The Thursday Edition - Mar 4, 2021
Fresh from your pals at themarysue.com
Sponsored
A life is a dangerous thing to share.
Orphan Black meets Killing Eve, in one of 2021’s most anticipated books from the Hugo Award–winning author of Magic for Liars, Sarah Gailey.

Order your copy now!
News, Idaho, Republicans, sexism

Idaho State Rep. Charlie Shepherd Said Moms Should Stay at Home, Votes Against Childhood Education

idaho rep

The next day, Shepherd apologized, saying he meant to “compliment” mothers.

The post Idaho State Rep. Charlie Shepherd Said Moms Should Stay at Home, Votes Against Childhood Education first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Science, coronavius, COVID-19, screaming

Things We Saw Today: Scream Your Way Through a New COVID Test

bearded man screaming

Screaming feels like the new global pastime. And now in a wonderful bit of synergy, a Dutch inventor has invented a COVID test that uses your scream.

The post Things We Saw Today: Scream Your Way Through a New COVID Test first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Party Down

Party Down Is Coming Back!

party down

Who doesn't stop and think about Henry Pollard hating his "Are we having fun yet" line whenever we stop and think about Party Down? Because I know that I sure do.

The post Party Down Is Coming Back! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Daisy Ridley, rey, Star Wars (franchise)

Daisy Ridley Also Didn’t Know About Rey Palpatine

Palpatine says he loves democracy in Revenge of the Sith.

It seems as if Rey Palpatine wasn't something that Daisy Ridley knew about from the start. 

The post Daisy Ridley Also Didn’t Know About Rey Palpatine first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Bugs Bunny, LeBron James, Space Jam, Space Jam: A New Legacy

Space Jam: A New Legacy First Looks Are Here and I Am Not Prepared

Entertainment Weekly has gotten an exclusive look at Space Jam: A New Legacy and once I spotted my girl Lola Bunny on the cover, I knew I was in it for the long run.

The post Space Jam: A New Legacy First Looks Are Here and I Am Not Prepared first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Alec Baldwin, Gillian Anderson, Hilaria Baldwin

Alec Baldwin Compares Gillian Anderson’s Accent To Wife’s and Nope, That’s Not It

Hilaria/Hilary Baldwin and Alec Baldwin

Sorry Baldwin, but if you come for Gillian Anderson, you better not miss.

The post Alec Baldwin Compares Gillian Anderson’s Accent To Wife’s and Nope, That’s Not It first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Space, Elon Musk, SpaceX, SpaceX Launch

In a Great Metaphor for Something, Elon Musk’s Latest Rocket Flew Perfectly, Then Exploded When It Was Done

the spaceX sn 10 pocket takes off, lands and explodes

Elon Musk's SN10 Rocket successfully took off, made an incredible maneuver where it turned in midair, and then landed back on the ground ... then blew up.

The post In a Great Metaphor for Something, Elon Musk’s Latest Rocket Flew Perfectly, Then Exploded When It Was Done first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Melissa McCarthy, Netflix, Octavia Spencer

I’m Officially Excited for Netflix’s Octavia Spencer, Melissa McCarthy Superhero Comedy Thunder Force

Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer in Netflix's Thunder Force.

Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer star in the first official trailer for Netflix's Thunder Force.

The post I’m Officially Excited for Netflix’s Octavia Spencer, Melissa McCarthy Superhero Comedy Thunder Force first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, books, Children's books, representation

Move Over, Dr. Seuss: 29 Children’s Books by BIPOC Authors to Add to Your Bookshelf

The Electric Slide and Kai, Stella's Stellar Hair, Lala's Words

One of the first books I've ever read was Bears on Wheels, by Dr. Seuss. The artwork grabbed my usually-easily-bored toddler attention with fervor, and I remember feeling so proud of myself for being able to finish (and read aloud, no less) a book on my own. I've had many fond memories of reading Seuss books, and a lot of the whimsical flair in his characters and worlds and stylistic choices informed my own writing style in many ways.

The post Move Over, Dr. Seuss: 29 Children’s Books by BIPOC Authors to Add to Your Bookshelf first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, reproductive rights, Sofia Vergara

Sofia Vergara Finally Wins Court Battle Against Her Ex Who Wanted “Custody” of Their Embryos

Sofia Vergara attends the "America's Got Talent" premiere

Sofia Vergara's ex, Nick Loeb, wanted to be allowed to use their embryos without her consent.

The post Sofia Vergara Finally Wins Court Battle Against Her Ex Who Wanted “Custody” of Their Embryos first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Good Morning America, Paul Bettany, WandaVision

Paul Bettany “Glitching Out” on Good Morning America Is Peak Fandom Trolling

Vision doing his magic act

Paul Bettany appeared on Good Morning America and addressed his comment about a WandaVision cameo he was looking forward to... only to hint at another one?

