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News, E. Jean Carroll, lawsuits, posting through it, Trump

Donald Trump Might Have Just Sunk His Own Legal Defense in Rape/Defamation Case Because He Couldn’t Stop Posting

A protester holds a sign reading "Your words have consequences"
If he could have just stayed off of Truth Social, Trump probably would have been fine!
Movies, Horror, horror comedy

Review: ‘Slayers’ Is a ‘Turn Your Brain Off’ Type of Horror Comedy

elliot trying to keep flynn quiet in Slayers
Trying to make anything horror that involve slayers and vampires is a risk. No matter what you do there will always be a comparison to Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar).
Gaming, black holes, Milky Way Galaxy, Minecraft, NASA, video games

This May Be the Biggest ‘Minecraft’ Build of All Time

Minecraft black hole. Image: screencap Chrisdacow.
Even though Minecraft is relatively low-impact at its core, this project was not.
TV, mcu, Phase 4, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (series), Simon Pegg, Tatiana Maslany

Simon Pegg Agrees This Is One of The Best Parts of Marvel’s Phase 4—So Far

Simon Pegg as Benji in Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is such a part of pop culture that everyone has an opinion on it whether they tune in or not. This is before even accounting for those Gamergate/gatekeeping-style, reactionary YouTube channels that offer more dialogue per upload than a single entire MCU movie or season. Simon Pegg doesn’t fall into that […]
TV, Cassian Andor, Diego Luna, Star Wars: Andor

This Is Why ‘Star Wars: Andor’ Keeps Proving It’s the Best ‘Star Wars’ Show Yet

Cassian Andor in Andor
Star Wars: Andor has been easily one of the best things that Star Wars has ever done week in and week out. It frankly isn't even a competition.
TV, Teen Titans, Titans (live-action series)

‘Titans’ Brings Jinx to Life Blending Two Iconic Looks

Lisa Ambalavana as Jinx on Titans
Titans is returning and in true fashion, the show is going to bring in a bunch of villains. We have Brother Blood, Lex Luthor, Mother Mayhem, and Jinx. The latter is of particular excitement.
Movies, mcu, Mephisto, Sacha Baron Cohen, the mcu

Is Sacha Baron Cohen Playing Mephisto in the MCU? Mephisto Casting Rumors, Explained

Sacha Baron Cohen speaks at the ADL's Never Is Now Summit
What do you think of Sacha Baron Cohen as Mephisto?
News, Don't Say Gay bill, LGBTQ discrimination, LGBTQ rights, politics, Republicans

Hateful Republicans Just Introduced a National ‘Don’t Say Gay/Trans’ Bill

People protest Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill at a rally
The only thing Republicans have to run on is a platform of fear and hate, so that's exactly what they're doing.
Movies, Black Adam, DC Entertainment, DCEU, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

Critics Say ‘Meh’ to Dwayne Johnson’s DC Debut in ‘Black Adam’

black adam is a rock showcase
Will you be watching 'Black Adam' this weekend?
TV, Charlie Cox, colleen wing, Jessica Henwick

Charlie Cox Says He’s Putting in a Good Word for Netflix Marvel Co-Stars Beyond Just ‘Daredevil’

Daredevil in Marvel and Disney+ She-Hulk series.
I'd love to see the Daredevil team back in action but god, what I wouldn't give to see Colleen Wing back.
News, Anna May Wong, Asian-American representation, currency

Hollywood Legend Anna May Wong Will Be the First Asian American to Appear on U.S. Currency

circa 1935: American film star, Anna May Wong (1905 - 1961) poses with a cut rose.
The Hollywood legend, known as the first Chinese American movie star, will be featured as part of the U.S. Mint's American Women Quarters (AWQ) Program, which honors the achievements of influential American women.
Big on the Internet, among us, art history, artists, drawing, tutorials

Why Many of These ‘Among Us’-Based Drawing Tutorials Actually Work

Among Us. Image: innersloth.
This includes the always helpful hand tutorials!
Movies, Paul Feig, Soman Chainani, The School for Good and Evil (Netflix)

INTERVIEW: Paul Feig and Soman Chainani Express Their Joy Over ‘The School for Good and Evil’ Coming to Life

CHARLIZE THERON as LADY LESSO, KERRY WASHINGTON as PROFESSOR DOVEY
The School for Good and Evil hits Netflix today and don't miss this wonderful new addition to Feig's impressive catalog!
Gaming, agony, blade 2, chiller, death race, Friday the 13th, grabbed by the ghoulies, illbleed, lifeline, night trap, The Grudge

The Ten Worst Horror Games of All Time

Here are the ten worst horror video games we've ever played. It'd be a punishment of horrific proportions to be made to play them again.
TV, Avenue 5, Lenora Crichlow, Zach Woods

INTERVIEW: ‘Avenue 5’ Stars Zach Woods and Lenora Crichlow Talk Season 2

The cast of Avenue 5 on the ship
Avenue 5 is currently airing on HBO and it is an easy and fun watch and a must-see!
TV, Anne Rice, Black representation, gothic horror, Horror, Interview with the Vampire, Jacob Anderson, queer representation, The Vampire Chronicles

‘Interview with the Vampire’ Episode 3 and Louis’ Justified Rage

louis in IWTV episode 3
Louis' feelings of anger and helplessness come from external and internal forces. He can't change his Blackness, his queerness, or his vampirism.
TV, Cassian Andor, Diego Luna, Star Wars: Andor

‘Star Wars: Andor’ Reveals Cassian’s Unexpected Connection to the Rebellion

Cassian Andor on a beach
Star Wars: Andor has continued to be brilliant week in and week out and it's a must-see for not only Star Wars fans but everyone.
Movies, Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight

I Am Crying Over Christian Bale’s Tribute to Heath Ledger

Christian Bale and Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight (2008)
Knowing how much he loved working with Ledger and appreciates the work that Ledger brought to The Dark Knight? Yeah, I'm crying and will be crying for the foreseeable future. So thanks for that, Christian.
Movies, Ezra Miller, The Flash (movie)

Ezra Miller Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Burglary as ‘Flash’ Sequel Script Is Finished

Barry Allen (Ezra Miller) realizes who the Batman is in Justice League.
On Monday actor Ezra Miller pleaded "Not Guilty" to felony burglary in Vermont and on the same day news was shared that a Flash sequel script was completed. What the hells is going on?
News, antisemitism, Fox News, Kanye West, Tucker Carlson

It’s Very Telling What Parts of Tucker Carlson’s Kanye Interview Were Not Aired

Tucker Carlson in from of Ye in October 2022 interivew. Image: screencap from Foxnews & Alyssa Shotwell.
Leaked footage shows Tucker Carlson's interview with Ye was another excuse to weaponize white supremacy, while cutting what didn't fit the narrative.
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