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TV, AMC+, Horror, Interview with the Vampire

We Can’t wait To Sink Our Fangs Into Season 2 of ‘Interview with the Vampire’

Sam Reid and Jacob Anderson in Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire (2022)

The time has come to return to the world of the Vampire Chronicles.

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Movies, Christopher Nolan, Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer

‘Oppenheimer’ Proves Nolan’s Leading Man Should Have Been This Actor All Along

Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer in 'Oppenheimer'

Christopher Nolan likes working with the same actors.

The post ‘Oppenheimer’ Proves Nolan’s Leading Man Should Have Been This Actor All Along appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, anime, Hide From Homepage, Netflix, One Piece

Everything We Know About the ‘One Piece’ Live-Action Series

The iconic "feet on the barrel scene" with Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp, and Sanji from Netflix's live action One Piece

Hopefully it's better than Netflix's live-action Cowboy Bebop reboot.

The post Everything We Know About the ‘One Piece’ Live-Action Series appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Comics, Indigenous Media, SDCC 2023

In Indigenous Futurisms, Native Artists Are Leading the Way

An oil painting of two sand people from Star Wars sitting in a Diné hogan, pouring sand into an image of R2D2.

What are Indigenous Futurisms? Four artists explored the question at San Diego Comic-Con 2023.

The post In Indigenous Futurisms, Native Artists Are Leading the Way appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Audible, Felicia Day, San Diego Comic-Con, SDCC 2023

Felicia Day Brings Audible Drama ‘Third Eye’ to SDCC While ‘On Double Strike’

Jonah Ray Rodrigues (white man, glasses, dark hair), Felicia Day (white woman, red hair), and London Hughes (Black woman, long, curly blonde hair) speak onstage during The "Third Eye" Panel at San Diego Comic-Con at Hilton San Diego Bayfront on July 20, 2023 in San Diego, California.

Felicia Day created/stars in a new Audible narrative series called 'Third Eye.'

The post Felicia Day Brings Audible Drama ‘Third Eye’ to SDCC While ‘On Double Strike’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Artificial Intelligence, SAG-AFTRA Strike 2023, SDCC 2023, voice acting, WGA Strike 2023

Voice Actors Offer Cosplayers a Fun Way to Support the SAG-AFTRA Strike

Ben Whitehair, Frances Fisher, SAG President Fran Drescher, Joely Fisher, National Executive Director, and SAG-AFTRA members are seen as SAG-AFTRA National Board holds a press conference for vote on recommendation to call a strike regarding the TV/Theatrical contract at SAG-AFTRA on July 13, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. source: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Several voice actors at Comic-Con offered cosplayers and other fans ways to help push back against exploitative AI.

The post Voice Actors Offer Cosplayers a Fun Way to Support the SAG-AFTRA Strike appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Doc Hammer, Jackson Publick, The Venture Bros.

Interview: Doc Hammer & Jackson Publick Deliver a New ‘Venture Bros.’ Movie That Made Me Wanna Cry?

Image from Adult Swim's 'The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of a Baboon Heart.' Dr Venture, Billy Quizboy, Pete White and Pirate Captain look over VenTek’s newest product, the Helper Pod.

The film, despite having all the show's trademark hilarity, was also surprisingly moving.

The post Interview: Doc Hammer & Jackson Publick Deliver a New ‘Venture Bros.’ Movie That Made Me Wanna Cry? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Hide From Homepage, Horror, Saw, Saw X

Everything We Know About ‘Saw X’

Billy the Puppet being dramatic in Saw film

Billy the puppet is back, and he's here to tell you that Saw X is on its way.

The post Everything We Know About ‘Saw X’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, A24 horror, SDCC 2023

The Directors of ‘Talk to Me’ Took a Gamble on This Young Actress—and It’s Paying Off

Close up of Mia (Sophie Wilde), looking up with her eyes completely black.

'Talk to Me' is a case study in how to stay true to your vision as a filmmaker.

The post The Directors of ‘Talk to Me’ Took a Gamble on This Young Actress—and It’s Paying Off appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Baldur's Gate 3, RPGs

Here Are 10 Reasons Why You Absolutely CANNOT Miss Out on ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’

Key art featuring characters from 'Baldur's Gate 3'

Baldur's Gate 3 is releasing soon, and this is one 2023 game you will definitely not want to miss!

The post Here Are 10 Reasons Why You Absolutely CANNOT Miss Out on ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Barbie, Twitter feuds

Surprising No One, Toxic Men Are Being Weird About ‘Barbie’ Online

Movies, bangle, ms marvel, The Marvels

‘The Marvels’ Trailer Reveals Where Ms. Marvel’s Second Bangle Is and We Have Questions

Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan wearing her bangle in Ms. Marvel

'The Marvel' trailer seemingly reveals where the second bangle from 'Ms. Marvel' is, and it raises a lot of questions for the MCU.

The post ‘The Marvels’ Trailer Reveals Where Ms. Marvel’s Second Bangle Is and We Have Questions appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, america ferrera, Barbie, Barbie movie

Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling Are Fab in ‘Barbie’—But Let’s Talk About America Ferrera

News, Artificial Intelligence, James Cameron

James Cameron Is Taking Credit for Warning Everyone About AI Because ‘Terminator’

The Terminator looks menacing

If you're not aware of the plot of The Terminator, stop what you're doing right now and go watch it because it's excellent.

The post James Cameron Is Taking Credit for Warning Everyone About AI Because ‘Terminator’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, greg abott, operation lone star, Texas border

Military Whistleblowers Share They Were Ordered To Push Migrant Children Into River at Texas Border

The silhouette of a border agent at a wire fence.

The humanitarian crisis at the Texas-Mexico border has reached a new level of dire.

The post Military Whistleblowers Share They Were Ordered To Push Migrant Children Into River at Texas Border appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Baldur's Gate, Baldur's Gate 3, RPG

‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Finally Has a Release Date

Jaheira, of Baldur's Gate fame.

After years of waiting and wondering, we finally have more definitive information about Baldur's Gate 3!

The post ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Finally Has a Release Date appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, And Just Like That…

‘And Just Like That’s Latest Episode Proves How Much Better It Could Have Been

Season 2 episode 6 actually saw some good writing.

Well whaddya know? We finally got some good writing in 'And Just Like That.' Let's see if they can keep these good vibes going.

The post ‘And Just Like That’s Latest Episode Proves How Much Better It Could Have Been appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Florida, politics, racism

Florida Schools’ New Standards for Teaching About Slavery Are Beyond Despicable

MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 19: A stop sign attached to a school bus is shown on April 19, 2023 in Miami, Florida. The Florida Board of Education today approved banning discussion in the classroom of sexual orientation and gender identity for all grades through 12th grade, an expansion of what critics call the “Don’t Say Gay” law. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

The Florida education system is on fire.

The post Florida Schools’ New Standards for Teaching About Slavery Are Beyond Despicable appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Barbie, Christopher Nolan, Greta Gerwig, Oppenheimer

‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ Have More in Common Than I Expected

Margot Robbie as Barbie and Cillian Murphy as Oppenheimer

Barbenheimer isn't just a fun moment in history but actually a good double feature.

The post ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ Have More in Common Than I Expected appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Barbie movie, Himbo

In Honor of ‘Barbie’s Ken, Let’s Celebrate the Greatest Movie Himbos Ever

Ryan Gosling as Ken in 'Barbie'

A himbo is a hot, sweet, uncomplicated man who lacks the anxiety indicative of a complicated mind.

The post In Honor of ‘Barbie’s Ken, Let’s Celebrate the Greatest Movie Himbos Ever appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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