The Wednesday Edition - Oct 11, 2023
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TV, vikings: valhalla

Our Favorite Vikings Are Returning for a Final Season

Sam Corlett as Leif Eriksson, wearing a cloak and leading a horse in a forest.

Here's everything we know so far about 'Vikings: Valhalla' season 3!

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News, economics, Nobel Prize, the gender pay gap

Claudia Goldin Wins Nobel Prize in Economics for Her Examination of the Gender Pay Gap

Claudia Goldin grins while sitting at a desk.

Goldin is only the third woman to receive this prestigious honor.

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TV, Netflix

There’s a Very Human Reason That Mike Flanagan’s Horror Shows Succeed

Timothy Hutton as Hugh Crain, Victoria Pedretti as Nell Crain, and Carla Gugino as Olivia Crain in The Haunting of Hill House

Flanagan has made his mark on Netflix’s original content scene.

The post There’s a Very Human Reason That Mike Flanagan’s Horror Shows Succeed appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Horror, Netflix, streaming

The Scariest Movies To Stream on Netflix Right Now

A collage featuring some of the scariest horror movies on Netflix (clockwise from top left): 'Under the Shadows,' 'Fear Street,' 'Gerald's Game,' and 'His House'

Sometimes ya just gotta give the people what they want.

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Anime, anime, CrunchyRoll, Hide From Homepage

So, Is Crunchyroll Being Sued?

Crunchyroll masket Hime in a city setting

Crunchyroll is one of the most important companies in the entire U.S. anime market. So, is the company being sued?

The post So, Is Crunchyroll Being Sued? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Kang the Conqueror, Loki

‘Loki’ Season 2 Fan Theory Taps Into a Comic Book Romance

Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror in Loki

It would interesting to see an MCU villain be evil because he doesn't want to lose the love of his life once again.

The post ‘Loki’ Season 2 Fan Theory Taps Into a Comic Book Romance appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers, The Marvels

New ‘The Marvels’ Featurette Teases an Unexpected Side of Carol Danvers

The Marvels: Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel, Brie Larson as Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel, and Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau

I can't wait to find out what's going on in this scene in 'The Marvels.'

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News, Nancy Mace, U.S. House of Representatives

Has Nancy Mace Actually Read ‘The Scarlet Letter’?

Emma Stone walks down a school hallway in Easy A, wearing a black corset top and a scarlet letter on her chest.

Mace wore a big red letter "A" to a meeting, with apparently no idea what the letter stands for.

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Movies, The Marvels

‘The Marvels’ May Give Fans Exactly What We Want in at Least One Way

The Marvels: Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel, Brie Larson as Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel, and Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau

Of course, I'm talking about Flerkens.

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TV, Apple TV+, exclusive, Invasion

EXCLUSIVE: We Have a New Clip from Episode 8 of ‘Invasion’ Season 2!

An image from the show Invasion on Apple TV+

Invasion premieres on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, episode 8 is out now.

The post EXCLUSIVE: We Have a New Clip from Episode 8 of ‘Invasion’ Season 2! appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Harry Potter, Hide From Homepage

Great Fantasy Movies To Watch Instead of ‘Harry Potter’

The best fantasy movies to watch instead of 'Harry Potter,' including 'The Wizard of Oz,' 'Labyrinth,' 'Pan's Labyrinth,' Spirited Away,' and 'The Neverending Story'

For when you're in the mood for magic but don't have the temperament for transphobia.

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Movies, Hide From Homepage, John Wick

Movies Like ‘John Wick’ That Will Blow Your Mind

Movies like 'John Wick,' clockwise from top left: 'Kill Bill: Volume 1,' 'The Equalizer,' 'Atomic Blonde,' and 'The Raid'

These films will cause brain damage. The good kind.

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TV, Daredevil: Born Again, Disney+, Marvel Cinematic Universe

The Real Problem With Marvel TV Shows Is That Marvel Undervalues TV Workers

Tatiana Maslany as Jennifer Walters looking unhappy in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law

Marvel's recent struggles on TV are symptomatic of a larger problem.

The post The Real Problem With Marvel TV Shows Is That Marvel Undervalues TV Workers appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Curb Your Enthusiasm, presidential campaigns, Robert Kennedy Jr

RFK Jr. Botched His Independent Campaign Launch and Everyone Is Making the Same Extremely Appropriate Joke

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seen on stage

Robert Kennedy Jr’s presidential candidacy has made it extremely clear—if it weren’t already—that he has really gone off of the deep end. Prior to this campaign, he was probably most well-known as an extreme anti-vaxxer. He had been running as a Democrat, which was annoying to begin with. I guess he realized that he had […]

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TV, Anthony Stewart Head, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Rupert Giles

I’m Happy To Announce I Was Right About the Best ‘Buffy’ Character

Cast of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'

Through all that time, my appreciation for the Watcher never wavered.

The post I’m Happy To Announce I Was Right About the Best ‘Buffy’ Character appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Alan Ng, Interviews, The Expend4bles

‘Expend4bles’ Stunt Coordinator Alan Ng on Crafting a Movie with Action Legends

The cast of 'Expend4bles' in a promotional photo.

The Expend4bles is in theaters now.

The post ‘Expend4bles’ Stunt Coordinator Alan Ng on Crafting a Movie with Action Legends appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Bottoms (film), LGBTQ+

‘Bottoms’ Success Highlights Why Chaotic Queer Women-led Movies Work

Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri in 'Bottoms'

Queer women are so underrepresented in media. They deserve to have some fun in The Year of Our Lord 2023.

The post ‘Bottoms’ Success Highlights Why Chaotic Queer Women-led Movies Work appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Daredevil, Daredevil: Born Again, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Matt Murdock

The Unusual News About Marvel’s New Daredevil Series Is a Good Thing, Actually

Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock in 'Daredevil'

They don't want to bring one of their best shows back in a way that won't work for fans.

The post The Unusual News About Marvel’s New Daredevil Series Is a Good Thing, Actually appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Our Flag Means Death, Vico Ortiz

Why the Story Jim Tells in ‘Our Flag Means Death’ Season 2 Is So Perfect

Jim holds out their hand to someone offscreen in 'Our Flag Means Death.'

Let's celebrate Jim (Vico Ortiz)'s glow-up in 'Our Flag Means Death' season 2!

The post Why the Story Jim Tells in ‘Our Flag Means Death’ Season 2 Is So Perfect appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Catherine O'Hara, Halsey, The Nightmare Before Christmas

Halsey Will Be the Latest in a Line of Amazing Vocalists to Take on ‘Sally’s Song’

Animated rag doll Sally smiles in 'The Nightmare Before Christmas.'

From October until after Christmas, it is The Nightmare Before Christmas season. The animated movie by Tim Burton begins on Halloween and ends on Christmas, so it is the perfect movie for both holidays. You cannot tell me otherwise. To kick off the Nightmare time of year, there is an annual live-action production of the […]

The post Halsey Will Be the Latest in a Line of Amazing Vocalists to Take on ‘Sally’s Song’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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