The Thursday Edition - Mar 18, 2021
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Isda does not exist. At least not beyond the opulent walls of the opera house.
Cast into a well at birth for being one of the magical few who can manipulate memories when people sing, she was saved by Cyril, the opera house’s owner. Since that day, he has given her sanctuary from the murderous world outside. All he asks in return is that she use her power to keep ticket sales high—and that she stay out of sight. For if anyone discovers she survived, Isda and Cyril would pay with their lives.

Sing Me Forgotten is available now!
Gaming, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, anniversary, Nintendo Switch

Some of My Absolute Favorite Things About Animal Crossing: New Horizons to Celebrate Its Upcoming Anniversary

One year anniversary of ACNH

March 20th will be the one-year anniversary of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the Nintendo Switch game that single-handedly made 2020 more bearable.

The post Some of My Absolute Favorite Things About Animal Crossing: New Horizons to Celebrate Its Upcoming Anniversary first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Brookfield Zoo, Otters, Pedro Pascal

Pascal the Otter and Pedro Pascal Need to Be Friends

Pedro pascal and pascal the otter

I would like to personally thank the Brookfield Zoo for delighting me with content of Pedro Pascal and otters. It felt specific to me and my interests and I will take any and all content of Pascal the Otter just going about his day. 

The post Pascal the Otter and Pedro Pascal Need to Be Friends first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Green Lantern, Ryan Reynolds, twitter moment

Ryan Reynolds Tweeted His First Viewing of Green Lantern and It Was as Fun as You’d Expect

Ryan Reynolds in Green Lantern

Ryan Reynolds live-tweeted Green Lantern, a movie he starred in but never actually watched.

The post Ryan Reynolds Tweeted His First Viewing of Green Lantern and It Was as Fun as You’d Expect first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Mark Duplass, Natalie Morales, sxsw 2021

SXSW Review: Language Lessons Is a Raw Look at Digital Relationships in 2021

Language Lessons Starring Natalie Morales and Mark Duplass.

Language Lessons, the feature directorial debut of Natalie Morales, is hands down one of the best movies you could catch at the 2021 SXSW Film Festival.

The post SXSW Review: Language Lessons Is a Raw Look at Digital Relationships in 2021 first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Disney+, Loki, Tom Hiddleston

New Loki Key Art Shows Our Trash Son in a Special Collar

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

Marvel Studios and Disney+ have released new "key art" for Tom Hiddleston's trickster character, in the form of a poster that gives us some more hints about what to expect.

The post New Loki Key Art Shows Our Trash Son in a Special Collar first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Venom: Let There Be Carnage Has Been Delayed Again

We Are Venom

I finally thought we were out of the "here's a new release date" world and yet...we're right back in it. Venom: Let There Be Carnage is now pushed to a September 17th release date and...I'll never be free.

The post Venom: Let There Be Carnage Has Been Delayed Again first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Comics, Aaron Fischer, Captain America (character), LGBTQ Representation

Marvel To Introduce the First Gay Captain America

aaron fischer

The new Captain America is here and he's queer!

The post Marvel To Introduce the First Gay Captain America first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Black History, meghan markle, racism

Piers Morgan and Other Responses to Meghan Markle Interview Are a Reminder That the U.K. Is (Somehow) Not Used to Talking About Race Issues

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry with Oprah during CBS Primetime Special.

Despite being an imperialist nation, somehow the United Kingdom has gotten a softer image than the U.S. when it comes to racism. Especially in the Ssoftetates.

The post Piers Morgan and Other Responses to Meghan Markle Interview Are a Reminder That the U.K. Is (Somehow) Not Used to Talking About Race Issues first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Coby Bell, Jared Padalecki, Walker

Walker’s Coby Bell Previews What’s Ahead for Captain James

Walker -- “Bar None” -- Image Number: WLK106a_0205r -- Pictured: Coby Bell as Captain Larry James -- Photo: Rebecca Brenneman/The CW -- © 2021 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Coby Bell, who plays Captain Larry James on The CW's Walker, took some time to preview episodes for us, as well as chatting about the series in general.

The post Walker’s Coby Bell Previews What’s Ahead for Captain James first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, J.K. Rowling, Ralph Fiennes, TERF

Harry Potter’s Ralph Fiennes Coming to J.K. Rowling’s Defense Is Not What We Needed

Ralph Fiennes at Munich Film Festival.

Harry Potter's Ralph Fiennes, who played Voldemort, doesn't understand the backlash against J.K. Rowling after her transphobic comments.

