The Sunday Edition - Nov 27, 2022
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Not all monsters can be slain, and not all nightmares are confined to the dark. Get your copy of The Luminaries, the first in a haunting new series from New York Times bestselling author, Susan Dennard—available now. 
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Things We Saw Today: James Gunn Confirms That Is Bucky’s Real Arm in ‘The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special’

Sebastian Stan as The Winter Soldier
Time to breathe a deep sigh of relief because we all made it through Thanksgiving weekend intact! All of us that is, except for Bucky Thee Barnes, the Winter Soldier himself! As we saw in The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, Nebula (Karen Gillan) was so filled with the Christmas spirit that she gifted Rocket with what appeared to be Bucky's mechanical arm! And James Gunn took to Twitter today to confirm that it is indeed his!
Movies & TV, Hide From Homepage, Mads Mikkelsen, movies

The Best Mads Mikkelsen Movies and TV Shows

Mads Mikkelsen as Hannibal in Hannibal
Shakespeare once said, "Something is sexy in the state of Denmark." And he was right because that's where Mads Mikkelsen is from.
Big on the Internet, Black Friday, Bokksu, CrunchyRoll, Fangamer, gamestop, Geeky, geeky gifts, gift guides, Her Universe, Hide From Homepage, Holiday Gift Guide, Holiday Gift Guides, Hot Topic, Lootcrate, svaha, SvahaUSA

9 Best Geeky Black Friday Deals

Svaha geek-inspired dresses
Looking for deals on all things Geeky? We’ve put together a list (and checked it twice) of some of our favorite Black Friday deals!
Movies, Guardians of the Galaxy: Holiday Special, Kevin Bacon, Peter Quill

Get Into ‘The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special’ Spirit With These Kevin Bacon Classics

Kevin Bacon looking at his doorbell cam
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special has been unleashed and now we are full to the BRIM with Christmas spirit! Drax and Mantis have done the impossible and filled us all with holiday cheer by giving us the gift of… a kidnapped Kevin Bacon.
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Why Was Chuu Removed From LOONA? Answered and Explained

Chuu in the LOONA music video for Flip That
Blockberry Creative sent shockwaves through the K-pop world by announcing the removal of Chuu from the K-pop girl band, LOONA. Here's why Chuu was removed.
Movies, family, Horror, movies, Thanksgiving

Learn How To Survive the Holidays With 6 Horror Films About Family

The Sawyer Family gathers for a meal
Thanksgiving in America can be a tumultuous time. Turkey deep friers are just waiting to burn down the house. Black Friday shoppers are milling outside of big box stores like coupon-loving zombies. Covid is still a thing. But perhaps scariest of all… it means a long night with family. 
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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.
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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.  
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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.
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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?
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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.
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