The Friday Edition - Jun 23, 2023
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Anime, One Piece

Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Revives Creator’s Ideas of Straw Hat Nationalities

The Straw Hats, including Jinbe, at Onigashima

With the Netflix live-action adaptation, interest in Eiichiro Oda's picks for the Straw Hats' nationalities has returned.

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Movies, Alden Ehrenreich, Brave New World, cocaine bear, Oppenheimer, Shadow Brother Sunday, solo: a star wars story

Alden Ehrenreich Is Bringing His Love of Film to New Short ‘Shadow Brother Sunday’

Alden Ehrenreich at an Oscars party

Shadow Brother Sunday is currently available to stream using the Tribeca at Home app with a shorts pass.

The post Alden Ehrenreich Is Bringing His Love of Film to New Short ‘Shadow Brother Sunday’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, afro-latinx, Miles Morales, Shameik Moore, Spider-Man

No, Shameik Moore Cannot Be a Live-Action Miles Morales

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 01: Shameik Moore attends the "Spider-man: Across The Spider-Verse" Gala Screening at Cineworld Leicester Square on June 01, 2023 in London, England.

This is not an issue of talent.

The post No, Shameik Moore Cannot Be a Live-Action Miles Morales appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, A24, Past Lives, reviews

I’ve Already Found My Favorite New Movie of 2023

Hae Sung (Teo Yoo) and Nora (Greta Lee) silently speak to one another.

Sometimes, you just know. I'm already certain that 'Past Lives' will continue to be my absolute favorite movie of 2023.

The post I’ve Already Found My Favorite New Movie of 2023 appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, editing, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

You & I Might Have Seen Different Cuts of ‘Across the Spider-Verse’

Greta Lee as Lyla in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' may have been confirmed to have multiple versions playing in theaters.

The post You & I Might Have Seen Different Cuts of ‘Across the Spider-Verse’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Alden Ehrenreich, Shadow Brother Sunday, Tribeca Film Festival

‘Shadow Brother Sunday’ Is a Strong Directorial Debut for Alden Ehrenreich

Alden Ehrenreich in his film Shadow Brother Sunday

Shadow Brother Sunday is currently available on the Tribeca At Home app as part of the shorts package.

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Movies, artists, Sony, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Amy Pascal Has Abhorrent Response to Artists’ Grueling Experiences on ‘Across the Spider-Verse’

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse trailer #2, focused on Miguel O'Hara

Amy Pascal had a shockingly cold response to allegations of poor working conditions for artists on 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.'

The post Amy Pascal Has Abhorrent Response to Artists’ Grueling Experiences on ‘Across the Spider-Verse’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, CGI, The Flash, The Flash (movie), VFX

‘The Flash’s CGI Is Being Bashed Because It’s Ugly AF

A close up of Erza Miller as The Flash

I would think Warner Bros. could shell out a few more coins to not give me haunting baby nightmares for the next few months.

The post ‘The Flash’s CGI Is Being Bashed Because It’s Ugly AF appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, SAG-AFTRA, San Diego Comic-Con, sdcc, WGA Strike 2023

If Producers Can’t Reach a Fair Deal, Comic-Con’s Going to Be Real Quiet This Year

Carol Danvers looking confused in the Marvels

With a possible SAG strike looming, multiple studios and streamers are pulling out of their presentations at San Diego Comic-Con.

The post If Producers Can’t Reach a Fair Deal, Comic-Con’s Going to Be Real Quiet This Year appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, antisemitism, Moms For Liberty

Nations’ Leading ‘Parental Rights’ Group Quotes Hitler In Newsletter

A woman's hand holding a sign reading "Mamas on a mission," with a DeSantis campaign logo beneath.

Because if ever there was a champion of parental rights, it's Adolf Hitler. Right?

The post Nations’ Leading ‘Parental Rights’ Group Quotes Hitler In Newsletter appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Ayo Edebiri, Bottoms (film), Rachel Sennott

If You’re Excited for ‘Bottoms,’ You MUST Watch This Miniseries With Ayo Edebiri and Rachel Sennott

Ayo Edebiri and Rachel Sennott tackle singledom in this miniseries.

