The Wednesday Edition - Jun 16, 2021
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Author Lucinda Roy reflects on Juneteenth, equality, and the challenges of writing an honest narrative about slavery with her speculative fiction novel The Freedom Race.

Check out her guest post on Our Books, Our Shelves with TorBooks now!
News, Kamala Harris, white feminism, women in politics

Kamala Harris Invited All the Female Senators Over for Dinner, Which Is an … Interesting Idea

Kamala Harris speaks from a table, viewed through the shoulders of the people sitting across form her.

Kamala Harris hosted a dinner for the women of the Senate, even those who work so hard to deny us our fundamental rights.

The post Kamala Harris Invited All the Female Senators Over for Dinner, Which Is an … Interesting Idea first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, LGBTQ Representation, manga, queer representation, Viz

Pride Month Reads: Blue Flag’s Finale Is All About the Choices We Make and Living in the Moment

Taichi Futaba and Toma

Blue Flag starts off as a love triangle with a queer twist, but throughout its volumes, it becomes a deeply meaningful coming-of-age story for its characters.

The post Pride Month Reads: Blue Flag’s Finale Is All About the Choices We Make and Living in the Moment first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Kate Herron, marvel

Things We Saw Today: Loki Director Kate Herron Shared the Greatest Marvel Mashup From 1989

Marvel float in Macy's 1989 Thanksgiving Day Parade featuring Captain America, Spider-Man, and Magneto.

And so now I have some questions. Are Daredevil and Magneto in love with each other?

The post Things We Saw Today: Loki Director Kate Herron Shared the Greatest Marvel Mashup From 1989 first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Meryl Streep

The Devil Wears Prada Made Meryl Streep Quit Method Acting

The Devil Wears Prada earned Meryl Streep an Oscar nomination for playing Miranda Priestly

Method acting is notoriously divisive. A lot of actors (a great majority of them men) use it as an excuse to be very much jerks on set with the excuse of being "in character." While women can be method actors as well, it is a different experience, as Meryl Streep explains.

The post The Devil Wears Prada Made Meryl Streep Quit Method Acting first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, tiktok, Tom Hiddleston, Tom Holland

TikTok Artist Paints Tom Hiddleston and Other Celebrities as Classics From the 1800s

Painting of Tom Hiddleston.

TikTok artist Lena Sugralinova paints Tom Hiddleston and other celebrities as classics from the 1800's and they are stunning works of art!

The post TikTok Artist Paints Tom Hiddleston and Other Celebrities as Classics From the 1800s first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Black Widow, natasha romanoff, Yelena Belova

Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh Talk Yelena and Nat’s Relationship

Florence Pugh and Scarlett Johansson in the trailer for Black Widow

So having the whole movie finally at our fingertips? I can't wait to see what it holds for Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova. 

The post Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh Talk Yelena and Nat’s Relationship first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Enchantress, Loki, sophia di martino

Why We’re Doubtful of that Huge Loki Character Reveal

Loki reads files in Loki episode two

Like many on social media, we have serious doubts about that apparently huge character reveal on 'Loki' episode two. Could it be misdirection?

The post Why We’re Doubtful of that Huge Loki Character Reveal first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, critical race theory, Juneteenth, racism

Senate Republicans Unanimously Vote To Make Juneteenth a Federal Holiday While Also Fighting To Ban “Critical Race Theory” From Schools

Protestors hold pictures of George Floyd as they march during a Juneteenth rally

The bill declaring Juneteenth a federal holiday passed the Senate by way of unanimous consent right in the middle of the GOP's efforts to ban schools from teaching students about racism.

The post Senate Republicans Unanimously Vote To Make Juneteenth a Federal Holiday While Also Fighting To Ban “Critical Race Theory” From Schools first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Luca, Pixar

REVIEW: Luca Is a Beautiful Look at Acceptance, Adventure, and Love

two poys ride a bike in the sky through seagulls in luca

Luca is available on Disney+ Friday, June 18th.

The post REVIEW: Luca Is a Beautiful Look at Acceptance, Adventure, and Love first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, book drama, books

What Is the Line Between Author and Character?

