The Wednesday Edition - Dec 20, 2023
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Big on the Internet, Christmas, folk horror

The Long and Delicious History of Spooky Christmas

Still from the 1938 A Christmas Carol; a black and white image of Reginald Owen as Scrooge, wearing bed clothes and leaning back in horror from a grim reaper type figure in a graveyard

Creepy Christmas > Corporate Christmas

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Movies, The Color Purple

‘The Color Purple’ Review: The Musical Retelling Is a Hit

the cast of the Color Purple all singing and dancing in Celie's Pants number

Sprawling musical numbers, a lot of heart, stunning performances.

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TV, Hide From Homepage, My Life With the Walter Boys, Netflix

‘My Life With the Walter Boys’ Season 2 Can’t Get Here Fast Enough

TV, Hide From Homepage, La Brea

‘La Brea’ Is Returning To Wreak Prehistoric Havoc on Los Angeles

A young woman and a teenager run through chaos in the streets in "La Brea"

There’s only one thing I want for Christmas—and I can’t believe I’m saying this—but I want it more than a gay nutcracker. Even more than naughty Irish Santa. I want season 3 of La Brea. What I want is to go out into my backyard on Christmas morning, where I have left the figgy pudding […]

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TV, Expats, Lulu Wang, Nicole Kidman, Prime Video

The Trailer for Lulu Wang’s First TV Series, ‘Expats,’ Interrogates American Privilege in Hong Kong

Nicole Kidman and Brian Tee in the Prime Video series 'Expats,' from filmmaker Lulu Wang

How will this adaptation from a Chinese-American filmmaker of a story by a Korean-Hongkonger novelist tackle American privilege abroad?

The post The Trailer for Lulu Wang’s First TV Series, ‘Expats,’ Interrogates American Privilege in Hong Kong appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl, Wonka

‘Wonka’ Upholds One of Roald Dahl’s Most Tasteless Traditions

Keegan-Michael Key as Chief of Police in Wonka

Wonka does away with many of Roald Dahl's problematic story elements but carries on his tradition of fatphobia.

The post ‘Wonka’ Upholds One of Roald Dahl’s Most Tasteless Traditions appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, abortion, donald trump, Kellyanne Conway, perfect day

Oh No, Kellyanne Conway Just Described My Perfect Day

Ryan Gosling as Ken and Margot Robbie as Barbie in 'Barbie'

Honestly, this sounds like a montage straight out of Barbie.

The post Oh No, Kellyanne Conway Just Described My Perfect Day appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Dionysus, Hide From Homepage, Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Everyone’s Favorite Wine Guy Gets an Upgrade in the New ‘Percy Jackson’ Series

Jason Mantzoukas as Dionysus in Disney+'s Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

Dionysus' role is far more emphasized in the new reboot.

The post Everyone’s Favorite Wine Guy Gets an Upgrade in the New ‘Percy Jackson’ Series appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Hide From Homepage, Percy Jackson and the Olympians

The New ‘Percy Jackson’ Has a Perfectly Cast Villain

Charlie Bushnell at the premiere of 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians'

The Disney+ reboot of Percy Jackson and the Olympians has many fans of the original series celebrating.

The post The New ‘Percy Jackson’ Has a Perfectly Cast Villain appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Israel, Israel/Palestine, Jews, Palestine

Jewish Women Chain Themselves to White House Gates To Protest Deaths of Almost 20K Gazans

18 elderly Jewish women hold up a banner in front of the White House reading, "Jewish Elders to Biden: Stop the Genocide, Ceasefire Now."

A group of Jewish elders recently chained themselves to the White House gates, urging Biden to push for a ceasefire in Gaza.

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Movies, Barbie, Leila Hanaumi, Ryan Gosling

Yes, There Is an ASL Sign for ‘Kenough’

Ryan Gosling waving wearing the "I Am Kenough" sweatshirt

Barbie has taken the world by storm.

The post Yes, There Is an ASL Sign for ‘Kenough’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Brianna Ghey, transgender, transphobia

Two Teens Found Guilty of Murdering Brianna Ghey

A person at a Brianna Ghey vigil holding a sign that reads, "Protect trans youth."

Today, two teenagers, who cannot be named because of their age, were found guilty of murdering transgender teen Brianna Ghey in February 2023.

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News, paganism, winter solstice, yule log

10 Simple Winter Solstice Traditions

Winter Solstice is here! We've come up with some simple ways to celebrate the holiday.

The post 10 Simple Winter Solstice Traditions appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Barbie, Ryan Gosling

Have a Merry Ken-mas With This Ryan Gosling Performance of ‘I’m Just Ken’

Ryan Gosling singing "I'm Just Ken" but the Christmas version

Something broke in Ryan Gosling and it's been beautiful for us all.

The post Have a Merry Ken-mas With This Ryan Gosling Performance of ‘I’m Just Ken’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, interview, Percy Jackson and the Olympians

The Cast of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Spends a Night at the Museum

Percy Jackson main cast.

Met Gala meets Camp Half-Blood? The Mary Sue spoke to the cast of the Disney+ series Percy Jackson and the Olympians at their NYC premiere.

The post The Cast of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Spends a Night at the Museum appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Jeremy Allen White, Kevin Von Erich, The Iron Claw

There Was One Rule ‘The Iron Claw’ Had To Follow

The boys of Iron Claw posing as the Von Erict brothers

The Iron Claw tells the story of the Von Erich family, particularly the brothers and their turn in the wrestling world.

The post There Was One Rule ‘The Iron Claw’ Had To Follow appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, for all mankind, Interviews, science fiction

‘For All Mankind’ Actors Give Us a Hint of What’s Coming Next in Season 4

Kelly and Aleida lean against a window in For All Mankind season 4.

We sat down with Cynthy Wu and Coral Peña to talk about Kelly and Aleida's partnership in season 4.

The post ‘For All Mankind’ Actors Give Us a Hint of What’s Coming Next in Season 4 appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, 2024 Presidential Election, Colorado, donald trump

There’s a Pretty Huge Asterisk on Colorado’s Decision Barring Trump From the Primary Ballot

Trump leers from a podium at a rally.

The case will almost certainly be taken up the the U.S. Supreme Court, and that complicates things.

The post There’s a Pretty Huge Asterisk on Colorado’s Decision Barring Trump From the Primary Ballot appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Anime, Chainsaw Man, Hide From Homepage, manga

The Ultimate Guide to Every ‘Chainsaw Man’ Arc

denji and makima in 'Chainsaw Man'

So you've fallen in love with Power, have you? Not the concept: The girl. Devil. Fiend. Whatever.

The post The Ultimate Guide to Every ‘Chainsaw Man’ Arc appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Hide From Homepage, My Life With the Walter Boys, Netflix

Has ‘My Life With the Walter Boys’ Been Renewed for Season 2?

Nikki Rodriguez as Jackie and Noah LaLonde as Cole in My Life With the Walter Boys

There is currently no sequel to Ali Novak's original My Life With the Walter Boys novel, so will the Netflix show get a second season?

The post Has ‘My Life With the Walter Boys’ Been Renewed for Season 2? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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