The Friday Edition - Apr 28, 2023
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TV, Ted Lasso

The Romances in ‘Ted Lasso’ Are Leaving Me Cold

Keeley and Rebecca lean on each other, laughing, at a restaurant table.

I want so much to care about everyone's crushes. Why can't the show flesh out their characters more?

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TV, Hannah Waddingham, Hide From Homepage, Ted Lasso

The Meaning of ‘Ted Lasso’s “Sunflowers” Can Be Found in This Dutch Word

The Richmond team deciding what to do on their night out in Amsterdam in the latest episode of Ted Lasso

The Dutch concept of "gezellig" doesn’t have a direct translation into English because it encompasses a microcosm of different feelings.

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Movies, DC Comics, The Flash, The Flash (movie)

All ‘The Flash’ Villains We Want To See in ‘The Flash’ Movie

Black Flash, Red Death, and Trickster

With The Flash taking place in an alternate universe, we hope to see some really interesting villains.

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Gaming, Star Wars (franchise), Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Cal’s New Ally in ‘Jedi: Survivor’ Has a History With ‘Star Wars’

Bode Akuna, a mercenary-for-hire in 'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor'

Here's where you've heard Bode Akuna's voice before.

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TV, Game of Thrones, Hannah Waddingham, Ted Lasso

‘Ted Lasso’ Keeps Reminding Me of Hannah Waddingham’s Other Iconic Role

A picture of Hannah Waddingham as Septa Unella in Game of Thrones

The Ted Lasso star played a pivotal role in Cersei's story on Game of Thrones.

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Books, books, female rage, feminist retelling, Greek mythology

A New Take on ‘Clytemnestra’ Is a Manifesto for Female Rage

The cover of the novel 'Clytemnestra,' featuring the title below an illustration of a Greek woman's profile below a hanging crown

Female rage has been having a moment for, well, a while now, and Costanza Casati's new take on 'Clytemnestra' certainly delivers.

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TV, Disney+, Hide From Homepage, mcu, X-Men 97

How Many Episodes are in X-Men ’97, and When Does It Release?

X-Men

The new series promises to be as good as the original.

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News, Ben & Jerry's, Marijuana

Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Is Working To Help Those Left Behind by the Legal Weed Industry

Three cups of Ben & Jerry's ice cream.

One of the founding members, Ben Cohen, has taken things a step further and started his own non-profit company to further cannabis justice.

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Movies, Rachel Zegler, The Hunger Games, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

‘The Hunger Games’ Has a New Tribute: Here’s the Lowdown on Lucy Gray Baird

Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray Baird in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes stars Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray Baird. Here's what to know about District 12's tribute.

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Movies

INTERVIEW: Rachael Leigh Cook Explores Love and Comedy for ‘A Tourist’s Guide to Love’

Rachael Leigh Cook and Scott Ly in a Tourist's Guide to Love

A Tourist's Guide to Love is available on Netflix now!

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TV, Apple TV+, Severance

‘Severance’ Season 2 is On The Way—Here’s Everything We Know So Far

Mark S. (Adam Scott) in Severance.

Severance was arguably the most creative and ambitious series of 2022—and season 2 is on its way.

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Movies, Hide From Homepage, Idris Elba, knuckles, Sonic the Hedgehog

‘Knuckles’ Rolls Into His Own TV Series

Knuckles the echidna from 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2'

Wait what is a Knuckles again? An echidna? That's a made-up animal.

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TV, Bella Ramsey, Ellie Williams, The Last of Us

Bella Ramsey Opens Up About Ellie’s Queerness on ‘The Last of Us’

Ellie with her pun book on The Last of Us.

In an interview with L'Official, Ramsey spoke about how unapologetic Ellie is in her queerness.

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Books, Barnes & Noble, independent bookstores, news, shop local

Indie Stores Call BS on Barnes & Noble for Holding a Sale on Independent Bookseller Day

The outside of a Barnes & Noble store. Image: Sean from Flickr. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/22280677@N07/2196111505

Some larger bookseller chains seem to be trying to encroach on the day meant to give small businesses a boost.

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TV, Callie Sadecki, Horror, psychological drama, Sarah Desjardins, Yellowjackets (series)

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2 and Why I’m Finally Starting To Like Callie

Callie sitting at the dinner table in Yellowjackets season 2

Callie may not be a Yellowjacket who has dabbled in cannibalism in order to survive in the wilderness. But she's every bit complex as they are!

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News, Kevin Smith, mental health

Kevin Smith Just Gave the Most Compassionate Talk About Trauma

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 14: Kevin Smith attends the premiere week screening of SYFY's "Deadly Class", hosted by Kevin Smith, at The Wilshire Ebell Theatre on January 14, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Butterfield/Getty Images)

We're all very lucky to have a person as wise as Kevin Smith in the public sphere.

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Movies, Are You There God? It's Me Margaret, menstruation, ratings

Wait, Why Is ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ Rated PG-13??

Margaret and her mother in Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret' is a coming-of-age film highly recommended for preteens. So, why is it rated PG-13?

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News, Nebraska, trans rights

Parent of Trans Child Accused of ‘Conflict of Interest’ for Opposing Anti-Trans Bill

Transgender flags on the step to D.C.

A Nebraska state senator received a conflict of interest complaint for voting in favor of trans healthcare.

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Anime, Hide From Homepage, that time i got reincarnated as a slime

‘That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime’ Is Finally Returning for Season 3

The cast of 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime'

I remember when I was reincarnated as a slime...

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Comics, art, cats, IDW Publishing, miniseries

Exclusive Preview: Catch This Feline-Inspired Miniseries Starring a Dynasty of Thieves

'Cat Fight' cast among jewels and cats!

Truly an international, intergenerational, and fashionable caper.

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