The Friday Edition - Feb 15, 2019
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Movies, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Star Wars: Episode IX

J.J. Abrams Blesses Us With a Beautiful Wrap Photo of Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and Oscar Isaac

JJ Abrams shared an emotional photo of Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and Oscar Isaac to celebrate Episode IX wrapping.
Seriously, I am reverting back to "I can't evens" to handle my emotions about this photo.
Movies, Captain Marvel, Wonder Woman

Carol Danvers and Diana Prince Aren’t Here for You to Tell Them What to Do

Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel's faces from their respective movies.
When you look at a list of female superhero movies from major franchises, the list stops at two.
Big on the Internet, donald trump, Immigration, racism

Donald Trump Went Ahead and Declared a National Emergency in One of His Most Bizarre Speeches Ever

Donald Trump speaks on border security during a bizarre Rose Garden event at the White House
Trump's official announcement, which took the form of a Rose Garden press conference, was ... well, it was something.
Movies, Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters 3

Please Let Me Be Wrong About These Ghostbusters 3 Character Breakdowns

Buried Ecto car from Ghostbusters 3
Jason Reitman, son of Ivan, will be directing Ghostbusters III, set in the continuity universe of the first two movies. This time around, however, rather than focusing on snarky men in Manhattan, this movie features four young teenagers bustin' ghosts in a small town. The apparent character breakdowns of the kids are not great at first glance.
Movies, Avengers: Endgame

The New Avengers: Endgame Twitter Image Means Tony Stark Dies, Right? Right!?

Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark lost in space, talking to his Iron Man mask in the Avengers: Endgame trailer.
Number one: Why that image of Tony Stark when the rest of the images were, at least, battle captures of our favorite characters? Number two: What do you know?
Comics, calvin ellis, Michael B. Jordan, Superman

Michael B. Jordan Wants to Play Calvin Ellis, the Superman of Earth-23. So Who Is Calvin Ellis?

Calvin Ellis the Black Superman of another Earth
Michael B. Jordan addressed the rumors of him playing Superman, and said he'd be interested in playing Calvin Ellis. So who exactly is that?
News, abortion, contributors, week in reproductive justice

Anti-Choice Lawmakers Help Cause the Later Abortions They Hate So Much

Woman holding sign that says, "Ugh, where do I even start?"
The hypocrisy of anti-choice lawmakers who demonize, lie about, and attempt to criminalize later abortion could hardly be more apparent, or harmful.
Big on the Internet, Movies, Denis Villeneuve, Dune, Jason Momoa

Jason Momoa Joins Dune as Duncan Idaho, Officially Making It the Sexiest Dune Adaptation

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 12: Jason Momoa attends the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures' "Aquaman" at TCL Chinese Theatre on December 12, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Jason Momoa in talks to join Dune as Duncan Idaho a handsome ladies man, weapon's expert, and bad-ass fighter. Sounds legit.
Movies, Batman (character), Ben Affleck, DCEU

From the Mouth of the Bat Himself, Ben Affleck Is Done Playing Batman

"I tried to direct a version of it and worked with a really good screenwriter, but just couldn't come up with a version—I couldn't crack it. And so it was time to let someone take a shot at it."
TV, Netflix, The Umbrella Academy

Netflix’s Umbrella Academy Centers Female Rage but Falls Prey to Damaging Tropes

Emmy Raver-Lampman as Allison/The Rumor in Netflix's Umbrella Academy.
The women in Netflix's The Umbrella Academy are angry, and they have every right to be. From the jump, the series seeks to center female rage and the violence that often comes from it. Although showrunner Steve Blackman does an excellent job of that in his adaptation of the comics created by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá, the series also falls prey to damaging tropes that ultimately do more harm than good.
Sponsored, The Mary Sue Shop

Three Different Tools You Can Use to Become a Graphic Designer for Under $40

Adobe creative applications on a laptop screen.
Whether you're new to design or just want to brush up on certain skills, we've got three ways to do it, all at $39.
Big on the Internet, candy, neural networks, Valentine's Day

Things We Saw Today: These AI-Generated Candy Hearts Are the Only Gifts We Need This Valentine’s Day

candy hearts derived from a neural network algorithm
Have regular Valentine's gifts got you down? Have candy slogans become too expected? Luckily, research scientist Janelle Shane has our back.
TV, Brendan Fraser, DC Universe, Doom Patrol

The Extended Doom Patrol Trailer Invites Us to Meet the Team

Robotman/Brendan Fraser and Negative Man/Matt Bomer in Doom Patrol trailer
Oh, and there's a talking cockroach.
Movies, couples, The Thin Man

The Thin Man’s Nick and Nora Charles are Couple Goals

William Powell and Myrna Loy pose as Nick and Nora Charles in a promotional still for The Thin Man
When it comes to Old Hollywood, there are some great couples, but if you're looking for the couple to really emulate, then you can't go wrong with Nick and Nora Charles from the Thin Man films.
TV, Big Mouth, Valentine's Day

Big Mouth Gives Us Equal Parts Romantic Optimism & Soul-Crushing Bleakness in My Furry Valentine

Nick and Hormone Monstress cuddle in Big Mouth's Valentine's Day special
If Big Mouth was going to do any sort of holiday special, there's really no better fit than Valentine's Day.
Movies & TV, Chris Evans, Sebastian Stan, The Devil All The Time

Guess If You Can’t Have Chris Evans, You Can Always Have Sebastian Stan

Netflix apparently thinks you can just swap out Captain America for his best friend in casting decisions and no one will notice.
Comics, DC Comics, Marvel Comics

10 Comic Book Couples That Give Us the Feels

mary jane watson and peter parker panel in marvel comics
Comics have amazing heroes, villains, and some really great couples. On Valentine's Day, we celebrate some of the couples that make us embrace the romantic in us all.
Technology, Amazon, Long Island City

Amazon Isn’t Coming to New York Anymore and Twitter Is on Fire

Jeff Bezons sitting on a stage.
New Yorkers are rejoicing!
TV, Jodie Comer, Killing Eve, Sandra Oh

Spend Valentine’s Day With Eve and Villanelle in the Killing Eve Season Two Trailer

Sandra Oh in Killing Eve.
Everyone's favorite assassin obsession love story is back with the first trailer for season two.
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