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TV, HBO, Joss Whedon, The Nevers

Joss Whedon Departs HBO’s The Nevers

joss whedon

HBO released a statement saying, "We have parted ways with Joss Whedon. We remain excited about the future of The Nevers and look forward to its premiere in the summer of 2021."

The post Joss Whedon Departs HBO's The Nevers first appeared on The Mary Sue.

News, Darth Vader, David Prowse, Star Wars (franchise)

RIP David Prowse, the Man Behind Darth Vader

david prowse

David Prowse, the actor who played the physical role of Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, has passed away at 85. The British bodybuilder and character actor performed the role of cinema’s most iconic villain, while James Earl Jones provided the voice. At a towering 6′ foot 6″ inches tall, the former British […]

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Movies, Artificial Intelligence, Bryan Tyree Henry, Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy’s Star Power Isn’t Enough To Overcome the Tepid Superintelligence

Brian Tyree Henry and Melissa McCarthy

his is the perfect film to put on in the background while scrolling through your phone or doing anything else.

The post Melissa McCarthy's Star Power Isn't Enough To Overcome the Tepid Superintelligence first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Aubrey Plaza, Happiest Season, Hulu

Aubrey Plaza Is the Breakout Obsession of “the Lesbian Christmas Movie”

Aubrey Plaza in 'Happiest Season'

Many folks have been watching Happiest Season on Hulu—and the object of mass affection isn't one of the main characters.

The post Aubrey Plaza Is the Breakout Obsession of "the Lesbian Christmas Movie" first appeared on The Mary Sue.

News, football, sarah fuller, sports

Vanderbilt’s Sarah Fuller Just Made Football History

Sarah Fuller makes football history

Vanderbilt's Sarah Fuller has made history as the first woman to play in a Power 5 football game, kicking off for Vanderbilt against Missouri.

The post Vanderbilt's Sarah Fuller Just Made Football History first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Alex Trebek, Jeopardy!, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: We All Need To Watch Alex Trebek’s Thanksgiving Message

Alex Trebek's Thanksgiving message

A vital message from Alex Trebek to his viewers about where we're headed.

The post Things We Saw Today: We All Need To Watch Alex Trebek's Thanksgiving Message first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, comedy, George Carlin, Twitter trends

George Carlin Is Trending Because 2020

George Carlin in Dogma

The late, great comedian George Carlin is trending on Twitter because of a question about who would best handle 2020. George Carlin is the correct answer.

The post George Carlin Is Trending Because 2020 first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Honest Trailers, New Mutants, X-Men

Honest Trailer for New Mutants Just Eviscerates it

Anya Taylor-Joy in New Mutants

We already knew that The New Mutants was bad. But could we have guessed that it was this bad?

The post Honest Trailer for New Mutants Just Eviscerates it first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, desks, Trump, Twitter

Let’s All Laugh at Trump’s Tiny Widdle Baby Desk

trump tiny desk

Trump humiliated yet again on an international stage? You love to see it.

The post Let's All Laugh at Trump's Tiny Widdle Baby Desk first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Ask the Mary Sues, food, Willy Wonka

Ask the Mary Sues: What’s Your Favorite Fictional Food?

kristen bell

What's your dream fictional food? Share your picks in the comments!

The post Ask the Mary Sues: What’s Your Favorite Fictional Food? first appeared on The Mary Sue.

TV, Amazon Studios, The Expanse, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: What We Know About The Expanse Season 5

Cara Gee as Camina Drummer on The Expanse

We have a brand new season of 'The Expanse' headed our way this December! Here's what we know thus far.

The post Things We Saw Today: What We Know About The Expanse Season 5 first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Space, lunar eclipse, The Moon, this week in space

This Week in Space: How To See This Weekend’s Lunar Eclipse

This picture taken on June 5, 2020 shows a view of the full moon during the "Strawberry Moon" lunar eclipse in the sky behind an old grounded boat, over Iraq's southern port city of Basra. (Photo by Hussein FALEH / AFP) (Photo by HUSSEIN FALEH/AFP via Getty Images)

There's some cool stuff happening in the skies this weekend as well as in our kitchens.

The post This Week in Space: How To See This Weekend's Lunar Eclipse first appeared on The Mary Sue.

TV, Netflix, The Crown

I Have a Problem With How Hot the Cast of The Crown Is

Charles and Diana from The Crown

From Prince Philip being both Matt Smith and Tobias Menzies to Josh O'Connor making me feel bad for Charles, everyone is just too attractive. I'm questioning things about myself.

The post I Have a Problem With How Hot the Cast of The Crown Is first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Coco, Inside Out, Pixar

How Pixar Has Helped Me Be a Better Parent

Coco and Inside Out aren't just great movies, they make parenting just a bit easier.

The post How Pixar Has Helped Me Be a Better Parent first appeared on The Mary Sue.

TV, Lucifer, Netflix, tom ellis

So All Your Friends Are Suddenly Watching Lucifer …

LUCIFER (L to R) TOM ELLIS as LUCIFER MORNINGSTAR in episode 105 of LUCIFER Cr. JOHN P. FLEENOR/NETFLIX © 2020

If you've been on Twitter recently, you've probably seen your friends randomly tweeting about the Devil. Don't worry, we all didn't decide to get into Satanism ahead of the upcoming apocalypse (but there is still time). We're all just randomly watching Lucifer for some reason.

The post So All Your Friends Are Suddenly Watching Lucifer ... first appeared on The Mary Sue.

TV, DreamWorks Animation, Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts

Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Showed the Only Kind of Apology That Really Matters

kipo and Hugo vibing in kipo and the age of wonderbeasts

If I were to describe the last season of Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts it would be a group hug—one that is centered around something very important: admitting you were wrong, apologizing, and doing your best to fix things in spite of everything.

The post Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Showed the Only Kind of Apology That Really Matters first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Movies, inside llewyn davis, Oscar Isaac, The Coen Brothers

Inside Llewyn Davis Remains One of the Best Films About Art and Music

Oscar Isaac as Llewyn Davis in Inside Llewyn Davis.

For artists, a lot of the suffering they feel goes into their work, whether it be their writing or their music or whatever medium they chose.

The post Inside Llewyn Davis Remains One of the Best Films About Art and Music first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Movies & TV, food, Leftovers, Thanksgiving

Too Many Leftovers? These Fictional Foodies Will Help!

I can respect a good "food is amazing" character, the one that takes a second to stuff their face with delicious food because life's too short, yo. That being said, I tend to grow tired of leftovers after a couple of days, but I know in my heart of hearts that the characters on this list would devour what's in my fridge until there's not a single crumb left.

The post Too Many Leftovers? These Fictional Foodies Will Help! first appeared on The Mary Sue.

TV, Amy Sherman-Palladino, Gilmore Girls

Why Don’t I Hate Emily and Richard Gilmore?

Edward Herrmann and Kelly Bishop in Gilmore Girls (2000)

The thing that confuses me the most whenever I rewatch Gilmore Girls is how much I adore Emily and Richard Gilmore.

The post Why Don’t I Hate Emily and Richard Gilmore? first appeared on The Mary Sue.

TV, baby Yoda, Baby Yoda Watch, The Mandalorian

Baby Yoda Watch: The Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 5, “The Jedi”

baby yoda in the mandalorian

Every episode of The Mandalorian gets closer and closer to finding more about the Child and how he ended up hidden away for Din Djarin to find. So let's take a look at what adventures Baby Yoda found himself in on the most recent episode of The Mandalorian!

The post Baby Yoda Watch: The Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 5, “The Jedi” first appeared on The Mary Sue.

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