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Movies, Meng'er Zhang, Shang-Chi, Xialing

Meng’er Zhang and the History of the Bad Bitch Bob

She has the ultimate science-fiction bob. The bad bitch bob. The blunt bangs and sharp A-line edges that tell you she is going to kick your ass, take your empire for herself, and she won’t even smudge her lipstick. The smooth order of the bob belies her true chaotic neutral alignment. Sometimes she fights for the good guys, and sometimes the bad, her only allegiance is to herself. She is the femme fatale of the sci-fi realm.

The post Meng’er Zhang and the History of the Bad Bitch Bob first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, adults, birthday, Twitter

Time to Fight About ‘Birthday Adults’

That’s right, we are going to talk about “Birthday Adults.” In 2019 (which in internet time was approximately 57 years ago), Katie Hearney wrote a scathing, humorous take down of people who celebrate “birthday weeks” or worse, “birthday months” for The Cut. And because New York Magazine (much like Marie Kondo) loves mess, they decided to stir the pot and re-share the article. The results were… not surprising.

The post Time to Fight About ‘Birthday Adults’ first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, things we saw today, tony leung

Things We Saw Today: Everyone Is Obsessed With Tony Leung in Shang-Chi

Tony Leung strikes a pose with the ten rings as Wenwu in 'Shang-Chi'

Veteran actor Tony Leung is the MVP of 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,' and the Internet is full of appreciation (and lust).

The post Things We Saw Today: Everyone Is Obsessed With Tony Leung in Shang-Chi first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Jason Sudeikis, Ted Lasso

Ted’s Journey on this Week’s Ted Lasso Is Beautiful

Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso

In episode 7 entitled "Headspace", Ted actually took steps towards opening up and fixing himself in a way that showed us a completely different side to the joyful, optimistic coach we were used to so let's break down his journey with Dr. Sharon. 

The post Ted’s Journey on this Week’s Ted Lasso Is Beautiful first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Shang-Chi, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Let’s Talk About the Shang-Chi End Credits Scenes

Simu Liu in 'Shang-Chi'

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is the introduction of Simu Liu's Shang-Chi to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The post Let’s Talk About the Shang-Chi End Credits Scenes first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Julie Plec, The Vampire Diaries

When Will Vampire Diaries Co-Creator Julie Plec Acknowledge the Horrible Treatment of Bonnie Bennett?

PACIFIC PALISADES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Julie Plec speaks onstage during the Environmental Media Association 2nd Annual Honors Benefit Gala at Private Residence on September 28, 2019 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for The Environmental Media Association)

Plec is working on on a new vampire product, an adaptation of the book series Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead (a series I absolutely read as a teenager) for Peacock. Playing the show's lead, Rose Hathaway is Sisi Stringer. With a Black woman leading her upcoming series it is as good a time as any to discuss Julie Plec's track record on Black characters. 

The post When Will Vampire Diaries Co-Creator Julie Plec Acknowledge the Horrible Treatment of Bonnie Bennett? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, News, abortion, Jen Psaki, reproductive rights

Watch Jen Psaki’s Barely Contained Fury as She Answers a Male Journalist’s Inane Abortion Question

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki talks to reporters during the daily news conference

At Thursday's White House briefing, press secretary Jen Psaki had to field a number of questions about Texas' new six-week abortion ban.

The post Watch Jen Psaki’s Barely Contained Fury as She Answers a Male Journalist’s Inane Abortion Question first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Shang-Chi, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

The Opening Night Reactions Are In: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Is Legendary

simu liu as shang-chi in shang-chi and the legend of the ten rings

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is in theaters now, and I only have praise for this movie! It's one of the best Marvel origins and easily in the top 5 Marvel movies. Plus, Tony Leung is there, so it is a win-win all around!

The post The Opening Night Reactions Are In: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Is Legendary first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, #ADayOffTwitch, bots, Twitch

#ADayOffTwitch Protest Gathered Support From Big Streamers, Made Dent in Twitch Daily Traffic

Twitch Banner

Early data shows that there was a dip in viewers from the #ADayOffTwitch boycott.

The post #ADayOffTwitch Protest Gathered Support From Big Streamers, Made Dent in Twitch Daily Traffic first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Movies, Spider-Man, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Tobey Maguire

Can’t Wait for the Other Spider-Men to Realize Tobey Maguire’s Peter Has Webs Coming Out of His Arms

tobeyt maguire as peter parker in spider-man 2.

