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Big on the Internet, Monolith

So Uh … the Mysterious Monolith Is in Romania Now?

collage of three images of a large metal monolith in the utah dessert

While many are saying that aliens are behind it (and I made the joke that it is vampires), I think I have it figured out: General Zod is here.

The post So Uh ... the Mysterious Monolith Is in Romania Now? first appeared on The Mary Sue.

TV, Florence Pugh, Hawkeye, Yelena Belova

Is Florence Pugh Giving Us More Yelena in Disney+’s Hawkeye Series?

Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova in Black Widow

We're in unknown territory when it comes to the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and I'm excited to see where it's headed. That does mean that we're going to get new characters taking on the mantles left behind and who better to take on the legacy of Natasha Romanoff than her sister?

The post Is Florence Pugh Giving Us More Yelena in Disney+'s Hawkeye Series? first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Holiday Movies, white christmas

Let’s Settle This: A Unified Theory to Define “Christmas Movies”

collage: white christmas couples and tony strak in iron man 3

Okay, internet. Let's settle this once and for all: What exactly IS a "Christmas movie"?

The post Let's Settle This: A Unified Theory to Define "Christmas Movies" first appeared on The Mary Sue.

TV, Daredevil, Marvel Entertainment, Matt Murdock

Marvel Has The Daredevil Rights Back From Netflix, but What Does That Mean for Matt Murdock?

Charlie Cox and Deborah Ann Woll in Daredevil (2015)

All this to say that if Matt Murdock shows up in the next Spider-Man movie as Charlie Cox, I'm not going to be mad about it. 

The post Marvel Has The Daredevil Rights Back From Netflix, but What Does That Mean for Matt Murdock? first appeared on The Mary Sue.

TV, Rosario Dawson, The Mandalorian, transphobia

Mandalorian Actress Rosario Dawson Addresses Alleged Transphobic Assault

Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano on Disney+'s The Mandalorian.

Rosario Dawson's casting as popular Star Wars character Ahsoka Tano, was tainted for many when the actress and her family were accused of assaulting, deadnaming, and mistreating a trans man who was close to her family.

The post Mandalorian Actress Rosario Dawson Addresses Alleged Transphobic Assault first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Christmas, Happiest Season, LGBTQIA representation

Happiest Season Is a Cautionary Tale to Avoid Any and All Harpers for the Rest of Your Days

Harper in Hulu's Happiest Season.

I wanted to give the movie a shot because it's an LGBTQ+ holiday movie and I'm all for adding queer characters under the mistletoe. I was ready to write a piece about how no one should ever "Oops! All Berries" their closeted status outside their parents' door, but after watching the movie I realized that Harper (Mackenzie Davis) is MUCH WORSE than she appears to be in the trailer.

The post Happiest Season Is a Cautionary Tale to Avoid Any and All Harpers for the Rest of Your Days first appeared on The Mary Sue.

News, 2020 Presidential election, donald trump

LOL: Donald Trump Spent $3 Million to Get Biden 87 More Votes in the Wisconsin Recount

Donald Trump looks sad while playing golf.

Trump paid $3 million for pretty much nothing but the opportunity to let his supporters harass election workers one more time.

The post LOL: Donald Trump Spent Million to Get Biden 87 More Votes in the Wisconsin Recount first appeared on The Mary Sue.

TV, Conspiracy Theories, fandom, queer shipping, Sherlock, Shipping Issues, Supernatural, Voltron: Legendary Defender

Fandom Conspiracy Theories Are Just as Dangerous as Others

collage of johnlock destiel and the conspiracy guy from always sunny

Frustration with shows like Voltron, Sherlock, and Supernatural not ending the way fans wanted has devolved into dangerous fandom conspiracy theories.

The post Fandom Conspiracy Theories Are Just as Dangerous as Others first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, contributors, Disney, Disney parks

Revisiting the Forgotten World of Disney’s VMK—Virtual Magic Kingdom

A screenshot from Disney's Virtual Magic Kingdom.

As COVID has stretched on longer and longer in the U.S., one beloved staple of normal existence that has become a hotly debated topic is Walt Disney Parks.

