The Friday Edition - Jun 7, 2019
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Movies, Marvel Cinematic Universe

We Still Know Nothing About Phase 4 of the Marvel Movies

Peter Parker (Tom Holland) reflects in a quiet moment from the Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer.
I just hope that Marvel stays true to their word and gives us the diversity and growth we hope to see! 
Big on the Internet, donald trump, NASA

Help Us Make Sense of Donald Trump’s Incomprehensible Tweet About the Moon

get in losers, we're going to the moon.
Here's my question: Does he think that the Moon is connected to Mars or is he saying that by going to the Moon, we can learn about how to go to Mars?
Movies, Emma Thompson, Late Night, Mindy Kaling, movie review

Late Night Review: Mindy Kaling Manages to Make a Classic Comedy Out of Exceptionally Modern Problems

Emma Thompson as Katherine Newbury in Late Night.
For a movie that tackles such big ideas, Late Night ends up feeling pretty lightweight. Still, it's a super enjoyable watch.
TV, The Chef Show

The Chef Show Might Be My New Favorite Thing

The Chefs Show on Netflix
You can watch the entire series 'The Chef Show' on Netflix now and honestly, this is going to be my new comfort show. I'm obsessed with it. 
Movies, Birds of Prey (film), Harley Quinn, Margot Robbie

Margot Robbie Promises “Less Male Gaze-y” Look for Harley Quinn in Birds of Prey

margot robbie as harley quinn in birds of prey teaser.
"That’s what happens when you have a female producer, director, writer."
AMP Featured, Movies, Dazzler, The Dark Phoenix Saga, X-Men (team)

Dark Phoenix Had One Excellent Cameo That I Can’t Stop Thinking About

Sophie Turner as Dark Phoenix
While I left 'Dark Phoenix' pretty disappointed, there was one Easter Egg included that made me more excited than pretty much anything else in the movie. They remembered that "The Dark Phoenix Saga" was the first appearance of ...
Movies, Star Wars (franchise), Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Vi Moradi

These Characters Should Be a Part of Disney’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

The Resistance and the First Order are ready to fight at Star Wars's Galaxy's Edge.
This is the perfect place to show off the wealth of sequel era characters, from the movies to the tie-in novels and video games.
AMP Featured, Movies, Jean Grey, Simon Kinberg, X-Men

The Women of X-Men Matter Even If Dark Phoenix Doesn’t Understand Why

Jennifer Lawrence and Sophie Turner in Dark Phoenix (2019)
Dark Phoenix doesn't understand that this is supposed to be Jean's movie, not Jean dealing with the side effects of Charles Xavier being a jerk.
AMP Featured, News, LGBTQIA, meghan mccain

Meghan McCain Is Not an Ally

Meghan McCain laughs on The View.
While we as a society have a bad habit of holding women accountable for men's bad behavior, sometimes there's a fine line between blaming women and recognizing complicity to actual abuse. With Meghan McCain, that line isn't so fine. It's pretty freaking clear and solid.
AMP Featured, Movies, Wonder Woman 1984

Of Course Someone Has a Problem With the Excellent Wonder Woman 1984 Poster

Diana readies herself for battle in the new poster for Wonder Woman 1984.
We have less than a year now until Diana is on the screen once more, and honestly, I can't wait.
News, abortion, contributors, week in reproductive justice

Majority of Americans Don’t Realize Abortion Rights Are in Danger, Which Makes Things Worse

Handmaids of Handmaid's Tale
Coming off several weeks of pronounced Democratic party unity around abortion rights, culminating in two important bills expanding abortion protections in Illinois and Nevada, we were reminded, this week, how much work remains to be done, even on the “pro-choice” side of the aisle.
News, Alan Turing, obituary, Pride Month

Alan Turing, Codebreaking Hero Persecuted for His Sexuality, Finally Gets a Proper Obituary

Alan Turing statue
The New York Times is on a mission to provide obituaries to "remarkable people" whose deaths went unreported by the newspaper in their time. Now this series, "Overlooked," turns to Alan Turing and the incredible peaks and horrific lows of his life story. Turing helped change the course of World War II through decryption and is considered a father of computer science and A.I, but would fall victim to Britain's draconian anti-gay laws. The Times' Turing effort is a fitting addition to Pride Month.
TV, Robert Downey Jr., things we saw today, Tom Holland

Things We Saw Today: Watch Tom Holland and Robert Downey Jr. Eat Oysters for Reasons!

The Chefs Show on Netflix
Ever wish you could see Tom Holland eating his first oyster with Robert Downey Jr. and the Russo brothers? Well, you're in luck!
AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, sexism, the atlantic, women in journalism

The Editor-in-Chief of The Atlantic Doesn’t Think Women Can Write Longform Pieces

covers from the atlantic.
Another day, another oblivious man spouting nonsense about women.
Movies, D23 Expo, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Star Wars (franchise)

There Are Some Really Big Presentations Happening at Disney’s D23 Expo This Year

ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 14: Chairman, The Walt Disney Studios, Alan Horn took part today in the Walt Disney Studios animation presentation at Disney's D23 EXPO 2017 in Anaheim, Calif. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
What will happen this year we cannot say, but here is the rundown of all the biggest panels at the con, a.k.a. the ones you'll want to either be there for or get all the info as it drops.
Movies, a quiet place, Brian Tyree Henry, John Krasinski

A Quiet Place 2 Adds Brian Tyree Henry to an Already Amazing Cast

Brian Tyree Henry stole the show in Steve McQueen's Widows.
Brian Tyree Henry, who consistently is the standout of most ensembles he's in, is in talks to join the film according to The Wrap.
News, Elizabeth Warren, Fox News, Tucker Carlson

No, Tucker Carlson, You Can’t Have Elizabeth Warren’s Economic Plan Without “Identity Politics”

Protesters rally against Fox News.
On the surface, Carlson's support of Warren seems remarkable. The fact that Carlson said Warren "sounds like Donald Trump at his best" with this plan is repulsive and nonsensical. But we have to remember that Carlson's man of the people act is a masquerade, used here to set up a bait-and-switch of his usual brand of patriarchal bigotry.
AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves Has BEEN the G.O.A.T.

Keanu Reeves in Always Be My Maybe
Maybe part of the deal with Keanu Reeves is that he's just a decent human being, and in 2019, those little things go an extremely long way.
Movies, diversity, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Phase 4

Marvel Says More Diversity and Inclusivity in Phase 4—so Ironheart, Moon Girl, Miss America, and Ms. Marvel, Right?

Moon Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur being adorable af
Victoria Alonso, Marvel Studios EVP of Production, says Marvel is “actively” working towards a more diverse and inclusive Marvel Cinematic Universe for their upcoming 4th Phase.
TV, Crystal Reed, DC Universe, Swamp Thing

DC Universe Cancels Swamp Thing After One Season

andy bean and crystal reed in swamp thing.
It's a disappointing end to a well-reviewed and widely anticipated series and a frustrating bait and switch for Swamp Thing fans.
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