The Monday Edition - May 24, 2021
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AMP Featured, News, Kevin Spacey, sexual assault, sexual misconduct

No One Wants a Kevin Spacey Comeback

Kevin Spacey leaves Nantucket District Court after being arraigned on sexual assault charges on January 7, 2019

Kevin Spacey has now been cast in his first role since allegations of sexual misconduct were made public in 2017.

The post No One Wants a Kevin Spacey Comeback first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Andrew Yang, Ziwe

Andrew Yang, Supposed New Yorker, Likes TIMES SQUARE’S Subway Stop Best?

Ziwe and Andrew Yang

Sorry to Andrew Yang, but you will continue to not make my ranked voting ballot, and I hope you find peace within yourself and realize that Times Square is literally hell on Earth.

The post Andrew Yang, Supposed New Yorker, Likes TIMES SQUARE’S Subway Stop Best? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Thelma and Louise

Why Thelma and Louise Remains Iconic 30 Years Later

Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon in Thelma & Louise (1991)

Every time I have watched Thelma & Louise with a female friend of mine, we have always ended the movie holding hands and crying because the film pushed the envelope of what two women onscreen could do while having us still root for them every step of the way.

The post Why Thelma and Louise Remains Iconic 30 Years Later first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, double standards, Florida, sexist

High School Shows Sexist Double Standards, Editing 80 Female Students’ “Immodest” Yearbook Photos

CBS Bartram Trail High School

A Florida high school surprised no one by showing their sexist double standards that treat young women one way for the benefit of the young men for reasons.

The post High School Shows Sexist Double Standards, Editing 80 Female Students’ “Immodest” Yearbook Photos first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Chloé Zhao, Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Eternals

Marvel’s The Eternals Trailer Has Everyone Excited

The Eternals trailer

Academy Award winner Chloé Zhao is here and bringing us the first trailer for The Eternals.

The post Marvel’s The Eternals Trailer Has Everyone Excited first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Game of Thrones, Hannah Waddingham, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Hannah Waddingham on Her Upsetting Game of Thrones Fate

Hannah Waddingham, Lena Headey

Honestly I'm just relieved that she's on Ted Lasso now, cracking jokes and eating biscuits.

The post Things We Saw Today: Hannah Waddingham on Her Upsetting Game of Thrones Fate first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Liz Cheney, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Republicans

Liz Cheney Calls Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Mask Rant ‘Evil Lunacy’, Forcing Us to Once Again Agree With Liz Cheney

US Representative Liz Cheney speaks to press at US Capitol.

Maskless clowns to the left of me, conspiracy jokers to the right, here I am, stuck in the middle with Liz Cheney.

The post Liz Cheney Calls Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Mask Rant ‘Evil Lunacy’, Forcing Us to Once Again Agree With Liz Cheney first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Chad Stahelski, Henry Cavill, Highlander

Henry Cavill to Star in Highlander Reboot and We’re Not Mad About It

Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher season1

There can be only one ... more version of this movie.

The post Henry Cavill to Star in Highlander Reboot and We’re Not Mad About It first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, LGBTQIA representation, Pride, snl

SNL Delivers a Joyously Queer and Heartfelt Season Finale

lil nas x, punkie johnson, bowen yang, kate mckinnon, anya taylor-joy

What did you think of the season finale? Let us know in the comments!

The post SNL Delivers a Joyously Queer and Heartfelt Season Finale first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, DC League of Super-Pets, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Dwayne Johnson to Voice Krypto the Super-Dog in ‘DC League of Super-Pets’

the rock and krypto the superdog

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a very good boy!

The post Things We Saw Today: Dwayne Johnson to Voice Krypto the Super-Dog in ‘DC League of Super-Pets’ first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, CNN, Native Americans, racism

Finally! CNN Fires Rick Santorum After His Racist Comments About Native Americans

Rick Santorum bites his lip while his elevator door closes

The deplatforming of Rick Santorum is a gift to us all.

The post Finally! CNN Fires Rick Santorum After His Racist Comments About Native Americans first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, M.O.D.O.K., Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. (series), Patton Oswalt

Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K. Follows a Supervillain Going Through a Midlife Crisis

modok patton oswalt

As Marvel continues to plumb the depths of their extensive catalogue of heroes and villains, the company's more obscure characters are getting their moment in the sun.

The post Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K. Follows a Supervillain Going Through a Midlife Crisis first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, John Boyega, marvel, Star Wars (franchise)

John Boyega on Marvel, Star Wars, and Disrupting the Industry

boyega star wars finn

Boyega remains committed to speaking truth to power. In doing so, he is setting a new standard for Black actors and other marginalized performers.

The post John Boyega on Marvel, Star Wars, and Disrupting the Industry first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Ask the Mary Sues, new releases, summer

Ask the Mary Sues: What Summer Releases Are You Excited For?

lebron james

As the end of May quickly approaches, it's time to pump up the jams, rips our sleeves off of our shirts, and get ready for SHOT GIRL SUMMER, BABY!

The post Ask the Mary Sues: What Summer Releases Are You Excited For? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Delivers a Teaser Trailer Promising a “Blaze of Glory”

The cast assembles for Brooklyn Nine Nine season six

Brooklyn Nine-Nine is ending, but it at least is going out in the best spot, right after the Summer Olympics, and they have released a teaser to celebrate what is coming up.

The post Things We Saw Today: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Delivers a Teaser Trailer Promising a “Blaze of Glory” first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Star Wars (franchise), Star Wars: Rangers of the New Republic

Gina Carano/Cara Dune-Led Rangers of the New Republic No Longer in Active Development

Rangers of the New Republic

With all the new content coming our way in the Star Wars universe, it could have easily been a show they just pushed out. But it still being on the roster, just not actively in development, has me optimistic for it. 

The post Gina Carano/Cara Dune-Led Rangers of the New Republic No Longer in Active Development first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, BTS, music, YouTube

BTS’ “Butter” Has Officially Made Me a Stan and There’s No Turning Back

BTS in "Butter" music video.

What have I been doing with my life? Why hasn't BTS been part of it? All the questions I have for myself now that I have decided to stan BTS and their music.

The post BTS’ “Butter” Has Officially Made Me a Stan and There’s No Turning Back first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Anna Paquin, biphobia

Anna Paquin Calls Out Biphobia After Ridiculous Troll Comment

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 19: Anna Paquin attends 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 19, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

Anna Paquin is calling out biphobia after getting a comment about "genuine" bisexual celebrities. 

The post Anna Paquin Calls Out Biphobia After Ridiculous Troll Comment first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, Funimation, mobile games, My Hero Academia, Sony

Please Help, the My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero Mobile Game Is Sucking up All My Time

My Hero Academia Mobile Game

My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero is a free-to-play mobile game that lets you take control of your favorites from U.A. and develop their skills as heroes!

The post Please Help, the My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero Mobile Game Is Sucking up All My Time first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, cancel culture, Republicans, Socrates

Florida Republican Who Claimed Socrates Would Be “Cancelled Real Quick” Today Is Getting a History Lesson on Twitter

The painting "The Death of Socrates" with a stamp reading "cancelled" superimposed on it

A lot of people were quick to point out that Sabatini very clearly doesn't know anything at all about Socrates.

The post Florida Republican Who Claimed Socrates Would Be “Cancelled Real Quick” Today Is Getting a History Lesson on Twitter first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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