The Sunday Edition - Dec 24, 2023
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Movies

Why the Joy of This Take on ‘Pure Imagination’ in ‘Wonka’ Worked So Well

Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka standing in his building chocolate factory

While the movie focuses on his journey into his new life in London, there is one song that really is important in this story.

The post Why the Joy of This Take on ‘Pure Imagination’ in ‘Wonka’ Worked So Well appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Comics, Marvel Comics, White Widow, Yelena Belova

Marvel Is Showing Us How Our Fave White Widow Can Be a ‘Good Neighbor’

TV, Disney+, Happy Hogan, Jon Favreau, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel's What If, Marvel's What If...?

Marvel’s ‘What If…?’ Lets One of My Favorite Characters Be the Hero

Avengers Tower with a santa hat on at Christmas

Seeing him as a hero just made me so ... happy.

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Gaming, Lethal Company, Steam, video games

Here’s Why ‘Lethal Company’ Is the Obvious Game of the Year Choice for Me

Lethal Company still from the trailer for version 45

Truly one of the best horror games of all time.

The post Here’s Why ‘Lethal Company’ Is the Obvious Game of the Year Choice for Me appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Fortnite, LEGO

‘LEGO Fortnite’ Is Honestly a Must-Play With the Family During the Holidays

LEGO Fortnite screenshot

‘LEGO Fortnite’ offers one of the best family-friendly multiplayer experiences in gaming, period.

The post ‘LEGO Fortnite’ Is Honestly a Must-Play With the Family During the Holidays appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Gale Stay Away From Oz, Hide From Homepage, Wizard of Oz

‘Gale: Stay Away From Oz’ Offers a Horror Take on ‘The Wizard of Oz’

Chloe Crump as Emily Gale in Gale Stay Away From Oz

Maybe don't follow that yellow brick road.

The post ‘Gale: Stay Away From Oz’ Offers a Horror Take on ‘The Wizard of Oz’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Science, health, morning sickness, pregnancy, Pregnant

Scientists Make Major Breakthrough in Treating Morning Sickness

A young pregnant woman of African decent sits on a sofa in the comfort of her own home as she cradles her belly with her hands. She is dressed casually as she looks down at her belly with anticipation.

For those who have suffered from nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, there may be hope in sight.

The post Scientists Make Major Breakthrough in Treating Morning Sickness appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Bucky Barnes, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel's What If...?, Tony Stark

Did This One Scene in ‘Marvel’s What If…?’ Change the Course of Tony Stark’s History?

Howard Stark talking to Bucky Barnes over the headset

The second season of Marvel's What If...? is here and it might have changed Tony Stark's life forever.

The post Did This One Scene in ‘Marvel’s What If…?’ Change the Course of Tony Stark’s History? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Bridget Jones's Diary, Colin Firth, Renee Zellweger

Forget ‘Love Actually’: This British Romcom Is My Christmas Must-Watch

Renee Zellweger and Colin Firth cuddle up in 'Bridget Jones's Diary'.

We need a little Bridget, right this very minute.

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TV, Disney, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel's What If...?

‘What If…?’ Assembled One of the Coolest Teams to Take On a Great Returning Villain

Peggy Carter's new Avengers team in 'What If'

What If...? is back and with it comes questions about the mightiest heroes in Marvel's canon.

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TV, Christmas, Saturday Night Live, snl

Best Musical Christmas Sketches From ‘Saturday Night Live’

Emma Stone, Kate McKinnon, and Aidy Bryant sing about the "Christmas Candle" on SNL.

This list is our version of that same peach candle.

The post Best Musical Christmas Sketches From ‘Saturday Night Live’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Home Alone, Home Alone 2

It’s Time for the Annual Christmas Question: How Is the McCallister Family So Rich?

Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister reading a magazine in Home Alone

Watching Home Alone every year inevitably leads to contemplating how one family could have so much money.

The post It’s Time for the Annual Christmas Question: How Is the McCallister Family So Rich? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Danny Pudi, Hide From Homepage, Netflix

Who Is the Mechanist? Here’s What You Need To Know About the ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Character

Danny Pudi as The Mechanist in Avatar: The Last Airbender

He's everyone's second favorite war criminal! Uncle Iroh is our first.

The post Who Is the Mechanist? Here’s What You Need To Know About the ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Character appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, for all mankind, Interviews, Toby Kebbell

‘For All Mankind’: Toby Kebbell Reveals What It’s Like to Be the Odd Man Out

Toby Kebbell as Miles Dale in For All Mankind season 4.

For Toby Kebbell, who plays oil rig worker-turned Martian mechanic Miles Dale, the series is an exploration of what it's like to be a renegade.

The post ‘For All Mankind’: Toby Kebbell Reveals What It’s Like to Be the Odd Man Out appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Hide From Homepage, The Iron Claw, Zac Efron

What Should We Take Away From the Ending of ‘The Iron Claw’?

Zac Efron holding up the belt in the Iron Claw

The end of The Iron Claw is emotionally intense, but incredibly rewarding.

The post What Should We Take Away From the Ending of ‘The Iron Claw’? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Bradley Cooper, Maestro, Netflix, Snoopy

I Can’t Stop Thinking About This Scene in ‘Maestro’

Carey Mulligan and Bradley Cooper in 'Maestro.' A drawing of Snoopy has been added to the frame.

It involves a certain little guy from Peanuts.

The post I Can’t Stop Thinking About This Scene in ‘Maestro’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Interviews, Netflix, Rebel Moon, Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire, Zack Snyder

Zack Snyder Is Creating a Universe Entirely His Own With ‘Rebel Moon’

A woman with large horns in Netflix and Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon.

Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire is on Netflix now!

The post Zack Snyder Is Creating a Universe Entirely His Own With ‘Rebel Moon’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, animal crossing, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Hide From Homepage, LEGO

‘Animal Crossing’ Has LEGO Sets? Here’s What You Need To Know.

Tom Nook in LEGO form for the LEGO Animal Crossing sets

Animal Crossing LEGO minifigures, buildings, and fruit trees?

The post ‘Animal Crossing’ Has LEGO Sets? Here’s What You Need To Know. appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Funko, Showtime, Yellowjackets (series)

All Hail the Antler Queen! ‘Yellowjackets’ Funko Pops Are Here!

Courtney Eaton as Lottie and Sophie Nelisse as Shauna prepare for a feast in 'Yellowjackets.'

We are buzzing to get our hands on these.

The post All Hail the Antler Queen! ‘Yellowjackets’ Funko Pops Are Here! appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Amber Heard, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Unsurprisingly, Amber Heard’s Reduced Role in ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Backfired

Amber Heard as Mera in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Warner Bros. caved to misogynist cyberbullies, and the Aquaman sequel is worse for it.

The post Unsurprisingly, Amber Heard’s Reduced Role in ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Backfired appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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