The Monday Edition - Apr 17, 2023
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TV, Star Trek (franchise), Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Worf

If Worf Were My Boyfriend

Worf, wearing a Starfleet uniform and looking off camera in Star Trek: Picard.

Now that Worf is older and wiser in Star Trek: Picard, my '90s-era crush on him is back in full force.

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News, art, Beef (Netflix/A24), Black women, david choe, DMCA, DMCA takedown requests, rape culture, sexual assault

Rather Than Responding To Criticism, David Choe Is Filing DMCA Takedowns of Videos Calling Himself “a Successful Rapist”

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 30: David Choe attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Netflix's "BEEF" at TUDUM Theater on March 30, 2023 in Hollywood, California.

This is not a trope limited to entertainment but has tangible life-or-death consequences.

The post Rather Than Responding To Criticism, David Choe Is Filing DMCA Takedowns of Videos Calling Himself “a Successful Rapist” appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Kendall Roy, Logan Roy, Succession

‘Succession’ Just Showed Us Who Is (and Always Has Been) the Next Logan Roy

The kids all sitting with Hugo on Succession

Succession has always been about who is going to take over the company when Logan Roy (Brian Cox) is gone.

The post ‘Succession’ Just Showed Us Who Is (and Always Has Been) the Next Logan Roy appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, A24, Ari Aster, beau is afraid

Audience Reactions to ‘Beau Is Afraid’ Are as Surreal as the Movie Itself

Grace screams in anger, with blue paint on her mouth, while kneeling on the floor. Still from Beau is Afraid.

Beau is Afraid isn't officially out yet, but audiences are already having some strong reactions to it.

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Big on the Internet, music, Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah’s 1989 Debut Album Just Made History

Queen Latifah All Hail the Queen album cover.

Thanks to the Library of Congress, another jewel has been added to her crown.

The post Queen Latifah’s 1989 Debut Album Just Made History appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Enterprise-D, Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: The Next Generation

‘Star Trek: Picard’ Episode 9 Brought Back One of My Favorite Characters

Picard and the rest of his senior officers look out a window at the Enterprise D.

This old girl has a course laid straight into my heart.

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News, defamation, Dominion, Fox News, sean hannity, Tucker Carlson

What’s Going on With the Delay in Fox News’ Defamation Trial Over 2020 Election Lies?

Pinocchio from the 1940 Disney movie, wearing a bow tie and an expression of alarm at his growing nose

The Dominion trial is just starting, but it's already been a disaster for Fox News.

The post What’s Going on With the Delay in Fox News’ Defamation Trial Over 2020 Election Lies? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Hannah Waddingham, Rebecca Welton, Ted Lasso

What Is Going On With Rebecca on ‘Ted Lasso’?

Rebecca holding the matchbook on Ted Lasso

I hope, as the series progresses, we continue to see Rebecca grow.

The post What Is Going On With Rebecca on ‘Ted Lasso’? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Sarah Snook, Shiv Roy, Succession

Wait, Sorry, Shiv Roy Is WHAT on ‘Succession’?

Shiv with a paper on Succession

The start of episode 4 of the final season of Succession, "Honeymoon States," brought us some surprising realizations for the Roy family.

The post Wait, Sorry, Shiv Roy Is WHAT on ‘Succession’? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, abortion rights, gun violence, Walgreens

Walgreens: Will Shoot Pregnant Customers, but Won’t Distribute Abortion Pills?

People walking by the window of a Walgreens store.

Now one of their employees brought a gun to work and shot a pregnant woman. How many policy failures had to happen in order for that to happen?!

The post Walgreens: Will Shoot Pregnant Customers, but Won’t Distribute Abortion Pills? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Succession, The Roy Family

This Week’s Gold Medal in Cruelty Went To a Surprise ‘Succession’ Dark Horse

Kendall, Shiv, and Roman sitting together on Succession

The Roy family on Succession isn't easy to deal with.

The post This Week’s Gold Medal in Cruelty Went To a Surprise ‘Succession’ Dark Horse appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, abortion, abortion bans, Florida, Ron DeSantis

Ron DeSantis Quietly Signs Florida’s 6-Week Abortion Ban Into Law

Ron DeSantis laughs in a crowd of old white men.

DeSantis is a dangerous idealogue, fascist, and anti-choice monster.

The post Ron DeSantis Quietly Signs Florida’s 6-Week Abortion Ban Into Law appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Judy Blume, trans rights, transphobia

Judy Blume Clarifies That She’s Pro-Trans Rights, Says ‘Sunday Times’ Quoted Her Out of Context

Judy Blume smiles up at someone off camera.

Judy Blume isn't the first author whom journalist Hadley Freeman has used to promote transphobia.

The post Judy Blume Clarifies That She’s Pro-Trans Rights, Says ‘Sunday Times’ Quoted Her Out of Context appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Din Djarin, Moff Gideon, Star Wars, The Mandalorian

What Does ‘The Mandalorian’s Latest Episode Mean for the Finale?

Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin with the Darksaber in 'The Mandalorian'

The penultimate episode of The Mandalorian had a lot for fans to unpack.

The post What Does ‘The Mandalorian’s Latest Episode Mean for the Finale? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Funny videos, music, tiktok, viral videos, weird

Artist Hellbent on ‘Ruining’ Popular Songs Accidentally Makes a Bop From Miley Cyrus Remix

Miley Cyrus sings into a microphone in the Part in the U.S.A. video.

A TikToker has gone viral after sharing videos of him remixing pop songs that really do not need to be

The post Artist Hellbent on ‘Ruining’ Popular Songs Accidentally Makes a Bop From Miley Cyrus Remix appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Chevalier, historical fiction, historical romance, movie reviews

Chevalier Review: The Sweeping Story of an Unsung Virtuouso

Kelvin Harrison Jr. in Chevalier

Kelvin Harrison Jr. sizzles in the true story of half-Black virtuoso composer and violinist in this sweeping historical romance.

The post Chevalier Review: The Sweeping Story of an Unsung Virtuouso appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Anime, advertising, Japan, McDonald's, One Piece

‘One Piece’ Collab Once Again Shows That Japanese McDonald’s Ads Go Hard

Gol D. Roger is the Tatsuta King in new One Piece / McDonald's ad

Who knew the One Piece was a chicken sandwich all along?

The post ‘One Piece’ Collab Once Again Shows That Japanese McDonald’s Ads Go Hard appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Cinema, Hide From Homepage, Twitter

Not All Scenes Need Sex To Be Sexy and This Viral Tweet Just Proved It

Aragorn in the Lord of the Rings movies.

The replies to one viral tweet have highlighted how some of the sexiest scenes in the history of cinema don’t feature sex at all.

The post Not All Scenes Need Sex To Be Sexy and This Viral Tweet Just Proved It appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Elon Musk, Hide From Homepage, lawsuit, legal case, social media, Twitter

Twitter Threatened With $50 Million Fine for Antisemitism, Threats, and More

Twitter app logo on an iPhone

Elon Musk is in trouble again after German law enforcement threatened to fine the social media network for at least $50 million dollars or more.

The post Twitter Threatened With $50 Million Fine for Antisemitism, Threats, and More appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Hide From Homepage, Horror, Netflix

10 Best Netflix Original Horror Movies

Ziggy Berman bleeding from her nose in Fear Street Part 2: 1978

Instead of browsing the Netflix app for hours, let us walk you through a list of some of the best Netflix original horror movies currently streaming.

The post 10 Best Netflix Original Horror Movies appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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