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Movies, Aquaman, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Jason Momoa

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Promises Bigger, Bolder Sequel To DC’s Most Successful Film

Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry in 'Aquaman'

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom hits theaters on Dec. 16, 2022.

The post Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Promises Bigger, Bolder Sequel To DC’s Most Successful Film first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Halloween Kills, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Myers

Review: The Grim, Gory Halloween Kills Muddles Its Political Message

Jamie Lee Curtis and Judy Greer in 'Halloween KIlls'

But with all its overt political messaging, Halloween Kills pulls focus from the Strode family, and squanders the best and most human parts of its predecessor.

The post Review: The Grim, Gory Halloween Kills Muddles Its Political Message first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Robert Pattinson, The Batman (film), things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Darkness Descends on Gotham in ‘The Batman’ Trailer

Robert Pattinson as Batman in the Batman

We'll be back tomorrow with more DC FanDome coverage.

The post Things We Saw Today: Darkness Descends on Gotham in ‘The Batman’ Trailer first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, James Gunn, Peacemaker, Peacemaker (series)

Tighty-Whities, Eagle Hugs, and Dick Jokes Round Out the Peacemaker Trailer

John Cena, Steve Agee, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, and Danielle Brooks in 'Peacemaker'

Peacemaker premieres on HBO Max on January 13, 2022.

The post Tighty-Whities, Eagle Hugs, and Dick Jokes Round Out the Peacemaker Trailer first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Black Adam, DC Fandome, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

Dwayne Johnson Premieres the First Footage From ‘Black Adam’ at DC FanDome

Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam

Black Adam has long been a passion project for Johnson, who has been in talks to play the character since 2007.

The post Dwayne Johnson Premieres the First Footage From ‘Black Adam’ at DC FanDome first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Ask the Mary Sues, Final Girl, horror (genre)

Ask the Mary Sues: Who Are Your Favorite Final Girls?

Jamie Lee Curtis_Halloween

This weekend, one of the greatest final girls of all time returns to the big screen (and Peacock). We're talking, of course, about Jamie Lee Curtis's Laurie Strode, who returns to the Halloween franchise in Halloween Kills.

The post Ask the Mary Sues: Who Are Your Favorite Final Girls? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Eternals, marvel studios, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Watch the Exciting First Official Clip From Marvel’s Eternals

Actor Lauren Ridloff strikes a pose as Makkari in a red supersuit in 'Eternals'

We see a host of the 'Eternals' superheroes' powers in action as they battle some gorgeously rendered monsters in the upcoming Chloé Zhao-directed Marvel film.

The post Things We Saw Today: Watch the Exciting First Official Clip From Marvel’s Eternals first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, parental leave, Pete Buttigieg, Tucker Carlson

Conservative Response To Pete Buttigieg Paternity Leave Proves the Patriarchy Is Alive & Well

Pete Buttigieg smiles holding a cup of coffee outdoors

Predictably, the worst take so far comes from Tucker Carlson, who criticized Buttigieg on his Fox News show Thursday night.

The post Conservative Response To Pete Buttigieg Paternity Leave Proves the Patriarchy Is Alive & Well first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Succession

Ready for Succession Season 3? Here’s a Refresher for You.

Jeremy Strong as Kendall Roy in Succession

Succession is easily one of my favorite shows on television right now.

The post Ready for Succession Season 3? Here’s a Refresher for You. first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, anime, fantasy, isekai

I Told Myself I’d Never Watch an Isekai Anime Only to Realize That I’ve Been Watching Isekai My Whole Life!

Isekai movies

Despite not watching many isekai anime where protagonists are sucked into a new world, it turns out I've been watching the genre my entire life in other media!

The post I Told Myself I’d Never Watch an Isekai Anime Only to Realize That I’ve Been Watching Isekai My Whole Life! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, DC Comics, DC Fandome, Warner Bros.

How to Watch DC FanDome 2021 This Weekend and What’s in Store for Us!

justice league

Tomorrow is a big day for fans of DC Comics and the world of superheroes there as DC FanDome kicks off!

