The Wednesday Edition - Sep 8, 2021
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TV, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel's What If...?, Peter Parker

What If…?’s Zombie-Hunting Spider-Man Shows What Makes Peter Parker Tick

Peter Parker Zombie Hunter

Marvel's What If...? asked us what if the Avengers had to take on zombies and while the Avengers were a bit hit or miss about how good at being zombie hunters they were, one thing was certain: Peter Parker was at his strongest while trying to keep everyone happy and hopeful.

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TV, erik cowrie, Joe Exotic, Tiger King

Tiger King Zookeeper Erik Cowie Found Dead in Brooklyn Apartment

Erik Cowie on Tiger King as one of the zookeepers for Joe Exotic's zoo

Erik Cowie, 52, one of the zookeepers for Joseph Maldonado-Passage/Joe Exotic's zoo was found unconscious and pronounced dead at the scene.

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AMP Featured, News, abortion, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, reproductive rights

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Eviscerates Greg Abbott’s Terrible Defense of Texas’ Abortion Ban

Anderson Cooper interviews Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on CNN

"He speaks from such a place of deep ignorance," AOC says of Greg Abbott's statements. "And it's not just ignorance. It's ignorance that's hurting people."

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Movies, The Matrix, The Matrix 4, The Matrix Ressurections

Finally, Teasers for The Matrix Resurrections Have Me Ready to Plug Back In

Neo in the Matrix 4

The Matrix Resurrections hits theaters this December 22nd and that gives us all plenty of time to rewatch the trilogy or maybe watch it for the first time!

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Books, Libby, libraries, OverDrive

5 Reasons I Love Library App Libby and You Will, Too

In my gushing over B.B. Alston's  Amari and the Night Brothers, I mentioned how Libby resparked my love for reading. Owned by their more well-known parent company Overdrive, Libby is simply a free reading app that harnesses the power of your library card. In this essay I will tell five reasons why if you have a library card (or don’t) you need this app in your life.

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Movies, Batman (character), DC, DC Entertainment

Here’s a Nifty Guide Through the Batcave for DC’s Upcoming Batman Day

Batman Day

DC's annual celebration of all things Batman will be on September 18th. Here is a list of everything you can expect to see from the Caped Crusader.

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Movies, Denis Villeneuve, Dune, Dune: Part One

Review: Dune: Part One Predictably Leaves the Adventure Half Finished

Oscar Isaac rocks a beard as Duke Atreides in 'Dune'

Ultimately, the biggest issue with Dune: Part One is that it is narratively incomplete. It is all exposition and worldbuilding with some cool fight scenes, but it is all leading to something we don't see in this film and might not get to see if the sequel doesn't get made.

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TV, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel's What If...?

What Happens When the Avengers Meet Their Zombie Friends? Chaos.

Bucky and Steve fighting

But for our heroes who are still willing to do the right thing? They'll stand up and fight the zombies in order to keep that "hope" alive.

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Movies & TV, TV, 90s Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Nickelodeon

Steve From Blues Clues Says He Never Forgot Us and the Internet Isn’t Crying It’s Full on Sobbing

Blues Clues Steve

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Blues Clues, original host Steve Burns returned to share a special message with fans of the series.

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AMP Featured, News, abortion, Governor Greg Abbott, reproductive rights

Texas Governor Greg Abbott Makes It Clear He Has No Idea How Menstrual Cycles Work

Gov. Greg Abbott at press conference.

Abbott also defends the state's six-week abortion ban by saying he'll just, you know, "eliminate" rape.

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Movies, Natalie Portman, Thor: Love and Thunder, workout

Natalie Portman on Bulking Up for Her Role in Thor: Love and Thunder

Thor Love and Thunder Cast

Natalie Portman talks training and bulking up for her return as Jane Foster in Taika Waititi's 'Thor: Love and Thunder'.

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AMP Featured, News, in memoriam, Michael K. Williams, obituary

Tributes Pour in for Actor Michael K. Williams, Who Died at 54

Actor Michael K. Williams in a suit and blue shirt posed on a balcony

Michael K. Williams, an actor of great skill and heart, has died at age 54. The outpouring of grief and celebrations of his life on social media are innumerable.

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Movies, Shang-Chi, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Xialing

I Love the Sibling Dynamic in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Xialing and Shang-Chi

But true to form, Marvel hit the nail on the head with the sibling dynamic between both Shang-Chi and Xialing.

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