The Tuesday Edition - Aug 11, 2020
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Three mercenary librarians. Four dystopian super soldiers.
Deal with the Devil is Orphan Black meets the post-apocalyptic Avengers.
Big on the Internet, Halo, halo infinite, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Halo Infinite Delayed Until 2021

The latest installment in the hit video game series Halo will be delayed until 2021, due to everything going on with COVID-19.
Big on the Internet, Airbnb, Blockbuster, the 90s

Let’s All Have a Slumber Party at the Last Blockbuster

blockbuster
Unfortunately for most of us, the AirBnB will only operate for three days in September, and will be available only to Deschutes County residents.
Big on the Internet, New York Comic Con, NYCC

The Most Stressful Weekend of the Year Is Canceled as NYCC Goes Virtual

Riverdale cast at NYCC
So yes, sadly, I will miss the joy of going to New York Comic Con this year, but at least we can all still have a fun virtual experience and get new content from our favorite shows and movies. And hopefully, next year, we can be back to our regularly scheduled convention circuit.
Big on the Internet, Breakups, friend breakups, friendship

We Need to Talk About Friend Breakups

Sandrah Oh as Eve and Jodie Comer as Villanelle in Killing Eve
Let's bring the topic out of friendship break-ups out of the shadows, because nothing helps us to heal like talking.
News, 2020 Presidential election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris

Sen. Kamala Harris Is Joe Biden’s VP Pick

Democratic presidential candidates former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) greet each other at the Democratic Presidential Debate
After a seemingly endless selection process, Joe Biden announced this afternoon that he had selected California Senator Kamala Harris as his vice-presidential running mate.
News, childcare, COVID-19, Tammy Duckworth

Sen. Tammy Duckworth Pens Thoughtful Essay on America’s Childcare Crisis

tammy duckworth
Sen. Duckworth also endorsed Joe Biden, whom she has been campaigning for since he clinched the nomination.
Books, our books our shelves, Sponsored, the invisible life of addie larue, ve schwab

Take an Exclusive First Look Behind the Scenes of Bestselling Author V.E. Schwab’s New Novel, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

Have you ever wondered how a book comes to life? Get ready for a rare peek behind the creative curtain with bestselling author V.E. Schwab as she discusses 'The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue.'
TV, Comfort shows, Pushing Daisies, The Office

Our Comfort Shows Are Sometimes the Most Important

Jim and Pam from the Office
There is a difference between your favorite show and your comfort show.
Movies, Robin Williams

Remembering Robin Williams

Robin Williams in Dead Poets Society
It's important for us to remember the actor and comedian we all loved, and it's important to remember those who are struggling and how to help. 
TV, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, reboots, Will Smith

Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Is Coming Back Because Time Is a Flat Circle

Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990)
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is getting a dramatic reimagining from Will Smith and Morgan Cooper with Bel-Air, which takes the premise of the original '90s series but frames it as a drama rather than a comedy.
News, alternative facts, Coronavirus, donald trump

Donald Trump Thinks the “1917 Pandemic” (Which Happened in 1918) Ended WWII (Which Began 21 Years Later)

Donald Trump yells outdoors.
More Trump brand history "lessons."
Big on the Internet, Ben Shapiro, cardi b, Megan Thee Stallion

Ben Shapiro Spectacularly Self-Owns While Criticizing “WAP”

Cardi B and Megan thee Stallion in WAP video
Truly a self-own for the ages.
News, 2020 Presidential election, Joe Biden, racism, sexism

Preparing for the Inevitable Sexism and Racism That Will Face Biden’s VP Pick

Kamala Harris
With Joe Biden's announcement of his VP pick imminent, we have to talk about how ugly it's going to get out there.
Movies, DC Comics, DC Fandome, Warner Bros.

The Stars of DC Are Bringing the Convention Cosplay We’ve Been Missing at Home for DC FanDome

Black Canary and Harley Quinn in Birds of Prey.
The stars of DC bring our favorite characters to life time and time again, and now they're encouraging fans to share their favorite cosplay looks to get ready for DC FanDome. 
Big on the Internet, geek fashion, giveaway, svaha

GIVEAWAY: We’re Obsessed With Svaha’s New “Votes for Women” Collection

Svaha Mary Sue suffrage collection votes for women giveaway
Geek fashion purveyors Svaha are launching a 'Votes for Women' collection, and three readers of The Mary Sue will win it all!
TV, DC Comics, DC Universe, HBO Max

DC Universe Staff Gutted Amid Major Layoffs at DC Comics, WarnerMedia

matt bomer, brendan fraser, Diane guerrero, april bowlby and joivan wade in doom patrol
What does this mean for DC Universe and its slate of shows?
Movies, An American Pickle

I Get Why An American Pickle Cut Its Source Material’s Female Lead but I Still Miss Her

Seth Rogen as Herschel in An American Pickle.
The short story 'Sell Out' had a major female character that was cut entirely from the film version, 'An American Pickle.'
Space, asteroid belt, Ceres, dwarf planets, NASA JPL, Outer Space

Dwarf Planet Ceres Has an Ocean Beneath Her Rocky Surface

the surfface of ceres as seen by NASA
Scientists have discovered massive body of brine under the sufface of the planetoid Ceres.
AMP Featured, News, cardi b, Megan Thee Stallion, rap

The Complex Sexual Politics of “WAP” & the Freedom to Be Sexy and Black

Cardi B and Megan enjoying their collaboration
The music video for Cardi B's "WAP" featuring Megan Thee Stallion has exploded in pop culture to the point that even politicians are commenting on it.
AMP Featured, TV, contributor, Star Trek (franchise)

The Problem With the Trill Is the Problem With Star Trek

A few of the Trill in Star Trek Discovery.
Elitism permeates even seemingly utopian societies.
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