Personally, I can't wait until Andrew Garfield's Peter Parker is disgusted by it and Tom Holland's Peter Parker has some weird thing to say that starts with "COOL."

The post Can’t Wait for the Other Spider-Men to Realize Tobey Maguire’s Peter Has Webs Coming Out of His Arms first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Apple TV, Roy Kent, Ted Lasso

Ted Lasso Continues To Illustrate Why Roy Kent Is the Perfect Male Lead—And Why Nate Sucks

roy kent is the best romantic partner

Ted Lasso's latest episode "Headspace" shows us men accepting responsibility for their failures—as well as one being a total asshole.

The post Ted Lasso Continues To Illustrate Why Roy Kent Is the Perfect Male Lead—And Why Nate Sucks first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Jason Todd, Titans (live-action series)

Can Jason Todd Be Redeemed on Titans—And Does It Matter?

red hood in titans holding a gun and being an angsty bad boy

What will matter going forward is how the choices that Jason has made will impact the way Dick chooses to lead the Titans. He is struggling to not be Batman, but now that Batman has killed the Joker, that line is just waiting to be crossed again.  

The post Can Jason Todd Be Redeemed on Titans—And Does It Matter? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Ethan Hawke, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Moon Knight

Ethan Hawke Understands the Importance of Playing Superheroes

ethan hawke

But even Ethan Hawke can't talk about his Marvel character.

The post Ethan Hawke Understands the Importance of Playing Superheroes first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, men, reproductive rights, Roe v. Wade

Heads Up To the Men Who Said We Were Overreacting About the Threat to Roe v. Wade: The Internet Never Forgets

Woman holding sign that says, "Ugh, where do I even start?"

Everyone who saw their 'Roe v. Wade' concerns dismissed out of hand is once again back to let those dismissers know: We don't forget

The post Heads Up To the Men Who Said We Were Overreacting About the Threat to Roe v. Wade: The Internet Never Forgets first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, cthulhu, reproductive rights, Roe v. Wade

Anti-Choice Call to Action Mocked for Resembling The Great Old One, Cthulhu

Drawing of the creature Cthulhu. (Image: BenduKiwi of the Wikipedia Commons.) SOURCE: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cthulhu_and_R%27lyeh.jpg

Unlike their past successes, this attempt at going viral didn't land as well because everyone saw a Lovecraftian monster instead instead of a human.

The post Anti-Choice Call to Action Mocked for Resembling The Great Old One, Cthulhu first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Rosamund Pike, The Wheel of Time (series), things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Amazon’s The Wheel of Time Gets a Teaser Trailer

Rosamund Pike in 'The Wheel of Time'

The first teaser for Amazon's 'The Wheel of Time' epic fantasy series has been released.

The post Things We Saw Today: Amazon’s The Wheel of Time Gets a Teaser Trailer first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Brett Goldstein, Roy Kent, Ted Lasso

Ted Lasso’s Roy Kent, Brett Goldstein, Is a Very Real Man

Brett Goldstein as Roy Kent

Roy Kent is easily my favorite character on Ted Lasso (followed quickly by Sam Obisanya) and if he was CGI, I think I would have a crisis that I might never come back from.

The post Ted Lasso’s Roy Kent, Brett Goldstein, Is a Very Real Man first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Grimace, mascots, McDonalds

McDonald’s Mascot Grimace Is a What Now?!?

grimace in McDonald's commercial

I think the evidence speaks for itself: Grimace is nothing but a fluffy outer shell that, when shaved down, is actually Steve Bannon.

The post McDonald’s Mascot Grimace Is a What Now?!? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Contributors, TV, contributors, Star Trek (franchise), Star Trek: Prodigy

Star Trek: Prodigy Is Doing What the Franchise Should’ve Done Long Ago: Showcase Its Aliens

Star Trek: Prodigy cast art.

If you are looking at Star Trek: Prodigy and thinking a Trek series for kids will be boring, you are dead wrong, and the cast list is all you need for proof.

The post Star Trek: Prodigy Is Doing What the Franchise Should’ve Done Long Ago: Showcase Its Aliens first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, News, abortion, reproductive rights, Sonia Sotomayor

Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s Furious Dissent To “Stunning” Decision Upholding Texas’ Abortion Ban Is a Must-Read

Protesters hold up signs as they march down Congress Ave at a pro-abortion protest

Plus, you know things are bad when Joe Biden actually says the word "abortion."

The post Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s Furious Dissent To “Stunning” Decision Upholding Texas’ Abortion Ban Is a Must-Read first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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