The Thursday Edition - Oct 26, 2023
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TV, Our Flag Means Death

‘Our Flag Means Death’ Season 2 Is a Stunning Reflection of Season 1

Two men silhouetted on the deck of a ship in the moonlight in 'Our Flag Means Death.'

If we don't get a third season, then I think we've ended on a good note.

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Movies, Chris Evans, Emily Blunt, Pain Hustlers

‘Pain Hustlers’ Is a Campy Fast Look Into The Opioid Epidemic

Pain Hustlers (L-R) Chris Evans as Brenner, Andy Garcia as Neel, and Emily Blunt as Liza in 'Pain Hustlers.'

The movie is genuinely a good watch.

The post ‘Pain Hustlers’ Is a Campy Fast Look Into The Opioid Epidemic appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Star Wars (franchise), Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

A Skull From ‘Return of the Jedi’ Has an Entire Backstory With Several Novels and Comics

Still from Return of the Jedi; a skull in motion, being thrown against a control panel on the wall of a cave.

The old Expanded Universe is a treasure trove of weirdness.

The post A Skull From ‘Return of the Jedi’ Has an Entire Backstory With Several Novels and Comics appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies & TV, Hollywood, SAG-AFTRA Strike 2023

Top Earning Actors Are Getting Creative With Strike Proposals

SAG-AFTRA members walk the picket line outside of Netflix and Warner Bros

It's not clear if these ideas are hurting or helping the union's efforts but they're certainly creative.

The post Top Earning Actors Are Getting Creative With Strike Proposals appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Gyeongseong Creature, Han So-hee, Hide From Homepage, KDrama, Netflix, Park Seo-joon

‘Gyeongseong Creature’ Is the Netflix’s Next Must-See K-Drama

Gyeongseong Creature featuring Han So-hee on the left, standing beside Park Seo-jun in what is presumed to be his character's mansion.

The star-studded series is part of Netflix's upcoming slate of K-content.

The post ‘Gyeongseong Creature’ Is the Netflix’s Next Must-See K-Drama appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies & TV, Gen Z, relationships

Study Reveals That Young People Want To See More Realistic Relationships on Screen

Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen in 'Platonic' on Apple TV+

A new UCLA study further proves that viewers want movies and TV shows featuring more realistic relationships.

The post Study Reveals That Young People Want To See More Realistic Relationships on Screen appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, david jenkins, Interviews, Our Flag Means Death, Press

David Jenkins Reveals What He Hopes ‘Our Flag Means Death’ Season 2 Leaves Fans With

Rhys Darby and Taika Waititi in key art for 'Our Flag Means Death' season 2

A wistful season for our beloved pirates.

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News, birds, Killers of the Flower Moon, Owls

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Introduces a New Feathered Star

A large owl with orange eyes and tufts of feathers over its ears perches on a branch in a meadow.

Along with Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, and Lily Gladstone, the movie is a breakout role for an owl named Eli.

The post ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Introduces a New Feathered Star appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, accessibility, disability, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Spider-Man

How ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’ Tells a Story About Healthcare and Accessibility

Hailey Cooper (holding up a phone) and Harry Osborn (leaning on a cane) in Marvel's Spider-Man 2

'Marvel's Spider-Man 2' presents us with many characters—some good, some bad—who are disabled, terminally ill, or both.

The post How ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’ Tells a Story About Healthcare and Accessibility appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Blackbeard, Ed Teach, Our Flag Means Death, Rhys Darby, stede bonnet, Taika Waititi

‘Our Flag Means Death’s Season 2 Finale Gave Us a Perfect Fanfic Moment

Rhys Darby and Taika Waititi in Our Flag Means Death

Fanfic can fix a lot of things, and this show embraced it.

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TV, Netflix, royal family, The Crown

‘The Crown’ Prepares To Take Its Final Bow in Season 6 Trailer

Dominic West and Elizabeth Debicki in The Crown (2016)

Long have they reigned, indeed. The Crown is coming back one last time.

The post ‘The Crown’ Prepares To Take Its Final Bow in Season 6 Trailer appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Books, book bans, censorship, Hide From Homepage, Scholastic

What’s Going on With the Scholastic Book Fair?

A child reads a book among shelves of other books

The Scholastic Book Fair has caused some controversy by seemingly censoring books at schools in conservative areas.

The post What’s Going on With the Scholastic Book Fair? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, TV, capitalism, Netflix, Squid Game: The Challenge

Netflix’s Latest Capitalist Nightmare Now Has a Trailer

Photo of contestants in Netflix's Squid Game: The Challenge. They are wearing the same green uniforms as the contestants from the drama show of the same name.

Perfectly normal fans of Squid Game never wanted a reality TV spinoff to happen.

The post Netflix’s Latest Capitalist Nightmare Now Has a Trailer appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Books, book bans, John Lewis, Ruby Bridges, Scholastic Book Fair

Scholastic To Stop Segregating ‘Diverse’ Books Following Extreme Backlash

I am Ruby Bridges for children authored by Ruby Bridges herself, and Because of You, John Lewis by Andrea Davis Pinkney

Ongoing book banning fervor across the United States is affecting the landscape of Scholastic Book Fairs.

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TV, Our Flag Means Death, post-credits scene

Wait, There Are Post-Credit Scenes In ‘Our Flag Means Death’ Season 2 Episodes?

Rhys Darby as Stede Bonnet stands by a wanted poster of Blackbeard in 'Our Flag Means Death' season 2

Some of the episodes of 'Our Flag Means Death' have little scenes after the episodes so let's talk about what they all mean!

The post Wait, There Are Post-Credit Scenes In ‘Our Flag Means Death’ Season 2 Episodes? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Israel, Israel/Palestine, Palestine

Relatives of Slain Israelis Speak Out Against Siege of Gaza

A woman holds up a sign saying "stop bombing Gaza" at a protest.

Relatives of those who were murdered by Hamas are speaking out against the Israeli government's massacre of Gazan civilians.

The post Relatives of Slain Israelis Speak Out Against Siege of Gaza appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Hide From Homepage, Ke Huy Quan

Want More Ke Huy Quan in Your Life? Here Are Some Movies and TV Shows To Watch!

The cast of 'The Goonies' in a still from the classic film

Go enjoy all the Ke Huy Quan in the world!

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News, climate change, Exxon

Oil Companies Are Trying a Bold New Excuse on Climate Change

Photo of an Exxon Gas Station

For example, the company Exxon held back climate change science by 40 years and is now defending it with the dumbest reasons.

The post Oil Companies Are Trying a Bold New Excuse on Climate Change appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Our Flag Means Death, pirates

Will ‘Our Flag Means Death’ Return for Season 3?

Taika Waititi as Ed 'Blackbeard' Teach in 'Our Flag Means Death'

So will Max give everyone what they want?

The post Will ‘Our Flag Means Death’ Return for Season 3? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Sofia Coppola, The Little Mermaid

Universal Wanted Sofia Coppola’s ‘Little Mermaid’ Movie To Appeal to … 35-Year-Old Men?

Sofia Coppola next to an image of Disney's Little Mermaid

Sofia Coppola had a good reason for backing out of Universal's live-action Little Mermaid movie.

The post Universal Wanted Sofia Coppola’s ‘Little Mermaid’ Movie To Appeal to … 35-Year-Old Men? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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