The Monday Edition - Feb 3, 2020
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Big on the Internet, Hugh Grant, Renee Zellweger

Hugh Grant Said, “Well Done, Jones,” to Renée Zellweger and Yes, the Internet Died

Bridget Jones Diary
Does this just make me wish that Hugh Grant had decided to come back for Bridget Jones's Baby? Absolutely.
Movies, Birds of Prey (film), DC Comics, Jurnee Smollett-Bell

Jurnee Smollett-Bell Talks Bringing Black Canary to Life and Who She’d Like to See the Birds of Prey Go up Against Next

Jurnee Smollett-Bell in Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (2020)
Jurnee Smollett-Bell will be the first big-screen version of the DC Comics character Black Canary, and with that comes with the burden of carrying decades of history, but the pleasure of setting the mold. At Build NYC,s the actress spoke about getting to play the role of Dinah Lance in Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn).
TV, Elizabeth Olsen, Wanda Maximoff, WandaVision

The Meaning of Wanda Maximoff’s Outfits in the WandaVision Teaser

Wanda Maximoff in WandaVision
To be quite honest, WandaVision could literally be a show that just recreates every family drama I watched growing up, season after season, and I'd constantly watch it.
News, democratic primary, iowa caucuses

What the Heck Is a Caucus, Anyway?

voting guide, election, 2018, midterms
What exactly are the Iowa caucuses? And why does this tiny, middle-American state get so much say in who leads the country?
News, donald trump, Kansas City, Super Bowl

The Only Thing More Embarrassing Than Trump’s Super Bowl Tweet Is All the Republicans Rushing to Defend It

Donald Trump gives a stupid wave.
Getting Kansas City, Kansas and KCMO mixed up isn't that big a deal. Unless you're the President of the United States. Then you should know better and if you don't, you should expect a little public shaming.
TV, Euphoria, Netflix, sex education

Sex Education Shows the Trauma of Assault Without Falling Into the Usual Pitfalls

Aimee Lou Wood and Emma Mackey in Sex Education (2019)
One of the amazing things about Netflix's Sex Education, as a show, is how it deals with teen and adult sexuality in ways that highlight the awkward communication. Unlike HBO’s Euphoria, it’s not filled with perfect people, and it views them through less of a voyeuristic lens. While there are a lot of amazing storylines that take place in the show, one of my favorites is built around Aimee.
AMP Featured, Movies, BAFTA Awards, Joaquin Phoenix, white privilege

Joaquin Phoenix Calls Out Systemic Racism in BAFTA Acceptance Speech

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Joaquin Phoenix attends the EE British Academy Film Awards 2020 After Party at The Grosvenor House Hotel on February 02, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)
Joaquin Phoenix made a pointed and important statement yesterday as the BAFTA award for best actor...and called out the BAFTA's blinding whiteness.
AMP Featured, TV, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki, WandaVision

Multiple Rumors Seemingly Confirmed by WandaVision, Falcon & Winter Soldier, and Loki Series First Look Trailer

Marvel Disney+ preview
Here's the thing: I haven't stopped screaming about Falcon and the Winter Soldier, WandaVision, and Loki  since this teaser dropped.
Big on the Internet, Star Wars (franchise), Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: RIP Alan Harris Who Played Bossk the Bounty Hunter in Star Wars

bossk alan harris
His varied roles in Star Wars made him one of the few extras to appear in all three films of the original trilogy.
Big on the Internet, Bill Murray, Groundhog Day, Super Bowl Commercials

Bill Murray Relives Groundhog Day in Super Bowl Jeep Commercial

bill murray and groundhog
For us non-sports fans, the Super Bowl is less about the game itself than the star-studded commercials and the halftime show.
TV, Kristen Bell, Mike Schur, The Good Place

The Good Place Was the Perfect Antidote to the Trump Era

the cast of nbc's the good place
Take it sleazy, my friends.
TV, Frozen 2, Kate McKinnon, snl

Kate McKinnon Gives Us the Gay Elsa of Our Dreams on Saturday Night Live

kate mckinnon cecily strong frozen 2 snl
Would I watch an entire film of gay Elsa as played by McKinnon? Oh absolutely.
Big on the Internet, female authors, Mary Higgins Clark, suspense, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: RIP ‘Queen of Suspense’ Mary Higgins Clark

mary higgins clark
For many mystery fans, her work was a gateway that led to a lifelong love of the genre.
Movies, Birds of Prey (film), Joker, Margot Robbie

Margot Robbie Says Harley Quinn Won’t Visit Joker‘s Gotham

birds of prey press interview
For comic book movies to stay relevant, they have to give us new stories and experiences. Here's hoping that's what we get with Birds of Prey.
TV, Bojack Horseman, Netflix, writing

Bojack Horseman Tackles the Suffering Artist Trope in a Standout Episode

ivy tran and diane nguyen
It's a truly cruel moment of bad timing that finds us saying goodbye to two of the most profoundly moving comedies of the last decade in the same week.
News, 2020 Presidential election, Hillary Clinton, Rashida Tlaib

Rep. Rashida Tlaib Boos Hillary Clinton at Bernie Sanders Rally

Rashida Tlaib, Pramila Jayapal. Ilhan Omar
With the Iowa caucus just 2 days away, campaigning has reached a fever pitch among the Democratic hopefuls.
Movies, han lue, The Fast and the Furious, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: #JusticeForHan in The Fast and the Furious Has Finally Paid Off!

Sung Kang and Tyrese Gibson in Furious 6 (2013)
An injustice was done when Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift killed fan-favorite character Han Lue (Sung Kang). Now, it's being corrected.
News, democratic primary, Michael Bloomberg, presidential debates

The DNC Reverses Debate Rules For Michael Bloombeg, But Not For People of Color

The stage is empty before the fourth Democratic primary debate.
As if there aren't enough entitled white guys yelling "DEBATE ME" on the internet, one just successfully used his riches and influence to bully the Democratic National Committee into allowing him on the debate stage.
Big on the Internet, Colin Kaepernick, PETA, Super Bowl Commercials

PETA’s Colin Kaepernick-Inspired Super Bowl Ad Is a Disrespectful Mess

An animated rat and an ant take a knee next to a takeout soda cup.
According to PETA, the NFL has rejected its Super Bowl ad and honestly, I've never been so proud of the NFL.
Big on the Internet, 2020 senate race, election, Lindsey Graham, Mitch McConnell, Susan Collins

Here’s When You Can Vote Cowards Like Mitch McConnell and Susan Collins Out of Office

yertle the turtle
The Presidency is only one race in 2020 and the Senate will be just as important if we're to return to the rule of law and create a better America.
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