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Big on the Internet, flashdance, Gavin Newsom, Twitter, tws

Things We Saw Today: The Nightmare Fuel That Is the 1930 “Miss Lovely Eyes” Competition

a black and white photo of a row of ladies in horrifying masks that leave only their eyes uncovered
Move over Black Friday it's time for Scary Saturday! And that means really taking in and absorbing the unsettling horror that is the "Miss Lovely Eyes" beauty competition held in Florida in 1930.
Movies, Christina Ricci, Hide From Homepage, Jenna Ortega, The Addams Family, Wednesday Addams

All Actresses Who Have Played Wednesday Addams, Ranked Worst To Best

Jenny Ortega as Wednesday Addams. Image: Netflix.
A total of 7 actresses have portrayed Wednesday Addams in TV and film. In light of the release of Netflix's 'Wednesday,' here are all the actresses who have played Wednesday, ranked.
TV, Ahsoka, Disney+, Hide From Homepage, Star Wars (franchise)

‘Ahsoka’ Series All Characters and Cast Confirmed and Rumored

Ahsoka Tano and Grogu
The 'Ahsoka' limited series will follow Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) as she searches for Ezra Bridger, a young Jedi who disappeared with Grand Admiral Thrawn.
Movies, Benoit Blanc, Daniel Craig, Glass Onion: a Knives Out Mystery

Benoit Blanc Has Mastered the Art of Solving a Murder in ‘Glass Onion’: Do So With a Woman’s Help

Helen (Janelle Monáe) and Benoit (Daniel Craig) talking in Glass Onion
Glass Onion returns to the world of Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) and reminds us just how good Rian Johnson is at murder mysteries
Movies, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Crimson Peak, Ghosts, horror (genre), Netflix, Slasher Films, The Exorcist, The Ring

The 8 Best Horror Movies to Watch on Netflix Right Now

Bol sitting in a pool of water surrounded by ghosts in His House
If 'Stranger Things' season 4 has you all geared up for everything spooky, kooky, and all together ooky, then let us take a look at the other horror that Netflix has to offer!
TV, captain pike, Star Trek (franchise), star trek: strange new worlds

Let’s Hit It: Every Version of Captain Christopher Pike, Mercilessly Ranked

Anson Mount as Captain Pike in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Because 'Strange New Worlds' has blessed us with this young new cast playing familiar old favorites, it is only proper that we look back upon all their former iterations. And rank them. Mercilessly. 
TV, Lists, Star Trek (franchise), Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Enterprise, Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Prodigy, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager

Resistance Is Futile: Every ‘Star Trek’ Series Ranked From Worst to Best

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine cast
Yes, it will get ugly, but harsh truths must be shared. We are ranking every single show from worst to best, and no one is spared.  
Movies & TV, HBO, Helaena Targaryen, House of the Dragon

All of Helaena Targaryen’s Prophecies in ‘House of the Dragon’, Explained

Helaena Targaryan in 'House of the Dragon'
Helaena Targaryen has made a lot of seemingly throwaway comments throughout the first season of House of the Dragon, which all turned out to be prophecies. But what exactly do they all mean?
Movies & TV, Disney, Marvel Entertainment, The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

James Gunn Praises Pom Klementieff in ‘The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special’

The director applauded the character's "true debut as her full-fledged self in the MCU" in 'The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special'.
Movies, Christmas, Holiday Movies

10 Best Christmas Movies of All Time, Ranked

Jim Carrey as The Grinch in How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Christmas is right around the corner, meaning it's time to make some hot chocolate and dig out the Christmas classics. Here are the 10 best Christmas films of all time, ranked.
Big on the Internet, Dabloon, tiktok

What Are TikTok Dabloons and Why Is a Cat Involved?

TikTok's Dabloons
TikTok dabloons are spreading like wildfire—but could you really become a dabillionaire?
Big on the Internet, LGBTQ discrimination, LGBTQ rights

An Expert on Extremism Explains Why Anti-LGBTQ Bigots Use ‘Groomer’ Rhetoric

People protest Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill at a rally
In light of more senseless violence against LGBTQ+ people with the Club Q shooting, an expert shares what kind of language might have brought extremists here.
News, Black Friday, Christmas, Christmas Lights, Christmas tree, Eco-friendly, holidays, Sustainability, Sustainable

All I Want for Christmas Is You (To Have a More Sustainable Holiday!)

michael caine as scrooge with the muppets
You don’t need an army of elves and reindeer to pull off a sustainable Christmas miracle. Here are nine tips for a green holiday!
Movies, Amy Adams, Disenchanted, Disney

Disenchanted Review: Amy Adams Is the Only Light in This Lackluster Fairytale

Amy Adams and Maya Rudolph in Disenchanted
Despite a spirited, borderline dual-role performance from Amy Adams, haphazard pacing and sloppy screenwriting combined with an utter lack of originality make Disenchanted a lackluster sequel.
TV, Guardians of the Galaxy: Holiday Special, mantis, Marvel Entertainment

So, About Mantis’s Big Reveal in ‘The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special’

Pom Klementieff as Mantis in Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
Here's Mantis's big reveal in the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special—and some other stuff we learn about her, too!
Movies & TV, Emma Corrin, emma d'arcy, Netflix

‘The Crown’ Star Calls for Change to Acting Awards

Emma Corrin in 'The Crown'
With more non-binary actors stepping into the award spotlight, has the time come for the gendered categories to change?
Movies, David Harbour, violent night

David Harbour’s Santa Brings a Bloody Edge in ‘Violent Night’

We’ve seen countless renditions of Good Old Saint Nick on screen and with the holiday season just right around the corner, we’re about to see another one but this time, with David Harbour.
TV, Andrew Lincoln, Horror, Rick Grimes, The Walking Dead

Does the Longest Survivor of ‘The Walking Dead’ Make It Through?

rick grimes in TWD s9
The Walking Dead spent many years crushing hearts and leaving fans hanging with the fate of characters.
Books, Black authors, Dating, romance novels, Romancelandia

The Importance of Forgiveness in Dating

In it to Win it by Sharon C. Cooper feature image. Image: Berkley Books and edited by Alyssa Shotwell.
While you’re deciding on whether or not to forgive someone, it’s important to remember that we all fall short.
Big on the Internet, animal crossing, Gravity Falls, Mob Psycho 100, The Lorax, Tumblr, Undertale

These Are the Sexiest of Tumblr Sexymen

Reigen's Salt Splash, as seen in the Mob Psycho 100 OP "99"
Dear internet, I'm horny.
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