Author JK Rowling

What is the line between the author and their characters? At what point does a creator's politics begin to bleed into the text? The answer is complicated.

The post What Is the Line Between Author and Character? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Loki, Marvel Cinematic Universe

Loki’s Second Episode Reminds Me of Marvel’s Impeccable Needle-Drops

Loki reading the news paper in Loki

And the series got even better by including an incredible needle-drop during a fight sequence! 

The post Loki’s Second Episode Reminds Me of Marvel’s Impeccable Needle-Drops first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, classics majors, Loki, tom hiddleton

Loki Just Gave Us the Nerdiest Scene for Tom Hiddleston Imaginable

Tom Hiddleston as Loki speaking Latin in Pompeii on the show 'Loki'

A scene in the second episode of 'Loki' allows Tom Hiddleston to fly his nerd flag high, and feels like it was an Easter egg made just for Hiddleston.

The post Loki Just Gave Us the Nerdiest Scene for Tom Hiddleston Imaginable first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, E3, Nintendo, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

My Dad Works at Nintendo and Says That Breath of the Wild 2: Electric Boogaloo Is the Name They’re Gonna Use

What is BOTW2's name?

According to an interview with IGN, the Breath of the Wild sequel will have a different subtitle, but Nintendo isn't revealing it just yet.

The post My Dad Works at Nintendo and Says That Breath of the Wild 2: Electric Boogaloo Is the Name They’re Gonna Use first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, In the Heights, Latinx, Rita Moreno

Rita Moreno’s Comments About Afro-Latinx In the Heights Criticism Come as a Disappointment

Rita Moreno speaks during the Rita Moreno Puerto Rican Day Parade Celebration during the 2021 Tribeca Festival.

The In the Heights controversy gets messier after Rita Moreno's comments about colorism in the Latinx community and how people should "wait and leave it alone."

The post Rita Moreno’s Comments About Afro-Latinx In the Heights Criticism Come as a Disappointment first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, E3, indie games, video games

B.ARK Is a Shoot ‘Em Up Indie Game That Has All Paws on Deck!

B.ARK

B.ARK, releasing on Steam and Nintendo Switch, is a shoot 'em up style indie game where you take control of four furry companions trying to save the galaxy!

The post B.ARK Is a Shoot ‘Em Up Indie Game That Has All Paws on Deck! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, christianity, LGBTQIA, Pride Month

Anti-LGBTQ Evangelicals Are Upset They Have to Face Reality During Pride Month

Pride Flag at the Stonewall National Monument

Some evangelicals are upset they have to face the reality that LGBTQ people exist and that we are to be celebrated this Pride Month.

The post Anti-LGBTQ Evangelicals Are Upset They Have to Face Reality During Pride Month first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Chris Pratt, The Tomorrow War, Yvonne Strahovski

The Tomorrow War Trailer Is Here and I Have Questions

chris pratt

Yvonne Strahovski in a leading action role? Yes please.

The post The Tomorrow War Trailer Is Here and I Have Questions first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars (franchise), Temuera Morrison

Things We Saw Today: Temuera Morrison in a Spa and Obi-Wan Kenobi Set Pics, Oh My!

But can we just always have Temuera Morrison updating us about what's going on from his spa? Please and thank you.

The post Things We Saw Today: Temuera Morrison in a Spa and Obi-Wan Kenobi Set Pics, Oh My! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Black Widow, natasha romanoff, Scarlett Johansson

Black Widow Set Visit Reports Give Us a Deeper Look at Natatasha Romanoff

Natasha romanoff in black widow

Black Widow is finally coming to theaters and today, information was released from set visits that outlets got to take back in 2019. Yes, that's just how long we've been waiting for information from set.

The post Black Widow Set Visit Reports Give Us a Deeper Look at Natatasha Romanoff first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Batman (character), Catwoman, DC

Yes We’re All Still Talking About DC’s Comments on Batman’s Oral Activities

Batman and Catwoman shocked

The Internet is still processing and gleefully responding to the news that DC wouldn't allow a scene where Batman goes down on Catwoman in 'Harley Quinn.'

The post Yes We’re All Still Talking About DC’s Comments on Batman’s Oral Activities first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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