The Monday Edition - Dec 3, 2018
Fresh from your pals at themarysue.com
Books, #FearlessWomen, giveaway, Tor Books

Enter to Win an Incredible Boxful of Books by Tor’s #FearlessWomen

Looking for something to read over the holidays? Need a gift idea for the reader in your life? Tor Books has some ideas! Enter now for a chance to win a box full of #FearlessWomen books and cool swag.
Movies, Asian Representation, marvel studios, Shang-Chi

Marvel Announces Shang-Chi as the First Asian-Led Superhero Film

marvel shang chi
Chinese-American writer Dave Callaham (The Expendables, Wonder Woman 1984) will write the screenplay and is already looking to hire an Asian/Asian-American director.
News, Lean In, Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama Is Absolutely Right About “That Lean In Sh**”

Michelle Obama, becoming, lean in, sandberg, shit, swear, brooklyn, book, tour
The shock of hearing perma-composed Michelle Obama let slip a swear is entertaining, but it shouldn't (and I don't think it did) overshadow her message and her criticism of the advice to "lean in," as coined by Sheryl Sandberg.
Movies, Miles Morales, Spider-Gwen, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

The Importance of Spider-Gwen and Miles Morales in Modern Comics

Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld, and Shameik Moore in Spider-Man- Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
"Miles Morales and Spider Gwen are really awesome; they’re sort of modern heroes for a modern world."
Big on the Internet, Halsey, LGBTQ discrimination, Victoria's Secret

Halsey Calls Out Victoria’s Secret For Lack of Inclusivity and Anti-Trans Comments

halsey
Pop star Halsey openly called out Victoria's Secret on Instagram just weeks after she performed at the lingerie giant's famed fashion show.
Big on the Internet, Dick Van Dyke, Piers Morgan

Dick Van Dyke Owning Piers Morgan on Twitter Was the Best Thing on the Internet This Weekend

piers morgan
Did you think you'd be hearing about Dick Van Dyke and his sick burn skills on Twitter this morning? Well, that's the reality we now live in, because the legendary actor had to stand up for his name against none other than professional troll Piers Morgan.
Big on the Internet, Brie Larson, Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers

New Captain Marvel Poster Heralds an (Alleged) Week of Marvel Trailers

Brie Larson as Captain Marvel in new poster
Marvel dropped a brand new look at our favorite lady pilot in Captain Marvel over the weekend, and rumor has it that we're going to be seeing a lot more from the studio this week.
TV, Batwoman, contributors, Elseworlds

Everything We Know About The CW’s “Elseworlds” Crossover (With Bonus Legends of Tomorrow!)

elseworlds dctv green arrow batwoman
We’ve been excited about this fall’s Arrowverse crossover event since San Diego Comic-Con, when it was announced that Batwoman (Ruby Rose) would be introduced during the event. As the big day draws closer, we’re rounding up what we know, what we guess, and what we’re excited about in the three-part adventure.
Big on the Internet, Emily Blunt, Mary Poppins Returns, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Everyone Loves Emily Blunt in Mary Poppins Returns

emily blunt mary poppins
It's no easy feat to reprise Julie Andrews' iconic Oscar-winning performance as Mary Poppins, which probably explains why its taken 54 years for a follow-up film worthy of its beloved predecessor.
TV, Alex Borstein, Rachel Brosnahan, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Returns for a Smashing Season Two

rachel brosnahan, alex borstein
Forget any worries over a sophomore slump: Mrs. Maisel returns with confident ease and plenty of ambition.
Movies, Cam, horror films, Madeline Brewer, sex workers

Cam is a Haunting Yet Humane Look at Sex Workers and Internet Identity

cam film
Everybody lies on the internet.
Like what we're doing? Become a subscriber and support the site! Subscribing to The Mary Sue costs only $4.99/mo or less, depending on your billing plan, and gets you great bonuses including an exclusive newsletter with insight into the stories our team is following, an ad-free version of the site, and live chats with the editorial staff.
Like what we're doing? Follow us everywhere to get even more of that good stuff.
Facebook
Twitter
Tumblr
YouTube
© 2018 The Mary Sue, © 2018 Abrams Media
 
Questions? Concerns? Just wanna say 'hi'?
Abrams Media, 1261 Broadway Rm 508
New York, NY 10001-3546

Want to change how you get these emails?