The Wednesday Edition - Nov 23, 2022
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News, Letitia Wright, The Hollywood Reporter

Letitia Wright Says THR Will Not Apologize to Her

Letitia Wright at a premiere
The saga of The Hollywood Reporter's bizarrely disparaging remarks about Letitia Wright continues.
Movies, A24, gingerbread, Lilo & Stitch, Magic Mike’s Last Dance, Thanksgiving, things we saw today, TSA, World Health Organization

Things We Saw Today: The Spookiest Gingerbread House Is Now Available for Purchase

The hereditary ending. Image: A24.
It's not a gingerbread house, it's a gingerbread home.
Big on the Internet, Black Friday, Geeky, geeky gifts, gift guides, Hide From Homepage, Holiday Gift Guide, Holiday Gift Guides

9 Best Geeky Black Friday Deals

Svaha geek-inspired dresses
Looking for deals on all things Geeky? We’ve put together a list (and checked it twice) of some of our favorite Black Friday deals!
News, music, tiktok

Is The TikTokification of Music Killing the Bridge?

Grandpa gets irate!
TikTok is undoubtedly shaping the way we write and consume music--and not necessarily for the better.
TV, B2EMO, Cassian Andor, Star Wars: Andor

This Is a Love Letter to B2EMO of ‘Star Wars: Andor’

Star Wars Andor Cassian and B2EMO
I hope we get to continue to see B2EMO and I think he'd get along with K2-SO but as long as B2EMO is happy, that's all that matters.
TV, Cassian Andor, Diego Luna, Star Wars: Andor

‘Andor’ Highlights Exactly Why Cassian Was a Standout Character in ‘Rogue One’

Diego Luna as Cassian Andor in the Star Wars: Rogue One prequel series Andor
The finale of Andor brought everything together in such a Star Wars way that fans are already sharing their love for the first season.
Big on the Internet, AITA, AITA Reddit, Christmas

To the Woman Who Makes Daughter-in-Law Send ‘Cookie Samples’ For ‘Testing’ Ahead of Holiday Dinner: Stop.

Cookies with scary faces are laid out on a black background.
Is it okay to bail on Christmas if your mother-in-law insults your baking every single year? Yes. Yes, it is.
Big on the Internet, Child's Play, chucky, Horror, Slasher Films, slashers, tiffany valentine

Why ‘Chucky’ & ‘Child’s Play’ Is the Greatest Horror Franchise

chucky s1 poster
Every horror fan has their favorite franchise and there are plenty of them. Some love the iconic killer. Some enjoy the bone-chilling horrors. Some like to laugh as much as they scream. And I think the Chucky/Child’s Play franchise might be the best of them. Here’s every reason why!
News, Jill Biden, Joe Biden, Journalism, Wedding Invitations, weddings, White House

‘WeddingGate’ Is the Stupidest White House Non-Scandal Imaginable

Joe and Jill Biden pose for a picture with their granddaughter Naomi and her fiancee on their wedding day.
According to some White House reporters, the most important news story this week is that they weren't invited to a party.
TV, 1899 (Netflix Series), graphic novels, Netflix, plagiarism

The Most Popular Show on Netflix Is Accused of Plagiarism by Brazilian Comic Book Writer

1899 trailer. Image: Netflix.
Cagnin isn't just accusing some suspicious shots like the use of triangles and action scenes.
TV, Andor, Disney, Fallen Order, Lucasfilm, Rebels, Rogue One, solo: a star wars story, Star Wars (franchise), Star Wars Expanded Universe, Star Wars Rebels

All the Connections Between ‘Andor’ and ‘Rogue One’ You May Have Missed

Star Wars Andor screenshot.
Andor is the latest entry in Star Wars canon and serves to both connect and add to that ever-expanding galaxy. Here are some of the strongest connections between Andor and Rogue One (and other Star Wars stories).
Movies, Goncharov, things that exist, Tumblr

‘It’s Me, Goncharov,’ AKA Tumblr’s Greatest Mafia Movie Never Made

A picture of Robert De Niro in Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver, one of the inspirations for Tumblr's Goncharov Movie
Maybe the real 'Goncharov' was the mythopoiesis we all had along the way.
TV, Michael Wilkinson, Mon Mothma, Star Wars: Andor

INTERVIEW: Michael Wilkinson Talks Costumes in ‘Andor’

Genevieve O'Reilly in Andor as Mon Mothma
Andor has finished its first season and you can watch all twelve episodes on Disney+ now!
Movies, Blue's Big City Adventure, Donovan Patton, Josh Dela Cruz

INTERVIEW: ‘Blue’s Big City Adventure’ Team Told Us All About the Return of Our Favorite Guys!

All three steves
You can watch Blue's Big City Adventure on Paramout+ now!
TV, Andor, Star Wars (franchise)

‘Andor’s Post-Credit Scene: Let’s Talk About That Huge Reveal

Diego Luna as Cassian Andor in the Star Wars: Rogue One prequel series Andor
Let's talk about the post-credit scene in the Andor season 1 finale!
News, donald trump, dumpster fire, Elon Musk, Twitter

Twitter Users Say Elon’s Site Is Forcing Them to Follow Donald Trump

Elon Musk speaks and gestures in front of a black background
Users are accusing Musk of making their last moments on the social media site even worse than they should be.
News, Healthcare, LGBTQ issues, New York Times, trans rights

Leading Trans Rights Lawyer Explains Why NYT’s ‘Fixation With Trans People’ Leads to ‘Shootings and Bomb Threats’

Transgender flags on the step to D.C.
By framing gender-affirming care for trans kids as inherently shady and dangerous, mainstream media outlets help fuel violence against trans people.
Movies & TV, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Jonathan Majors, marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe

Who Is Nathaniel Richards? Everything We Know About Marvel’s Major New Villain

Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror in Loki
With the Marvel Cinematic Universe's fifth phase set to kick off next year with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, fans are gearing up for the timeline’s next big villain after Thanos: Kang the Conqueror.
TV, gothic horror, Interview with the Vampire, The Vampire Chronicles

‘Interview With the Vampire’ and the Uncomfortable Disintegration of a Chosen Family

louis, lestat & claudia in Interview with the Vampire
It's one thing to watch the destruction of a romantic relationship. Where you're forced to witness the way people can drift away from one another. But seeing a family crumble like a Ritz cracker is rough as hell.
News, debt, Department of Education, President Biden, Student Loans

Biden Administration Changes Current Deadline of Student Loan Debt Forbearance, Again—Kinda

Joe Biden speaks from a podium, holding his hands up with a "wait a minute" gesture
This time there are some notable asterisks.
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