The Saturday Edition - Mar 23, 2019
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TV, Joey King, Patricia Arquette, The Act

The Act and Our Collective Fascination With Munchausen by Proxy

The Act stars Patricia Arquette as Dee Dee Blanchard and Joey King as Gypsy Rose Blanchard.
The series focuses on one of the most compelling and disturbing true crime sagas in recent years: the murder of Dee Dee Blanchard.
Big on the Internet, barbra streisand, child molestation, Michael Jackson

Barbra Streisand Swoops in With the Absolute Worst Take on Michael Jackson’s Accusers

Barbra Streisand is back with the worst possible take.
A wise man once said, "You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain."
Movies, Us (Jordan Peele film)

Here are 6 Reasons Why Jordan Peele’s Us Is a Near-Flawless Film

Lupite Nyong'o in Jordan Peele's Us.
Jordan Peele has proven that no one should have worried he'd hit a sophomore slump.
Big on the Internet, donald trump, politics, Robert Mueller

Robert Mueller Is Done With His Investigation! So What Happens Now?

robert mueller sexual assault
IT FINALLY HAPPENED.
Big on the Internet, Me Too, Tarana Burke, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Me Too Founder Tarana Burke Launches Historic Black Colleges and University Tour

Founder, ‘me too’ Movement Tarana Burke speaks onstage during The 2019 MAKERS Conference at Monarch Beach Resort on February 8, 2019 in Dana Point, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for MAKERS)
Burke is spearheading a "five-stop tour visiting historically black colleges and universities to discuss sexual violence on college campuses."
Movies, doppelganger, horror movies, US

Why Doppelgängers Like Those in Us Scare Us so Much

Doppelgangers in Us holding hangs
I'm not the target market for horror movies. But when it comes to Jordan Peele's Us, the central terrors are what's really keeping me away.
Big on the Internet, stephen sondheim

Happy Birthday to My Favorite Sad Composer, Stephen Sondheim!

Stephen Sondheim being Stephen Sondheim
Happy birthday to the man, the legend, Stephen Sondheim. We love you.
Big on the Internet, 2020 Presidential election, women in politics, women in sports

Now You Can Buy a Cool Minifig of Your Favorite 2020 Presidential Candidate! (As Long as Your Favorite Isn’t a Woman)

Minifigs of 2020 presidential candidates, sans any women
Are you having #WheresRey flashbacks? Us too.
Movies, Chris Hemsworth, Deadpool, Ryan Reynolds, Thor

Oh Good, Thor and Deadpool Now Have a Love Child

Thor in Thor: Ragnarok
In true Marvel fashion, Chris Hemsworth welcomed Ryan Reynolds to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a very Deadpool-esque fashion: With a picture of Thor and Wade Wilson's love child.
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