The Wednesday Edition - Apr 7, 2021
Fresh from your pals at themarysue.com
When Joy Morris became an unexpected internet sensation following a stint as a stand-in for a happiness vlogger, she decided to take a full plunge into social media mavenhood by setting up her own successful vlogging channel.

Let us tell you all about why Amy Huberman's quirky Irish comedy Finding Joy should be next on your watch list, and pick it up on DVD now!
Books, con-a-sutra, NSFW, sex

[NSFW] The Con-a-Sutra Is Exactly What It Sounds Like and It’s Delightful

book cover for con-a-sutra feature

The Con-a-Sutra features 50 different, geek-centric sexual positions that are illustrated in a classic comic book art style.

The post [NSFW] The Con-a-Sutra Is Exactly What It Sounds Like and It’s Delightful first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Georgia, Mitch McConnell, politics

Mitch McConnell Suddenly Thinks Corporations Should Stay Out of Politics (Except To Give Him Money)

Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks during a hearing

I guess Mitch McConnell just always assumed that these giant corporations would be on the side of voter suppression.

The post Mitch McConnell Suddenly Thinks Corporations Should Stay Out of Politics (Except To Give Him Money) first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Marvel Cinematic Universe, WandaVision

It’s Okay That It Was Wanda All Along

Wanda Maximoff costume

WandaVision is still one of the best things that Marvel has done because it took the time to explore one of Marvel's most interesting mutants—ahem, characters, Wanda Maximoff. Especially the duality of her being a victim and a manipulator.

The post It’s Okay That It Was Wanda All Along first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, ghostbusters: afterlife, Paul Rudd

We Are All the Stay Puft Mini Marshmallows in This New Clip From Ghostbusters: Afterlife

ghostbusters afterlife

So in the new clip for Ghostbusters: Afterlife it was nice to see the tiny little Stay Puft Marshmallow men get their time once again.

The post We Are All the Stay Puft Mini Marshmallows in This New Clip From Ghostbusters: Afterlife first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Jupiter's Legacy, Mark Millar, Netflix

Netflix’s Jupiter’s Legacy Trailer Promises a New Twist on Superhero Stories

Jupiter's Legacy Netflix

What if Superman and Wonder Woman had superpowered kids that had to take on the hero torch? That's basically what you get with Netflix's Jupiter's Legacy.

The post Netflix’s Jupiter’s Legacy Trailer Promises a New Twist on Superhero Stories first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Conspiracy Theories, qanon, ron watkins

Did “Q” Really “Out Himself?” We Investigate.

Trump supporter with a giant Q-shaped sign hanging around his neck looks sad and tired.

Now headlines blare that Ron Watkins has finally outed himself as QAnon's extremist leader Q, but is that true? And does it matter who Q is?

The post Did “Q” Really “Out Himself?” We Investigate. first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, bridgerton, Regé-Jean Page

Why This Krypton Regé-Jean Page Casting News Is So Infuriating

Regé-Jean Page in Bridgerton (2020)

With this chin, swagger, smile, and ability to whisper act, I think Regé-Jean Page seems like a wonderful person to play someone who is the grandfather of Superman. 

The post Why This Krypton Regé-Jean Page Casting News Is So Infuriating first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, BritBox, line of duty, streaming

Exclusive: Trailer for Line of Duty Season 6 on BritBox Reminds Me Why I’m Obsessed With This Show

Line of Duty season 6

The tense and action-packed trailer is a fantastic look into what season 6 has in store and why 'Line of Duty' continues to work so well.

The post Exclusive: Trailer for Line of Duty Season 6 on BritBox Reminds Me Why I’m Obsessed With This Show first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Movies, Gal Gadot, Joss Whedon, Wonder Woman

Reported Details of Gal Gadot’s Bad Experience on Joss Whedon’s Justice League Set Are Infuriating

Diana Prince in Justice League

Our own Vivian Kane covered Fisher's statements, but I also wanted to point out the behavior that Whedon had against Wonder Woman actress Gal Gadot. 

The post Reported Details of Gal Gadot’s Bad Experience on Joss Whedon’s Justice League Set Are Infuriating first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Joss Whedon, Justice League, Ray Fisher

Ray Fisher Gave Everyone So Many Chances To Listen To Him

ray fisher

Working with Joss Whedon, Fisher says he had "to explain some of the most basic points of what would be offensive to the Black community."

The post Ray Fisher Gave Everyone So Many Chances To Listen To Him first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Baron Zemo, Daniel Brühl, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Daniel Brühl Talks Baron Zemo’s Journey in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Daniel Brühl as Helmut Zemo in Falcon & The Winter Soldier

Daniel Brühl discusses Baron Zemo's unexpected journey in 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' series.

The post Daniel Brühl Talks Baron Zemo’s Journey in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Science, AIDS/HIV activism, COVID vaccine, Vaccines

Things We Saw Today: A New HIV Vaccine Trial Shows Promise

And now for some truly good news: a new novel vaccine for HIV has shown promise in initial trials.

The post Things We Saw Today: A New HIV Vaccine Trial Shows Promise first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Billy Porter, FX, Pose

The Pose Final Season Trailer Succeeded in Making Me Cry, Thanks

Pose season 3

Pose is set to return in the new trailer for season 3 of FX's hit series about the House of Evangelista and the struggles they face in the trans community.

The post The Pose Final Season Trailer Succeeded in Making Me Cry, Thanks first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Kung Fu, Olivia Liang, television review

Kung Fu Is a Gripping Action Series With Family at Its Heart

Kung Fu -- "Pilot" -- Image Number: KF101d_0110r.jpg -- Pictured: Olivia Liang as Nicky Shen -- Photo: Kailey Schwerman/The CW -- © 2021 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved

The CW's Kung Fu is a great series, not just for the excellent action, but for the way it puts a complicated, loving Asian family at the heart of the story.

The post Kung Fu Is a Gripping Action Series With Family at Its Heart first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, manga, My Hero Academia, Viz Media

My Manga Shelf Presents: My Hero Academia Volume 27

Feature image for My Hero Academia vol 27

Things are really ramping up in the My Hero Academia universe with Volume 27 serving as a major jumping-off point for one of the biggest arcs we've seen yet.

The post My Manga Shelf Presents: My Hero Academia Volume 27 first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, horror (genre), Outer Space, Twitter

This Viral Tweet on Horror Films Set in Space Sets the Internet Ablaze

sigourney weaver and jonesy the cat in Ridley Scott's Alien.

Have you ever seen a take so bad, so breathtakingly wrong, that it defies explanation?

The post This Viral Tweet on Horror Films Set in Space Sets the Internet Ablaze first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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