The Monday Edition - Jul 11, 2022
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News, Beanie Feldstein, Funny Girl, Lea Michele

Lea Michele, Despite Bullying Allegations, To Take Over ‘Funny Girl’ Revival in September—And That’s What You Missed on ‘Glee’

lea michele is not so funny girl
Actress Beanie Feldstein will be leaving early from the Broadway revival of Funny Girl with mixed to negative reviews from audiences and critics. Now Lea Michele is stepping into the role.
Anime, anime, Anime Expo, Anime Expo 2022, fandom

I Noticed the Dark Side of the Anime Fandom at Anime Expo This Year

In most ways, Anime Expo 2022 was a rejuvenating, joyous event—and that's why seeing the increased comfort level of the Pepe The Frog Coalition is troubling.
Movies, abortion, Black Christmas (1974), feminist horror, Horror

‘Black Christmas (1974)’ and the Way It Approached the Topic of Abortion

jess bradford in Black Christmas
On the same note, the exploration of bodily autonomy across media isn’t new. In fact horror is the one genre that explores bodily autonomy quite frequently.
TV, Netflix, Stranger Things, Stranger Things 4, stranger things 5, Streaming Television, the 1980s

Our Theories as to Why the Upside Down in ‘Stranger Things’ Is Stuck in 1983

Stranger Things 4 planning session
Among the many revelations and twists that Season 4 of 'Stranger Things' had to offer, there’s one nugget of information that might have gone a bit unnoticed, but that is definitely equally as important,
Anime, anime, boys love, CrunchyRoll, queer romance, Sasaki and Miyano

Can the Year’s Most Wholesome Boys’ Love Anime Please Come to U.S. Theaters?

Sasaki and Miyano season one finale
Sasaki and Miyano, the wholesome boys' love romance featuring boys who bond while reading boys' love, is getting a film and special episode.
Big on the Internet, art, New York, stickers, Voting

Likely Winner of Ulster County “I Voted” Sticker Contest Is the Stuff of Nightmares

Powerpuff Girls shocked. Image: Cartoon Network.
This means the total votes will probably surpass the total number of residents of the county (181,851).
News, music, Roe v. Wade

8 Albums and Artists That Help Me Vent My Anger

Screengrab from Hole "Doll Parts" music video.
Music is one of the most profound ways we can express our feelings and beliefs, and in recognizing this, I thought I'd share some of my favorite catharsis tunes with all of you. Perhaps they can help you vent, too.
Movies & TV, Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Black Panther, Captain America, Doctor Strange, Eternals, Hawkeye, Ironman, Loki, Marvel Entertainment, mcu, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Thor: Love and Thunder, WandaVision

The 16 Most Popular MCU Couples, Ranked From Worst to Best

natalie portman jane foster chris hemsworth thor dark world
While the MCU is more known for its action and lore than its quieter relationship beats, there are some fantastic couples across the franchise we root for (and some that we actively root against). These are the biggest couples in the MCU, ranked by how much we ship them.
TV, The Boys

I Have Mixed Feelings About Queen Maeve’s Storyline on ‘The Boys’

queen maeve poses
Since the beginning of my watch of The Boys, the character of Queen Maeve has been both interesting and frustrating. Interesting because I love the morally grey bisexual Wonder Woman vibe she gives off, but frustrating due to the lack of screentime she always had. Season three brought all this together.
News, abortion, activism, Joe Biden

Why Does the White House Think It’s a Good Idea to Insult Abortion Activists Right Now?

Joe Biden speaks from a podium, holding his hands up with a "wait a minute" gesture
A lot of people are frustrated with the Biden administration's tepid response to the overturn of Roe v Wade. The administration would like us to know they do not care.
Big on the Internet, ao3, citrus warning, fanfiction, ff.net, Twitter

Is There Anyone Stronger Than the Fanfiction Reader Who Printed ‘Lemons’ From the School Computer?

Miranda Cosgrove at the computer
A fond discussion is happening on Twitter about what fanfiction used to be like back before we had any sort of tagging system for fics.
TV, Billy Hargrove, max mayfield, Stranger Things, Stranger Things 4

‘Stranger Things’ Season 4 Finale Did Wrong by Max and Billy

max at billy's grave in Stranger Things season 4
Stranger Things 4 is finally out and naturally social media is buzzing. Though not everyone is hailing the finale as a masterpiece (it's not).
Movies, elf, in memoriam, James Caan, Misery, The Godfather

Remembering James Caan’s 10 Greatest Film Performances

James Caan as Walter Hobbs in Elf
From Sonny Corleone to Walter Hobbs to Brian Piccolo, James Caan has boasted some of the most beloved roles in film history. Here are 10 of his best.
News, Fox News, history, overreactions, snowflakes, Thomas Jefferson

Fox News Guest Is Livid That Historical Tour of Jefferson’s Monticello Estate Has Gone ‘Woke’

Two white men look smug on Fox News.
Fox News guest claims his recent tour of Thomas Jefferson's historic Monticello estate was too "woke."
Big on the Internet, blackpink, BTS, K-Drama, k-pop, music

Interested in K-Drama? These K-Pop Idols (Who Became Actors!) Should Definitely Be On Your Radar

A picture of Jang Manwol (IU) and Goo Chanseong (Yeo Jingoo), the main characters of the K-Drama Hotel Del Luna
There are many examples of people who have shined in both K-Pop and K-Dramas, becoming household names in both music and television. Here are a few of our favorites.
TV, anime, Anime Expo, Anime Expo 2022, Chainsaw Man, CrunchyRoll

Here’s Why Chainsaw Man Is About To Become the Biggest Thing in Anime

Chainsaw Man
Spy x Family skyrocketed into a bonafide phenomenon—and it's all about to happen again with Chainsaw Man. And quite possibly on an even larger scale.
Anime, anime, Dragon Ball, fan film, Legend: A Dragon Ball Tale

Brilliant ‘Dragon Ball’ Fan Film 4 Years in the Making Is Exactly Why I Love Fan Projects So Much

Legend: A Dragon Ball Tale Prince Vegeta
Naseer Pasha and Studio Stray Dog have released an incredible Dragon Ball fan film that retells the events of the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament.
Big on the Internet, conservation, Delia Owens, elephants, poaching, Where the crawdads sing, Zambia

‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ Controversy Explained

Much like the plot of the novel the upcoming movie 'Where The Crawdads Sing' is based on, the life of author Delia Owens is one clouded by legal and moral controversy.
TV, Eddie Munson, Netflix, Stranger Things

50,000+ Fans Sign Petition To Bring ‘Stranger Things’ Eddie Munson Back

stranger things season 4 death
When 'Stranger Things' season 4 premiered on May 27th, 2022, fans instantly fell in love with its new character, Eddie Munson (Joseph Quinn). Adorably quirky with an affinity for 'Dungeons & Dragons' and heavy metal, Eddie had one of the best, but most tragic, storylines. Now, fans are rallying to bring him back.
Books, Game of Thrones, George R.R. Martin, The Winds of Winter

George R.R. Martin: ‘Winds of Winter’ Will Be Very Different From ‘Game of Thrones’ Finale

Sophie Turner as Sansa Stark gazing outside in Game of Thrones.
George R.R. Martin updated his "Not a Blog" discussing his writing process and while sharing his "gardening" idea he discussed the ending of his book series A Song of Ice and Fire.
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