The Sunday Edition - Oct 25, 2020
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News, Coronavirus, Santa Claus, Trump

Trump Team Tried To Recruit Santa Clauses for COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign

billy bob thornton, tony cox
In return, they would be labelled essential workers and would have priority access to the vaccine themselves. The offer was also extended to Mrs. Claus and the elves, leaving the reindeer to work on their herd immunity (get it?).
Movies, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, Rudy Giuliani, Sacha Baron Cohen

Sacha Baron Cohen and Alter Ego Borat Respond To Shocking Rudy Giuliani Scene

sacha baron cohen, maria bakalova
Baron Cohen is no stranger to pranking politicians and celebrities, but catching Giuliani in such a compromised position has made headlines around the world.
News, COVID-19, Jake Tapper, Mark Meadows, Mike Pence

White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows Says America Is “Not Going To Control” COVID-19 Pandemic

cnn state of the union
We all know that the Trump administration is doing nothing to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. But to hear them boldly admit to it, 9 days before the election, is still shocking.
Big on the Internet, Grant Imahara, Mythbusters, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Family and Friends Establish the Grant Imahara STEAM Foundation

grant imahara
Imahara was regarded as both a brilliant scientist, and enthusiastic teacher, and an all-around terrific guy, and his absence is deeply felt.
Movies, Borat, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, Sacha Baron Cohen

Borat Subsequent Moviefilm Delivers a Heartwarming Message Amidst the Laughs

sacha baron cohen
If Borat Sagdiyev can get it together in 2020, then surely we can too.
Big on the Internet, Batman (character), Joe Biden, Michael Keaton

O.G. Batman Michael Keaton Endorses Joe Biden in New Ad

biden ad batman
It's official: Batman is endorsing Joe Biden for president.
News, Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, times square

Ivanka and Jared Kushner Threaten To Sue the Lincoln Project Over Times Square Billboards

jared and ivanka billboard
One billboard features Ivanka, gesturing like Vanna White, at the New York and national death toll from COVID-19. The second features Jared Kushner's qoute "[New Yorkers] are going to suffer, and that's their problem", as Kushner grins over a line of body bags.
Movies, James Bond, No Time to Die, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: There Is Reportedly a Bidding War if No Time To Die Skips Theaters and Please Don’t

No Time to Die still
Several big movies like 'No Time to Die' are rumored to be considering a streaming release. What if we didn't?
News, donald trump, presidential debate

Donald Trump Is Incapable of Empathy

Donald Trump reacts during the final presidential debate
Lowlights from the last debate.
Space, donald trump, Man on the moon, The Moon

Trump Wants Someone Permanently on the Moon. At This Point, I’d Like to Volunteer.

The moon will join our coalition
But at least he'd be the first to attempt to do something, right? Cause that's what this is about? Being the president who said "LET'S LIVE ON THE MOON!"? 
News, Mitch McConnell, mysteries, Twitter

Mitch McConnell Would Like You To Know He’s Perfectly Fine

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell makes a stupid frowny face for reporters.
Mitch McConnell would like you to know that he's just peachy, thank you, no further comment, despite the troubling pictures of his hands that emerged this week.
TV, David Fincher, mindhunter, Netflix

Mindhunter Canceled for Being Too Expensive? No! Give David Fincher Money!

anna torv in mindhunter netflix
American film director David Fincher has shared that his popular Netflix crime show, Mindhunter will not get a third season—at least not right now.
Movies, Horror musicals, musical theatre

Let’s Talk About the 6* Best Horror Musicals Out There!

Audrey 2 in little shop of horrors
What is your favorite horror-esque musical?
Movies, Frozen, Frozen 2, Olaf's Frozen Adventure

Here’s How Olaf: Once Upon a Snowman Fits Into the Frozen Cinematic Universe

Olaf with no nose
Today Disney+ released Olaf: Once Upon a Snowman. Here's how it all fits together for you a viewer looking for the most comprehensive Frozen experience.
Movies, Bruce Springsteen, Letter to You, The E Street Band

Letter to You and the Brilliance of Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen in Letter To You
Letter to You is a reminder of why Springsteen has remained at the top of his game for so long and why his music speaks to us on another level, and it's wonderful to see how he makes his skill of storytelling come to life.
News, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, donald trump, presidential debate

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Called Out Donald Trump for Disrespecting Her During the Debate

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) attends a press conference
Ocasio-Cortez took notice of Trump's name-dropping, and specifically his decision to use her nickname.
TV, dean winchester, Eric Kripke, Supernatural

The Creator of Sam and Dean Says the Winchesters Would Vote for Biden

Supernatural -- "Gimme Shelter" -- Image Number: SN1515B_0248r.jpg -- Pictured (L-R): Jared Padalecki as Sam and Jensen Ackles as Dean -- Photo: Colin Bentley/The CW -- © 2020 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
According to Supernatural creator Eric Kripke, Sam and Dean Winchester would be ridin' (the Impala) for Biden.
TV, John Walker, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, U.S. Agent

Toy Packaging Confirms a Falcon and the Winter Soldier Character

Captain America's Shield in Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Sam Wilson deserves to be Captain America. He's MY Cap. But I also don't think that John F. Walker is going to hold the title for very long and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier will explore the government and their ideas of patriotism and I cannot wait!
Movies, Anne Hathaway, Robert Zemeckis, The Witches (2020)

Review: Robert Zemeckis’ Remake of The Witches Is Totally Cursed

anne hathaway looks fabulous in the Witches
'The Witches' is a hopeless, plodding mess that lacks any of the magic of the original, centered around a truly bonkers performance by Anne Hathaway.
Movies, Armie Hammer, fanfiction, The Man From U.N.C.L.E.

Armie Hammer Is Down To Do a Man From U.N.C.L.E Fanfic Sequel So Get To It

Armie Hammer and Henry Cavil in the Man From U.N.C.L.E
Armie Hammer said that if someone wrote a very good fanfic for The Man From U.N.C.L.E, he'd make sure Guy Ritchie saw it so they could do a sequel. And GREAT DO YOU WANT RECOMMENDATIONS?
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