The Thursday Edition - Sep 3, 2020
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Science, Coronavirus, COVID-19

Those Claims That Neck Gaiters Aren’t Effective as Masks? Not True.

A demonstrator covers his face with a neck gaiter as he takes part in a demonstration against the government's handling of the coronavirus crisis, on May 20, 2020, in Alcorcon, near Madrid. - Spain's prime minister won parliamentary backing extend the lockdown for another two weeks today, despite opposition from his rightwing opponents and protests against his minority coalition government. It was the fifth time the state of emergency has been renewed, meaning the restrictions will remain in force until June 6 in a measure passed by 177 votes in favour, 162 against and 11 abstentions. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)
Keep your face covered, and don't always believe a catchy headline.
TV, Candice Patton, John Boyega, Ray Fisher

Candice Patton Shares Support for John Boyega After He Called Out Racism in His Star Wars Experience

Candice Patton
We have seen so many Black actors share these experiences, and it should be a sign to everyone that this is not an individual experience. This is not just one fandom. This is institutional racism 101, and it is not going away if we can't call it out by name.
News, donald trump, vote by mail, voter fraud

Donald Trump Is Encouraging His Supporters to Commit Felonies By Voting Twice

Donald Trump shouts in a close-up of his face.
Donald Trump is so committed to the idea of this election being invalidated by voter fraud that he is now the person creating that fraud.
News, pregnancy, Ted Cruz, women's health

Ted Cruz Claims Pregnancy Isn’t Life-Threatening, Women Everywhere Correct Him

Ted Cruz stands all alone with his gross beard during a senate hearing.
Senator Ted Cruz claimed in a tweet that pregnancy wasn't life-threatening, and everyone quickly corrected him on maternal mortality rates.
News, Coronavirus, COVD-19, donald trump

Trump Has Given up on Stopping the Coronavirus

Donald Trump holds up swabs as he speaks at the daily coronavirus briefing at the White House
Donald Trump has given up on trying to stop the coronavirus in hopes that if he makes the numbers go down by not testing, he'll win reelection.
Movies, James Bond, No Time to Die

The New Trailer for No Time to Die Is So Good? Help Me?

No Time to Die still
I've loved these movies for as long as I can remember and getting to see No Time To Die is going to be exciting! I just also want it to be safe.
Movies, Jim Parsons, LGBTQ Representation, Netflix, queer representation, The Boys In The Band, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: First Trailer for The Boys in the Band, Adapted From the Groundbreaking Gay Drama, Is Big on Star Power

THE BOYS IN THE BAND (2020) Jim Parsons as Michael, Robin De Jesus as Emory, Michael Benjamin Washington as Bernard and Andrew Rannells as Larry. Cr. Scott Everett White/NETFLIX ©2020
This adaptation of the groundbreaking play promises to deliver a juicy, painful, and fun take for Netflix—and a cast full of actual gay men is also amazing.
AMP Featured, News, donald trump, Melania Trump, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff

The Biggest/Weirdest/Most Infuriating Takeaways From Melania Trump’s Former Best Friend’s Memoir

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 04: First Lady Melania Trump attends an event on the South Lawn of the White House on July 04, 2020 in Washington, DC. President Trump is hosting a "Salute to America" celebration that includes flyovers by military aircraft and a large fireworks display. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
From drama with Ivanka to that horrible jacket, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff has a lot of stories to tell.
Big on the Internet, Adam Carolla, Coronavirus, Tweets

Adam Carolla’s COVID Tweet Was Bad, but Everyone Roasting Him for It Is Great

Adam Carolla and Jimmy Kimmel on The Man Show, pretending to be inventors.
Adam Carolla, former Man Show cohost, a.k.a. expert on all things douchey, decided to try to expand that expertise into opinions on the coronavirus pandemic, which he clearly does not have the knowledge to do.
Movies, All Together Now, interview, Judy Reyes

INTERVIEW: Judy Reyes Talked With Us About the Importance of All Together Now

Judy Reyes in All Together Now
All Together Now is out on Netflix now and it's one you'll want your tissues for.
Movies, Netflix, The Devil All The Time

I’m Invested in The Devil All the Time for the Plot, but Also … THIS CAST

Robert Pattinson in the Devil All the Time
The Devil All the Time is hitting Netflix on September 16th and I am fully prepared to be frightened, concerned, but also amazed by everything on screen—especially with Robert Pattinson screaming "delusions."
Movies, Constantine, Keanu Reeves, Toy Story 4

Happy Birthday, Keanu Reeves! Let’s Celebrate Some of His Hidden Gems!

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 11: Keanu Reeves attends the premiere of Disney and Pixar's "Toy Story 4" on June 11, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
There are so many other performances from Keanu Reeve that get overlooked, so in celebration of an icon of our time, here are a few.
TV, Buffy:The Vampire Slayer, James Marsters, Sarah Michelle Gellar

How “Seeing Red” Ruined Buffy and Spike’s Potential to Be a Really Interesting Relationship

buffy and spike share a moment
The brutality of Spike's attack on Buffy in the 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' episode 'Seeing Red' still stands out.
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