The post Revisiting the Forgotten World of Disney’s VMK—Virtual Magic Kingdom first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Books, classical novels, lolita

Lolita Podcast Explores the Complicated Relationship Between Pop Culture and Lolita

Sue Lyon in Lolita (1962)

If you read the book and find yourself drawn into Humbert's bullshit, then maybe there is a problem with how we have been reading Lolita

The post Lolita Podcast Explores the Complicated Relationship Between Pop Culture and Lolita first appeared on The Mary Sue.

TV, Din Djarin, Grogu, The Mandalorian

How Far Din Djarin and Grogu’s Relationship Has Come on The Mandalorian

Din Djarin and Baby Yoda

Grogu and Din Djarin have been through a lot together—and not just in the sense of learning their names and where they were headed.

The post How Far Din Djarin and Grogu's Relationship Has Come on The Mandalorian first appeared on The Mary Sue.

AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, things we saw today, Utah, weird

Things We Saw Today: Utah’s Monolith Disappears as Mysteriously as It Came

collage of three images of a large metal monolith in the utah dessert

Many took to social media to bid farewell to the puzzling monolith, whose WTF nature is emblematic of the year 2020.

The post Things We Saw Today: Utah's Monolith Disappears as Mysteriously as It Came first appeared on The Mary Sue.

AMP Featured, TV, HBO, Joss Whedon, The Nevers

Joss Whedon Departs HBO’s The Nevers

joss whedon

HBO released a statement saying, "We have parted ways with Joss Whedon. We remain excited about the future of The Nevers and look forward to its premiere in the summer of 2021."

The post Joss Whedon Departs HBO's The Nevers first appeared on The Mary Sue.

News, Darth Vader, David Prowse, Star Wars (franchise)

RIP David Prowse, the Man Behind Darth Vader

david prowse

David Prowse, the actor who played the physical role of Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, has passed away at 85. The British bodybuilder and character actor performed the role of cinema’s most iconic villain, while James Earl Jones provided the voice. At a towering 6′ foot 6″ inches tall, the former British […]

The post RIP David Prowse, the Man Behind Darth Vader first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Artificial Intelligence, Bryan Tyree Henry, Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy’s Star Power Isn’t Enough To Overcome the Tepid Superintelligence

Brian Tyree Henry and Melissa McCarthy

his is the perfect film to put on in the background while scrolling through your phone or doing anything else.

The post Melissa McCarthy's Star Power Isn't Enough To Overcome the Tepid Superintelligence first appeared on The Mary Sue.

AMP Featured, Movies, Aubrey Plaza, Happiest Season, Hulu

Aubrey Plaza Is the Breakout Obsession of “the Lesbian Christmas Movie”

Aubrey Plaza in 'Happiest Season'

Many folks have been watching Happiest Season on Hulu—and the object of mass affection isn't one of the main characters.

The post Aubrey Plaza Is the Breakout Obsession of "the Lesbian Christmas Movie" first appeared on The Mary Sue.

News, football, sarah fuller, sports

Vanderbilt’s Sarah Fuller Just Made Football History

Sarah Fuller makes football history

Vanderbilt's Sarah Fuller has made history as the first woman to play in a Power 5 football game, kicking off for Vanderbilt against Missouri.

The post Vanderbilt's Sarah Fuller Just Made Football History first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Alex Trebek, Jeopardy!, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: We All Need To Watch Alex Trebek’s Thanksgiving Message

Alex Trebek's Thanksgiving message

A vital message from Alex Trebek to his viewers about where we're headed.

The post Things We Saw Today: We All Need To Watch Alex Trebek's Thanksgiving Message first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, comedy, George Carlin, Twitter trends

George Carlin Is Trending Because 2020

George Carlin in Dogma

The late, great comedian George Carlin is trending on Twitter because of a question about who would best handle 2020. George Carlin is the correct answer.

The post George Carlin Is Trending Because 2020 first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Honest Trailers, New Mutants, X-Men

Honest Trailer for New Mutants Just Eviscerates it

Anya Taylor-Joy in New Mutants

We already knew that The New Mutants was bad. But could we have guessed that it was this bad?

The post Honest Trailer for New Mutants Just Eviscerates it first appeared on The Mary Sue.

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