The Sunday Edition - Aug 9, 2020
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Big on the Internet, mount rushmore, things we saw today, Trump

Things We Saw Today: OF COURSE Trump Wants His Face on Mt. Rushmore

trump mt. rushmore
His ego truly knows no bounds.
TV, Cartoon Network, Rebecca Sugar, Steven Universe

Cartoon Network Tried to Downplay The Queerness of Steven Universe

Steven Universe Future theme song still.
The interview is a fascinating look at the creative process for both shows, and the determination of queer creators to make sure they get to tell their own stories.
News, COVID-19, Republicans, Trump

Trump’s New Executive Orders Will Drain Social Security and Medicare

Donald Trump purses his lips during a coronavirus press briefing.
I know at this point we should no longer be surprised by Trump's stupidity and ignorance of how the government works.
TV, High Fidelity, Hulu, Zoë Kravitz

Zoë Kravitz Slams Hulu for Lack of Diversity After High Fidelity Gets Canceled

High Fidelity's Rob (Zoe Kravitz) leans on the counter of her record shop.
Hulu's series adaptation of High Fidelity was a low key delight of a series, with charismatic performances, smart writing, and of course, a killer soundtrack.
Big on the Internet, Noah Hawley, Paramount, Star Trek (franchise)

Things We Saw Today: What’s Happening With Those Star Trek Movies?

Spock (Zachary Quinto) and Kirk (Chris Pine) face destiny head on in Star Trek.
How's your Saturday, Mary Suevians?
Big on the Internet, cardi b, Megan Thee Stallion, misogynoir

Republican Candidate Attacks Raunchy Video From Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion

cardi b, megan thee stallion
Get a grip, Broseph.
TV, Amazon Prime, Erin Moriarty, The Boys

Growing Pains Shake up Both Sides in New Clips From The Boys

the boys
As a bonus, the cast members of the series recorded a video reminding everyone to wear a mask, f-bombs included.
News, Affordable Care Act, obamacare, Trump

Trump’s New Healthcare Plan Is … Obamacare?!

Trump speaks during a press briefing.
Check your voter registration, and gear up for November.
Big on the Internet, rihanna, things we saw today, Tom Holland

Things We Saw Today: What Is Tom Holland Law?

Tom Holland dancing to Umbrella
There is a rule on the internet that must be abided and that is where Tom Holland Law comes into play.
AMP Featured, News, Coronavirus, dress codes, face masks

So Schools Will Send Girls Home Over a Bra Strap but a Mask Is an Unenforceable “Personal Choice”?

A young student wears a face mask while sitting at a school desk.
A Georgia superintendent defends a photo of a crowded school hallway by claiming masks are unenforceable for students as if dress codes don't exist.
Big on the Internet, geek fashion, Spider-Man 2, Super Yaki

Today I Bought the Most Important Geek Item Ever From Super Yaki

Spider-Man 2 shirt from Super Yaki
Super Yaki makes spectacularly niche and clever content for pop culture fans.
Big on the Internet, DC Comics, DC Fandome, Warner Bros.

DC FanDome Is Going to Be Packed With Amazing Talent and a Whole Lot More

Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
DC FanDome has quite the exciting line-up of performers and events happening later in August. Virtually, of course. 
TV, Animaniacs

Animaniacs Revival at Hulu Sets Premiere

Animaniacs is back for 13 brand new episodes which will premiere on Hulu November 20th.
Movies, film industry, law

The Paramount Decrees, Which Ended the Studio System, Are Gone

hollywood theater
A New York Federal Judge has vacated the so-called "Paramount Decrees" at the request of the Trump administration, paving the way for a seismic shift in film distribution.
Big on the Internet, music, TwinstheNewTrend, YouTube

Twins Go Viral Discovering Classic Songs for the First Time

Twins watch music videos
A series of videos where the twins react to hearing classic songs for the first time went viral, because they are full of unmitigated joy.
News, Black Lives Matter, wnba, women in sports

WNBA Players Are Actively Campaigning Against One Team’s Own Co-Owner: a Racist Republican Senator

The New York Liberty starters huddle before a game, wearing jerseys bearing Breonna Taylor's name.
The Atlanta Dream is trying to vote their own team owner/racist Republican senator out of office.
Movies, daphne du maurier, Netflix, Rebecca

First Pictures of Netflix’s Sexy Take on Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca

Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James in Rebecca
We're all headed back to Manderley again in a new Rebecca adaptation starring Lily James, Armie Hammer, and the magnificent Kristin Scott Thomas as the terrifying housekeeper Mrs. Danvers.
TV, DC Universe, Doom Patrol, HBO Max

Doom Patrol Season 2 Was Exceptional but We Need Season 3 RIGHT NOW

Doom Patrol -- EP 209 -- "Wax Patrol" -- Photo Credit: Bob Mahoney / 2020 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The season two finale of Doom Patrol on HBOMax left me both amazed that the show had successfully delivered another bonkers yet emotionally devastating season, and shocked that it ended like that.
TV, anime, Inuyasha, Viz Media

Anime Fans, It’s Time: Trailer For Inuyasha Sequel Series Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon Is Here

The cast of Yashahime: Princess Half Demon
Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon is going to premiere this October and hopefully by then we will find out who the hell the mother of Sesshomaru's children is!
Big on the Internet, Celebrity, Twitter, Twitter meme

Celebrities Share Their 2020 Meme Boards

Kelly Kapoor in the Office
Reese Witherspoon kicked off an avalanche of celebrity-made memes that represent how we're all feeling in 2020.
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