The Wednesday Edition - Jan 27, 2021
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Books, diversity, SFF, speculative fiction

15 of the Most Anticipated Diverse Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novels of 2021

2021 is shaping to be an absolute knockout for SFF. It seems like every other day there's a new announcement for an incredible title gearing to make a splash on the scene, and for debut authors especially, this year's class is already hinting to be incredibly strong.

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News, Fox News, Tucker Carlson, white nationalism

So You Agree? Your Viewers Are White Nationalists, Tucker Carlson?

Tucker Carlson talks about Rep. Adam Schiff on Fox News.

Tucker Carlson, Fox News mouthpiece and proud deplorable, just outed himself as a white nationalist supporter on national TV.

The post So You Agree? Your Viewers Are White Nationalists, Tucker Carlson? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Amadeus, classical music, Mozart

For Mozart’s 265th Birthday, Let’s Recall the Perfection of Amadeus

Tom Hulce as Wolfgang amadeus Mozert in Amadeus

1984's 'Amadeus' is a brilliant work that shows a legendary artist, Mozart, as very human while also showing how music can let us hear, well, the voice of God

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Movies, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rachel Brosnahan, The Courier

Benedict Cumberbatch Is in Another Spy Movie With The Courier. REJOICE!

Cumberbatch in The Current War and The Imitation Game is the far superior Cumberbatch genre in my humble opinion so I'll take all these weird "dad" genre movies from him. Especially if there are spies and Rachel Brosnahan.

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Movies, HBO Max, movies, Warner Bros.

The HBO Max Trailer Showcase Looks a Bit Kombative Today

A first look at what Sub Zero will look like in the upcoming Mortal Kombat

If you have an HBO Max subscription you'll be able to watch these movies on the same day they're released in theaters. Not a bad perk for those that have the streaming service.

The post The HBO Max Trailer Showcase Looks a Bit Kombative Today first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV

Does Star Wars Just Work Better on TV?

Grogu with his hand on a security camera screen on Disney+'s The Mandalorian.

Between The Clone Wars, Rebels, and The Mandalorian, maybe the future of Star Wars should stay on the small screen.

The post Does Star Wars Just Work Better on TV? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Alyssa Milano, Netflix, Nora Roberts

Alyssa Milano’s Casting in Nora Roberts Brazen Virtue Makes Conservatives Big Mad

Alyssa Milano at the Warner Bros. and In Style 20th annual post Golden Globes party.

Alyssa Milano's casting in the Netflix adaptation of Nora Roberts Brazen Virtue is making conservatives big mad, and I am living for it.

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Movies, Hulu, In & Of Itself, reviews

In & Of Itself Is a Heart-Wrenching, Must-Watch Exploration of Identity

Derek DelGaudio at the top of a ladder on stage for In & Of Itself

Thanks to a filmed version of this popular stage show, released as a Hulu original, we all get to experience the dazzling magic for ourselves.

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Big on the Internet, Disney parks, Disneyland, Jungle Cruise

Disneyland Removes the Racism on the Jungle Cruise, Along With Other Park Changes

concept art for the redesigned jungle cruise

The Jungle Cruise ride in Disneyland and at Disney World is getting a makeover to make it less racist and funnier!

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AMP Featured, News, donald trump, Office of the Former President, Trump

Donald Trump Opens “Office of the Former President” To Make Noise After Social Media Ban

Donald Trump looks sad while playing golf.

It's been 6 days since Donald Trump left office, and already the skies are bluer, the air is cleaner, and our skin has never looked better.

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Movies, Robert Rodriguez, Spy Kids

Things We Saw Today: A New Spy Kids Series From Robert Rodriguez!?

Spy Kids

With all that said: BRING ME MORE SPY KIDS!

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Big on the Internet, Freaks and Geeks, Judd Apatow

Freaks and Geeks’ Legacy Holds Strong Despite Abrupt Cancellation

Linda Cardellini, Busy Philipps, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine, Seth Rogen, Martin Starr, and Jason Segel in Freaks and Geeks (1999)

Despite only airing twelve out of the eighteen planned episodes, Freaks and Geeks, the American teen comedy-drama created by Paul Feig and executive-produced by Judd Apatow, has been regarded as one of the best teen dramas of all time.

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Gaming, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Brie Larson, quiz

Brie Larson Is Coming to Terms With Being Pietro in Animal Crossing

Altered screencap from Brie Larson's Youtube channel of her with Pietro

Brie Larson didn't take the news of being linked to the clown villager in 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' too well, wondering why she didn't get someone like Soliel or Isabelle. I can't say I blame her. Having a quiz tell you that you're similar in personality to a smug clown sheep is kinda life-changing.

The post Brie Larson Is Coming to Terms With Being Pietro in Animal Crossing first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Bill de Blasio, New York City

Bill de Blasio Wants New Yorkers to Go on a Freezing “Winter Adventure” to Eat Outside at Restaurants

Bill de Blasio

Bill de Blasio is not able to run for reelection (thank God), and I cannot wait until he's gone.

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TV, sex workers, slut-shaming, The Bachelor

The Bachelor Is Rewarding Slut-Shaming and It Needs to Stop

The Bachelor Matt gives Anna and Victoria a rose during Rose Ceremony.

If I knew slut-shaming and degrading sex workers was the way to The Bachelor's heart, I wouldn't have started watching this mess in the first place.

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News, Joe Biden, racial discrimination, racial justice

Joe Biden Orders DOJ to Not Renew Private Prison Contracts as Part of Racial Equity Platform

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers his inaugural address on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol

It has been announced that President Joe Biden will order his Department of Justice not to renew its contracts with private prisons, going back to the Obama-era policy that the Trump administration undid. This will be a key part of Biden's attempt to create racial equity in America.

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TV, Crystle Lightning, indigenous representation, Trickster

Trickster’s Crystle Lightning Talks Bringing Indigenous Stories To a Modern Era

Trickster -- "Episode 3" -- Image Number: TRK103_0009.jpg -- Pictured: Crystle Lightning as Maggie -- Photo: Lindsay Sarazin/Sienna Films Trickster XIX Inc. -- © 2021 Sienna Films Trickster XIX Inc.

We chatted with Crystle Lightning about The CW's Trickster, what's coming up for Maggie, and what it's like to see this powerful indigenous story on TV screens.

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Big on the Internet, Borgs, Star Trek (franchise), Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz Compares Journalists to the Borg, Clearly Doesn’t Understand Star Trek

Seven of Nine Borg on Voyager

Ted Cruz wishes he were Captain Picard, but his motives are positively Ferengian.

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AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, Ben Affleck, Twitter memes

Ben Affleck Is Our Greatest Living Meme

Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne in Batman v Superman.

I hope that these images continue to bring us joy. Unless Ben Affleck hates them. Which, I'm sorry. Maybe make your own memes for us? 

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