It's rough dating in your twenties, but Ayo and Rachel are happy to help us laugh through the pain.

The post If You’re Excited for ‘Bottoms,’ You MUST Watch This Miniseries With Ayo Edebiri and Rachel Sennott appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Comics, Hide From Homepage, Kraven the Hunter, Marvel Comics, Spider-Man

How ‘Kraven the Hunter’ Reimagines the Comic Book Villain’s Powers

Kraven the Hunter in Marvel Comics, art by Sergio Davila

He's a lion man. Sort of.

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Movies, Beanie Feldstein, Colman Domingo, Drive-Away Dolls, Ethan Coen, Pedro Pascal

Why We Can’t Wait To See ‘Drive-Away Dolls’

(L to R) Geraldine Viswanathan as "Marian", Margaret Qualley as "Jamie" and Beanie Feldstein as "Sukie" in director Ethan Coen's DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS, a Focus Features release. Credit: Wilson Webb / Working Title / Focus Features

It's a stacked cast!

The post Why We Can’t Wait To See ‘Drive-Away Dolls’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Beanie Feldstein, Colman Domingo, Drive-Away Dolls, Ethan Coen, geraldine viswanathan, Margaret Qualley, Pedro Pascal

Thank You ‘Drive-Away Dolls’ Trailer, I Love You

(L to R) Margaret Qualley as "Jamie" and Geraldine Viswanathan as "Marian" in director Ethan Coen's DRIVE-AWAY DOLLS, a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Working Title / Focus Features

Sometimes you just really miss seeing a good Coen brothers film but luckily, now we all have Drive-Away Dolls to look forward to.

The post Thank You ‘Drive-Away Dolls’ Trailer, I Love You appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Titan submarine

NewsNation Thinks It Would Have Been ‘Irresponsible’ NOT To Air a Ghoulish Titan Countdown Clock

A NewsNation anchor speaks while a clock in the corner counts down the seconds to when the Titan will run out of oxygen.

Practices like these turn unthinkable situations into morbid entertainment, and we're all complicit.

The post NewsNation Thinks It Would Have Been ‘Irresponsible’ NOT To Air a Ghoulish Titan Countdown Clock appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Anime, anime, Demon Slayer

‘Demon Slayer’ Season 4 Confirms Its Newest Arc

Demon Slayer anime art featuring the some of the series' main characters.

Unfortunately, we still have no idea when the new season will arrive.

The post ‘Demon Slayer’ Season 4 Confirms Its Newest Arc appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Best Picture, Oscars

Changes to Oscars’ Best Picture Rules Pose New Obstacle for Indie Filmmakers

A woman's hand holds the Best Picture envelope

The changes to the Academy Awards' Best Picture eligibility rules could pose a new obstacle for indie filmmakers.

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Books, Comics, Loki, marvel, Marvel's What If...?

Marvel Is Kicking Off a New Series of Novels by Asking ‘What If… Loki Was Worthy?’

A spiky suited iron man floats between skyscrapers, the image is projected onto Loki's chest. The whole image is in shades of green and black.

Here's everything you need to know about the new Loki novel.

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News, migrant, news, refugee, tiktok, Titan submarine

Outsized Attention Paid to the Titan Sub Highlights Deeper Problems in News Coverage Inequalities

A news conference on the deck of a ship.

It's understandable why this story got so much attention, but it also highlights some really important inequalities in news coverage.

The post Outsized Attention Paid to the Titan Sub Highlights Deeper Problems in News Coverage Inequalities appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, documentaries, Marvel Comics, Stan Lee

The ‘Stan Lee’ Documentary Hulk-Smashes the Most Annoying Myth About Marvel

A paper cutout of Stan Lee smiling, against a blue sky background with clouds and the New York skyline. Iron Man and other Marvel characters poke in around the edges.

'Stan Lee' is a breezy look at the comics titan's life and career—but it includes a wake-up call for some Marvel fans.

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