The post Paul Bettany “Glitching Out” on Good Morning America Is Peak Fandom Trolling first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Elizabeth Olsen, Jimmy Fallon, WandaVision

Jimmy Fallon Took Us Into Wanda’s World With FallonVision

Elizabeth Olsen and Jimmy Fallon on FallonVision

All this has done is make me sad because WandaVision is coming to an end and there isn't another season in sight.

The post Jimmy Fallon Took Us Into Wanda’s World With FallonVision first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Amy Poehler, Moxie, riot grrrl

Review: Gen Z Discovers the Riot Grrrl Movement in Amy Poehler’s Moxie

hadley robinson

It's refreshing to see a teen coming of age film directly tackle political issues and feminist awakening.

The post Review: Gen Z Discovers the Riot Grrrl Movement in Amy Poehler’s Moxie first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Game of Thrones, WandaVision, Westworld

Fan Theories Are Amazing but They Shouldn’t Turn You Against a Show

wandavision wanda trauma

I love fan theories. It is one of my favorite things to do in community with other fans, to get into the gritty details and see what they could mean. But sometimes, it can take over to the point where the story you are crafting in your head can no longer match up what creators are coming up with.

The post Fan Theories Are Amazing but They Shouldn’t Turn You Against a Show first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, civil rights, Congress, Voting

The House of Representatives Passes the “For the People” Voting Rights Act

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Democrat of California, speaks at an event on the steps of the US Capitol for the "For The People Act of 2021" in Washington, DC, on March3, 2021. - Th act is hailed the most significant voting rights and democracy reform in more than half a century. (Photo by Eric BARADAT / AFP) (Photo by ERIC BARADAT/AFP via Getty Images)

THe U.S. House of Representatives passed the "For The People" Act aimed at protecting voters, including at the state level, from voter suppression tactics.

The post The House of Representatives Passes the “For the People” Voting Rights Act first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, agatha harkness, Twitter memes, WandaVision

Yeah These Agatha Harkness Memes Aren’t Funny Anymore

Agatha meme wandavision

You've probably seen the Agatha Harkness meme from WandaVision going around.

The post Yeah These Agatha Harkness Memes Aren’t Funny Anymore first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, British Royal Family, meghan markle, Oprah

Meghan Markle Bullying Rumors Only Serve Her Point

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 10: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attends the annual Remembrance Sunday memorial at The Cenotaph on November 10, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Meghan Markle getting her Prince husband to acknowledge colonization is probably most useful thing a royal family member has done since WWII. 

The post Meghan Markle Bullying Rumors Only Serve Her Point first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Coronavirus, politics, Texas

An Unfortunately Necessary Reminder That People Who Live in Red States Are Still People

A customer leaves a grocery store in Austin, Texas, wearing a mask and pushing a grocery cart

There are millions of people living in Texas who did not vote for Abbott or Ted Cruz or any of the other politicians who are constantly trying to screw them over. They don't need to be punished or mocked.

The post An Unfortunately Necessary Reminder That People Who Live in Red States Are Still People first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Kelly Marie Tran, Raya and the Last Dragon, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Kelly Marie Tran Stuns on the Cover of The Hollywood Reporter

tweet of kelly marie tran on the cover of the hollywood reporter

The Raya and the Last Dragon star graced this week's cover of The Hollywood Reporter for a deep dive into her outlook on Hollywood and the world.

The post Things We Saw Today: Kelly Marie Tran Stuns on the Cover of The Hollywood Reporter first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Daisy Ridley, Josh Horowitz, Stir Crazy

Daisy Ridley Got Quite the Surprise on Stir Crazy with Josh Horowitz

Rey looks over her shoulder in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

Daisy Ridley has had quite the time recently. But that's what happens when you're one of the biggest stars in Hollywood right now.

The post Daisy Ridley Got Quite the Surprise on Stir Crazy with Josh Horowitz first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Like what we're doing? Become a subscriber and support the site! Subscribing to The Mary Sue costs only $4.99/mo or less, depending on your billing plan, and gets you great bonuses including an exclusive newsletter with insight into the stories our team is following, an ad-free version of the site, and live chats with the editorial staff.
Like what we're doing? Follow us everywhere to get even more of that good stuff.
Facebook Facebook
Twitter Twitter
Tumblr Tumblr
YouTube YouTube
© 2021 The Mary Sue, © 2021 Abrams Media
 
Questions? Concerns? Just wanna say 'hi'?
Abrams Media, 1261 Broadway Rm 508
New York, NY 10001-3546

Want to change how you get these emails?