The Tuesday Edition - Feb 7, 2023
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TV, Ben Shapiro, The Last of Us

Let’s Fact-Check Ben Shapiro’s Godawful Take on ‘The Last of Us’

Frank and Bill holding hands in The Last Of Us

Ben Shapiro loves to just talk. He's talking nonsense but he loves to hear himself talk nonsense. And now he's done it with The Last of Us.

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Big on the Internet, Harry Potter, Hogwarts Legacy, J.K. Rowling

Hogwarts Legacy’s Trans Character Was Reportedly Created for a Sadly Predictable Reason

Hermione Granger looking annoyed Harry Potter

It seems like the developers of Hogwarts Legacy took about five seconds to think over this complicated subject and did the bare minimum by tossing in a transgender non-playable character just to make points with disillusioned fans.

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Movies, Qi'ra, Star Wars, Star Wars: Crimson Climb

A ‘Star Wars’ Fan Favorite Is Finally Coming Back for More

Key art from Solo: A Star Wars Story featuring the cast.

One thing about Solo is that it gave us some pretty great characters as well as more in depth looks at characters we know and love.

The post A ‘Star Wars’ Fan Favorite Is Finally Coming Back for More appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Healthcare, mental health, Michigan, news, school, school board, tiktok

A Handful of People Are Doing Everything in Their Power to Deny Kids Access to Mental Health Resources

An empty doctor's office.

Where is this hellscape where people in charge don't care about the people's health? Oh right. The United States.

The post A Handful of People Are Doing Everything in Their Power to Deny Kids Access to Mental Health Resources appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, AMC, AMC Theaters, movie theaters

AMC Has Come Up With a Terrible New Way To Squeeze Money Out of Moviegoers

"AMC Theatres. We Make Movies Better." ad showing Nicole Kidman sitting in a theater. Image: screencap.

AMC seems to be trying to recreate the experience of live theater—by turning moviegoing into an expensive ordeal.

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Big on the Internet, Harry Potter, Hide From Homepage, J.K. Rowling, trans rights

Sigh. What Did J.K. Rowling Say About Trans People This Time?

J.K Rowling attends the UK Premiere of "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald"

J.K., we don't want anything to do with you. Stop negging us. It's embarrassing.

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News, boobs, Gandalf

The Only Wizard I Want to Hear About Right Now Is Gandalf (‘s Big Naturals)

Gandalf lettin those things hang out, good god almighty!

In a time when wizards are a bit of a hot topic, we ought to remember THE hottest topic in wizardom.

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Movies, international films, Oscars, RRR

There’s a Reason Why ‘RRR’ Wasn’t Nominated for Best International Film at the Oscars

A display of Oscar statues.

The lack of a nomination for RRR for Best International Film at the Oscars raised the question of how international films are nominated.

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Gaming, Legend of Zelda, metroid prime 4, Nintendo, Nintendo Direct, Nintendo Switch, pikmin 4, Super Mario Bros. animated movie, the legend of zelda: tears of the kingdom

Here’s What To Expect From Tomorrow’s Nintendo Direct!

Zelda Breath of the Wild sequel tears of the kingdom art

In all of gaming, there is no event that generates the attention and hype that a Nintendo Direct does.

The post Here’s What To Expect From Tomorrow’s Nintendo Direct! appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, disaster relief, Syria, Turkey

How To Help Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria

Two people embrace each other while standing near a collapsed building in Turkey following a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that devastated the region.

The regions in Syria and Turkey that were affected by the earthquake are in need of immediate assistance.

The post How To Help Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Bella Ramsey, Game of Thrones

Bella Ramsey’s Fiercest Moments in ‘Game of Thrones’

Bella Ramsey as Lyanna Mormont in 'Game of Thrones'

Now that Bella Ramsey has returned to our screens as Ellie in HBO’s The Last of Us, it’s the perfect time to revisit the best moments featuring her character—the Lady of Bear Island—in Game of Thrones

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Big on the Internet, Ben Affleck, Grammys, Hide From Homepage, memes

The Best Sad Ben Affleck Memes From This Year’s Grammys

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck at the 65th Grammy Awards in 2023

Twitter users can't get enough of Ben Affleck's hilarious expressions during the 2023 Grammys and we've got the memes to prove it.

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News, Netflix, Scoop

Prince Andrew’s ‘Newsnight’ Interview Strikes Again

Prince Andrew and Emily Maitlis on Newsnight

Prince Andrew‘s Newsnight interview has gone down in history as one of the most bizarre, horribly hilarious, and overall disheartening interviews in recent British media. Journalist Emily Maitlis has been applauded for her interview work opposite the disgraced royal, who went on to dig himself larger and larger holes as he went on. Oh to […]

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Books, Mackenzi Lee, marvel, The Winter Soldier

Interview: Mackenzi Lee Talks Cold War Spies and Chess in ‘The Winter Soldier: Cold Front’

Author Mackenzi Lee and her new novel The Winter Soldier: Cold Front

Mackenzi Lee's new novel, 'The Winter Soldier: Cold Front,' hit shelves on February 7th and is the latest addition to her literary series on Marvel anti-heroes. She took the time to talk to The Mary Sue about her new work, including the chess references and Cold War spy storyline.

The post Interview: Mackenzi Lee Talks Cold War Spies and Chess in ‘The Winter Soldier: Cold Front’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, pittsburgh, The Last of Us

RIP to My Hopes That ‘The Last Of Us’ Would Go to Pittsburgh

joel and ellie walking together in the last of us

Well, it's official: 'The Last of Us' didn't go to Pittsburgh and so no one called Joel Miller a jag-off.

The post RIP to My Hopes That ‘The Last Of Us’ Would Go to Pittsburgh appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Hide From Homepage, Hogwarts Legacy, sirona ryan

Hogwarts Legacy Unveils New Trans Character And Suddenly Transphobia Is Over!!

Sirona Ryan from Hogwarts LEgacy

It's like someone waved a magic wand!

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TV, Horror, yellowjackets

10 Shows To Watch if You Love ‘Yellowjackets’

Christina Ricci in nurse's scrubs as adult Misty Quigley in 'Yellowjackets'

If you're missing the dark, female-centric drama of Yellowjackets, here are 10 great shows to watch while you wait for the next season.

The post 10 Shows To Watch if You Love ‘Yellowjackets’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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