The Wednesday Edition - Mar 3, 2021
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Adjusting to life in peacetime isn’t easy for Major Duncan McCameron. Escorting a lady on her journey north seems like the perfect chance to give him some much-needed purpose. That is, until he learns the woman in question is the beautiful, bold, reckless Lady Farris.

Eva Leigh's Waiting for a Scot Like You is available now!
Big on the Internet, minimum wage, parody, politics

I Am a U.S. Senator Who Makes $9,552 a Month But a $15 Federal Minimum Wage Makes Me Sick

Image of a generic politician

"My name is Bradworth Cunnington III. I am a United States Senator, like my father before me. I make $174,000 a year, but the idea of workers receiving $15 an hour makes me ill."

The post I Am a U.S. Senator Who Makes $9,552 a Month But a $15 Federal Minimum Wage Makes Me Sick first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, anniversary, Nintendo Switch, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

My Absolute Favorite Moments in Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Its 4th Anniversary

image of all the champions together

Four years ago, the Nintendo Switch was released, but with that launch came one of the best games in its entire library: Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

The post My Absolute Favorite Moments in Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Its 4th Anniversary first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, French History, Jodie Comer, Napoleon Bonaparte, Ridley Scott

Joséphine Bonaparte Was Older Than Napoleon, Yet 20 Years Younger in Jodie Comer/Joaquin Phoenix Casting

Portrait of Joséphine later in life by Andrea Appiani

Sources close to Deadline says that Jodie Comer "is Ridley Scott’s choice to play Napoleon Bonaparte’s beloved Josephine in Apple Studios’ upcoming epic Kitbag."

The post Joséphine Bonaparte Was Older Than Napoleon, Yet 20 Years Younger in Jodie Comer/Joaquin Phoenix Casting first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Fox News, Jen Psaki, Kayleigh McEnany

I Cannot Think of a Worse Use of Jen Psaki’s Time Than a Fox News Interview With Kayleigh McEnany

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a news briefing

When asked by a reporter, Psaki said she'd be "happy" to do an interview with McEnany. That doesn't mean she should (or would).

The post I Cannot Think of a Worse Use of Jen Psaki’s Time Than a Fox News Interview With Kayleigh McEnany first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, magic, Marvel Comics, WandaVision

So What Is “Chaos Magic?”

wanda maximoff with red eyes in wanda vision

So let's talk about chaos magic: does it exist in the marvel comics? What might it mean in Wanda going forward? And maybe most interesting to my witchy heart: what does real chaos magic entail. Because, yes, it's actually a thing.

The post So What Is “Chaos Magic?” first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Apple TV, Calls, Pedro Pascal

Calls Trailer Features Pedro Pascal, Aubrey Plaza, and More!

Calls trailer

Calls is going to be an interesting experience, one I would have probably been intrigued by regardless of the cast, but with this man of my favorite entertainers involved, it is surely going to be something to watch out for.

The post Calls Trailer Features Pedro Pascal, Aubrey Plaza, and More! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, racism, Superman, Superman and Lois, The CW

Nadria Tucker Speaks on Superman & Lois Firing and Workplace Toxicity

Superman & Lois -- "Pilot" -- Image Number: SML101a_0393r2.jpg -- Pictured: Tyler Hoechlin as Clark Kent -- Photo: Dean Buscher/The CW -- © 2021 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Nadria Tucker, who was fired from the Superman & Lois show, has spoken with Huffington Post about her experience on the show.

The post Nadria Tucker Speaks on Superman & Lois Firing and Workplace Toxicity first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Matt Shakman, Wanda Maximoff, WandaVision

WandaVision Director Matt Shakman: Finale Is Hopefully “Surprising but Also Satisfying”

Wanda Maximoff looking upset in WandaVision

I love WandaVision and I love how much Wanda has been given the chance to grow, and I can't wait for what the finale has in store for us.

The post WandaVision Director Matt Shakman: Finale Is Hopefully “Surprising but Also Satisfying” first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, books, interview, queer representation

INTERVIEW: Auriane Desombre’s I Think I Love You Is the Charming Queer YA Romcom Shakespeare Retelling We’ve All Been Waiting For

Auriane Desombre and her debut YA novel, I Think I Love You

We all remember our first romance. Whether it was puppy love or an unrequited crush, the loves we experience in our teenage years can hold some of the most deeply formative experiences—and heartwarming memories.

