The Monday Edition - Oct 9, 2023
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Movies, animated movies, animation, anime

Essential Animated Films Released in 2023—That Aren’t From Disney

Chloë Grace Moretz as Nimona and Riz Ahmed as Ballister Boldheart hiding in Nimona on a train.

There's more than one or two styles worthy of exploration.

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News, 2024 Presidential Election, Robert Kennedy Jr

Robert Kennedy Jr. Surprises Only Himself by Failing as a Democrat

Robert Kennedy Jr is no longer running as Democrat for President

Even though it's incredibly hard to take nepobaby Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seriously as a person, let alone a politician, we must

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Big on the Internet, Bretman Rock, Filipino-American History Month, LGBTQ+, Wanderlust Creamery

Sorry Pumpkin Spice, We’ve Got a Different Fave Flavor This Filipino-American History Month

Bretman Rock posing with his signature Da Fruity Salad ice cream with Wanderlust Creamery (Instagram)

There’s nothing wrong with Pumpkin Spice. It’s an autumnal classic that piqued the curiosity of many Filipinos who had to try Pumpkin Spice Lattes at their local Starbucks. But during Filipino-American History Month, it would be best to try out other classic Filipino flavors. Wanderlust Creamery, a California-based Filipino-American-owned ice cream shop, is famous for […]

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Big on the Internet, fall, pumpkins, Tik Tok

This Is, Without Question, the Best Pumpkin Patch I’ve Ever Seen

A large pumpkin patch.

I love pumpkin patches! They are a staple for the fall season. I don’t particularly do anything with pumpkins, like carve or decorate them, but I do enjoy their flavor. And pumpkin patches often have so much more to offer than just walking around looking for the perfect pumpkin. There’s one here in my home […]

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TV, Apple TV+, Still Up

‘Still Up’ Is an Adorable Watch About Finding Companionship

Antonia Thomas as Lisa in Still Up

Still Up is airing on Apple TV+.

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Books, Banned Book Week, banned books, libraries

The Best Social Media Posts From ‘Banned Book Week’

A stack of books on a table in a school library.

Banned Book Week may be over, but being a vigilant reader is a lifelong practice.

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Big on the Internet, Dungeons and Dragons, Matthew Lillard, Quest's End

Matthew Lillard’s New Nerdy Adventure? Bringing Whiskey to ‘Dungeons & Dragons’

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 20: (L-R) Bill Rehor, Matthew Lillard and Brian Suskind attend the Creating An RPG Empire panel during 2023 Comic-Con International: San Diego at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2023 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Chelsea Guglielmino/FilmMagic )

Are you ready to embark on this journey with Matthew Lillard and Quest's End?

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News, climate change, education

Fossil Fuel Companies Continue to Shape How Schools Nationwide Talk About Climate Change

Teacher talking to students about recycling, seen from above in a classroom.

As shocking as this sounds, the fossil fuel industry marketing directly to kids is not new.

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Movies & TV, Ahsoka, news, Shawna Trpcic, Star Wars (franchise), The Mandalorian

Shawna Trpcic, Costume Designer on Iconic Works Including ‘The Mandalorian,’ ‘Ahsoka,’ and ‘Firefly,’ Dies at 56

Shawna Trpcic is seen onstage accepting an award.

Shawna Trpcic, best known for her costume design work on Disney+ original Star Wars shows like 'The Mandalorian,' passed away on October 6.

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Movies, Interviews, Kitty Green, Press, The Royal Hotel

Kitty Green on the Contrast of Beauty and Darkness in ‘The Royal Hotel’

The Royal Hotel from director Kitty Green

The Royal Hotel is in theaters now.

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Big on the Internet, TV, A Very English Scandal, Amazon Prime, BBC

In ‘A Very English Scandal,’ Sincerity Is the Most Scandalous Trait Possible

Ben Whishaw holds a small dog in a scene from A Very English Scandal

Norman and Margaret are not heroes but they do undertake a herculean task that ends up casting them in a heroic light—the task of being sincere.

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Gaming, Baldur's Gate 3, Dungeons and Dragons, RPGs

How Zevlor & Halsin Exemplify Two Opposing Stories of Leadership

Zelvor rescued and Halsin in the party at camp.

Zevlor begins by calling the accusations of betrayal "lies kinder than the truth."

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Big on the Internet, Christopher Columbus, columbus day, Indigenous Peoples' Day

Why Is ‘Columbus Day’ Still a Thing?

Christopher Columbus

I guess anything can be a national holiday if enough people buy into the manufactured narrative behind it.

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Movies, A24, Aaron Jackson, Dicks: The Musical, Josh Sharp

Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp on the Absurdity of ‘Dicks: The Musical’ Coming to Life

Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp in Dicks the Musical

Dicks: The Musical is in theaters now and is a hilarious weird and out there watch, one you won't want to miss!

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Big on the Internet, Christopher Columbus

Happy Day Off, Here Are Better Italians Than Christopher Columbus to Celebrate

Christopher Columbus monument close to Las Ramblas in Barcelona, Spain.

Christopher Columbus doesn't deserve your attention.

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Movies, A Simple Favor, Get Out, Gone Girl, The Invitation

10 Best Movies Like ‘Gone Girl’

Rosamund Pike as Amy Dunne in 'Gone Girl'

These films make you question marital facades and the stories we tell ourselves.

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TV, Loki, loki series

‘Loki’ Season 2: Loki’s Fear Shows How Far He’s Come

A close up of Loki looking frightened in the TVA.

One moment in the Loki season 2 premiere is even more powerful when you consider Loki's backstory.

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Anime, Gojo Satoru, Hide From Homepage, Jujutsu Kaisen

All ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ English Dub Voice Actors

Yuji Itadori using blue flash in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2

Jujutsu Kaisen's English dub gained recognition after some viral clips. The series features a versatile and star-studded voice cast.

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Gaming, Harry Osborn, Insomniac Games, Spider-Man 2, Venom

Ahead of ‘Spider-Man 2,’ Get To Know Peter Parker’s Best Friend, Harry Osborn

Harry Osborn in Insomniac's Spider-Man 2

Here's a complete guide to Harry Osborn, the new host of Venom in Spider-Man 2 and the son of one of the worst fathers in comics.

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Movies, Alden Ehrenreich, Chloe Domont, Fair Play, Netflix, Phoebe Dynevor

‘Fair Play’ Is Not the Erotic Thriller It’s Sold To Be

Luke (Alden Ehrenreich) holding Emily (Phoebe Dynevor) in his arms on the streets of New York in Netflix's Fair Play

Fair Play is sexy if sexy were the color beige.

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