The Monday Edition - Dec 11, 2023
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News, Hide From Homepage, Jonathan Majors, Kang the Conqueror

The Accusations Against Jonathan Majors, Explained

Jonathan Majors looks into the camera, wearing a tuxedo

Here's what we know about the charges against Jonathan Majors, and their likely impact on projects he's involved with.

The post The Accusations Against Jonathan Majors, Explained appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Leave the World Behind, sam esmail

How ‘Leave The World Behind’ Pays Homage to Some Iconic Masters of Suspense

Mahershala Ali, Myhya-la, Julia Roberts, and Ethan Hawke in 'Leave The World Behind'

'Leave The World Behind' is a surprisingly fun watch; more so when you acknowledge the many fine films that walked so this movie could run.

The post How ‘Leave The World Behind’ Pays Homage to Some Iconic Masters of Suspense appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, 2020 Presidential election, defamation, Rudy Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani Is Going To Have To Pay Up to the Election Workers He Defamed

Rudy Giuliani looks sad in a crowd of reporters

Rudy Giuliani is in court this week—again.

The post Rudy Giuliani Is Going To Have To Pay Up to the Election Workers He Defamed appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, advertising, commercials

The Incest in That Edible Arrangements Ad Could Be Worse

A man and woman sit in their kitchen, smiling over letters that say "DNA results."

Oh, you think that Edible Arrangements ad is gross? The truth is so much worse.

The post The Incest in That Edible Arrangements Ad Could Be Worse appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Anime, Culling Games Arc, Gege Akutami, Hide From Homepage, Jujutsu Kaisen

Is There a ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Season 3 Announcement? Answered

Jujutsu Kaisen FAKE fanart visuals for "Culling Games Arc Season 3" on the left, Yuji, Megumi, and Panda during the Culling Games Arc on the right.

Many assumed there was official confirmation, but ...

The post Is There a ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Season 3 Announcement? Answered appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, musicals, trailers

Why Are Modern Movie Musicals Ashamed To Be Musicals?

Renee Rapp, Avantika Vandanapu, and Bebe Wood in 'Mean Girls'

Wonka, The Color Purple, and Mean Girls all hit theaters this winter. But thanks to trailers, many don't even know these movies are musicals.

The post Why Are Modern Movie Musicals Ashamed To Be Musicals? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Christopher Nolan, Matthew Modine, Oppenheimer

Matthew Modine Deserves More Praise for His Work in ‘Oppenheimer’

Matthew Modine as Vannevar Bush in Oppenheimer

Modine delivers one of the best moments in the movie.

The post Matthew Modine Deserves More Praise for His Work in ‘Oppenheimer’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies & TV, Barbie, Google, Oppenheimer, The Last of Us

These Were the Biggest Movies and Shows of 2023 (According to Google)

Barbie (Margot Robbie) dances with other Barbies during a vibrant dance party in 'Barbie'

Do the most-searched movies and shows of the year say anything compelling about our viewing habits? Not really, but it's fun to talk about.

The post These Were the Biggest Movies and Shows of 2023 (According to Google) appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Blade, Blade (game), France, Vampire

The New ‘Blade’ Game Teaser Might Scratch That Itch While Marvel Figures Itself Out

Eric Brooks showing his fangs in the new 'Blade' teaser at The Game Awards.

If past publishing history is any indication, Blade will at least come to Xbox and Windows.

The post The New ‘Blade’ Game Teaser Might Scratch That Itch While Marvel Figures Itself Out appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Leave the World Behind

How Faithful Is ‘Leave the World Behind’ to the Novel and Its Ending?

Myha'la, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, and Julia Roberts stare at the tv screen in Leave The World Behind

Let's talk about that ending ...

The post How Faithful Is ‘Leave the World Behind’ to the Novel and Its Ending? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Companions, Doctor Who anniversary

This ‘Doctor Who’ 60th-Anniversary Guest Star Has a Unique History With the Show

Bonnie Langford as Mel Bush in Doctor Who special "The Giggle"

Bonnie Langford returns as Mel Bush in Doctor Who's 60th-anniversary special. Here's her full Doctor Who history.

