The Sunday Edition - Jun 6, 2021
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In a delightful follow-up to Written in the Stars, Alexandria Bellefleur delivers another #ownvoices queer rom-com about a hopeless romantic who vows to show his childhood crush that romance isn’t dead by recreating iconic dates from his favorite films... But maybe real love doesn’t need to be as perfect as the movies, as long as you think your partner hung the moon.

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TV, Muslim women, Peacock, We Are Lady Parts

Peacock’s ‘We Are Lady Parts’ Is Brash, Brilliant, and Revolutionary

Pictured: (l-r) Lucie Shorthouse, Faith Omole, Anjana Vasan, Juliette Motamed, Sarah Kameela Impey

It's a radically nuanced (and frankly long overdue) portrait of the dichotomy facing many modern Muslim women.

The post Peacock’s ‘We Are Lady Parts’ Is Brash, Brilliant, and Revolutionary first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, democrats, Joe Manchin, Voting

Joe Manchin Replaces Mitch McConnell as Lone White Man Destroying Democracy

joe manchin

If you want to let Joe Manchin know what you think of him, you can call him at the Capitol at 202-224-3954.

The post Joe Manchin Replaces Mitch McConnell as Lone White Man Destroying Democracy first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Cruella, Cruella de Vil, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: ‘Cruella 2’ Is Definitely Happening

emma stone poses in cruella

Hold onto your two-toned wig: Cruella de Vil is returning to the big screen.

The post Things We Saw Today: ‘Cruella 2’ Is Definitely Happening first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Kate Herron, loki series, Tom Hiddleston

Loki Director Kate Herron Talks Marvel, Owen Wilson, and Time Travel

kate herron, tom hiddleston

Kevin Feige also encouraged Herron and series writer Michael Waldron (Rick and Morty, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness) to push boundaries.

The post Loki Director Kate Herron Talks Marvel, Owen Wilson, and Time Travel first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Jeff Lemire, Netflix, Sweet Tooth

REVIEW: Netflix’s Sweet Tooth Brings Tender Warmth to a Dystopian Future

CHRISTIAN CONVERY, NONSO ANOZIE

Sweet Tooth is a gentle adaptation of Jeff Lemire's DC comic book series.

The post REVIEW: Netflix’s Sweet Tooth Brings Tender Warmth to a Dystopian Future first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Abigail Brand, Emilia Clarke, Secret Invasion

Is Emilia Clarke Playing Abigail Brand in Marvel’s Secret Invasion?

secret invasion

What do you think of Emilia Clarke playing Abigail Brand?

The post Is Emilia Clarke Playing Abigail Brand in Marvel’s Secret Invasion? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, contributors, Cruella

For a Movie About Being a Rebel Artist, Cruella Just Highlights Everything Wrong With Disney

Emma Stone as Cruella de Vil in Disney's Cruella.

Stealing puppies is not the only thing Cruella is guilty of.

The post For a Movie About Being a Rebel Artist, Cruella Just Highlights Everything Wrong With Disney first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Face/Off, Nic Cage

Twitter Debates Which Nic Cage Movie Deserves More Recognition, but It’s Clearly Face/Off

John Travolta and Nic Cage in Face/Off

But now, the question has been asked, so I pass on this legacy to you all: What Nic Cage movie deserves more recognition?

The post Twitter Debates Which Nic Cage Movie Deserves More Recognition, but It’s Clearly Face/Off first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Issa Rae, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2, Spider-Woman

Into the Spider-Verse Sequel May Have Found Its Spider-Woman in Issa Rae!

Issa Rae could be Jessica Drew

Issa Rae has joined the cast of 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2' and sources say she could be our Jessica Drew, a.k.a. Spider-Woman!

The post Into the Spider-Verse Sequel May Have Found Its Spider-Woman in Issa Rae! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Edgar Wright, Scott Pilgrim, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Scott Pilgrim’s Top 5 Musical Moments to Celebrate the Film’s Extended Soundtrack

Brie Larson in Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World

To celebrate the release of the extended soundtrack, we're counting down the top 5 musical moments of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.

