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Movies, The Matrix, the matrix resurrections, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: The Matrix 4 Now Has a Title and a Lot of New Details

Keanu Reeves wearing sunglasses as Neo in 'The Matrix'

New data about The Matrix 4 is about to flood our neural pathways after the movie showed its first scenes and revealed its title at CinemaCon.

The post Things We Saw Today: The Matrix 4 Now Has a Title and a Lot of New Details first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill, The Mandalorian

Mark Hamill Holding Grogu Is All the Joy We Need Today

Mark Hamill holding Grogu.

The episode "Making the Finale" of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian has given fans an inside look at Mark Hamill returning to the role of Luke Skywalker in "The Rescue".

The post Mark Hamill Holding Grogu Is All the Joy We Need Today first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Kristen Stewart, Princess Diana

Early Spencer Reactions Sing Praises of Kristen Stewart’s Performance as Princess Diana

Diana, Princess of Wales, smiles as she meets wellwishers outside St Vincent's Hospice in Sydney on November 2, 1996, her last official engagement in Australia. Diana departs Sydney on November 3 after a four-day private visit. / AFP PHOTO / Torsten BLACKWOOD (Photo credit should read TORSTEN BLACKWOOD/AFP via Getty Images)

When it was announced that Kristen Stewart would play the late Diana, Princess of Wales, the internet had some doubts about whether the Twilight actress could pull it off. Yet, the news is coming in that she nailed it.

The post Early Spencer Reactions Sing Praises of Kristen Stewart’s Performance as Princess Diana first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, Amazon, Goodreads, The Storygraph

Stop Using Goodreads and Try This Non-Amazon Alternative Instead

Levar Burton on StarTrek meme disapproving of Goodreads, but approving of The Storygraph. (Image: Alyssa Showell.)

Enter The StoryGraph.

The post Stop Using Goodreads and Try This Non-Amazon Alternative Instead first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, donald trump, Fox News, Kayleigh McEnany

Kayleigh McEnany Has an, uh, Interesting View of Donald Trump’s Presidency

Kayleigh McEnany appears on Fox News to talk about Joe Biden's polling numbers.

Donald Trump's former Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany no longer gets to speak from the White House podium but she's still finding ways to spout nonsense.

The post Kayleigh McEnany Has an, uh, Interesting View of Donald Trump’s Presidency first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Candyman, horror (genre), Nia DaCosta

Watching Nia DaCosta’s Candyman as a Black Woman Who Grew up With the Original Created a New Sense of Horror I Wasn’t Expecting

Brianna in Candyman

I was a child when the 1992 Candyman was released. Watching the 2021 Candyman with a far better understanding of racism is a whole new level of horror.

The post Watching Nia DaCosta’s Candyman as a Black Woman Who Grew up With the Original Created a New Sense of Horror I Wasn’t Expecting first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Oh, Great. Now Venom: Let There Be Carnage May Get Moved to 2022.

Eddie Brock eating breakfast in Venom 2

Right now, according to IGN, there are multiple sources that say that Venom: Let There Be Carnage will be pushed to January 22, 2022.

The post Oh, Great. Now Venom: Let There Be Carnage May Get Moved to 2022. first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, election, Gavin Newsom, recalls

Do People Know That There Is a California Gubernatorial Recall Election Going On?

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 13: A sign against the recall is posted behind California Gov. Gavin Newsom as he talks with volunteers who are phone banking against the recall at Manny's on August 13, 2021 in San Francisco, California. California Gov. Gavin Newsom kicked off his "Say No" to recall campaign as he prepares to face a recall election on September 14. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Ahh, love that American democracy in action.

The post Do People Know That There Is a California Gubernatorial Recall Election Going On? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Matt Reeves, The Batman (Movie)

The Batman Director Matt Reeves Wants It To Be the Most Emotional Batman Movie Yet

Robert Pattinson as Batman in the Batman

Matt Reeves is taking on the Dark Knight himself with the upcoming film The Batman and while the world is probably tired of movies about Bruce Wayne, I'm excited because we might actually have a Batman who IS the World's Greatest Detective for once.

The post The Batman Director Matt Reeves Wants It To Be the Most Emotional Batman Movie Yet first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Mandy Patinkin, The Princess Bride

Mandy Patinkin’s Emotional Reaction to a Fan’s TikTok Story Will Tug at Your Heartstrings

Mandy Patinkin in the Princess Bride

Mandy Patinkin brings many of us an unsurmountable about of joy.

The post Mandy Patinkin’s Emotional Reaction to a Fan’s TikTok Story Will Tug at Your Heartstrings first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Avengers, Marvel's What If...?, What If

What If…? Episode 3 Follows Through on One of My Favorite Cartoon Premises

What If Nick Fury

The third episode of Marvel's "What If...?" takes a completely unexpected approach to Nick Fury's Avengers Initiative from the MCU.

The post What If…? Episode 3 Follows Through on One of My Favorite Cartoon Premises first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, reproductive rights, Shrek, Texas

Texas Tip Line for Reports of ‘Illegal’ Abortions Flooded With Shrek Porn, Other Memes

Shrek smiling unconvincingly in Shrek.

This website, besides its' existence, had a few major issues. Though Texas Right to Life attempts to restrict abortion, they made it very easy for people to send them anything. So, left unprotected with basics like reCAPTCHA's, people are flooding the ProLifeWhistleblower.com with Shrek porn and other memes.

The post Texas Tip Line for Reports of ‘Illegal’ Abortions Flooded With Shrek Porn, Other Memes first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, COVID-19, Florida

Florida’s COVID-19 Crisis Is So Bad, It’s Affecting the Water

A stadium worker holds a sign reading "PLEASE WEAR MASK"

Florida hospitals are being flooded with unvaccinated, critically ill patients, many of whom need liquid oxygen for their respiratory treatment. Water treatment centers also need liquid oxygen and there isn't enough to go around.

The post Florida’s COVID-19 Crisis Is So Bad, It’s Affecting the Water first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Aaliyah, R. Kelly

R. Kelly Trial Reveals the Singer Allegedly Married Aaliyah in Order to Get Her an Abortion

R. Kelly pleads not guilty to a new indictment before Judge Lawrence Flood at Leighton Criminal Court Building in Chicago on June 6, 2019. - R&B star R. Kelly pleaded not guilty Thursday in a Chicago courtroom to 11 new felony sex crime charges. The charges were a refiling of one of the four cases of alleged abuse that prosecutors lodged against the singer earlier this year. (Photo by E. Jason Wambsgans / POOL / AFP) (Photo credit should read E. JASON WAMBSGANS/AFP via Getty Images)

The ongoing R. Kelly trial has been a dark look at the grooming, gaslighting, and brutality the disgraced singer has left in his wake.

The post R. Kelly Trial Reveals the Singer Allegedly Married Aaliyah in Order to Get Her an Abortion first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Movies & TV, Doctor Strange, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Wong

Wong in the Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Is an Entire Mood

Wong

Wong told Doctor Strange not to cast THAT spell, but Strange did it anyway. Wong has every right to be exhausted with this man.

The post Wong in the Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Is an Entire Mood first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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