The Sunday Edition - Jan 8, 2023
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Big on the Internet, bolsonaro, Brazil, tws

Things We Saw Today: Pro-Bolsonaro Rioters in Brazil Storm Capitol Buildings

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro with Donald Trump
It's grim out here folks. Rioters in support of fascist former president Jair Bolsonaro have violently stormed the capitol buildings in Brasília today to protest what they believe was a "stolen election" in a move that feels eerily similar to our own insurrection on Jan 6, 2021.
TV, comedy, paul t goldman, Peacock

Lovable Oddball or Sexist Villain? The Genius of ‘Paul T. Goldman’

Paul T Goldman smirking
A lonely single dad finds a woman he believes to be the perfect stay-at-home mom for his son. They fall in love and get married, but things soon begin to sour. She asks for checks to be made out to strange businesses, takes an obscene number of phone calls, and meets strangers in the park. Because it turns out, she isn’t the perfect mom at all but a madam in charge of a large sex trafficking and prostitution ring for the mafia.
Gaming, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch, open world, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, video games, Xenoblade Chronicles

The 6 Best Open-World Games on Nintendo Switch

A screenshot of Zelda crying in Breath of the Wild
It can be overwhelming to dig through all the games available for the Nintendo Switch. Here are our six favorite open-world games across the genres.
Comics, Daredevil, Hide From Homepage, Marvel Comics, Wilson Fisk

Who Is Typhoid Mary in Marvel? Marvel’s Typhoid Mary Fisk, Explained

Mary Walker (a.k.a. Typhoid Mary) in Marvel Comics
One character who could make an appearance in the upcoming MCU series, 'Daredevil: Born Again,' is Typhoid Mary. Here's everything to know about Typhoid Mary Fisk.
Comics, Hide From Homepage, Hyperion, Marvel Comics

Who Is Hyperion in Marvel? Marcus Milton, Explained

Marcus Milton as his alter ego Hyperion in Marvel Comics
Rumors have alleged that Hyperion could be appearing in 'Loki' or 'Thunderbolts' and could be played by Henry Cavill. Here's everything to know about Marvel's Hyperion.
Movies, brandon cronenberg, Hide From Homepage, Horror, infinity pool

It’s Time to Dive Into the Madness of ‘Infinity Pool’

Alexander Skarsgard and Mia Goth in creepy flesh masks
It's a fantastic time to be a horror fan. Last year we were filled to the brim with fantastic horror and 2023 is already giving all of us something to chew on. It doesn't matter if you're a sci-fi horror nerd, an unwavering lover of horror-thrillers, or horror-adjacent comedies. And Brandon Cronenberg's (director of 2020 cult hit Possessor) new horror trip Infinity Pool (2023) is guaranteed to draw people in, especially since it has Mia Goth in it!
Big on the Internet, Nicolas Cage, Star Trek (franchise), tws

Things We Saw Today: Please Cast Nicolas Cage in Star Trek!

Nic Cage on Jimmy Kimmel in a shiny suit
Maybe 2023 is starting off on a good foot after all! Nicolas Cage gave an interview with Yahoo Entertainment reporter Kevin Polowy on Friday in which he shared some surprising news while discussing his new film The Old Way. That he is a Trekkie!
Movies, DC Universe, Henry Cavill, Hide From Homepage, Superman

7 Actors Who Could Play James Gunn’s ‘Young’ Superman (Instead of Henry Cavill)

Young Clark Kent/Superman in Superman Year On by DC Comics
Henry Cavill stepped down as Superman in the DCU after James Gunn's and Peter Safran's installation as co-CEOs. However, they aren't done with Superman - they're just seeking a younger actor. Here are 7 actors who could be the next Superman.
Big on the Internet, Congress, GOP, Kevin McCarthy

5 Ways to Channel Your Inner Winner, Just Like Kevin McCarthy

Kevin McCarthy surrounded by the Gimp, Reek, Eli Sunday, and Chip the Rodeo Clown
Yass Queen! After a humiliating record-breaking fifteen votes, Republican Congressman Kevin McCarthy was finally elected as Speaker of the House last night. It only took four arduous days, sacrificing his entire soul (or what was left of it), his dignity, his pride, and any future negotiating tactics to the most fringe, lunatic members of the GOP to do it!
Anime, anime, CrunchyRoll, Orange, Trigun, Trigun Stampede

Even as a ‘Trigun’ Newbie, ‘Trigun: Stampede’s First Episode Didn’t Feel Right

Vash the Stampede realizes he's out of bullets in Trigun Stampede
Episode one of Trigun Stampede made me curious about watching the first episode of the original Trigun series. So I did. Dear readers, I vastly preferred the original.
TV, deep space nine, Star Trek, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Here Are the 10 Best ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’ Episodes in Honor of Its 30th Anniversary

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine cast
2023 marks the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, so in celebration, here are ten of the series' best episodes.
Anime, anime, anime openings, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

The 10 Best ‘JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’ Openings

doppio in Traitor's Requiem opening
Anime openings are truly something special if they’re done right. When they’re great, skipping them is a disservice to you as a viewer.
Big on the Internet, Allison Williams, Nepo Baby Discourse, nepotism

Allison Williams Has the Correct Response to the ‘Nepo Babies’ Discourse

Allison Williams stands in front of a car in a black coat.
The more honest we are about nepotism, the closer we come to an industry where everyone really does get a fair shot.
Movies, Avatar, Avatar: The Way of Water, James Cameron

James Cameron Says the Next ‘Avatar’ Film Is the Main Course, But I Filled Up on Appetizers

Kate Winslet's character in Avatar The Way of Water
Significant events have happened in both of James Cameron's Avatar movies, but nothing in the franchise feels significant.
Anime, anime, boku no hero academia, My Hero Academia

‘My Hero Academia’ Is Taking a Hellish Turn in Season 6, Cour 2

Ochaco Uraraka grappling with being one of the few uninjured heroes at the onset of My Hero Academia season 6 cour 2
The first half of My Hero Academia season 6 ended in a dark place. How soon will cour 2 show us the fallout of the Paranormal Liberation War?
Books, Amazon, Audible, brandon sanderson

Brandon Sanderson Withholds Five Books From Amazon Over Gouging Indie Authors

"Surprise! Four Secret Novels by Brandon Sanderson." Image: DragonSteel Books.
It's a big deal for him to take a stand against Amazon's treatment of authors.
TV, Addams Family, Hide From Homepage, Netflix, Wednesday (Netflix)

Will There Be Another Season of ‘Wednesday’?

Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Jenna Ortega, and Isaac Ordonez in Wednesday
Wednesday is a huge hit, and we have high hopes for another season of Netflix's Addams Family reboot.
Movies, Avengers: Secret Wars, Marvel Entertainment, Twitter memes

Twitter Is Fan Casting ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ With Hilarious Results

Dark Helmet (Rick Moranis) scowls with his mask off in Space Balls.
Check out all these cast members who are "confirmed" to reprise their classic roles in Secret Wars!
Movies, Glass Onion: a Knives Out Mystery, Netflix, Rian Johnson

Netflix’s Long-Running #1 Movie Is Fueled by Our Collective Hatred of Rich Frauds

The main cast of Netflix's 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' pose in a promotional image
Sometimes, if you spend your time complaining about something long enough, it gets what it rightfully deserves: The number one spot on Netflix.
Big on the Internet, Celine Dion, rolling stone

Their Hearts Will Go On: Protestors Are Stationed Outside of ‘Rolling Stone’ in Defense of Their Favorite Singer

Celine Dion. That's it.
Sometimes, you just love someone. A whole helluva lot.
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