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TV, Lucifer, Netflix, tom ellis

So All Your Friends Are Suddenly Watching Lucifer …

LUCIFER (L to R) TOM ELLIS as LUCIFER MORNINGSTAR in episode 105 of LUCIFER Cr. JOHN P. FLEENOR/NETFLIX © 2020

If you've been on Twitter recently, you've probably seen your friends randomly tweeting about the Devil. Don't worry, we all didn't decide to get into Satanism ahead of the upcoming apocalypse (but there is still time). We're all just randomly watching Lucifer for some reason.

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TV, DreamWorks Animation, Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts

Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Showed the Only Kind of Apology That Really Matters

kipo and Hugo vibing in kipo and the age of wonderbeasts

If I were to describe the last season of Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts it would be a group hug—one that is centered around something very important: admitting you were wrong, apologizing, and doing your best to fix things in spite of everything.

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Movies, inside llewyn davis, Oscar Isaac, The Coen Brothers

Inside Llewyn Davis Remains One of the Best Films About Art and Music

Oscar Isaac as Llewyn Davis in Inside Llewyn Davis.

For artists, a lot of the suffering they feel goes into their work, whether it be their writing or their music or whatever medium they chose.

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Movies & TV, food, Leftovers, Thanksgiving

Too Many Leftovers? These Fictional Foodies Will Help!

I can respect a good "food is amazing" character, the one that takes a second to stuff their face with delicious food because life's too short, yo. That being said, I tend to grow tired of leftovers after a couple of days, but I know in my heart of hearts that the characters on this list would devour what's in my fridge until there's not a single crumb left.

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TV, Amy Sherman-Palladino, Gilmore Girls

Why Don’t I Hate Emily and Richard Gilmore?

Edward Herrmann and Kelly Bishop in Gilmore Girls (2000)

The thing that confuses me the most whenever I rewatch Gilmore Girls is how much I adore Emily and Richard Gilmore.

The post Why Don’t I Hate Emily and Richard Gilmore? first appeared on The Mary Sue.

TV, baby Yoda, Baby Yoda Watch, The Mandalorian

Baby Yoda Watch: The Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 5, “The Jedi”

baby yoda in the mandalorian

Every episode of The Mandalorian gets closer and closer to finding more about the Child and how he ended up hidden away for Din Djarin to find. So let's take a look at what adventures Baby Yoda found himself in on the most recent episode of The Mandalorian!

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TV, contributors, High Fidelity, Zoë Kravitz

High Fidelity’s Excellent Episode on Everyday Mansplaining Still Makes Me Wish for a Second Season

Zoe Kravitz rolls her eyes at mansplaining in Hulu's High Fidelity "Uptown" episode.

The gender-reversed adaptation of High Fidelity on Hulu is just one of the many female-fronted TV shows axed in 2020. Premiering on Valentine’s Day this year, the series starred Zoë Kravitz was axed in August after a lone season, but it didn’t go down without gifting audiences with a poignant episode on everyday sexism and mansplaining.

The post High Fidelity's Excellent Episode on Everyday Mansplaining Still Makes Me Wish for a Second Season first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Movies, capitalism, movies

7 Anti-Capitalism Movies to Watch This Black Friday

Characters from Parasite look at their phones in front of a toilet in their semi-basement apartment.

Yesterday we ate Turkey. Today we eat the rich.

The post 7 Anti-Capitalism Movies to Watch This Black Friday first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Science, Blue, Colors

Things We Saw Today: Why Didn’t the Ancient Greeks Have a Word for “Blue”?

Blue in ancient cultures

A fascinating look into why the Ancient Greeks—and indeed, many other ancient cultures—did not seem to ever acknowledge the color "blue."

The post Things We Saw Today: Why Didn't the Ancient Greeks Have a Word for "Blue"? first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Thanksgiving

This Is Already the Weirdest Thanksgiving, and It’s Going To Get a Lot Worse

Gobbles the Turkey from South Park

Gathering together for a holiday that centers around a shared meal is the worst possible thing to do during a pandemic.