The post Harry Potter’s Ralph Fiennes Coming to J.K. Rowling’s Defense Is Not What We Needed first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Bucky Barnes, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Sam Wilson

Review: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Has the Perfect Pilot Episode for Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes

Sam Wilson holding Captain America's shield

Now, getting to see Sam Wilson grapple with the legacy that Steve Rogers put on his shoulders and returning to a world he grew up in? It's beautiful to see, and I am thoroughly excited for everything that Falcon and the Winter Soldier has in store for us.

The post Review: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Has the Perfect Pilot Episode for Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, Book Review, manga, Viz Media

My Manga Shelf Presents: Blue Flag Volumes 1 – 6

Image from the second volume of Blue Flag

Blue Flag is a manga series that embodies themes of friendship, self-discovery, and navigating your ever-evolving feelings about those who are close to you.

The post My Manga Shelf Presents: Blue Flag Volumes 1 – 6 first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Justice League, Snyder Cut

One Last Theory Before Watching: Is the Joker Jason Todd in Justice League’s Snyder Cut?

Joker in the Justice League Snyder Cut.

With Zack Snyder's Justice League releasing today, I have one last theory I'd like to talk about before I (and no doubt many others) get a chance to see it, and that is the possible identity of its Joker.

The post One Last Theory Before Watching: Is the Joker Jason Todd in Justice League’s Snyder Cut? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, SXSW, Ted Lasso, visual effects

The Amount of VFX Work in Ted Lasso Is Honestly Mind-Blowing

Ted Lasso, Coach Beard, and Nate gape at a soccer game.

Ted Lasso is a show that feels so intimate, it can be easy to think that the production side of things is as unassuming as the main character, but that is very much not the case.

The post The Amount of VFX Work in Ted Lasso Is Honestly Mind-Blowing first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Justified, Timothy Olyphant

The World of Justified Is Growing With Maybe a Return for Timothy Olyphant

Timothy Olyphant in Justified

Anyway, more of Raylan Givens would be nice so let's make that rumor a reality! 

The post The World of Justified Is Growing With Maybe a Return for Timothy Olyphant first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Asian Representation, Kung Fu, The CW

The Cast of The CW’s Kung Fu Discusses How the New Show Is “About Social Justice”

Kung Fu -- "Pilot" -- Image Number: ALA101fg_0001r.jpg -- Pictured: Olivia Liang as Nicky Shen -- Photo: The CW -- © 2021 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved

Kung Fu cast Olivia Liang, Tzi Ma, Kheng Hua Tan and creator Christina Kim spoke about how they hope the series will be a beacon for representation and justice.

The post The Cast of The CW’s Kung Fu Discusses How the New Show Is “About Social Justice” first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: The Asian American Journalists Association’s Guidelines on Covering and Discussing Atlanta Hate Crime Shootings

People hold lights during a vigil organized by Nailing It For America for those who have died from Covid-19 and to "Stop Asian Hate" on March 4, 2021 in Fountain Valley, California. - Orange County community volunteers formed the message of "Stop Asian Hate" with luminaries as reports of hate crimes against Asian Americans have increased since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo by Patrick T. FALLON / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

The Asian American Journalists Association has shared some guidelines, and I wanted to share them here because listening to Asian voices right now is what is the most important.

The post Things We Saw Today: The Asian American Journalists Association’s Guidelines on Covering and Discussing Atlanta Hate Crime Shootings first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, American History, Ireland, paganism

The Truth About Saint Patrick, Snakes, Pagans, and More

Collage of clovers, St. Patrick, and a snake.

Saint Patrick didn't drive the snakes out of Ireland. Or the pagans. The real history of Saint Patrick and the evolution of the holiday is a fascinating tale.

The post The Truth About Saint Patrick, Snakes, Pagans, and More first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Mortal Kombat

New Mortal Kombat Movie Producers Had Five Key Demands to Get the Movie Right

Hiroyuki Sanada and Joe Taslim in Mortal Kombat (2021)

"One, it’s got to be R-rated,” Garner said. “Two, it’s got to be a diverse cast." Well, I like those already.

The post New Mortal Kombat Movie Producers Had Five Key Demands to Get the Movie Right first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Stacey Abrams, SXSW

Stacey Abrams Explains How Writing Romance Novels Informed Her Approach to Politics

Stacey Abrams attends Tyler Perry Studios grand opening gala

Speaking at SXSW, Abrams says: "One of my first rules for myself is 'OK, they say no one way, figure out another way to do it.'"

The post Stacey Abrams Explains How Writing Romance Novels Informed Her Approach to Politics first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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