The Wednesday Edition - Oct 10, 2018
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On the next episode of FUNDED IN AMERICA, meet the inspiring female entrepreneur whose "pillbox from the future" could help save lives and keep many people healthy. EllieGrid is changing the world, one pill at a time. Follow La La Anthony as she talks with female entrepreneurs from around the country who are shaking things up.
Uncategorized, Drew Goddard, NYCC 2018, Simon Kinberg, Taika Waititi

Taika Waititi, Drew Goddard, and Simon Kinberg Are Good Hollywood Dudes

Finding men in Hollywood positions of power you truly want to root for in 2018 is rare, but listening to Taika Waititi, Drew Goddard, and Simon Kinberg talk about their work was inspiring.
Movies, horror films, Pet Semetary, Stephen King

Pet Sematary Is Back From the Dead With a Spooky New Trailer

stephen king
Now, the classic Stephen King novel is getting a stylish new adaptation that is set to traumatize a whole new generation of kids (hooray?).
Big on the Internet, Ariadne, Medea, mental health awareness, mythology, Tattoo

The Mary Sue Tattoo Project: Why I’m Getting a Greek Mythology Tattoo Today

Ariadne at Naxos (1877); Medea (1889),
Both Medea and Ariadne leave their stories stronger than they begin. Plus, the dudes who screw them over die terrible deaths.
Big on the Internet, TV, Black Lightning, Cress Williams, recap, The CW

Black Lightning S2 Episode One Recap: ‘The Book of Consequences: Chapter One: Rise of the Green Light Babies’

Black Lightning -- "The Book Of Consequences: Chapter One: Rise of the Green Light Babies" -- Image BLK201a_0351b.jpg -- Pictured (L-R): China Anne McClain as Jennifer and Cress Williams as Jefferson -- Photo: Quantrell D. Colbert/The CW -- © 2018 The CW Network, LLC. All rights reserved
Black Lightning returns not with a whimper, but a bang.
Big on the Internet, TV, recaps, The CW, The Flash

The Flash S.5, Episode One Recap: “Nora” — Parenthood Isn’t Easy

The Flash -- "Nora" -- Image Number: FLA501a_0170.jpg -- Pictured (L-R): Jessica Parker Kennedy as Nora West - Allen and Grant Gustin as Barry Allen -- Photo: Katie Yu/The CW -- © 2018 The CW Network, LLC. All rights reserved
After an unexpected guest from the future, Nora West-Allen (Jessica Parker Kennedy), appears at their home, Barry (Grant Gustin) and Iris (Candice Patton,) must figure out how to get her back to the future without disrupting the timeline.
Big on the Internet, a star is born, Judy Garland, Lady Gaga, Screen Prism

Things We Saw Today: Why A Star Keeps Being Born

Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in 'A Star is Born'
How does a movie get remade three times and retain just a massive legacy? Well this video breaks it down.
TV, Doctor Who, Jodie Whittaker

Review: Doctor Who Is Back, Diverse, and Better Than Ever

Doctor Who season 11 episode 1 review
With a lot riding on the episode, Chris Chibnall and the creatives behind the beloved BBC drama focused more on bringing the feel of the show to Jodie Whittaker's Doctor.
AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, Taylor Swift, voter registration

Of Course Conservatives Want Taylor Swift to “Stay Away From Politics,” They’re Terrified

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Following Taylor Swift's lengthy Instagram post yesterday, in which she made a rare, if not unprecedented (for her), foray into politics, a number of conservative politicians and pundits made a point to let her know what a big mistake they think she's making.
Books, books, NYCC 2018, Star Wars (franchise)

4 New Stories From a Galaxy Far, Far Away to Pick Up

Star Wars 'Women of the Galaxy' book
Even with the recent announcement that Lucasfilm was going to slow down on the saga extracurriculars when it comes to movies, it can be hard to keep up with the sheer output of the 'Star Wars' franchise. We have you covered.
News, DCEU, Disney, Guardians of the Galaxy, James Gunn, marvel

James Gunn Is Moving to the DCEU and No One Is Surprised

attends the European launch event of Marvel Studios' "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2." at the Eventim Apollo on April 24, 2017 in London, England.
After being fired from Marvel, director and writer James Gunn is moving to the DCEU.
Movies, barbra streisand, Lady Gaga, rumors

Lady Gaga Is Becoming the New Barbra Streisand

star is born lady gaga bradley cooper
There isn't official confirmation yet, but Rosie O'Donnell is running around saying that Lady Gaga is taking to Broadway as the next Fanny Brice. Funny Girl, a musical I've always considered my own personal mantra, has been rumored to be coming back to Broadway for quite some time.
Big on the Internet

If Political Ads Could Win Oscars, Richard Linklater’s Anti-Ted Cruz Would Be the One to Do It

ted cruz linklater ad
There's been a lot of great publicity to come out of the Texas Senate race between Beto O'Rourke and Ted Cruz. Some of the best de-facto ads for O'Rourke have been the videos of his speeches that have gone viral. Some of his best publicity has also been from what were intended to be attack ads put out by Cruz's campaign. Now, there's a new anti-Cruz ad making the rounds, directed, incredibly, by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Richard Linklater.
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