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Big on the Internet, Comedians, Humor

Humor Is Not Inherently Masculine, and More Obvious Things

bUt hUmOr iS fOr tHe mEn.
Movies, It Chapter Two, LGBTQ Representation, queer representation

Let’s Talk About Richie and Eddie In IT Chapter Two

Eddie (James Ransone) and Richie (Bill Hader) were the heart of IT Chapter Two.
Of all the articles I expected to write about IT Chapter Two, I can definitely say that writing this wasn't one of them.
Big on the Internet, TV, Batman: The Animated Series, Paul Dini

How Batman: The Animated Series Fixed Mr. Freeze

Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero (1998)
Batman: The Animated Series had an anniversary yesterday, celebrating 25 years since it premiered and helped shaped the landscape of comic book adaptation. It had a sense of creativity and understanding that making the series work meant addressing the psychological nuances of the rogues' gallery as much as Batman/Bruce Wayne. Due to that, BTAS had some of the best incarnations of classic Batman characters, but one of the standouts was Mr. Freeze.
News, Alyssa Milano, gun control, Ted Cruz

What on Earth Are Alyssa Milano & Ted Cruz Hoping to Get Out of a Gun Control Debate?

A composite image of Ted Cruz in the Senate and ALyssa Milano speaking to the ACLU.
If this doesn't end with Ted Cruz changing Milano's mind on guns (which he won't), it will just highlight the feeling many gun control activists have that conservatives can't be reasoned with. And if she doesn't change his mind (which she won't), conservatives are going to run with headlines about her getting owned by the worst the Republican Party has to offer. It's lose/lose.
Movies, Disney, Sony, Spider-Man

Sony, Let Me Live. Please Let the Spider-Man News Relax.

Spider-Man gives double thumbs up onstage in Spider-Man: Far From Home.
The battle over Peter Parker continues—well, sort of.
Movies, It, It Chapter Two, Stephen King

Here Are the Biggest Changes Between IT Chapter Two and Stephen King’s Original Novel

Pennywise is back and scarier than ever in IT Chapter Two.
From the climactic battle to the Losers' day jobs, here are all the biggest changes from Stephen King's original IT to IT Chapter Two.
News, British Royal Family, meghan markle

What Is the Point of Giving a Known Racist a Platform to Talk About Meghan Markle?

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex look on during the pre-game ceremonies before the MLB London Series game between Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees at London Stadium on June 29, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene - Pool/Getty Images)
Despite all the allegations around Prince Andrew, '60 Minutes Australia' decided that asking if Meghan Markle "lost her sparkle" was a story worth investigating.
Movies, DCEU, marvel, Powerpuff Girls

Is Comparing the Avengers to the Powerpuff Girls Meant to Be an Insult?

Bruce Banner as Professor Hulk in Endgame
Someone over at The Guardian thinks that if Batman and the Joker teamed up for a movie, it would make the Avengers "look like the Powerpuff Girls." So, right off the bat, a couple of things: 1. That's not an insult. 2. If I have to watch Batman punch the Joker and then the Joker laugh it off one more time, I'm going to burn Gotham to the ground myself.
TV, contributors, Misfits, superheroes

Misfits Is the Greatest Superhero Show You Haven’t Seen

The cast of E4's Misfits superhero show.
Before Marvel's The Avengers took the world by storm and sparked an entire wave of superhero media, there were still a few small shows about superheroes. Smallville is probably the most famous example, but right now, I want to pay tribute to a superhero show that has no comic book source material or greater franchise tie-in.
AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, It: Chapter 2, Sebastian Stan, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Sebastian Stan Screaming at Pennywise Is a Mood

It's comforting to know that actors are as terrified by killer clowns as the rest of us.
AMP Featured, News, CNN, donald trump, Stephanie Grisham, Twitter feuds

Someone Get Donald Trump’s Press Secretary Some Aloe for This Serious CNN Burn

White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham listens as US President Donald Trump speaks to the media.
Stephanie Grisham's tendency to stick to the shadows is what makes today's spotlight on her so unusual. The fact that she found herself being spectacularly dunked on is what makes it great.
Movies, Ben Wheatley, Lara Croft, Tomb Raider

Ben Wheatley to Direct Tomb Raider Sequel—Wait What Sequel?

Alicia Vikander in Tomb Raider (2018)
For those who remembered and enjoyed last year's Tomb Raider film starring Academy Award winner, Alicia Vikander, there is apparently a sequel in the works and it has finally found its director in Ben Wheatley taking over from Roar Uthaug who helmed the first film.
News, Dylan Farrow, Scarlett Johansson, Woody Allen

Dylan Farrow Calls Out Scarlett Johansson After the Actress Defends Woody Allen

Dylan Farrow and Mia Farrow
"Because if we’ve learned anything from the past two years it’s that you definitely should believe male predators who 'maintain their innocence' without question."
News, donald trump

Childish New Low: Looks Like Donald Trump Drew on a Hurricane Dorian Map With Sharpie to Make Himself Right

Donald Trump makes a stupid face while ranting at the G7.
The man with the nuclear codes can't take being wrong about something and so he's using a Sharpie to make his statement "legit".
AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, Lana Del Rey

Maybe Don’t Call out Your Critics, Lana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey
Anyway, Lana Del Rey's new album is great, and I'm sure that I'll take in these songs in a completely different way than Del Rey originally intended because that is, unfortunately, how we all process art.
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