The Thursday Edition - Sep 7, 2023
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TV, Netflix, One Piece

There’s More Than One Way To Watch ‘One Piece’ on Netflix

One Piece. (L to R) Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Emily Rudd as Nami in season 1 of One Piece.

The live-action series is just the beginning of your new adventure.

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Big on the Internet, fantasy, Game of Thrones, history, women in history

This Is Exactly Why Fantasy ‘Historical Accuracy’ Doesn’t Justify Violence Against Women

Daenerys, a white-haired woman looks disgusted with a castle wall behind her in 'Game of Thrones.'

A recent YouTube video explains why the "it's historically accurate" argument dosen't hold up.

The post This Is Exactly Why Fantasy ‘Historical Accuracy’ Doesn’t Justify Violence Against Women appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Joe Jonas, Sophie Turner

The Joe Jonas PR Spin Really Is Something

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 12: Joe Jonas, Sophie Turner attend the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 12, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Lionel Hahn/Getty Images)

This is really a prime example of what NOT to do while getting divorced in the public eye.

The post The Joe Jonas PR Spin Really Is Something appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, rankings, What We Do In The Shadows

The 13 Best Episodes of ‘What We Do in the Shadows,’ Ranked

Harvey Guillen as Guillermo in What We Do In The Shadows

There are tons of great moments in 'What We Do in the Shadows,' but here are the 13 very best episodes, ranked.

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News, defamation, donald trump, E. Jean Carroll, lawsuit

Trump Found Liable In a Second Defamation Suit From E. Jean Carroll

E. Jean Carroll smiles while leaving a NY courthouse.

The lawsuits start coming and the don't stop coming.

The post Trump Found Liable In a Second Defamation Suit From E. Jean Carroll appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Danny Masterson, sexual assault

Danny Masterson Sentenced 30 Years to Life on 2 Counts of Rape

Danny Masterson and his lawyer in court.

Danny Masterson, who once starred on the forever-tainted sitcom That '70s Show has been sentenced to 30 years to life in prison.

The post Danny Masterson Sentenced 30 Years to Life on 2 Counts of Rape appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Books, Amazon, Amazon Kindle, Amazon Kindle Periodicals, Literary magazines

The End of Amazon’s Kindle Periodicals May Be the Death Knell for an Already Struggling Industry

Kindle lying on a desk

In the August issue of Fantasy Magazine, the publication announced that it would be closing its doors and that the October issue would be its last.

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News, discrimination, France, Muslim women

France Continues Its Discriminatory & Arbitrary Policing of Muslim Women’s Clothing

Models displays pieces designed by Jordanian designer Ayat Alzouby (C) in her annual Abaya fashion show in Amman, Jordan, March 20, 2015.

France's recent ban on abayas in public schools continues the country's history of policing Muslim women's clothing with discriminatory laws.

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TV, animated shows, Disenchantment, Netflix

‘Disenchantment’ Deserves Way More Credit Than It Gets

Mora and Bean get cozy in season 5.

Is Disenchantment mid? Yes, and that's kinda the point.

The post ‘Disenchantment’ Deserves Way More Credit Than It Gets appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Burning Man, news, Woodstock '99

Is Burning Man ’23 Woodstock ’99 All Over Again?

A figure silhouetted against flames in the background at Burning Man festival 2003.

With one death, extreme weather, overflowing port-a-potties, and possible cases of trench foot, Burning Man '23 draws comparisons to Woodstock '99.

The post Is Burning Man ’23 Woodstock ’99 All Over Again? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, dragons, Eragon

‘Eragon’ Is Getting a Live-Action Do-Over on Disney+

Dragon wrapped around a mountain from "The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm." Image: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers.

Here's everything we know so far.

The post ‘Eragon’ Is Getting a Live-Action Do-Over on Disney+ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, animals

Florida Bear Breaks Into House, Steals and Drinks White Claws

Young black/brown bear standing by tree in the backyard., looking into the window.

We all know Florida Man, now get ready to meet Florida Bear. And you better be prepared to love him just as much as the family he robbed does.

The post Florida Bear Breaks Into House, Steals and Drinks White Claws appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Baldur's Gate 3, Larian Studios, RPGs

Intimate ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Moments Spark Conversations Among Couples—By Design

Astarion saying "You filthy devil! I'm shocked." after my night with Lae'zel.

Oak Father preserve me because I'm sweating.

The post Intimate ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Moments Spark Conversations Among Couples—By Design appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Anime, Castlevania, Castlevania: Nocturne, Netflix

‘Castlevania’ Joins the French Revolution in ‘Nocturne’

Castlevania: Nocturne S1. Thuso Mbedu as Anette in Castlevania: Nocturne S1. Cr. NETFLIX © 2023

The world of Castlevania is back with an all-new spinoff, Castlevania: Nocturne.

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TV, animals, Bob Barker, The Price Is Right

Bob Barker’s Final Request Is More Important Now Than Ever

Adam Scott as Ben Wyatt crying over the Price is Right

There are a few things about Bob Barker that instantly come to mind when you think of the legendary TV host.

The post Bob Barker’s Final Request Is More Important Now Than Ever appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Comics, Loki, Marvel Comics, Norse mythology, Thor

Marvel’s ‘Immortal Thor’ Is Giving Us Some Norse Mythology Deep Cuts

Illustration of Thor, smiling triumphantly as lightning crackles around him.

Issue #1 of Immortal Thor is out, and the series already promises to be a sprawling, epic adventure.

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Big on the Internet, Black culture, tiktok

Beating Racial Algorithms to Even the Odds of TikTok Fame

Pinkydoll posing at the 2023 Streamy Awards

Pinkydoll is in the middle of the latest debate on colorism.

The post Beating Racial Algorithms to Even the Odds of TikTok Fame appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Amazon, Prime Video, streaming

The Best Movies To Watch on Prime Video Right Now

A collage featuring some of the best movies on Amazon Prime Video right now (clockwise from top left): 'Moonrise Kingdom,' '12 Years a Slave,' 'Thelma and Louise,' and 'The Sound of Metal'

It's Prime Time, baby.

The post The Best Movies To Watch on Prime Video Right Now appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Houston, Mike Miles, politics, schools

The Conservative School Takeover in Houston Is Driving Educators Out—Just as Intended

Empty school classroom, exercise books and pens on table

Currently, the tag #HISDTakeover has over 2 million views on TikTok.

The post The Conservative School Takeover in Houston Is Driving Educators Out—Just as Intended appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show, workplace harassment

Jimmy Fallon’s ‘The Tonight Show’ Is the Latest Talk Show Said To Be a Toxic Work Environment

Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show

The toxic workplace allegations against Jimmy Fallon's 'The Tonight Show' continue a worrying trend in the talk show sector.

The post Jimmy Fallon’s ‘The Tonight Show’ Is the Latest Talk Show Said To Be a Toxic Work Environment appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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