The Saturday Edition - Mar 2, 2019
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Movies, Netflix, Steven Spielberg, The Academy Awards

Steven Spielberg Has a Big Problem With Netflix Competing at the Oscars

Steven Spielberg doesn't think streaming service films should qualify for the academy awards.
“Steven feels strongly about the difference between the streaming and theatrical situation. He’ll be happy if the others will join [his campaign] when that comes up [at the Academy Board of Governors meeting]. He will see what happens.”
Big on the Internet, John Mulaney

Things We Saw Today: Did John Mulaney Ever Really Write for Saturday Night Live?

john mulaney doing stand up
Where's the proof that John Mulaney wrote for Saturday Night Live??
Big on the Internet, bloopers, Star Trek: The Next Generation

Star Trek: The Next Generation Bloopers Are the Perfect Friday Mood

Data in Star Trek on acid
A compilation video of Star Trek: The Next Generation's cast flubbing lines, making jokes, and generally cracking up will make your day.
Big on the Internet, Joe Biden, Mike Pence

Joe Biden Is Backtracking on His Claim That Mike Pence Is a “Decent Guy”

Joe Biden and Mike Pence shake hands.
In talking about foreign policy, Biden uses some questionable language–the question being, in what world would Mike Pence be described as a "decent guy"?
Big on the Internet, TV, Emmy Rossum, shameless, Showtime

Saying Goodbye to Fiona on Shameless

Emmy Rossum as Fiona Gallagher on Shameless with red eyes probably because she's exhausted from taking care of her shitty ass family of ingrates!
It's over, isn't it? Why can't I move on?
Comics, Captain America (character), comics, Steve Rogers

Captain America Turns 77 Years Old Today!

Captain America in plain clothes makes "shh" sign in a museum exhibit about himself.
On March 1st, 1941, we were gifted with the presence of Steve Rogers. The first Captain America comic was released on this date 77 years ago and thus our love of Steven Grant Rogers has grown.
Movies, female directors, inclusion, women in film

All Six Major Studios Are Releasing at Least One Film Directed by a Woman This Year

Brie Larson
Inclusion is a long road, but we're making positive steps in the right direction.
Books, The Mary Sue Book Club

The Mary Sue March Book Club: Celebrating Women Across the Galaxy

March Book Club 2019
It's March, the anniversary of Captain Marvel's publication and the beginning of Women's History Month, the 31 days we take to celebrate women and fight off men who ask why there isn't a Men's History Month. March's Book Club list is comprised entirely of books written by women and women of color.
Big on the Internet, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, women in politics

A Window Into the Process Behind Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Masterful Congressional Questioning

US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her staff prepare to question Michael Cohen.
AOC was impressive and deserves the attention her interrogation has been getting, but, of course, she didn't act alone.
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