The Wednesday Edition - Sep 28, 2022
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TV, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Star Wars (franchise), Star Wars: Andor

‘Andor’ Fans Are All Making the Same Joke After the Latest Episode

Cassian Andor in Andor
I can't wait to see more of these Rebels and this show continues to be a beautiful entry into the world of Star Wars for Cassian Andor. We just now get to have fun online with Arvel.
TV, Joel Miller, Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us

Pedro Pascal’s Perfection Proves the Haters Dead Wrong in ‘The Last of Us’ Trailer

Joel Miller and Ellie Williams in the Last of Us
The new trailer for The Last of Us showed everyone what I always knew to be true: Pedro Pascal IS Joel Miller.
News, Abortion access, abortion rights, Google, LGBTQ discrimination, LGBTQ issues, LGBTQ rights, news, transphobia, Twitter

Where Is Google as Anti-Trans Activists Use Google Maps To Attack Transgender Support & Healthcare Spaces?

google maps gender mapper map with many U.S. locations highlighted
All Companies Are Bastards, but Google still manages to make itself stand out amongst the Facebooks and Disneys of the world.
Big on the Internet, CIA, Coup, podcasts, wiretaps

The CIA Launched a Podcast and Everyone Booed at the Same Time

Jon Hamm as Laramie Seymour Sullivan / Dwight Broadbeck (yes FBI and not CIA) in the movie Bad Times at the El Royale Hotel. Image: 20th Century Fox.
Though the comments are turned off, the CIA forgot to disallow comments on Twitter.
News, abortion bans, birth control, contraceptive rights, Idaho

University of Idaho Advised To Stop Providing Birth Control Thanks To State Abortion Ban

A hand holds up a small handwritten cardboard sign against a city sky background reading "We won't go back"
The University of Idaho's counsel has advised the school to stop providing contraception, so as not to violate a 50-year-old penal code.
Movies, Chris Pine, Star Trek 4

‘Star Trek 4’ Disappearing From the Studio’s Schedule Is My Villain Origin Story

Spock (Zachary Quinto) and Kirk (Chris Pine) face destiny head on in Star Trek.
Paramount removed Star Trek 4 from its upcoming slate and boy oh boy am I ready to fight people.
Movies, Chinonye Chukwu, Civil Rights Movement, Danielle Deadwyler, Emmett Till, Mamie Till-Mobley, TILL (film)

‘Till’ Director Has the Perfect Reason for Not Showing Physical Violence on Screen

Chinonye Chukwu speaking about TILL with image of Danielle Deadwyler as Mamie Till-Mobley. Image: MGM.
It's not like these images aren't sometimes useful in advocating for justice or telling an important story, but it's become the default.
TV, Daemon Targaryen, House of the Dragon, Matt Smith

‘House of the Dragon’ Drama King Daemon Targaryen as a Girl Dad Is Something Else

Daemon Targaryen with his daughters on House of the Dragon
And they decided to make Daemon a girl dad. Which...feels like it is targeted at me and I don't want to unpack that.
Big on the Internet, blackpink, k-pop

BLACKPINK Looks Back at Their Discography in Their New ‘Shut Down’ Music Video

The members of BLACKPINK pose in their music video, Shut Down.
The music video for "Shut Down" has sent both BLINKs and casual listeners into a frenzy. And it’s not just because Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa sport a wide array of glamorous outfits and do their thing in massively decorated sets. It’s because of all the video’s references and callbacks to previous BLACKPINK works.
Movies, Deadpool 3, Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Address Burning ‘Deadpool 3’ Questions

Deadpool gasping with his hands pressed to his face.
It feels so nice to have Ryan Reynolds f**king with us again.
News, attack ads, brian kemp, Dr. Oz, john fetterman, politics, Stacey Abrams

Republicans Keep Accidentally Making Their Democratic Opponents Sound Extremely Badass

John Fetterman spreads his arms wide and grins standing in front of a crowd of supporters
Republicans Brian Kemp and Dr. Oz tried to attack their Democratic opponents and just ended up making them sound really cool.
TV, Daredevil, Matt Murdock, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (series)

Men Predictably Miss the Point of ‘She-Hulk’ Making Us Wait for Daredevil

Daredevil in his yellow suit
Matt Murdock is coming to She-Hulk: Attorney At Law and some fans are mad they have to wait longer.
Movies, Deadpool, Deadpool 3, Hugh Jackman, mcu, Wolverine, X-Men

How to Watch the Wolverine movies in Chronological Order

Wolverine Hugh Jackman X-Men
No, this is not a drill. Ryan Reynolds officially confirmed Hugh Jackman will play the legendary mutant in the upcoming third Deadpool movie. Yes, our dreams are coming true with Reynolds and Jackman sharing the screen as their iconic alter-egos (if we can get Andrew Garfield back as Spider-Man, it would be perfection). With Deadpool 3's release coming next year, it is time to revisit Wolverine's movies through the ages.
Movies, romance

‘The Invitation’ Shows Studios Can’t Market Dark Romance

the invitation and dark romance
Do you ever watch a movie trailer that sends one vibe about how a movie will be, and then when you finally see it, the concepts are different? That's how I felt when I sat down to watch the unrated version of the film The Invitation.
TV, Caleb McLaughlin, racism, Stranger Things

‘Stranger Things’ Caleb McLaughlin Speaks Up About His Experience With Racism in Fandom

Caleb McLaughlin in Stranger Things (2016)
Young 'Stranger Things' actor Caleb McLaughlin, who plays Lucas on the show, speaks out about his experiences with fandom racism in his franchise.
TV, Law & Order, streaming

Why Did ‘Law and Order’ Cut a Scene Between Its Main Couple on Peacock?

carisi and rollins law and order scene cut
'Law & Order' decided to do a three part crossover season premiere event between their three shows. When the episodes went up on Peacock, many 'SVU' fans realized a scene was missing.
Movies, Marilyn Monroe

5 Best Marilyn Monroe Movies—Because Yes, People Still Watch Marilyn Monroe Movies

Marilyn Monroe in Some Like It Hot (1959)
Contrary to what some directors might believe, not only do people still watch the films of the Golden Age of Hollywood Marilyn Monroe, but many of them are good.
Movies, Don't Worry Darling, Florence Pugh, Harry Styles

‘Don’t Worry Darling:’ Let’s Talk About That Ending

Harry Styles and Florence Pugh lying in bed in Don't Worry Darling
After all the behind-the-scenes drama, 'Don't Worry Darling' finally hit theaters on September 23rd. In a twist ending, we all learn the horrible truth about the Victory Project. Let's go over what exactly that ending was all about.
TV, Netflix, Shadow and Bone

Currently Screaming Crying Shaking Over the Teaser for ‘Shadow and Bone’ Season 2

Netflix Shadow and Bone key art featuring Jessie Mei Li's Alina.
This weekend’s Tudum 2022: A Global Fan Event included a segment dedicated to Shadow and Bone—and its highly-anticipated Season 2. So let’s recap everything we learned from the event, including characters and release date, to be as prepared as we can for our return to the Grishaverse.
Big on the Internet, Don't Worry Darling, Only Fans, The Last of Us (TV series), things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: The Real Couple From ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Everyone Is Rooting For

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 20: (L-R) KiKi Layne and Ari'el Stachel attend the Public Theater's 2021 annual Gala at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park on September 20, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
Anyways, they got their checks and someone special, so good for them.
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