Movies, J. Jonah Jameson, J.K. Simmons, The MCU By Chelsea Steiner on Wed,2:59 Has there ever been a better casting choice than J.K. Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man films? Movies, #FearlessWomen, dangerous liaisons, Gone Girl By Princess Weekes on Wed,2:32 From Medea by Euripides to Amy Dunne to Gone Girl we appreciate female characters who manipulate gender norms to get what they want. Movies, J.R.R. Tolkien, Nicholas Hoult, tolkien By Kaila Hale-Stern on Wed,2:24 Tolkien's first official trailer gives us a deeper dive into the author's world, though the movie is sure to kick up ages-old debate about how much J.R.R. Tolkien's personal experiences informed his writing. News, Colorado, consent, LGBTQ issues, sex education By Vivian Kane on Wed,1:55 At a 10-hour-long committee hearing last month, some Colorado Republicans decided it was a good idea to argue against the idea of teaching kids about consent. Big on the Internet, Ellen DeGeneres, Internet Meme, Twitter By Rachel Leishman on Wed,1:52 Ellen DeGeneres is the kind of person who wants to give back. Whether it's her holiday giveaways or treating those she brings on her show, she just wants to make everyone happy. Maybe that's why she dances all the time; she wants to have us all forget our problems and move for a while. TV, Ahsoka Tano, Dave Filoni, Sabine Wren, Star Wars Rebels By Kate Gardner on Wed,12:49 As fans shared art and celebrated the series using the hashtag #RebelsRemembered, series creator Dave Filoni took to Twitter to remind us all of that final episode cliffhanger. TV, David Tennant, Good Omens, Michael Sheen By Chelsea Steiner on Wed,12:12 Good Omens centers on the angel Aziraphale (Michael Sheen), and the demon Crowley (David Tennant), who have been frenemies fighting for opposite sides since the dawn of time. Movies, Angelina Jolie, Maleficent 2: Mistress of Evil, Michelle Pfeiffer By Princess Weekes on Wed,12:08 The only good live-action Disney adaptation aside from The Jungle Book is returning to the screen in October of this year with Maleficent 2: Mistress of Evil, and we are blessed with a new poster to celebrate the news. Big on the Internet, cycling, sexism, sports By Kaila Hale-Stern on Tue,8:48 Today in sexist nonsense: a Swiss cyclist was made to stop mid-race after it appeared her surge would take her into the men's competition, which had begun ten minutes prior to the women's race. TV, Picard, Sir Patrick Stewart, Star Trek (franchise) By Kaila Hale-Stern on Tue,7:00 We're warp-speeding ever closer to the Star Trek Picard series—my money's on it being called, erm, 'Picard'—becoming a reality. While the involvement of Sir Patrick Stewart was a given, the show has now officially started fleshing out the people around Jean-Luc. Big on the Internet, Anti-Vaccination, things we saw today, Vaccines By Chelsea Steiner on Tue,6:03 18 year old Ethan Lindenberger made news after he posted questions on Reddit about getting vaccinated now that he was legal adult. Big on the Internet, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Internet Trolls, Twitter, women in politics By Vivian Kane on Tue,5:38 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is unique among her peers in Congress for a lot of reasons, not the least of which is how she chooses to use Twitter. Movies, A24, Ari Aster, Midsommar By Kate Gardner on Tue,5:34 The daylight is haunting. There is no place to hide. Sponsored, The Mary Sue Shop By Diana Vilbert on Tue,5:24 Now’s the time to upgrade your headphones—we’ve got five sets for an extra 15% off their already discounted prices with code SEMIANNUAL. TV, Michael Jackson, Oprah Winfrey By Princess Weekes on Tue,4:59 Monday night, after HBO finished airing its two-part documentary Leaving Neverland, where Wade Robson and James Safechuck detailed allegations of childhood sexual abuse by Michael Jackson, it continued the conversation with a special presented by Oprah Winfrey. Movies, Captain Marvel, Marvel Entertainment, The Avengers By Rachel Leishman on Tue,4:49 The sentiment continues to be that the women of the Marvel Cinematic Universe would love a female-led Avengers movie. Before Brie Larson took her first breath as Carol Danvers, Tessa Thompson brought up the idea for all the fans of her portrayal as Valkryie in Thor: Ragnarok. Big on the Internet, gun control, gun reform, New Hampshire By Chelsea Steiner on Tue,4:13 Today in the New Hampshire State House, several Republican state reps sported pearl necklaces during a meeting at the House Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety. Books, Mallory O'Meara, Milicent Patrick, Sponsored, The Lady from the Black Lagoon By Mary Sue Staff on Tue,3:44 Milicent Patrick was a trailblazer in her time, but what happened to her in Hollywood and the relegation of her life and work to the dustbin of history (by male historians) is an all too familiar story for many women. Big on the Internet, Disney By Kate Gardner on Tue,2:45 Nearly every announcement about Disney+, Disney's upcoming streaming service, has made me excited to shell out the money to give this site a chance, which is a sign their marketing is working. Movies, Captain America: Civil War, Captain America: The Winter Soldier By Rachel Leishman on Tue,2:29 For years (two to be exact), I have held the burden of loving Captain America: Civil War most of all on my shoulders. |
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