The Sunday Edition - Dec 17, 2023
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Movies, Harris Dickinson, Jeremy Allen White, Puppy Interview, The Iron Claw, Zac Efron

Yes, You Need to Watch ‘The Iron Claw’ Boys With Puppies

The boys of Iron Claw posing as the Von Erict brothers

I, too, wish to be a puppy falling asleep in the arms of Jeremy Allen White.

The post Yes, You Need to Watch ‘The Iron Claw’ Boys With Puppies appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Anime, CrunchyRoll, Funimation, Netflix, Yu Yu Hakusho

The Dream of the ’90s Is Alive in ‘Yu Yu Hakusho’

Yu Yu Hakusho Spirit Detective Saga (Episodes 1-25)

For those who can't wait for the live-action series to finish and want to speed through the anime.

The post The Dream of the ’90s Is Alive in ‘Yu Yu Hakusho’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Aquaman, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Jason Momoa

Jason Momoa Says ‘Aquaman 2’ Is Likely His Last Time Playing the Aquatic Superhero

Aquaman Jason Momoa with sharks

Momoa's Arthur Curry may be retired after Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

The post Jason Momoa Says ‘Aquaman 2’ Is Likely His Last Time Playing the Aquatic Superhero appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Billie Eilish, Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live, snl

Kate McKinnon and Billie Eilish Create a Queer Feminist Utopia in ‘SNL’s ‘Tampon Farm’

The women of 'Saturday Night Live' play guitars on the farm in the sketch 'Tampon Farm'.

Maya Rudolph and Kristen Wiig are heading to the tampon farm.

The post Kate McKinnon and Billie Eilish Create a Queer Feminist Utopia in ‘SNL’s ‘Tampon Farm’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Marvel's What If...?, Native characters, What If

Marvel’s ‘What If…?’ Writers Reveal the Biggest ‘What If?’ of All

Kahhori looks up, her eyes glowing blue.

At a recent Q&A, the show's writers and director shared what could be the biggest "what if?" in the MCU.

The post Marvel’s ‘What If…?’ Writers Reveal the Biggest ‘What If?’ of All appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, interview, It's a Wonderful Knife, Jane Widdop

Jane Widdop Brings a New George Bailey to Life in ‘It’s a Wonderful Knife’

Jane Widdop in It's a Wonderful Knife

It's a Wonderful Knife is streaming now on Shudder.

The post Jane Widdop Brings a New George Bailey to Life in ‘It’s a Wonderful Knife’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Catholic Church, climate change, Pope Francis

While Pope Francis Pleads for Climate Action, U.S. Bishops Refuse To Divest From Fossil Fuels

Pope Francis Celebrates Immaculate Conception at Spanish Steps

On the issue of climate action, Pope Francis has been consistent: Bold steps must be taken and they need to be taken now.

The post While Pope Francis Pleads for Climate Action, U.S. Bishops Refuse To Divest From Fossil Fuels appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Barbie, Barbie (2023), Helen Mirren, Hide From Homepage

This Oscar Winner Provides the Narration in ‘Barbie’

Barbie (Margot Robbie) dances with other Barbies during a vibrant dance party in 'Barbie'

You might have recognized this Oscar winner's voice as the film's narrator.

The post This Oscar Winner Provides the Narration in ‘Barbie’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Ann Roth, Barbie, Barbie (2023), Hide From Homepage

This One Character in ‘Barbie’ Encapsulates the Themes of the Film

An old woman (Ann Roth) sits on a bench smiling at Barbie (Margot Robbie).

And to think, the producers wanted Greta Gerwig to cut this scene.

The post This One Character in ‘Barbie’ Encapsulates the Themes of the Film appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Christmas, Hide From Homepage, Love Actually, parents guide

Parents Guide: Is ‘Love Actually’ OK To Watch With Your Kids?

The Prime Minister and Natalie wave at an unexpected crowd in 'Love Actually.'

The British holiday rom-com has become a Christmas classic since its release 20 years ago, but is it a movie the whole family can enjoy?