The post This Is Already the Weirdest Thanksgiving, and It's Going To Get a Lot Worse first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Books, fantasy, geeky gifts, gift guides

The Mary Sue Gift Guide: For the Fantasy Lover in Your Life

A Discovery of Witches Book Purse and Legend of Zelda Ocarina

Those of us who are fantasy lovers will find more than a few gems in this gift guide, as these items serve as the perfect tools for self-care, nostalgia, and the most lighthearted and fun escapism. Enjoy!

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Movies, Lucasfilm, Star Wars (franchise)

Star Wars Actors’ Careers Have Followed Some Strange Trajectories Post-Franchise

Kylo Ren and Rey fighting like siblings

This franchise can, in a lot of ways, change an actor's life. But I think that this franchise also protects those who already have a bit of a career under their belt and continues to help them while sometimes leaving the formerly "unknown" performers in the dust. Overall, the franchise needs to do better in many ways but especially in how it protects its casts.

The post Star Wars Actors' Careers Have Followed Some Strange Trajectories Post-Franchise first appeared on The Mary Sue.

TV, Coronavirus

Which Is Weirder: When TV Shows Acknowledge COVID-19 or When They Pretend It Doesn’t Exist?

Characters from Superstore sit on and around a sofa, some in masks.

There's no perfect way for shows and movies to deal with the issue of depicting COVID-19 on camera, but some are worse than others.

The post Which Is Weirder: When TV Shows Acknowledge COVID-19 or When They Pretend It Doesn't Exist? first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Barbara Streisand, feminism, Funny Girl

Retro Rewatch: Where Was the Feminism in Funny Girl?

Title: FUNNY GIRL • Pers: STREISAND, BARBRA • Year: 1968 • Dir: WYLER, WILLIAM • Ref: FUN006DB • Credit: [ COLUMBIA / THE KOBAL COLLECTION ]

Rewatching Funny Girl left me wondering why Fanny Brice was defined only by her relationship to a crappy man.

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TV, Peacock, Saved by the Bell, Saved by the Bell (Peacock)

Review: The Saved by the Bell Reboot Is Better Than It Has Any Right To Be

Haskiri Velazquez

With terrific cast chemistry and whip-smart writing, Saved by the Bell surpasses expectations to deliver a fresh, funny take on the tired teen sitcom with enough self-referential moments to delight even the most diehard fans of the original series.

The post Review: The Saved by the Bell Reboot Is Better Than It Has Any Right To Be first appeared on The Mary Sue.

TV, family, My Hero Academia, Thanksgiving

How Would Various My Hero Academia Characters Celebrate Thanksgiving?

As we all simultaneously take our first nap after eating, I want you to drift away with me and imagine how characters from my current favorite shonen anime would spend the day. Why? I dunno, cuz I need content for the day but I'm hyper-focused on this pack of King's Hawaiian rolls that have been sitting here, untouched, until today.

The post How Would Various My Hero Academia Characters Celebrate Thanksgiving? first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Movies, CGI, Clifford The Big Red Dog, uncanny valley

Things We Saw Today: CGI Clifford the Big Red Dog Will Haunt Our Nightmares

giant red dog

Clifford the Big Red Dog sure is big and red! And kinda terrifying!

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Movies, baby Yoda, Peter Parker

Yes. Give the People What They Want: Baby Yoda and Spider-Men.

baby yoda and spider-man

What is something you'd want to see more of to bring you joy? And yes, wearing masks is implied here. I'm talking absolutely wild things that just spark joy in your life.

The post Yes. Give the People What They Want: Baby Yoda and Spider-Men. first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Elizabeth Olsen, Wanda Maximoff

Elizabeth Olsen Has Started Filming on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness!

Wanda Maximoff in WandaVision

I can't wait to see what Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has in store for Wanda Maximoff and the future of Marvel fans!

The post Elizabeth Olsen Has Started Filming on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness! first appeared on The Mary Sue.

TV, HBO Max, Kaley Cuoco, review, The Flight Attendant

Review: You Must Jump Aboard With HBO’s The Flight Attendant

Kaley Cuoco in the flight attendant

'The Flight Attendant' is a darkly funny TV series that's twisty, emotional, shocking, and wildly entertaining.

The post Review: You Must Jump Aboard With HBO's The Flight Attendant first appeared on The Mary Sue.

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