The Thursday Edition - May 2, 2019
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News, Christine Blasey Ford, hypocrisy, politics, William Barr

After Senate Democrats Tore Him Apart, William Barr Chickened Out of Today’s Scheduled House Judiciary Hearing

Photographers take a picture of a chicken placed on the empty seat for US Attorney General Bill Barr in the House Judiciary Committee room on Capitol Hill.
Today, Barr was scheduled to testify in front of the House Judiciary Committee and rather than face another day getting raked over the congressional coals, he simply chose not to show up.
Big on the Internet, Avengers: Endgame, Gamora, Zoe Saldana

These Gamora Lipstick Memes Are Cracking Us Up

Gamora Guardians of the Galaxy poster
Zoe Saldana putting on green lipstick as Gamora in 'Avengers: Endgame' is inspiring a host of fun Twitter memes.
AMP Featured, Movies, Avengers: Endgame, The MCU

Avengers: Endgame Exposes How Marvel Can’t Handle Powerful Women

Captain Marvel and Okoye from Marvel movies.
Carol Danvers, a.k.a. Captain Marvel, was established to be one of the most powerful characters in the MCU, yet people are feeling as if the character was underserved in Avengers: Endgame, along with the rest of Marvel's women.
Movies, Quentin Tarantino, Star Trek (franchise)

I’m Actually Annoyed That Quentin Tarantino’s Star Trek Project is Still In Development

Jim Kirk (Chris Pine) faces a no-win scenario in Star Trek Into Darkness
Given Quentin Tarantino's behavior and track record of content, I can't think of someone less suited to the 'Star Trek' franchise.
AMP Featured, TV, Batwoman, contributors, The CW

Why The CW’s Batwoman Casting Raised Concerns About Jewish Representation

Ruby Rose as The CW's Batwoman.
Recently, The CW announced the premiere of a new upcoming superhero series, featuring one of DC’s most high-profile LGBTQ+ superheroes, Batwoman. However, when it was announced that Ruby Rose (Orange Is the New Black) was cast as the titular character, Kate Kane (a.k.a. Batwoman), the news was received with mixed reviews for various reasons, one of them being that Rose is not of Jewish descent, while the comic book character is.
Big on the Internet, Brie Larson, Don Cheadle

Don Cheadle Defends Brie Larson From “Experts” Attacking Her Body Language on Twitter

Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) and James "Rhodey" Rhodes (Don Cheadle) suit up to fight Thanos and twitter trolls in the poster for Avengers: Endgame.
Don Cheadle has apparently had enough of the Brie Larson slander. When tagged in a video from a supposed body language expert about how terrible Larson is, he immediately shot it down, saying that he has to laugh.
Big on the Internet, #MeToo Movement, Anjelica Huston, Woody Allen

Anjelica Huston Defends Roman Polanski and Woody Allen in New Unfiltered Interview

Anjelica Huston has no fucks to give.
While promoting her appearance in John Wick 3, Huston went all in on a host of topics, including 1970s cocaine, her relationship with Jack Nicholson, and the #MeToo Movement.
AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, Loki, Mackenzi Lee, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: A Big Update on That Queer Loki Novel From Marvel

Loki: Where Mischief Lies novel from Marvel
Marvel has released the awesome new cover for Mackenzi Lee's YA novel Loki: Where Mischief Lies, as well as a summary and excerpt from the book.
TV, Hulu, Kristen Bell, Veronica Mars

Veronica Mars Is Back with a New Trailer and We Honestly Cannot Wait

kristen bell reprises her role as veronica mars for hulu.
The beloved noir series about a teen sleuth (Kristen Bell, in the role that made her famous) that solves crimes in the shady town of Neptune, California is as indefatigable as its heroine.
AMP Featured, Gaming, Mortal Kombat 11, Ronda Rousey, Sonya Blade

The Real Issues With Ronda Rousey Playing Sonya Blade in Mortal Kombat 11

There is a lot good about the new Mortal Kombat game and because of all the ridiculous backlashes that have happened, the conversation has mostly been around those upset about the outfits and Jax's "too woke" endgame and actual issues have been sidelined like if Ronda Rousey should be playing Sonya Blade.
News, Robert Mueller, Twitter, William Barr

Donald Trump’s Attorney General Is Being Grilled and Twitter Loves It

U.S. Attorney General William Barr
Whatever the case may be, the Barr grilling is maybe some of the best television I've seen in quite some time. Republican members of the Senate are trying to justify it, Democrats are calling out what he did, and the whole thing is just geared towards a Primetime Emmy.
TV, Elisabeth Moss, Hulu, The Handmaid's Tale

The Women of Gilead Fight Back in the Season Three Trailer for The Handmaid’s Tale

elisabeth moss stars as june in the handmaid's tale on hulu.
Season three promises a cathartic new chapter to the series as the women of Gilead rise up.
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