The Monday Edition - Jan 9, 2023
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Movies, climate change, Disney, Strange World

Disney’s ‘Strange World’ Offers a Solution to Climate Change You Probably Don’t Want to Hear

Jake Gyllenhaal as Searcher Clade in Strange World

Strange World might be a kids' movie, but its drastic solution reflects what some ecologists say we need to do in real life.

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News, Bao, chinese new year, food

The Best Foods for Celebrating Chinese New Year

The heartwarming conclusion of Pixar's short film, Bao.

Gong hei fat choy, everyone! Here are some delicious foods to try for the Lunar New Year.

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News, Japan, mascots

Japanese Store Chain Announces Mascot Change, Immediately Walks It Back

Giant Donpen on the marquee of the Shibuya Don Quijote in Tokyo

For the millions of people who have entered one of these stores, Donpen is Don Quijote, and Don Quijote is Donpen—which is why the events of December 16, 2022, were so shocking.

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Big on the Internet, job posting

The Mary Sue Is Hiring a Temporary Weekend Editor!

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The Mary Sue is searching for a temporary weekend editor!

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Big on the Internet, activism, civil rights, Joe Biden, politics, Reparations

Over 70 Asian American Organizations Demand Biden Begin Slavery Reparations Commission

President Joe Biden speaks during a press conference

While the history of reparations is not new, it has become an increasingly notable topic in recent years. Half of the entries on the Historical Timeline of Reparations Payments Made come from the last decade alone. Now, another group has thrown their support behind reparations for African Americans.

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Books, Barnes & Noble, BookTok, conventions, publishing, tiktok

Barnes & Noble Loves What BookTok Has Done for Sales, but Not the People Behind It

BookTok Festival Barnes & Noble is hosting 2/4/2023 flyer. Image: Barnes & Noble

There are a lot of people in the community, and a handful that have a lot of influence that directly impacts what others read and therefore sales for BN.

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Big on the Internet, Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford

Alec Baldwin’s Hatred of a Beloved Actor Is Truly the Pettiest Thing in This World

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 21: Alec Baldwin poses at the opening night of the new play "Hangmen" on Broadway at The Golden Theatre on April 21, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/WireImage)

Baldwin is constantly just showing how much of a petty man he is and this is no different.

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News, Kevin McCarthy, Matt Gaetz

‘Bad Lip Reading’ Did Kevin McCarthy and Matt Gaetz’s Fight and I’m Crying

Matt Gaetz and Kevin McCarthy confront each other with other lawmakers around them.

Bad Lip Reading took advantage of a situation where laughing is more fun than tearing our own skin off in frustration.

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Movies, m3gan

M3GAN Is Everyone’s New Best Friend

A queen named M3GAN watching out the window

The AI robot doll who is everyone's best confidant has sailed to the second place in the weekend box office, blowing past what was predicted she would make and holding her own against the James Cameron juggernaut. And for good reason, M3GAN is our best friend.

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TV, Inside Job, Netflix

I Found My New Favorite Show, and Then It Became a Victim of the Canceled Cartoon Crisis

Yet again, another cool animated show gets canceled by Netflix—this time, right as I was getting into it.

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Big on the Internet, Benedict Cumberbatch

Descendent of the Enslaved Speaks Out on Reparations From Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch as Phil in Power of the Dog

Is Benedict Cumberbatch going to pay reparations?

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Movies, Horror, kevin williamson, Sick

The Writer of ‘Scream’ Is Back With a ‘Sick’ New Horror Movie

Miri and Parker looking bloodied up in Sick

The writer of Wes Craven's Scream hasn't given us a horror movie in quite some time, but he's back and taking a big swing.

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TV, Netflix, Penn Badgley, YOU

Hello, ‘You’ Season 4 Trailer

Joe Goldberg with razor wire in You s4

Hello, you. I'm presuming that you've watched every episode of You—and are dying for more. Here's what you need to know about season 4.

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Anime, Death Note, Hide From Homepage, L, Light Yagami

All ‘Death Note’ Main Characters, Ranked

Poster for the Death Note anime series

Death Note is undeniably one of the best anime classics out there. So, here is a list of the best characters in Death Note.

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Big on the Internet, Andor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars (franchise), Star Wars: The Clone Wars, The Bad Batch, The Mandalorian

A Complete Ranking of Every ‘Star Wars’ TV Show

The bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) walks in front of a sunset in key art for 'The Mandalorian'

Star Wars is probably best known for its blockbuster movies, but—over the past few years, especially—the saga has continued to unfold on television and streaming. Some of it is better left to die in the sands of Tatooine, but some of it is Star Wars at its finest.

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Books, British Royal Family, prince harry, Spare

Who Is Prince Harry Trying To Appeal to Here?

Prince Harry in Netflix's 'Harry & Meghan'

As publication day for Prince Harry's 'Spare' approaches, has his target audience changed for good?

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Movies, Hide From Homepage, Horror, maxxxine, Mia Goth, ti west

‘MaXXXine’: Everything We Know About Ti West’s ’80s Sequel to ‘X’

a close up of Mia Goth's face in a pool of water from 'X'

Ti West is concluding his surprise horror trilogy sometime this year with the return of Mia Goth in MaXXXine.

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TV, Hide From Homepage, Love Island

The UK’s Favorite Dating Show Is Back For Some Winter Love

'Love Island' Winter Season 2023 Promo

As the start of 'Love Island UK' approaches, here's all you need to know about the winter season.

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Movies, Akela Cooper, Horror, James Wan, m3gan, sci-fi horror

Will the Killer Robot M3GAN Make Her Return?

A queen named M3GAN watching out the window

What are the chances of a 'M3GAN' sequel coming to our screens eventually? I'm here to install that data for you now.

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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.

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