The Thursday Edition - Jun 24, 2021
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10 SFF Audiobooks to Listen to This June
June is audiobook month! We’re celebrating by listening to our favorite science fiction and fantasy audiobooks old-and-new. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating these authors and narrators who bring new worlds to life.
Big on the Internet, Mitch McConnell, the Daily Show With Trevor Noah, Trevor Noah

Daily Show Recaps Mitch Mcconnell’s Life in “No Lips, No Soul, No Problem”

Mitch McConnell: No Lips, No Soul, No Problem

The Daily Show recaps Mitch McConnell's life, his hypocrisy, and the ways he's shaped the U.S. government, from the filibuster to doing whatever the Republicans wanted.

The post Daily Show Recaps Mitch Mcconnell’s Life in “No Lips, No Soul, No Problem” first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, 2020 Election, Rudy Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani’s Law License Finally Suspended & All It Took Was 7 Months of Pushing Trump’s Lies

Rudy Giuliani pulls at his face while talking to reporters.

After spending the last seven-plus months lying about the 2020 presidential election, Rudy Giuliani has finally had his law license suspended.

The post Rudy Giuliani’s Law License Finally Suspended & All It Took Was 7 Months of Pushing Trump’s Lies first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Black-ish, Kenya Barris

Kenya Barris Has Built an Empire on a Singular, Colorist Vision

Kenya Barris

Kenya Barris is a polarizing figure in entertainment. As a Black creator, his popular sitcom black-ish is often listed among the best sitcoms of all time, usually one of the handful of sitcoms to get that honor on mostly white lists. At the same time, that involves issues of colorism, his repetitive upper-middle-class lens, and appeal to that same white gaze that has labeled his show great.

The post Kenya Barris Has Built an Empire on a Singular, Colorist Vision first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, abuse, Britney Spears, conservatorship

Britney Spears Reveals the Horrific Details Behind her Abusive Conservatorship

US singer Britney Spears arrives for the premiere of Sony Pictures' "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California

Britney's chilling testimony is a reminder of the ways in which women's mental health is often weaponized against them.

The post Britney Spears Reveals the Horrific Details Behind her Abusive Conservatorship first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, indigenous people, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW)

Over 700 Bodies—Mostly Indigenous Children— Found in Mass Grave in Saskatchewan

CANADA-INDIGENOUS-SCHOOL People gather outside the former Kamloops Indian Residential School as they welcome a group of runners from the Syilx Okanagan Nation taking part in The Spirit of Syilx Unity Run, following the discovery of the remains of 215 children buried near the facility, in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, on June 5, 2021. - The Spirit of Syilx Unity Run is an annual run to unify the community while addressing mental health and cultural rejuvenation. (Photo by Cole Burston / AFP) (Photo by COLE BURSTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Another tragedy has been unearthed in Saskatchewan when the Cowessess First Nation discovered another mass grave at the Marieval Indian Residential School.

The post Over 700 Bodies—Mostly Indigenous Children— Found in Mass Grave in Saskatchewan first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, cowboys, Netflix, westerns

I Think Netflix Took a Look at My Fanfic Notebook Because The Harder They Fall Is My Kind of Western

Regina King

Today Netflix released the trailer to Jeymes Samuel's 'The Harder They Fall,' a Western filled to the brim with a star-studded cast and lots of charisma.

The post I Think Netflix Took a Look at My Fanfic Notebook Because The Harder They Fall Is My Kind of Western first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, donald trump, Ron DeSantis, Samantha Bee

Full Frontal’s Samantha Bee Destroys Ron DeSantis, and It’s Sweet Music to My Ears

Samantha Bee destroys Ron DeSantis during Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.

Full Frontal With Samantha Bee destroys Gov. Ron DeSantis while warning about the possibility that he could be our next presidential nightmare.

The post Full Frontal’s Samantha Bee Destroys Ron DeSantis, and It’s Sweet Music to My Ears first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Loki, Möbius, TVA

So About Those TVA Agents We Met on Loki …

Loki/Mobius

So Mobius for sure is a man who just really loved jet skis.

The post So About Those TVA Agents We Met on Loki first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Smallville

Tom Welling & Michael Rosenbaum Reuniting for Smallville Animated Sequel Series

Tom Welling as Superman in Smallville returning

Smallville fans rejoice! The Superman star himself Tom Welling has confirmed he and co-star Michael Rosenbaum, who played Lex Luthor, are working on an animated continuation of the fan-favorite CW superhero series.

The post Tom Welling & Michael Rosenbaum Reuniting for Smallville Animated Sequel Series first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Candyman, horror films, Nia DaCosta

Y’all. That Candyman Trailer? PHEW! Let’s Talk About It

Anthony in Candyman

Nia DaCosta's take on 'Candyman' is set to hit theaters on August 27. With the release of the second trailer, we have some theories about what may be going on.

The post Y’all. That Candyman Trailer? PHEW! Let’s Talk About It first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Louisiana, sports, trans rights

Louisiana Governor Vetoes Anti-Trans Bill, Calling It “a Solution in Search of a Problem”

At a protest for transgender rights, a person holds a sign reading "Protect trans kids"

Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards just vetoed a bill that would have banned student-athletes from competing on teams corresponding to their gender identity.

The post Louisiana Governor Vetoes Anti-Trans Bill, Calling It “a Solution in Search of a Problem” first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Hollywood, Meryl Streep, Sharon Stone

Sharon Stone Makes Important Point About How Hollywood Typecasts Actresses

Sharon Stone

Sharon Stone's comments went on Twitter after she addressed Hollywood's favoritism towards Meryl Streep.

The post Sharon Stone Makes Important Point About How Hollywood Typecasts Actresses first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Harrison Ford, Indiana Jones 5

Things We Saw Today: Harrison Ford Hurt Himself AGAIN

Harrison Ford, get better soon, and please, for my sanity, stop hurting yourself.

The post Things We Saw Today: Harrison Ford Hurt Himself AGAIN first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, donald trump, Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner

No, Ivanka Trump & Jared Kushner Don’t Get to “Distance Themselves” From the Former President

Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump on the South Lawn of the White House

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner are apparently trying to distance themselves from the former president and it's a little too late.

The post No, Ivanka Trump & Jared Kushner Don’t Get to “Distance Themselves” From the Former President first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Loki

Loki Saying Love Hurts? A Mood.

Loki holding a dagger

And then there is Loki with another relatable quote.

The post Loki Saying Love Hurts? A Mood. first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, filibuster, Kyrsten Sinema, politics

Kyrsten Sinema’s Arguments Defending the Filibuster Make No Sense

Kyrsten Sinema wears a mask and a coat with the word "love" printed on it

Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin continue to hold their party hostage for meaningless reasons.

The post Kyrsten Sinema’s Arguments Defending the Filibuster Make No Sense first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, Nintendo, Nintendo 64, Super Mario 64

How the Nintendo 64 Will Always Mark a Significant Moment in My Life

Super Mario 64

Today is the 25th anniversary of the Nintendo 64, which was launched in Japan on June 23, 1996. The console would go on to revolutionize the gaming industry.

The post How the Nintendo 64 Will Always Mark a Significant Moment in My Life first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Elisabeth Moss, Hulu, The Handmaid's Tale

The Handmaid’s Tale Suffers Under the Weight of Its Vision

Elisabeth Moss as June in Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale.

While the Hulu series gave Margaret Atwood's character Offred a much deeper story, it did so at the expense of telling Atwood's story or even a coherent one.

The post The Handmaid’s Tale Suffers Under the Weight of Its Vision first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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