The post INTERVIEW: Auriane Desombre’s I Think I Love You Is the Charming Queer YA Romcom Shakespeare Retelling We’ve All Been Waiting For first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, Book Review, manga, Viz Media

My Manga Shelf Presents: Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 0

image of the cover to JJK vol 0

As an anime watcher, manga reader, and absolute fangirl of all things Jujutsu Kaisen, I've been curious about Yuta Okkotsu. Volume 0 delves into his story.

The post My Manga Shelf Presents: Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 0 first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Lena Headey, LGBTQIA, Piper Perabo

Imagine Me & You Still Delights Me Even After Sixteen Years

Piper Perabo and Lena Headey in Imagine Me & You (2005)

Now we seem to be awash with films about two white queer women being in love, with anywhere from amazing to meh chemistry, but back in the early 2000s there certainly were not as many. I was in college when this film came into my life and it has remained solidly in my heart ever since: Imagine Me & You.

The post Imagine Me & You Still Delights Me Even After Sixteen Years first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Netflix, Sky Rojo, Spanish

Netflix Drops Official Trailer for Sky Rojo From Money Heist Creators

Netflix's Sky Rojo

Netflix drops the official trailer for Sky Rojo, from the same creators as Money Heist, and we are here for the drama, action, and comedy.

The post Netflix Drops Official Trailer for Sky Rojo From Money Heist Creators first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, binge-watching, Black Sails, fandom

Sometimes You Don’t Want To Know The Ending

flint and silver look worried and dirty on the deck of a ship in black sails

Sometimes it's nice to slow down a binge watch and live in the fanfic version of this where everyone somehow lives happily ever after.

The post Sometimes You Don’t Want To Know The Ending first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies & TV, Moxie, Netflix

Here’s What’s Coming To Netflix in March 2021

Michelle Obama

Lots of exciting new content is on offer from Netflix this month.

The post Here’s What’s Coming To Netflix in March 2021 first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Coronavirus, masks, Texas

Texas’ Governor Lifts Mask Mandate, Eliminates Business Restrictions, Is Basically Trying To Murder His Constituents

A sign reading "wear a mask" at a covid testing site.

Pretending COVID-19 isn't real won't keep people from dying.

The post Texas’ Governor Lifts Mask Mandate, Eliminates Business Restrictions, Is Basically Trying To Murder His Constituents first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, COVID vaccine, Dolly Parton

IMPORTANT NEWS: Dolly Parton Got the COVID-19 Vaccine!

dolly parton

Using her platform to encourage others? That's just the icing on the cake. I love Dolly Parton, and I'm so happy to see her vaccinated! 

The post IMPORTANT NEWS: Dolly Parton Got the COVID-19 Vaccine! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: The 2021 Golden Globes Ratings Were High Key Catastrophic

Golden globe awards

According to reports, America pretty much ignored Sunday night’s Golden Globes broadcast, to which I can boldly say, "Same."

The post Things We Saw Today: The 2021 Golden Globes Ratings Were High Key Catastrophic first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Pedro Pascal, Twitter trends, WeLovePedroPascal

#WeLovePedroPascal Is Trending and It’s the Wholesome Energy We Need

Pedro Pascal at the Vanity Fair Oscar party.

To be quite honest, it's the kind of wholesome and pure energy I think we all need right now. The #WeLovePedroPascal trend is just filled with love and appreciation for Pedro Pascal as an actor and public figure who uses his platform to share love and support, and it's beautiful to see!

The post #WeLovePedroPascal Is Trending and It’s the Wholesome Energy We Need first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, books, excerpts, The Mary Sue Exclusive

Exclusive: Excerpt From Auriane Desombre’s Debut Queer YA Romcom, I Think I Love You

Book cover for I Think I Love You by Auriane Desombre

Shakespearean fans and romantics unite!

The post Exclusive: Excerpt From Auriane Desombre’s Debut Queer YA Romcom, I Think I Love You first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, clubhouse, internet trends, social media

So, Um, What IS Clubhouse?

An illustration photo taken on January 25, 2021 shows the application Clubhouse on a smartphone in Berlin, after Thuringia's state premier Bodo Ramelow admitted on the chat app to playing Candy Crush on his phone during online pandemic response meetings with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. - Bodo Ramelow, head of the eastern Thuringia state, made the confession during what he thought was a closed meeting on the invitation-only audio chatroom app Clubhouse at the weekend. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP) (Photo by ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images)

How does the app Clubhouse work? I set out to discover what this new social media platform is and why I keep hearing about it.

The post So, Um, What IS Clubhouse? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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