The Sunday Edition - Jul 2, 2023
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Movies & TV, Disney parks, Disney's California Adventure, Rogers the Musical

Oh Okay, I Need to See ‘Rogers the Musical’

A theater in New York decked out in Rogers: The Musical posters featuring Steve Rogers' Captain America.

This summer stay at California Adventure does have me looking at flights to Anaheim.

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Big on the Internet, Black representation, Hobie Brown, music, punk

Black Punk Is Definitely Having a Moment

Collage of various Black punk, emo, and alt people and characters from the 2020s.

I include emo, alt-rock, metal, and anything in that realm musically, aesthetically, and politically.

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TV, Downey's Dream Cars, Robert Downey Jr.

This New Max Docuseries Is a Surprisingly Fun Watch Thanks to Robert Downey Jr.

Robert and Exton cheers drinks at Mortys restaurant

The series is entertaining and informative in a way I never found boring, and that's all thanks to RDJ.

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Movies & TV, Diego Luna, Latinx, latinx representation, Pedro Pascal, Rosario Dawson, Star Wars (franchise)

Latine Stay Eating Well, Taking the Lead in a Galaxy Far, Far Away

Diego Luna as Cassian Andor in 'Andor'

Star Wars isn't only giving us "more Latine characters." Star Wars is giving us Latine leads and entrusting Latine with creative control.

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Big on the Internet, Indiana Jones, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Karen Allen, Marion Ravenwood

Karen Allen Isn’t “Unrecognizable” You Joke of a Publication, Daily Mail

Karen Allen at the premiere of Indiana Jones

This is and will always be a Karen Allen fan account.

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Movies, Hide From Homepage, Indiana Jones, Indiana Jones 5, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, post-credits scene

‘Indiana Jones’ 5 Post Credits: Is There an ‘Indiana Jones 5’ After Credits Scene? Answered

indiana jones 5 what we know

Now that the film is out, moviegoers are wondering: is there a post-credits scene?

The post ‘Indiana Jones’ 5 Post Credits: Is There an ‘Indiana Jones 5’ After Credits Scene? Answered appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, contributor, ND Stevenson, Netflix, Nimona, Nimona movie

How Netflix’s ‘Nimona’ Differs From the Graphic Novel

Nimona introduces herself to Ballister

Now that Nimona has finally hit Netflix, fans get to see the beloved character created by ND Stevenson in an all-new light.

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Movies, Harrison Ford, Helena Shaw, Indiana Jones, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Helena Shaw’s Inclusion in ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ Is a Welcome One

Indiana Jones and Helena in Dial of Destiny

More Helena Shaw please and thank you.

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Movies, Marvel Cinematic Universe, marvel studios, mcu

Here’s Why the MCU’s Phase 5 Feels So Unsatisfying

In a still from 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,' Cassie (Kathryn Newton) stands next to her father, Scott Lang. Scott is wearing his Ant-Man suit without the helmet, so his face his visible.

The MCU now has more superheroes than ever, and yet it's never felt so sparsely populated.

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Big on the Internet, Elon Musk, Twitter

Elon Musk Somehow Makes Twitter Even Worse by Limiting Tweets We Can Read

Elon Musk attends Heidi Klum's 2022 Hallowe'en Party at Sake No Hana at Moxy LES on October 31, 2022 in New York City. He's wearing costume armor and smugly holding his arms up.

C+ Tony Stark is at it again.

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Science, Bees, nature

This Nature Video is the Most Metal Thing I’ve Seen in Awhile

A honeybee resting on a yellow flower.

Recently, beekeeper Elisha Bixler posted a TikTok video of "queen balling."

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News, gay rights, Pride Month, pride month 2023, trans rights

It Wasn’t All Bad News This Pride Month

Same-sex marriage supporter Vin Testa, of Washington, DC, waves a LGBTQIA pride flag in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building as he makes pictures with his friend Donte Gonzalez to celebrate the anniversary of the United States v. Windsor and the Obergefell v. Hodges decisions on June 26, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Here are some of the positive Queer Pride news stories from June 2023.

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News, MLK, MLK III, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, supreme court

Maybe Arkansas’ Nepo Baby Governor Shouldn’t Be Weighing in on Affirmative Action & Meritocracies

Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks to someone outdoors.

Here she comes, crawling out of the woodwork of the House Divided that is America to serve up the hot take no one wanted.

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Movies, Barbie, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, Oppenheimer, Twitter memes

It’s Official. Now Christopher Nolan Has To Watch ‘Barbie’

barbie photoshopped into the oppenheimer poster

The war between the Barbie and Oppenheimer box office numbers is one that I, personally, am very invested in.

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News, backlash, Bud Light, Dylan Mulvaney

Bud Light Doubles Down on Being Cowards About Transphobia—at Best

Bud light cans in cupholders. One is crushed.

The company decided to celebrate Pride Month with another bad statement about the "controversy."

The post Bud Light Doubles Down on Being Cowards About Transphobia—at Best appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Netflix, One Piece

Breaking Down the ‘One Piece’ Live-Action Episode List

Emily Rudd as Nami in Netflix's 'One Piece'

What can these leaked episode titles tell us about Netflix's live-action adaptation?

The post Breaking Down the ‘One Piece’ Live-Action Episode List appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, fascism, transphobia

Why Is Mainstream UK Media Ignoring Community’s Victory Over Far-Right Anti-Drag Violence?

A paper on a desk, with a magnifying glass on top of it that shows a question mark.

The Daily Mail's early coverage is a masterclass on transphobic, far right propaganda, though.

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News, Central Park 5, donald trump, NYC city council, Yusef Salaam

Yusef Salaam of the Exonerated Central Park Five Is Poised To Join the New York City Council

Yuself Salaam at an event, puts his hand over his heart and looks into the camera.

“He was the prodigal son that has returned. And he was authentic. He IS authentic.”

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Movies, Hide From Homepage, music, soundtrack, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

The Best Songs From ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,’ Ranked

Shameik Moore as Miles Morales in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse featured a unique array of songs that represent Miles Morales' musical taste.

The post The Best Songs From ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,’ Ranked appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Netflix, The Witcher (TV series)

The Fairytale Concept at the Heart of ‘The Witcher’

Freya Allan as Ciri in Witcher season two trying to do her very best

Let’s take a look at what the Law of Surprise is and how it operates in the world of The Witcher, since pretty much everything hinges on it.

The post The Fairytale Concept at the Heart of ‘The Witcher’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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