The Monday Edition - Jun 12, 2023
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Comics, One Piece, one piece manga

The Nerona Dynasty in ‘One Piece’: The Nerona Who, Now?

Imu sitting on the Empty Throne in One Piece

Don't worry, your mental One Piece database isn't failing you.

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Movies, Spider-Man, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

The Most Unexpected Spider-Man Variants in ‘Across the Spider-Verse’

Spider-Man Variants collage featuring Spider-Bitch, Spider-Byte, Last Stand Spider-Man, Julia Carpenter, Captain Spider, Spider-Cat, and Web-Slinger

Across the Spider-Verse has some surprising and bizarre variants in it. Here are some of our favorites.

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News, homelessness, Portland

Portland Officially Bans Daytime Homeless Encampments

Protesters hold signs calling to "Protect unhoused neighbors"

A short-term fix regarding human lives, with few alternatives should it fail, is reckless at best.

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News, donald trump, Donald Trump indictment, politics

Fun Details You Might Have Missed From the Trump Indictment

In a scene from A Beautiful Mind, papers and news clippings cover a wall, connected by a web of string.

Sure, the indictment listed 37 felonies, but did it reference any recording artists, 20-year-old movies, or former candidates? Glad you asked!

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Contributors, No Ads

Remembering Brittany Knupper, a Brilliant Writer and Beloved Member of the Mary Sue Community

A beautiful young woman (Brittany Knupper) glances upwards.

Brittany's wit, her brilliance, her work, and her friendship will be deeply missed by all of us here.

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Movies, Bama Rush, The Line

This Is the Movie You Need After the Letdown of ‘Bama Rush’

A young blonde woman walks down a pink-walled corridor carrying a small dog in 'Bama Rush'

The Line gave us everything that Bama Rush thought it could and more.

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Big on the Internet, Alex Newell, J. Harrison Ghee, Tony Awards

The Tony Awards Celebrate Non-Binary Talent With Groundbreaking Wins

J. Harrison Ghee and Alex Newell at the 2023 Tony Awards.

And each win was beyond deserved!

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Movies, Hide From Homepage

6 Best FrightFest Movies of All Time

Fright Fest banner.

FrightFest is an annual film festival held in the United Kingdom and has grown to become one of the world's largest horror and fantasy film festivals.

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News, Elon Musk, transgender, transphobia

Elon Musk is Doubling Down on Transphobia, Conspiracy Theories

Elon Musk sits outside, staring blankly into the distance, wearing a shirt reading "occupy mars"

As attacks on trans people continue to gain stream nationwide, Elon Musk is going all in on transphobic fearmongering on Twitter.

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News, Fox News, sexism, trans athletes, transgender

Of Course Fox News Mocked the Cisgender Female Athletes They’re Pretending To ‘Protect’

Fox News' Greg Gutfeld being a tool, his natural state.

Fox News is not known for consistency in its ideology.

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TV, Black Mirror, Call the Midwife, Doctor Who, Good Omens, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Best British TV Shows, Ranked

The best British TV shows, featuring (clockwise from top left): 'Black Mirror,' 'Red Dwarf,' 'Doctor Who,' and 'Call the Midwife'

You would be forgiven for thinking Britain doesn't have an awful lot going for it at the moment, but it does have a lot of very good television.

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Books, romance novels, SFF, The Mary Sue Book Club, TMS Book Club

The Mary Sue Book Club, June 2023: Reflecting on the ’00s & 2010s

Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood by Maureen Ryan, MAGE and the Endless Unknown by SJ Miller, and Between Two Moons by Aisha Abdel Gawad. Mariner Books.

The number of exciting and thoughtful books has not slowed down.

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Gaming, Fable, Richard Ayoade, video games

The Sensibilities of the New ‘Fable’ Trailer Are Perfect for the Franchise

Richard Ayoade plays a veg-loving giant named Dave in the Fable reboot.

The most recent trailer for the Fable reboot looks incredibly promising for the upcoming game!

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Movies, Hide From Homepage, Steven Spielberg, the fabelmans

Is the Movie ‘The Fabelmans’ Based on a True Story?

Gabriel LaBelle in The Fabelmans

The story behind The Fabelmans is closely related to reality.

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TV, Criminal Minds, Hide From Homepage

6 Best Criminal Minds Episodes, Ranked

Key art for Criminal Minds showing the cast standing together.

Criminal Minds has kept viewers on the edge of their seats for years.

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TV, star trek: strange new worlds

Let’s Bask in the Best Moments From ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Season 1

Spock and Chapel share an emotional hug in the hallways of the Enterprise.

Here are some of the weirdest, funniest, and most moving moments from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1!

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Books, Hide From Homepage, Pride and Prejudice

15 Best ‘Pride and Prejudice’ Quotes

Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen.

Pride and Prejudice is not only iconic and relevant, but it's deeply embedded in today’s pop culture.

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Big on the Internet, Hide From Homepage, Matt Healy, music, racism, The 1975

A Guide to Matt Healy’s Many Controversies

Matt Healy of The 1975 during a live performance

The 1975 frontman has a history of controversial, racist, and sexist behavior.

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Comics, One Piece, one piece manga

‘One Piece’ Revealed Shanks’ Last Name. What Else Has He Been Hiding?

Shanks being a goddamn steam show machine in One Piece Film: Red

What the hell are you hiding from me, my guy?

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Anime, Hide From Homepage, Neon Genesis Evangelion

How To Watch ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’ in Order

A giant Evangelion robot in Evangelion.

Neon Genesis Evangelion is a classic anime that has been beloved by fans for decades.

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