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News, Coronavirus, misinformation, Twitter

Twitter Briefly Suspended The Federalist Over a Post Encouraging “Chickenpox Parties” to Solve Coronavirus

Palm trees stand behind a street art piece by artist Pony Wave depicting two people kissing while wearing face masks on Venice Beach on March 21, 2020 in Venice, California.
From rightwing media personalities to hordes of bots to the President of the United States, Twitter is full of health-related disinformation right now. (And always.)
Big on the Internet, TV, Ahsoka Tano, Rosario Dawson, Star Wars (franchise)

Ashley Eckstein Breaks Silence About Ahsoka Tano’s Live-Action Casting in The Mandalorian

Ahsoka Tano is ready to fight in Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Ashley Eckstein addressed the issue of whether she would be playing a part in 'The Mandalorian' following Rosario Dawson's casting.
TV, David Rose, Patrick Brewer, Schitt's Creek

I Am Obsessed With These Romcom Photoshoots With Schitt’s Creek’s Dan Levy and Noah Reid

David and Patrick on Schitt's Creek
David Rose and Patrick Brewer are two characters who show us love in its most honest form. They're just two men in love with each other, no matter what, and it's absolutely incredible to see onscreen.
Big on the Internet, cat videos, owlkitty, the witcher

“If The Witcher Had a Black Cat” Is a Cinematic Masterpiece

Owl-Kitty Studios makes a video for The Witcher
All other media pales in comparison to the feat of visual genius that is this 45-second cat video made by OwlKitty, in which the Witcher gets a new cat friend.
TV, Doctor Who, Jodie Whittaker

The Doctor Reminds Us to Be Brave and, Well, Listen to Doctors

Doctor Who season 11 episode 1 review
Honestly, the Doctor is right. It's a time to be brave, care for each other, and, most importantly, listen to science.
Big on the Internet, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lin-Manuel Miranda

Andrew Lloyd Webber (And Lin-Manuel Miranda) Singing for Us on Twitter Brings Me Joy

andrew lloyd webber at the piano
Andrew Lloyd Webber has started a daily series of concerts from his home at his piano, playing requests from Twitter.
Big on the Internet, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Disney World, Universal

Universal Studios Extends Park Closures, but Disney Hasn’t Delayed Past April 1 Yet

Singer Ariana Grande Celebrates 21st Birthday At Walt Disney World
Well, the joke's on them, because there is no way this is going to be solved by April Fools' Day.
News, Coronavirus, inequality

Let’s Do Away With Idea That the Coronavirus Treats Everyone Equally

People walk past a sign that advises people to stay home in Times Square
The coronavirus is not an "equalizer." If anything, it's only going to increase our existing disparities.
Movies, Legend, Ridley Scott, Tom Cruise

Let’s Talk About Legend, One of the Best Terrible Fantasy Movies of All Time

tim curry mia sara and tom cruise get their fantasy on in Legend
Ridley Scott's 'Legend,' starring Tom Cruise sans pants, is one of the weirdest fantasy fils of the '80s, but is it also ... awesome?
Movies, Birds of Prey, ComicBook.Com, Warner Bros.

Enjoy a Birds of Prey #QuarantineWatchParty With Director Cathy Yan and Star Jurnee Smollett-Bell!

Black Canary and Harley Quinn in Birds of Prey.
This is going to be an extremely fun way to all stay connected while watching Birds of Prey, and honestly, what a way to watch it!
TV, baby Yoda, The Mandalorian, Werner Herzog

Does Werner Herzog Think Baby Yoda Will Lead the Robot Uprising Or … ?

Baby Yoda with a wide-mouth smile in Disney+'s The Mandalorian Star Wars series.
If you recall, Werner Herzog is the one who wanted them to keep baby Yoda a puppet rather than CGI, but his thoughts on the subject are unsurprisingly complex.
AMP Featured, TV, X-Men, X-Men: Evolution

“Girl Power” X-Men: Evolution Episode “Walk on the Wild Side” Has Not Aged Well

Walk on the Wild Side S2, 10th episode X-Men Evolution
I still stand by that music video sequence that makes no sense, though. It slaps.
News, Congress, Coronavirus, donald trump

Coronavirus Relief Package Includes Rules to Keep People Like Donald Trump From Getting a Bailout

Donald Trump makes a pouty face in front of an American flag.
The Senate reached a deal early in the hours of Wednesday morning on a massive relief package to prop up the flailing US economy as it deals with the repercussions of coronavirus.
Movies, contributors

Review: Women and Reclaiming the Self, at Any Cost, in Swallow

Haley Bennett as Hunter Conrad in Swallow movie.
A common thread of the female experience is the feeling of being silenced—having any sign of protest choked out of you. What does a person do when they are being silenced? In some cases, they must swallow their protests; a concept that the body horror film Swallow takes quite literally.
Big on the Internet, Boy Meets World, things we saw today, Will Friedle

Things We Saw Today: Will Friedle Brings Back Iconic Boy Meets World Character to Give Us All Joy

Will Friedle in BMW
Nothing but respect for my Batman.
AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, Push-up challenge, Tom Holland

Tom Holland Doing the Push-Up Challenge? Yes Please

Peter Parker/Spider-Man wears Tony Stark/Iron Man's glasses in Spider-Man: Far From Home
If celebrities want to start posting push-up challenge videos, like Tom Holland did, I'm not going to complain.
News, COVID-19, Wrestlemania, WWE

Wrestlemania 36 Is Apparently Still Happening but Matches Have Been Changed Due to Quarantined Fighters

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 11: WWE wrestler Rey Mysterio speaks at a WWE news conference at T-Mobile Arena on October 11, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was announced that WWE wrestler Braun Strowman will face heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury and WWE champion Brock Lesnar will take on former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez at the WWE's Crown Jewel event at Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 31. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Considering that the Olympics are being delayed, I am beyond shocked that Wrestlemania 36 is still happening despite COVID-19.
Big on the Internet, Portland, sex work, sex workers

“Boober Eats” Is a Cute Idea but Highlights a Bigger Problem

strippers wearing pasties deliver food in portland
Strippers delivering food is a fun idea, but it doesn't help much when they're poorly paid and misclassified.
Big on the Internet, COVID-19, Earth Girls Are Easy, my childhood

What Childhood Favorites Have You Returned to During Quarantine?

geena davis, damon wayans, jim carrey, jeff goldblum, julie brown
What childhood content do you find yourself revisiting?
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