The post Parents Guide: Is ‘Love Actually’ OK To Watch With Your Kids? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Christmas, Doctor Who

Every ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Special, Ranked

Doctor Who's TARDIS with a Christmas wreath on the door, in front of a Christmas tree

Ahead of the new festive Doctor Who episode with Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor, let's rank the Christmas specials from times past.

The post Every ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Special, Ranked appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Geoff Keighley, Golden Joystick Awards, Israel/Palestine, The Game Awards, Ukraine

Game Dev Succinctly Answers What the Games Industry Owes Palestinians

Golden Joystick Award logo and The Game Awards statue render above images from Call of Duty Modern Warfare and Counter Strike: Global Offensive.

The hesitation or condemnation of calling for a ceasefire is almost entirely an American/British affair.

The post Game Dev Succinctly Answers What the Games Industry Owes Palestinians appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Hide From Homepage, Leave the World Behind, sequel

Will ‘Leave the World Behind’ Remedy Its Ambiguity With a Sequel?

Mahershala Ali, My'hala, Julia Roberts, and Ethan Hawke in Leave the World Behind

'Leave the World Behind's ending leaves lots of room for continuation, but what are the chances of a sequel?

The post Will ‘Leave the World Behind’ Remedy Its Ambiguity With a Sequel? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, nudity, sexuality, Twitch, VTubers

Twitch Opened the Door to Nudity. It Didn’t Last.

Twitch's controversial sexual content policy changes ultimately didn't last.

Twitch opened the door to artistic nudity in mid-December. The policy didn't last long.

The post Twitch Opened the Door to Nudity. It Didn’t Last. appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, BBC, BritBox, Silent Witness

Everything We Know About ‘Silent Witness’ Season 27

From left to right: Rhiannon May as Cara Connelly, David Caves as Jack Hodgson, Emilia Fox as Dr. Nikki Alexander, Aki Omoshaybi as Gabriel Folukoya, and Alastair Michael as Velvy Schur in a Silent Witness promo poster.

The scientists and pathologists of the Thomas Lyell Centre will return to our screens in Silent Witness season 27.

The post Everything We Know About ‘Silent Witness’ Season 27 appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Bluey, child actors, children's tv

There’s a Reason Bluey and Bingo’s Voice Actors Are Uncredited

Bluey Season 3 poster

Two very special kids are bringing joy to families all over the world.

The post There’s a Reason Bluey and Bingo’s Voice Actors Are Uncredited appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Journalism, kotaku, video games

Games Journalism Is Moving Toward a New Model: Reader-Funded Journalism

Woman playing a video game at a PC LAN cafe

Is games journalism about to change forever?

The post Games Journalism Is Moving Toward a New Model: Reader-Funded Journalism appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Apple TV+, documentaries, Hide From Homepage

After ‘Boys State’s Success, Girls Prepare To Build a Democracy in ‘Girls State’ Doc

An image of Apple TV+'s documentary Girls State

You've seen Boys State, but now it's time for the girls to build a democracy in their own doc.

The post After ‘Boys State’s Success, Girls Prepare To Build a Democracy in ‘Girls State’ Doc appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Black culture, caste, Origin, racism

How Do You Make an ‘Unfilmable’ Movie? Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’ Trailer Gives Us Some Hints

Jon Berenthal and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor put their faces together romantically in a scene from 'Origin'

When it was announced that Ava DuVernay was adapting Isabel Wilkerson's book Caste into a film, many wondered: How?

The post How Do You Make an ‘Unfilmable’ Movie? Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’ Trailer Gives Us Some Hints appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Jenna Ortega, Martin Freeman, Miller's Girl

Everyone Is Going To Be Talking About Jenna Ortega’s New Movie

Jenna Ortega as Cairo Sweet in Miller's Girl

Jenna Ortega takes on a surprising new role in a twisted erotic thriller co-starring Martin Freeman.

The post Everyone Is Going To Be Talking About Jenna Ortega’s New Movie appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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