The Thursday Edition - Aug 31, 2023
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Movies, Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau, Ms. Marvel, The Marvels

‘The Marvels’ is Putting Complicated Family Front and Center

Carol looks pained while talking to Monica in The Marvels.

A new featurette shows that things are going to get messy in The Marvels.

The post ‘The Marvels’ is Putting Complicated Family Front and Center appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Amazon Prime, Horror, streaming

The Best Horror Movies To Watch on Amazon Prime Right Now

A collage featuring some of the best horror movies on Amazon Prime right now (clockwise from top left): 'Shaun of the Dead,' 'Train to Busan,' 'Nope,' and 2018's 'Suspiria'

It's spooky time on Prime.

The post The Best Horror Movies To Watch on Amazon Prime Right Now appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, insurrection, january 6, proud boys

Proud Boys Leader Sentenced to 17 Years in Jan 6 Case

Pro-Trump rioters try to break into the U.S. Capitol as police hold them off with plastic shields.

Maybe people will think twice before storming the Capitol!

The post Proud Boys Leader Sentenced to 17 Years in Jan 6 Case appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, beer, culture war, Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz Is Being a Drama Queen Over Two Beers

Ted Cruz feigns outrage over speculative binge drinking guidelines

Since when have the conservatives ever cared about government guidelines?

The post Ted Cruz Is Being a Drama Queen Over Two Beers appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Amy Poehler, tiktok

Amy Poehler’s TikTok Is a Surprising Delight

Amy Poehler smiling and giving two thumbs up as Leslie Knope in Parks and Recreation.

You can ask yourself why is Amy Poehler doing this with her free time or you can just praise the comedy gods for making her get this app.

The post Amy Poehler’s TikTok Is a Surprising Delight appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, CNN, cnn max, streaming

‘CNN Max’ Wants To Be a Thing and It Sounds Like a Lot

Anderson Cooper on CNN seen on a small TV screen above a chyron reading "Army clashes with creature" in a still from Batman v. Superman.

Warner Bros. Discovery is rolling out “CNN Max” on September 27. This will be a 24/7 live-streamed news service. At first, at least, the channel will focus on breaking news. I am not sure what that even entails these days. Some of the anchors that are already said to have been assigned key roles are […]

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Gaming, Starfield, video games

Why I Still Can’t Help But Compare Bethesda to Obsidian Upon ‘Starfield’s Launch

Starfield, juxtaposed with Avowed and The Outer Worlds.

Though this is an old, tired comparison, I can't help but make it all the same.

The post Why I Still Can’t Help But Compare Bethesda to Obsidian Upon ‘Starfield’s Launch appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, James T. Kirk, Spock, Star Trek

All ‘Strange New Worlds’ Is Missing Is the Third Member of the Triangle

Spock, Pike, Kirk, and Uhura all on the bridge in Strange New Worlds

The joy of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds comes from the slow building of the crew of the Enterprise that we know and love.

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News, eminem, Vivek Ramaswamy

Eminem Told Republican Vivek Ramaswamy To Stop Using His Music

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 05: Inductee Eminem performs on stage during the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Microsoft Theater on November 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

Maybe don't be a Republican!

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News, abortion, elections, Ohio

Ohio Republicans Are STILL Trying To Mislead Voters About Abortion Amendment

Movies, Cory Finley, Interviews, Landscape With Invisible Hand

Cory Finley Understands Bringing Heart to ‘Landscape With Invisible Hand’

Two kids looking into a hole in Landscape With Invisible Hand

Landscape With Invisible Hand is in theaters now.

The post Cory Finley Understands Bringing Heart to ‘Landscape With Invisible Hand’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, One Piece, One Piece live action, one piece netflix

Review: After an Incredible Start, Netflix’s Live-Action ‘One Piece’ Takes on Some Water

Movies, true crime

The Best True Crime Movies to Watch This Weekend

Adam Driver and John David Washington in BlackKklansman

If you are in the mood for the best the true crime genre offers, check out these movies!

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Gaming, Baldur's Gate 3, communication, Dungeons and Dragons, RPGs

Regardless of Class, One Stat Is Invaluable in ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’

My Tiefling Wizard at the bar preparing to speak with Thisobald at The Waning Moon.

This has proved even more rewarding in Act 2.

The post Regardless of Class, One Stat Is Invaluable in ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Ahsoka, Star Wars (franchise)

This Is What Ahsoka Was Up to During the Original ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy

Ahsoka Tano in 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars'

Ahsoka Tano was vital to the early Rebel Alliance, but where was she during the events of the original trilogy?

The post This Is What Ahsoka Was Up to During the Original ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, James T. Kirk, Spock, Star Trek, Strange New Worlds

There Are Two Moments of ‘Strange New Worlds’ I Can’t Stop Thinking About

Ethan Peck as Spock and Paul Wesley as James Kirk in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, streaming on Paramount+, 2023. Photo Cr: BEST POSSIBLE SCREENGRAB/Paramount+

Strange New Worlds has come and gone with its second season and it has left me constantly thinking about it.

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TV, Harley Quinn (series), Kite Man, Kite Man: Hell Yeah!

One of ‘Harley Quinn’s Biggest Dorks Is Getting His Own Spinoff Show

Kite Man and Golden Glider holding hands in 'Harley Quinn: The Animated Series'.

Here's what we know about the Kite Man spin-off of Harley Quinn.

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Movies, horror movies, Matt Smith

Matt Smith Radiates Folk Horror Vibes in ‘Starve Acre’ First Images

Matt Smith poses on a red carpet with the Vanity Fair logo behind him.

Buried oak trees! Evil spirits! Matt Smith in a cozy sweater! Here's our first look at Starve Acre.

The post Matt Smith Radiates Folk Horror Vibes in ‘Starve Acre’ First Images appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Star Trek, Star Trek Day

Get Ready for the Best ‘Star Trek’ Day Celebrations!

The cast of 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds'

The fourth annual Star Trek Day celebrations are coming our way this September!

The post Get Ready for the Best ‘Star Trek’ Day Celebrations! appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, abortion, abortion rights, politics

These Are the States Offering Sanctuary for Abortion Seekers

an abortion activist hols a sign reading "keep abortion legal"

In light of Roe v. Wade being overturned, Americans in red states are forced to rely on out-of-state options to get the care they need.

The post These Are the States Offering Sanctuary for Abortion Seekers appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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