Movies, Blade Runner, roy batty, Rutger Hauer By Kaila Hale-Stern on Wed,2:27 Dutch actor Rutger Hauer, best known to genre fans as Blade Runner's replicant leader Roy Batty, has passed away at the age of 75. Hauer carved out a place in cinematic history with Batty, whose final scene should be required viewing for anyone who is a fan of science fiction. It should be required viewing, period. And it turns out its most iconic line was due to Hauer's input. Movies, Matt Reeves, Robert Pattinson, The Batman By Kate Gardner on Wed,2:06 Whenever a superhero movie role is cast, be it hero or villain or supporting character, there will always be backlash. The more iconic the role, the worse the backlash gets. When it comes to Batman casting, that's where the discourse can reach fever pitch. Movies, Jane Foster, Natalie Portman, Thor By Rachel Leishman on Wed,1:53 If Thor and Steve Rogers can be worthy of the hammer, why can't Jane Foster? Because she has a vagina? Movies, George Miller, Imperator Furiosa, Mad Max: Fury Road By Chelsea Steiner on Wed,1:36 Director George Miller's post-apocalyptic return to his filmmaking roots delivered one of the most unique and mind-blowing cinematic experiences of the last 20 years. Movies, Guillermo del Toro, Hellboy, Mike Mignola By Princess Weekes on Wed,1:36 "My vote would be (to say) no." News, Congress, Robert Mueller, The Mueller Report By Vivian Kane on Wed,1:20 Robert Mueller's first Congressional hearing today was a frustrating endeavor. TV, IT (1990), pennywise, Tim Curry By Kate Gardner on Wed,1:06 Long before Bill Skarsgård donned the wig and makeup to play Pennywise in the 2017 IT and upcoming 2019 IT Chapter Two, there was Tim Curry's Pennywise. TV, Lauren Ash By Rachel Leishman on Wed,12:09 We gushed about Star Wars and talked about how Mark Hamill followed her on Twitter and we all lost our minds over that. AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, Audra McDonald, Broadway, Michael Shannon By Princess Weekes on Wed,12:03 An audience member took a flash photo during a nude scene between Audra McDonald and Michael Shannon. To quote Kelly Kapoor, "First of all how dare you?" News, Ruth Bader Ginsburg By Vivian Kane on Wed,12:00 Ruth Bader Ginsburg was trending today, which usually induces a panic. But don't you worry about her health. Gaming, contributors, Dungeons & Dragons, Tabletop Gaming By Kody Keplinger on Wed,11:43 For most people, the concept of blind and visually impaired individuals playing a game like Dungeons & Dragons might seem confusing. It, and many other tabletop RPGs, are games made up of maps, dice, thick books full of rules, graphs, and stat block—all things that can be quite visual. How, then, do blind people engage in a hobby like D&D? News, Congress, politics, Robert Mueller, The Mueller Report By Vivian Kane on Wed,8:58 Former special counsel Robert Mueller is spending the day in Congress today, talking first to the House Judiciary Committee starting at 8:30 am Eastern. That session is scheduled to last three hours, and then he'll move over to the House Intelligence Committee, where he'll be questioned for another two hours. It's going to be a day. Big on the Internet, TV, Felicity Huffman, Lifetime, Lori Loughlin By Chelsea Steiner on Tue,5:45 After all, this story has everything: celebrities behaving badly, spoiled rich kids, a college conspiracy, millions of dollars, and the sheer audacity of the privileged elite. Movies, Spider-Man: Far From Home By Rachel Leishman on Tue,5:45 Tom Holland is easily the best Peter Parker out there so the fact that Spider-Man: Far From Home is now the highest-grossing Spider-Man movie is incredible. Books, Grand Admiral Thrawn, Star Wars (franchise), Timothy Zahn By Kate Gardner on Tue,5:18 Today, the release of the third canon Thrawn book, Thrawn: Treason, is a lovely day to recap the Thrawn books and celebrate a brilliant villain for the series. AMP Featured, TV, Bojack Horseman, Netflix, Raphael Bob-Waksberg By Princess Weekes on Tue,5:05 Mr. Peanutbutter used to be one of my favorite BoJack Horseman characters, but I slowly came to realize that his kindness doesn't mean goodness. News, donald trump, white nationalism By Vivian Kane on Tue,5:04 Trump's not even bothering with dog whistles anymore. He's just putting it all out in the open. Sponsored, The Mary Sue Shop By Diana Vilbert on Tue,4:10 Whether you've got dreams of becoming a graphic designer, want to turn your animation side hustle into a full-time job, or just want to hone your skills with photo editing, these deals have you covered. Find the right one for you at the Mary Sue Shop. |
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