The post This ‘Doctor Who’ 60th-Anniversary Guest Star Has a Unique History With the Show appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Helaena Targaryen, House of the Dragon

I’m Still Thinking About One Haunting Shot of Helaena Targaryen in ‘House of the Dragon’s Season 2 Teaser

Helaena Targaryen, played by Phia Saban, in the first look at her during the first teaser for the second season of House of the Dragon.

There was one shot in the teaser, featuring Queen Helaena Targaryen, that has been haunting me ever since I first saw it.

The post I’m Still Thinking About One Haunting Shot of Helaena Targaryen in ‘House of the Dragon’s Season 2 Teaser appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, caffeine, Hide From Homepage, Panera

Exactly How Much Caffeine Does It Take To Earn the Title of ‘The Lemonade That Kills You’?

The Panera Charged Lemonade

Just how dangerous is the Panera Charged Lemonade?

The post Exactly How Much Caffeine Does It Take To Earn the Title of ‘The Lemonade That Kills You’? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Alicent Hightower, House of the Dragon, Olivia Cooke

The ‘House of the Dragon’ Fandom Has Been Loving That Alicent Scene in the Season 2 Trailer

Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon.

As we all know, the "impossibly sad female character" and "body of water of some sort" is a tried and true combo.

The post The ‘House of the Dragon’ Fandom Has Been Loving That Alicent Scene in the Season 2 Trailer appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, David Tennant, Doctor Who, Doctor Who anniversary

Could We Get Yet More of David Tennant in ‘Doctor Who?’ Anything’s Possible

Donna Noble (Catherine Tate) and the 14th Doctor (David Tennant) in a promotional image for "Wild Blue Yonder"

The more David Tennants in the Whoniverse, the better!

The post Could We Get Yet More of David Tennant in ‘Doctor Who?’ Anything’s Possible appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Anime, boruto, Jujutsu Kaisen, Naruto, Yuji Itadori

‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Fans Insist That Yuji Itadori’s Suffering Should Be Passed to … Naruto?

Kurama saving Naruto in Episode 218 of Boruto before dying.

This is not a happy series, and even the strongest characters aren't protected by plot armor. 

The post ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Fans Insist That Yuji Itadori’s Suffering Should Be Passed to … Naruto? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, aemond targaryen, House of the Dragon

Ewan Mitchell Will Fact-Check Everyone About ‘House of the Dragon,’ as He Should

The House of the Dragon press tour officially started and one of my favorite moments might have already happened.

The post Ewan Mitchell Will Fact-Check Everyone About ‘House of the Dragon,’ as He Should appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, David Tennant, Doctor Who, Ncuti Gatwa

I Don’t Mind ‘Doctor Who’ Letting This Doctor Have His Cake and Eat It Too

Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor in Doctor Who special, "The Giggle"

A happy ending is good sometimes.

The post I Don’t Mind ‘Doctor Who’ Letting This Doctor Have His Cake and Eat It Too appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, A24, Jonathan Glazer, Nazis, The Holocaust, The Zone of Interest

‘The Zone of Interest’ Is a Must-See Study of Evil

Hedwig leans over a flower bed, holding her baby. The wall bordering Auschwitz is visible in the corner.

Jonathan Glazer's breathtaking new film shows that it's not monsters that drive genocide, but ordinary people.

The post ‘The Zone of Interest’ Is a Must-See Study of Evil appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies & TV, 2024 Golden Globes, awards, Golden Globes

2024 Golden Globes Nominees: All the Snubs, Surprises, and Lingering Questions About the Longest Nominee List Ever

A scene from 'Barbie' over the explosion from 'Oppenheimer'

Unpacking the 2024 Golden Globe nominees, one question at a time.

The post 2024 Golden Globes Nominees: All the Snubs, Surprises, and Lingering Questions About the Longest Nominee List Ever appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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