The Friday Edition - Nov 13, 2020
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Space, Europa, Jupiter, this week in space

This Week In Space: Europa Glows, and Much More!

artist's rendering of a glowing europa

Welcome to the inaugural This Week in Space. Today we're shining with excitement because apparently Jupiter's icy moon Europe ... might glow?!

The post This Week In Space: Europa Glows, and Much More! first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, card games, games, rules

I Was Today Years Old When I Learned You Can Challenge the “Draw 4” Card in Uno

The real question is ... am I brave enough to bring this up? The holidays are already gonna be a big enough adjustment this year, do I dare add this extra layer of aggression to the game?

The post I Was Today Years Old When I Learned You Can Challenge the "Draw 4" Card in Uno first appeared on The Mary Sue.

TV, Castiel, Destiel, Supernatural

What Happened on Supernatural‘s Second To Last Episode, and What’s Left Now?

Supernatural -- "Inherit the Earth" -- Image Number: SN1519a_0363r.jpg -- Pictured (L-R): Jake Abel as Michael, Alexander Calvert as Jack, Jensen Ackles as Dean and Jared Padalecki as Sam -- Photo: Bettina Strauss/The CW -- © 2020 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

A lot happened on Supernatural last night. Like ... A LOT. Wish it had been gayer.

The post What Happened on Supernatural's Second To Last Episode, and What's Left Now? first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Fantastic Four, Kate Mara, Sue Storm

Kate Mara Talks “Horrible Experience” With Fantastic Four and Male Power Dynamics

Kate Mara in Fantastic Four (2015)

When the MCU does bring in Sue and the rest of the team, I hope they don't pull a Black Widow and let her do cool things, but ultimately take a back seat to the men.

The post Kate Mara Talks “Horrible Experience” With Fantastic Four and Male Power Dynamics first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Uncategorized, C2E2, conventions, Emerald City Comicon

What Will Conventions Look Like in 2021?

We—and the convention going community as a whole, especially our fellow artist alley peeps—hoped that things would be okay come summer. Deep down, though, I knew that the season was over for 2020. Having that many people gathered in a space for a weekend was too risky, so the question became, “What about 2021?” 

The post What Will Conventions Look Like in 2021? first appeared on The Mary Sue.

TV, Lucasfilm, Star Wars (franchise), The Mandalorian

Who Is Din Djarin’s New Squad From This Week’s Episode of The Mandalorian?

The titular Mandalorian in Disney+'s The Mandalorian.

The most recent episode of The Mandalorian, "The Heiress," set us on a new journey for both Din and Baby Yoda so let's unpack what that means for the future of Din, his trust of the Mandalorian way, and finding the Jedi.

The post Who Is Din Djarin's New Squad From This Week's Episode of The Mandalorian? first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Gritty, Nicole Conlan

The International Gritty Explanation You Didn’t Know You Needed

So the lesson here is...if you make a video about Gritty, it will consume you.

The post The International Gritty Explanation You Didn't Know You Needed first appeared on The Mary Sue.

News, politics

How the Trump Campaign’s Last Stand Teaches a Lesson in Rape Culture

Donald Trump looks confused.

Trump’s behavior may be shocking to many onlookers, but survivors of abusive relationships have called his incessant gaslighting and refusal to let go hauntingly familiar—and they’re absolutely right. The truth is there are lessons about rape culture that all of us can learn from the Trump campaign's desperate last stand to cling to power.

The post How the Trump Campaign's Last Stand Teaches a Lesson in Rape Culture first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Freaky, horror films, movie review

Review: Freaky Is a Delightful Horror-Comedy With No Shortage of Either

Kathryn Newton in Freaky

Freaky is a well-paced gory (if not especially scary) romp with a fun script but what makes it special is the performances from Vaughn and Newton.

The post Review: Freaky Is a Delightful Horror-Comedy With No Shortage of Either first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Jeopardy!, LeVar Burton, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: LeVar Burton Would Be Honored To Host Jeopardy!

LeVar Burton at Phoenix Comicon

A petition for LeVar Burton to take on the Jeopardy! hosting duties has gained over 20,000 signatures since launching early in the week. Burton is up for it.

The post Things We Saw Today: LeVar Burton Would Be Honored To Host Jeopardy! first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Movies, horror films, Luca Guadagnino, Suspiria

Suspiria Sequel Would Having Taken Place in 1200s Scotland

tilda swinton suspiria

"It was a disaster at the box office. But writer David Kajganich and I had really conceived it as the first half of a bigger story."

The post Suspiria Sequel Would Having Taken Place in 1200s Scotland first appeared on The Mary Sue.

TV, Alyson Hannigan, Buffy Summers, Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Alyson Hannigan Solves the Spike/Angel Question: Buffy Should Have Dated Willow

Buffy and Willow should have dated

Actress Alyson Hannigan weighed in on the debate with the best, most galaxy brain take on who Buffy Summers should date.

The post Alyson Hannigan Solves the Spike/Angel Question: Buffy Should Have Dated Willow first appeared on The Mary Sue.

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