The Thursday Edition - Feb 23, 2023
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Movies, folklore, horror films, horror movies

Indie Horror Film ‘Lechuza’ Brings Mexican Folklore to Life

A dark figure with an owl-like face looks over their shoulder at the viewer in the woods.

Writer and Director Miguel Martinez has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund a film about grief, family, and brujeria.

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TV, Din Djarin, Disney, Star Wars, The Mandalorian

Be Part of the Tribe and Follow the Creed of the Mandalore

Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) kneels in front of a tiny Grogu in 'The Mandalorian'

When one chooses to walk the way of the Mandalore, you are both hunter and prey.

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Books, bridgerton, historical romance, julia quinn, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, Romancelandia, Shonda Rhimes

Julia Quinn’s Past Comments on Black Characters in Historical Romance Reignite Criticism Amid New Book Reveal

"Queen Charlotte" by Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes.

Despite the show's success, many are not pleased with this news.

The post Julia Quinn’s Past Comments on Black Characters in Historical Romance Reignite Criticism Amid New Book Reveal appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, internet memes, The Last of Us (TV series), Twitter memes

The Best ‘The Last of Us’ Meme Has Arrived

Joel in The Last of Us leans against a pole, clutching his chest and grimacing.

Joel Miller may be the last of us, but he's also all of us.

The post The Best ‘The Last of Us’ Meme Has Arrived appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, John Wick, Sisu

A Finnish ‘John Wick’ Where the Bad Guys Are Also Nazis? I’ll Take 10 Tickets.

A middle aged white bearded man stares intensely.

I'm sold on the premise alone, but the trailer really seals the deal.

The post A Finnish ‘John Wick’ Where the Bad Guys Are Also Nazis? I’ll Take 10 Tickets. appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Entertainment

Every MCU Cliffhanger That Hasn’t Been Answered Yet

Harry Styles as Eros in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Much like the comics the MCU was based on, Marvel movies and shows thrive on cliffhangers and sequel hooks.

The post Every MCU Cliffhanger That Hasn’t Been Answered Yet appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, contributor, Harvey Weinstein, rape culture, sexual assault

Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Rape

Harvey Weinstein sits in court in a suit, looking directly into the camera.

Weinstein, who turns 71 in March, is already serving a 23-year sentence in New York.

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News, drag queens, gender expression, Tennessee, trans rights

Tennessee Passes Drag Ban in Terrifying Attempt To Legislate the Gender Binary Into Existence

A wrinkled trans flag

The language of Tennessee House Bill 9 is broad enough to outlaw trans people simply existing in public.

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TV, Carnival Row, Costume Design, Game of Thrones, interview, Outlander

INTERVIEW: Award-Wining Designer Discusses the Unique Costumes of ‘Carnival Row’

Carnival Row Philo and Vignette

Nina Ayres' latest project takes us back to the historical fantasy world of Carnival Row, where Victorian-era clothes mix with faery vibes.

The post INTERVIEW: Award-Wining Designer Discusses the Unique Costumes of ‘Carnival Row’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Hide From Homepage, Horror, It (movie), welcome to derry

HBO Officially Orders ‘IT’ Prequel to Series

Pennywise in It: Chapter Two

Hop on your bike because we're headed back to Derry—and this time it's not to hang out with the Losers Club.

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Movies, Deadpool 3, Emma Corrin, Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds

This Casting Announcement for ‘Deadpool 3’ Is Melting Our Brains

Deadpool gasping with his hands pressed to his face.

Deadpool 3 is coming, so prepare yourself for more action, blood-soaked gore, and fourth-wall-breaking comedy than you can shake a stick at.

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Gaming, The Last of Us, The Last of Us Part II

The Most Vital Character in ‘The Last of Us’ Hasn’t Made It to TV Yet

Lev and Yara in 'The Last of Us Part II'

Lev is many things. A brother. A son. A cult survivor. A killer. A hero. And a trans person.

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Gaming, Activision Blizzard, Blizzard, gaming, Overwatch, overwatch 2

Blizzard Slashes Employee Benefits Despite All-Time Quarterly Financial Record

Doomfist, Sojourn, and Junker Queen in Key Art for Overwatch 2

Despite setting all-time quarterly growth records thanks to the release of Overwatch 2, Blizzard announced cuts in a recent Q&A.

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Big on the Internet, 15-minute cities, Conspiracy Theories, news, walkable cities

Conservative Conspiracy Theorists Need to Chill Out Over 15-Minute Cities

Trucks and cars drive in a convoy, displaying American and "don't tread on me" flags

Why are convinced that 15-minute cities are an attack on their freedom?

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Anime, Chainsaw Man, Hide From Homepage

Ending ‘Chainsaw Man’ Now Would Be Foolish

Denji gives a peace sign in 'Chainsaw Man'

While the manga was already a huge success, the anime is widely regarded as one of the most profitable titles of 2022.

The post Ending ‘Chainsaw Man’ Now Would Be Foolish appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Anime, Bleach, Hide From Homepage, Naruto, One Piece

What the Big Three Anime Have in Common, Besides Their Massive Popularity

Naruto smirking

What separates the men from the boys? Or, in this case, the men from the shounen? Allow me to explain.

The post What the Big Three Anime Have in Common, Besides Their Massive Popularity appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, big on the internet, cocaine bear, movie reviews, movies, reviews

‘Cocaine Bear’ Review: An Uber-Violent, Drug-Fueled Survivalist Romp

The titular Cocaine Bear of Cocaine Bear being a bear and doing some cocaine, in the woods, like a bear.

Loosely based on (somehow) true events, Cocaine Bear is a grotesquely violent survival thriller with a slew of campy performances.

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News, bella thorne

How Bella Thorne Is Reclaiming Her Image

Bella Thorne in Game of Love/Time Is Up 2, with a man staring at her.

I love this for her.

The post How Bella Thorne Is Reclaiming Her Image appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, JK rowling, transphobia

India Willoughby Explains the Troubling Reason Why J.K. Rowling Is ‘Beyond Criticism’ in British Media

J.K. Rowling accepts an award onstage during the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Hosts 2019 Ripple Of Hope Gala. She's smirking.

Perpetual victim J.K. Rowling is back to using her vast wealth and power to silence any and all negative press about her because of course she is.

The post India Willoughby Explains the Troubling Reason Why J.K. Rowling Is ‘Beyond Criticism’ in British Media appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies & TV, Star Wars (franchise), tattoos

The Cutest ‘Star Wars’ Tattoos This Side of Tatooine

Luke Skywalker walks across Tatooine as the twin suns set

If you're a devoted fan of the Star Wars franchise, you probably have considered getting a lightsaber tattoo at some point.

The post The Cutest ‘Star Wars’ Tattoos This Side of Tatooine appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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