The Tuesday Edition - Apr 6, 2021
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Amy Huberman created, wrote, and stars in this quirky Irish comedy.
Finding Joy Series 2 is now on DVD & Digital. 
Big on the Internet, Twitter, Twitter memes

These Actors Definitely Understood the Assignment

Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn in Birds of Prey

Sometimes, there are just actors who understand their roles so completely that fans always know they can trust them. So when a meme started to go around pointing out who "understood" the assignment, the results varied. 

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News, Aquaman, Jason Momoa, Netflix

Netflix’s Slumberland Features a Horned Jason Momoa and We’re Here for It

Jason Momoa as Flip peeks through a door in Netflix's Slumberland.

Netflix released its first look at Jason Momoa in his upcoming fantasy film Slumberland and we are here for it, even if it means Momoa will be wearing horns!

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Movies, DC, marvel, women

No, Women Aren’t Losing Out by Directing Franchises Like Marvel or DC

Margot Robbie in Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (2020)

Women aren't losing out or stooping to a new low by directing franchises instead of indie movies. And the assertion that they are, is ignorant in itself!

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Big on the Internet, Jordan Peterson, Red Skull, Ta-Nehisi Coates

Jordan Peterson Is Angry That He Inspired Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Take on Red Skull and We Have To Laugh

Ta-Nehisi Coates Captain America

Jordan Peterson is angry because he inspired Ta-Nehisi Coates' take on Nazi villain Red Skull in his Captain America comic book. But maybe try not being a Nazi?

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Sponsored, Acorn TV, TV

Acorn TV’s Quirky Irish Comedy Finding Joy Is Now Officially Available on DVD & Digital

Finding Joy Season 2 Banner

Joy Morris became an unexpected internet sensation following a stint as a happiness vlogger in the charming Acorn TV dramedy 'Finding Joy.'

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News, Clarence Thomas, internet freedom, U.S. Supreme Court

Clarence Thomas Hates Social Media, but Not in the Good Way

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 26: Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas attends the ceremonial swearing-in ceremony for Amy Coney Barrett to be the U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice on the South Lawn of the White House October 26, 2020 in Washington, DC. The Senate confirmed Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court today by a vote of 52-48. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

What Clarence Thomas said seems good—that social media is like a public utility, but the underlying implication of the opinion is not good for free speech.

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News, Katie Hill, Matt Gaetz, sexual misconduct

Former Rep. Katie Hill Calls Out Her Old Friend Matt Gaetz for His Hypocrisy & Gross Behavior

Rep. Katie Hill speaks from a podium.

"If there is even a fraction of truth to these reports, he should resign immediately," Hill writes in an op-ed for Vanity Fair.

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Big on the Internet, 25th Anniversary, Pokémon (franchise), Research

What Are the Most Popular Pokémon Around the World?

Image of the map from TheToyZone

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Pokémon, TheToyZone put together maps that show the most popular Pokémon all around the world via Google search data!

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Big on the Internet, E3, gaming, video games

E3 2021 Reveals Dates for This Year’s Virtual Event

Feature image for E3 2021

E3 2021 will be a virtual-only event this year and is scheduled to stream online and on mobile devices from June 12 to June 15.

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Big on the Internet, Morgan Freeman, Vaccine

Listen to God: Morgan Freeman Encourages You to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine

Morgan Freeman as god

So Morgan Freeman encouraged everyone to go out and get the COVID-19 vaccine, and since he is literally God, we should all probably listen to him and get vaxxed up. 

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TV, john de lancie, Q, Star Trek: Picard

John de Lancie Joins Picard as Q in Season 2 Teaser Trailer!

John de Lancie as Q and Patrick Stewart as Picard

After much speculation, it's now official that actor John de Lancie will be reuniting with Patrick Stewart in 'Star Trek: Picard' as fan-favorite character Q.

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Books, art, inclusivity, Kickstarter

The Classics But Make It Gay Kickstarter Is My Kind of Art History

The Classics But Make It Gay Kickstarter by Nova and Mali sets to create an art book that reimagines art history with marginalized voices as the focal point.

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News, coronavius, COVID vaccine, misinformation

The Idea of “Vaccine Passports” Continue To Throw People Into a Misinformation Frenzy

Stickers reading "I got the shot"

People are still freaking out over the idea of a "vaccine passport"—but does anyone actually understand what it means?

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TV, Loki, Marvel Cinematic Universe

Things We Saw Today: Okay What About This Cat in the Loki Trailer?

cat in the loki trailer

I do hope they include Bucky's cat Alpine in Falcon and the Winter Soldier but this cat inclusion in Loki is exciting. 

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News, christianity, evangelism, religion

Is Christianity in America Declining Thanks To Republican Assholery?

smiling buddy jesus christ from the movie dogma

You don’t need to look further than the rash of bills in statehouses restricting access to abortion or aimed at denying healthcare and services to LGBTQ to know that Christianity has a strong influence in American politics. But that influence is out-sized compared to the actual percentage of people who go to church. For decades […]

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Books, Carrie, Stephen King

Happy Birthday, Carrie! Celebrating 47 Years of Telekinetic Rage.

sissy Spacek is carrie white

April 5, 1974, American author Stephen King published his first book Carrie, a tale about a young teenager named Carrie White.

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Movies, Borderlands, Édgar Ramírez, Film/TV Adaptation

Borderlands Live-Action Movie Casts Edgar Ramirez as Atlas

Edgar Ramirez at 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

The Borderlands live-action film has found its villainous Atlas in the form of Edgar Ramirez, known for Yes Day, Point Break, and Gold.

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TV, anime, Funimation, queer shipping, shipping

Why SK8 the Infinity Shippers Were Eating Well During the Finale

Image of Reki and Langa together

With SK8 the Infinity reaching its finale one thing was clear: Renga (Reki and Langa), the main ship of the show, came out on top at the end of the credits.

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TV, Baron Zemo, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Twitter memes

Everyone Is Obsessed With Baron Zemo Dancing on Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Baron Zemo dancing on Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Truly, where did Zemo get that coat? Can someone just explain that to me?

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Big on the Internet, The Mary Sue Book Club

The Mary Sue Book Club, April 2021: Myths, Romcoms, and Murder Mystery-Solving Aunties

Witches Steeped in Gold, Ariadne, In Deeper Waters

Happy April! This month's reads are chock-full of imaginative worlds, beautiful myths (and mythological retellings) and some really clever laugh you right off the page family comedies. No matter what mood I find myself in reading-wise, there's something for every type of vibe in these titles, which definitely makes for a good day (or week) of reading.

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