The post Scott Pilgrim’s Top 5 Musical Moments to Celebrate the Film’s Extended Soundtrack first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, real estate, things we saw today, zillow

Things We Saw Today: What Even Is This House on Zillow?

A mansion and pool with three question marks superimposed on top

A house in Texas featured on Zillow is so head-scratching, so over the top, that it must be seen by the masses.

The post Things We Saw Today: What Even Is This House on Zillow? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Wanda Maximoff, WandaVision

Wanda Maximoff’s Emotional Journey Will Continue in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

wanda maximoff with red eyes in wanda vision

After what happened in WandaVision, I had one fear: I didn't want Wanda's emotional journey to just end.

The post Wanda Maximoff’s Emotional Journey Will Continue in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Technology, Facebook, social media, Trump

Facebook Bans Trump For Two Years, Changes Hate Speech Policies for Politicians

Donald Trump gestures during the presidential debate.

Social media, once instrumental in building Donald Trump's cult-like following, is finally holding him accountable. But that accountability has an expiration.

The post Facebook Bans Trump For Two Years, Changes Hate Speech Policies for Politicians first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Andy Muschietti, Batman (character), Michael Keaton

Michael Keaton’s Batsuit Is Back in The Flash Director’s Instagram Post

Big on the Internet, interview, manga, webcomic

Get to Know Tony Weaver, the Black Nerd Who Proves That Your “Weirdness” Is Your Greatest Strength

Tony Weaver and the Uncommons

Educator, activist, and writer Tony Weaver is embracing everything he loves about anime to tell a story for adolescents growing up in the 21st century.

The post Get to Know Tony Weaver, the Black Nerd Who Proves That Your “Weirdness” Is Your Greatest Strength first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies & TV, Disney+, Her Universe, Loki

Hot Topic and Her Universe Are Coming for My Wallet With This Loki Themed Collection

Loki key art shows Tom Hiddleston as Loki in Disney+'s Loki show

Hot Topic is really coming for my wallet and all my cash by gifting us with this glorious Loki themed collection of dresses, windbreakers, and more.

The post Hot Topic and Her Universe Are Coming for My Wallet With This Loki Themed Collection first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Space, International Space Station, NASA, tardigrades

Tardigrades Are Now in Space! I Repeat, Tardigrades Are Now in Space

Tardigrades float in outer space

NASA is hoping tardigrades, the tiny, rather adorable micro-animal, will be able to teach us a thing or two about surviving in extreme conditions.

The post Tardigrades Are Now in Space! I Repeat, Tardigrades Are Now in Space first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, food, ice cream, Ice cream truck

The Ice Cream Truck Is Outside, What Are You Getting?

The Big Gay Ice Cream Truck parked on a street

A Twitter post was made that highlights a variety of ice cream choices that are usually found via ice cream trucks. Users began to weigh in on their favorites.

The post The Ice Cream Truck Is Outside, What Are You Getting? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Ellie Williams, Riley, The Last of Us

Ellie and Riley’s Relationship Should Be in HBO’s The Last of Us Series

Ellie and Riley in The Last of Us: Left Behind

Riley and Ellie in the photobooth was adorable because it was such a little teenage moment that we never got to see with Ellie and I think it'd be a nice addition to the show.

The post Ellie and Riley’s Relationship Should Be in HBO’s The Last of Us Series first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, LGBTQIA, Pride Month, Republicans

RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel Had the Nerve to Tweet About Pride Month While Her Party Attacks LGBTQ Rights

Ronna McDaniel at Republican convention at the Mellon auditorium.

Ronna McDaniel really had the nerve to tweet about Pride Month while her party continues to attack the rights of its LGBTQ citizens and people are mad.

The post RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel Had the Nerve to Tweet About Pride Month While Her Party Attacks LGBTQ Rights first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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