The Sunday Edition - Nov 19, 2023
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TV, Good Omens, Neil Gaiman

The Best Shows To Watch After ‘Good Omens’

The best shows to watch after 'Good Omens,' featuring (clockwise from top left): 'What We Do in the Shadows,' 'Lucifer,' 'Miracle Workers,' 'American Gods,' and 'Penny Dreadful'

Here are 22 shows to watch once you’re done with Good Omens season 2 and find yourself missing Aziraphale and Crowley.

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News, Barbie, Mariah Carey, Mattel

The Queen of Christmas Gets Her Own Holiday Barbie Doll

The Mariah Carey Barbie doll, wearing a red sparkly dress and holding a microphone.

I don't want a lot for Christmas, there is just one thing I need.

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Movies, Rachel Zegler, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Has a Surprising Musical Inspiration

Rachel Zegler as Lucy Grey Baird holding a microphone in 'The Hunger Games The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.'

Rachel Zegler gives serious June Carter Cash vibes.

The post ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Has a Surprising Musical Inspiration appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers, LGBTQ+, Monica Rambeau, The Marvels

Why It Matters That Captain Marvel Is Monica Rambeau’s ‘Aunt Carol’

Brie Larson as Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel and Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau in 'The Marvels'

There's a criticism of Marvel's mishandling of queerness in relation to Carol Danvers that has continually rubbed me the wrong way.

The post Why It Matters That Captain Marvel Is Monica Rambeau’s ‘Aunt Carol’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Addams Family, International Men's Day, Marvel Entertainment, SEO, Star Wars (franchise), The Hunger Games

Best Male Characters for International Men’s Day

Three very different positive male characters, Bob, Cassian, and Bernie.

To celebrate International Men's Day, The Mary Sue wants to pay tribute to the many wonderful male characters from our favorite works.

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News, Gwyneth Goes Skiing (musical), Gwyneth Paltrow, Ski Court

The Musical Based on the Gwyneth Paltrow Ski Trial Is My Roman Empire

Gwyneth Paltrow wears a thick knit sweater during her skiing injury trial.

I want to live forever in this trial and some geniuses in London are giving me the next best thing.

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Movies, Iman Vellani, Interviews, Ms. Marvel, The Marvels

Iman Vellani on the Joy of Playing Kamala Khan and ‘The Marvels’

Image of Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan in 'The Marvels.' She is a brown Pakistani teenage girl with long, dark hair wearing a red and blue flannel shirt over a graphic tee depicting Avengers comics covers. She's sitting in a chair in her living room with a hopeful look on her face.

The Marvels is in theaters now and Iman Vellani, as always, is a delight!

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News, anti-trans, lgbtq teens, Texas

Texas Schoolboard Reverses Appalling Policy Banning Trans Student From School Musical

News, donald trump, insurrection, january 6th

So You Agree? Donald Trump Engaged in the Insurrection?

Regina George (Rachel McAdams) in 'Mean Girls'.

This ruling is historic, in that it is the first ever to find a president guilty of engaging in an insurrection.

The post So You Agree? Donald Trump Engaged in the Insurrection? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Anime, Gaming, Anime NYC, Genshin Impact

Anime NYC Might Need To Change Its Name After This One Series Took Over Its Artist Alley

Hate gacha games? You might have some mixed feelings about Anime NYC 2023's strong Genshin Impact presence.

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Movies, Barry Keoghan, Emerald Fennell, Saltburn

Emerald Fennell on Telling ‘Saltburn’ Through the Eyes of Oliver Quick

Oliver Quick (Barry Keoghan) smoking a cigarette by the lake in 'Saltburn'.

Saltburn is in theaters now.

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Movies, Horror, sleepaway camp, trans representation, transphobia

40 Years Later, ‘Sleepaway Camp’ Is Still Controversial Yet Thought-Provoking

Teen campers Angela and her cousin Ricky in Sleepaway Camp (1983)

Grab your crop tops and short-shorts, it's the 40th anniversary of Sleepaway Camp.

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TV, fantasy, Game of Thrones, SEO, Streaming Television, television

Missing ‘Game of Thrones?’ Here are 15 Shows With the Same Vibes That you Might Like

Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia

After so much time in the Game of Thrones world, you might be looking for something similar, so here are 15 shows that fit that description.

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Movies, Anakin Skywalker, Hide From Homepage, Jedi, Luke Skywalker, rey, SEO, Star Wars (franchise), Yoda

The Strongest Jedi of All Time, Ranked (by Power and Ability)

Daisy Ridley as Rey in Star Wars The Last Jedi

Even though the Jedi can be a flawed group, we all have our favorites.

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Movies, Next Goal Wins, Taika Waititi

EXCLUSIVE: Meet the Team Behind Taika Waititi’s Film ‘Next Goal Wins’ With a New Featurette!

Big on the Internet, animals, birds, Eurasian Eagle-Owl, Flaco, New York City

Rejoice, for Flaco the Eagle-Owl Has Come Home

Flaco, NYC's famous Eurasian eagle-owl, perches on a branch

Flaco, New York City's most famous feathered sensation, held the city in an anxious grip with his forays downtown.

The post Rejoice, for Flaco the Eagle-Owl Has Come Home appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Henry Cavill, Hide From Homepage, Netflix, SEO, The Witcher (TV series)

The Best Episodes of ‘The Witcher’, Ranked

Jaskier and Geralt the Witcher Netflix

As we impatiently wait for the start of season 3 (and the end of Henry Cavill's tenure as Geralt of Rivia), here's a rundown of the eight best episode

The post The Best Episodes of ‘The Witcher’, Ranked appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, drag bans, Florida, LGBTQ+, U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court’s Drag Ban Decision is a Complicated Win, but a Win Nonetheless

A drag performer is seen on a catwalk from behind, wearing a rainbow cape that reads "Drag is not a crime."

Before you start thinking these right-wing extremists have suddenly decided to trot on over to the right side of history, temper those expectations.

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Movies, Disney, Disney Songs, Songs, Wish (film)

‘Wish’ Songwriter Julia Michaels Shares the Story Behind That Amazing Breakout Song

Ariana DeBose as Asha in Wish

Disney's new animated film is a sweet fairy tale with a lot of heart—and it has a breakout song that might make you cry.

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News, Technology, abuse, Annie Altman, ChatGPT, Hide From Homepage, OpenAI, Sam Altman

Annie Altman’s Abuse Allegations Against OpenAI’s Now-Fired CEO Sam Altman Highlight the Need to Prioritize Humanity Over Tech

Annie Altman is seen in a screengrab from her TikTok channel phuckfilosophy

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's sister Annie has seemingly come to social media multiple times, most recently in October 2023, with allegations about him.

The post Annie Altman’s Abuse Allegations Against OpenAI’s Now-Fired CEO Sam Altman Highlight the Need to Prioritize Humanity Over Tech appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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