The post How to Watch DC FanDome 2021 This Weekend and What’s in Store for Us! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Jake Gyllenhaal, Red flags, Twitter memes

Jake Gyllenhaal Joins in the Red Flag Meme With … His Own Career

Jake Gyllenhaal on Stephen Colbert

Oh no, the "Red Flag" meme has found the celebrities. Don't worry, our first case of it is a good use of the meme so we can keep enjoying it. 

The post Jake Gyllenhaal Joins in the Red Flag Meme With … His Own Career first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccine, Tucker Carlson

Wait, Why Is Tucker Carlson Suddenly Claiming He’s “Not Qualified” To Talk About Fox News’ Vaccine Policy?

Tucker Carlson talks during a panel, gesturing with his hand.

What happened in just a few days that made Tucker Carlson go from "I have the authority" to "I'm not qualified" when it comes to his employer's vaccine policy?

The post Wait, Why Is Tucker Carlson Suddenly Claiming He’s “Not Qualified” To Talk About Fox News’ Vaccine Policy? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, body image, Jonah Hill

Jonah Hill Asks People to Stop Commenting on His Body, Positive or Not

Jonah Hill in a pink jacket at a premiere

Jonah Hill's post was harmless enough, just a picture saying "I know you mean well but I kindly ask that you not comment on my body ❤️ good or bad I want to politely let you know it's not helpful and doesn't feel good. Much respect." 

The post Jonah Hill Asks People to Stop Commenting on His Body, Positive or Not first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch

Well Damn, I Guess I Should Get Rid of the Roaches in My House for These Animal Crossing: New Horizons Updates

The Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct has revealed the last major free update and new, paid DLC update coming this November.

The post Well Damn, I Guess I Should Get Rid of the Roaches in My House for These Animal Crossing: New Horizons Updates first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Dave Chappelle, Hannah Gadbsy

Hannah Gadsby: “F–K You” to Netflix Co-CEO for Name-Dropping Her in Dave Chappelle Transphobia Scandal

Hannah Gadsby, emmys, michael che, jokes, nanette

Emmy-winning comedian Hannah Gadsby, who was name dropped in an internal memo from Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos defending Chappelle’s special The Closure, decided to use her endlessly sharp tongue to call out the streaming service.

The post Hannah Gadsby: “F–K You” to Netflix Co-CEO for Name-Dropping Her in Dave Chappelle Transphobia Scandal first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Adele

THE NEW ADELE SONG HAS DROPPED (And Wrecked Our Emotions)

Adele slaying it on stage

We have a full new album from Adele called 30 coming out on November 19th so we can sit and cry to her once again. 

The post THE NEW ADELE SONG HAS DROPPED (And Wrecked Our Emotions) first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, GQ, Machine Gun Kelly, Megan Fox, relationships, weed

Look Deeply Into Her Eyes and Whisper Softly Into the Crisp, Autumn Breeze, “I Am Weed.”

Ghost weed

In an interview with British GQ, Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly talk about the first time they met and how Kelly, apparently, said he is weed.

The post Look Deeply Into Her Eyes and Whisper Softly Into the Crisp, Autumn Breeze, “I Am Weed.” first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, Filipinx, Filipinx American History Month, The Philippines

5+ Books Exploring Filipinx American Experiences for Filipinx American History Month

Three books featured in the list. (Image: Penguin Books, Duke University Press, and Clarkson Potter Publishers.)

These books center some of the experiences of Filipinx Americans and many of them fit the years' theme to reflect “on how the Fil-Am community has been involved in social justice movements over the years."

The post 5+ Books Exploring Filipinx American Experiences for Filipinx American History Month first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Gilligan's Island, Gritty Reboots, James Gunn

Things We Saw Today: Give Us the Gritty Cannibal Gilligan’s Island, You Cowards

Gilligan looks sad.

Director James Gunn shared an incredible bit of Hollywood lore on Twitter concerning the proposal for a dark, gritty, cannibalistic 'Gilligan's Island.'

The post Things We Saw Today: Give Us the Gritty Cannibal Gilligan’s Island, You Cowards first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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