The Tuesday Edition - Dec 20, 2022
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Big on the Internet, TV, Henry Cavill, Liam Hemsworth, Netflix, The Witcher (TV series)

Is Henry Cavill in ‘The Witcher’ Season 3?

Henry Cavill poses in Geralt's new armor as Geralt of Rivia in season 2 of 'The Witcher'
There is an awkward press junket in Netflix's future because, while Henry Cavill is not returning for the fourth season of the popular fantasy series The Witcher, a third season with Henry Cavill is still happening.
Big on the Internet, Danny DeVito, horror movies, nepotism, Taliban, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Add ‘Dapper Christmas Tree’ to Danny DeVito’s Resume

Danny DeVito wearing a funny white wig in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
"That's great! Who is that?"
Big on the Internet, teachers, toys, Twitter

This Hero of a Teacher Made Toys out of Her Students’ Drawings

A stuffed animal with stripes, big ears, and big yellow eyes sits on a bookshelf. It's not clear what kind of animal the toy is meant to look like.
What could be better than the fabulous weirdness of a child's drawing? A real plush toy made from that drawing, of course.
Movies, Black Adam, Dwayne Johnson, James Gunn

‘Black Adam’ Gets the Chopping Block in DCU Shake-Up

black adam is a rock showcase
Until we know more, it is sad that we have to say goodbye to the Rock's take on Black Adam already.
Movies, Black Adam, DC Universe, Dwayne Johnson, Henry Cavill

The DC Universe Drama Is Getting Pretty Weird

Henry Cavill as Superman and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as Black Adam
One might be thinking "how could this have happened to Henry Cavill? How could Henry Cavill's manger LET this happen to Henry Cavill? WHAT IS GOING ON SOMEONE NEEDS TO LOSE THIER JOB!"
Big on the Internet, art, fan art, Gullermo Del Toro's Pinocchio, Pinocchio

Fan Art of Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’ Is Just as Beautiful as the Film

Pinocchio (2022) carrying flowers. Image: Netflix.
These creatures were equally haunting and adorable so of course the fan art balanced these tones as well.
Movies & TV, Hell or High Water, Taylor Sheridan, Yellowstone

Former MLB Player Whining ‘Yellowstone’ Suddenly Got ‘Woke’ Clearly Never Paid Attention to ‘Yellowstone’

Kevin Costner as John Dutton on Yellowstone
So I hope that helps Huff and those who think that they are somehow being represented positively on things like Yellowstone because truly LOL.
Movies, Harrison Ford, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Shia LaBeouf

‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ Will Finally Address What Happened to This Character …

The cast of 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'
The Indiana Jones franchise is a fascinating one to talk about—primarily in that it was so good until ... it wasn't.
News, politics, Tucker Carlson

Congratulations to This Man

Tucker Carlson stands on a stage outside with his arms crossed, speaking into a microphone.
This is the first award that Carlson has won since taking home the "Most Likely To Be Bullied" prize in his eighth grade year.
TV, Amazon Studios, animation, Invincible, J.K. Simmons, Steven Yeun

Everything We Know About ‘Invincible’ Season 2

Steven Yeun playing seventeen-year-old Mark Grayson. Image: Amazon Studios.
After a bloody and action-packed first season of Invincible, everyone is ready for another season of the hit show.
Technology, Mars, NASA, robots, space

BRB, I Gotta Go Sob Over a Dying Robot

InSight Selfie on Mars
Over the past four years, the InSight lander has monitored Mars-quakes and withstood many dust storms, but now its power is running low.
Movies, Barbie, Oppenheimer, satire

Should You See ‘Barbie’ or ‘Oppenheimer’ on July 21? Take This Personality Quiz To Find Out

Margot Robbie as Barbie from 'Barbie,' and Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer in 'Oppenheimer'
Two of this summer's most anticipated films, Barbie and Oppenheimer, are both coming out on the same day. This quiz will help you decide which one to see!
TV, 1923, Harrison Ford, Taylor Sheridan, Yellowstone

Uh-Oh, Harrison Ford’s Hot Cowboy Era Continues in ‘1923’

Harrison Ford in 1923
And with 1923 comes another addition into my favorite genre of Harrison Ford's filmography: Cowboy.
TV, HBO, His Dark Materials, Phillip Pullman

Everything You Need To Know About ‘His Dark Materials’

Mrs. Coulter (Ruth Wilson) on HBO's His Dark Materials.
His Dark Materials is a macabre, sweeping epic that tackles theology, magic, and the nature of the soul. And also there's a giant talking polar bear. What else could you want?
Movies, Avatar: The Way of Water, boycotts, indigenous people, James Cameron

Indigenous People Leading Boycott of ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’

Ronal, a Na'vi with a large shell on her forehead, puts her hand on her chest in Avatar: The Way of Water.
The boycott was launched by Diné activist Yuè Begay, who tweeted an invitation to "Join Natives & other Indigenous groups around the world in boycotting this horrible & racist film."
Movies, Avatar, James Cameron, papyrus, Saturday Night Live

Someone Finally Asked James Cameron About That ‘Saturday Night Live’ Sketch

SNL Papyrus sketch starring Ryan Gosling
So ... what did he really do? Use the Papyrus font a lot more.
Big on the Internet, News, antisemitism, politics, The New York Times

Why This Week’s ‘New York Times’ Crossword Is Causing Controversy

Pedestrians walk in front of the New York Times office building.
Usually the only controversy over a crossword is the answer, but on the eve of the first day of Hanukkah, New York Times readers found something a lot more upsetting.
Big on the Internet, art, Lizzo, snl

Lizzo’s SNL Set Was Plucked Right Out of a Famous Annie Lee Painting

Lizzo on SNL 12/17/2022.
As an artist, this vulnerability (reflected in the choice to perform "Break Up Twice") makes Lizzo more than worthy of being in conversation with Lee's paintings and legacy.
Movies, Doctor Strange, Hide From Homepage, marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Scarlet Witch, Wanda Maximoff

The Most Powerful Magic-Users in the MCU, Ranked

Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) harnesses her power, which looks like a glowing red orb in her hands, in 'WandaVision'
Doctor Strange and Scarlet Witch may be pretty smug about their strength, but there are some other magical characters they need to watch out for. Here are the top 12 most powerful magic-users in the MCU, ranked according to strength.
News, books, Gone Girl, Gone Girl cruise, true crime

I Don’t Know What I Thought a ‘Gone Girl’ Cruise Would Be, but It Wasn’t This

Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) smiles awkwardly in front of a large missing poster of his wife Amy
In the end, I would never find the answers I set out for, and the entire event would wind up being both less and so, so much more than I expected.
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