.
Big on the Internet, #MeToo Movement, Olivia Munn, The View

Olivia Munn Gets Things Right and Wrong While Talking About #MeToo on The View

Olivia Munn in pink waving at the camera.
"I think the biggest note that has changed since the #MeToo movement has started is that for the first time, there is an entire group of people, usually white men, who have to be aware of their existence."
TV, Euphoria, Zendaya

Euphoria Is a Beautiful Look at the Pitfalls of Addiction and Societal Pressure

Zendaya Euphoria HBO
Euphoria might be one of the best shows currently on television.
AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, Tom Holland

Tom Holland Helped Calm a Fan Because Autograph Hounds Remain the Worst

tom holland as spider-man.
It is honestly unnecessary that an actor has to tell grown men to stop pushing a young woman. But here we are, and at least there are actors like Tom Holland who will defend their fans and make sure that everyone is safe.
Big on the Internet, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: The Joker, Selina Meyer, and Spock Among Cast To Live-Stream Mueller Report Reading

The Joker in Batman the Animated Series aka the ultra troll
A really glamorous cast of actors is coming together tonight to do a live-reading of the Mueller Report. According to Deadline the stars for the reading including Zachary Quinto, Annette Bening, Kevin Kline, John Lithgow, Jason Alexander, "among many others."
Movies, Annabelle Comes Home, horror films, The Conjuring

Review: Annabelle Comes Home Is Another Solid Entry To The Conjuring Cinematic Universe

Spooky Annabelle doll being stared at by a child.
Annabelle, the titular doll terrifying the Warren family, has had a pretty exciting life of haunting and tormenting mere mortals.
News, Oregon, politics

Things Are Getting out of Control in the Oregon Statehouse

Oregon Capitol building
A bizarre scene is unfolding in the Oregon Capitol building. In order to avoid voting on a climate change bill, eleven Republican State Senators refused to show up, with some going as far as to flee the state, reportedly hiding out in Idaho and Utah as they threaten violence over being forced to do their jobs.
Movies, Disney, flash gordon, Taika Waititi

Taika Waititi to Tackle a Flash Gordon Animated Film for Fox/Disney

Exclusive news from Deadline is saying that Thor director Taika Waititi will be working on an upcoming Flash Gordon animated film, and while it has not been confirmed by his camp how much he will be doing, it's exciting news because ... guys, it's Taika.
Movies, contributors, Netflix

The Romcom Renaissance Is Thriving on Netflix

Netflix Someone Great key art.
Netflix isn’t striking out into exhilarating new territory with each new entry into its ever growing romantic comedy category, but when they find that right amount of magic, it soars, and there’s value in uplifting a genre that so often has been torn down by audiences and studios alike as being a lesser form of storytelling.
Comics, J.J. Abrams, Spider-Man

J.J Abrams May Be Taking Over Nerdom With a Spider-Man Comic but Not Everyone Is Happy

Spider-Man comic contains anti-Mormon CES letter reference
I'm angrier over the fact that J.J Abrams continues to do everything I want to do in this world.
Movies, Disney, soundtrack, The Lion King

Yes! “Be Prepared” Is on the Newly Released Lion King Soundtrack Tracklist

Mufasa and Simba look out over the Pridelands in the poster for The Lion King.
The Lion King has one of Disney's best soundtracks, hands down.
Movies, Samuel L. Jackson, Spider-Man: Far From Home

Samuel L. Jackson Isn’t Too Happy About These Spider-Man: Far From Home Posters

samuel l. jackson as Nick Fury
Nick Fury lost an eye, but Sony seems to be having a problem remember which eye is which.
AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, Louis C.K.

Yet Another Comedy Club Is Rightfully Under Fire for a Surprise Louis C.K. Appearance

louis c.k., ck, comedy cellar, metoo, sexual assault, domestic violence, benefit
Do you know what's exhausting? Hearing about Louis C.K. continually getting booked for comedy venues.
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