The Saturday Edition - Mar 13, 2021
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Isda does not exist. At least not beyond the opulent walls of the opera house.
Cast into a well at birth for being one of the magical few who can manipulate memories when people sing, she was saved by Cyril, the opera house’s owner. Since that day, he has given her sanctuary from the murderous world outside. All he asks in return is that she use her power to keep ticket sales high—and that she stay out of sight. For if anyone discovers she survived, Isda and Cyril would pay with their lives.

Sing Me Forgotten is out today!
News, Black Lives Matter, Breonna Taylor, racial justice

Breonna Taylor’s Family Still Fighting for Justice One Year After Her Murder

breonna taylor mural

And while the culture and conversation are slowly shifting, Breonna Taylor's family continues to fight for justice.

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Movies, Avatar, Avengers: Endgame, box office

Avatar Reclaims Box Office Throne From Avengers: Endgame

zoe saldana

It's Zoe Saldana's world, we're just living in it.

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Big on the Internet, Ask the Mary Sues, Royals, royalty

Ask the Mary Sues: Who Are the Worst Fictional Royal Families?

game of thrones

Who is your pick for worst royal family? Let us know in the comments!

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News, Black Lives Matter, Kentucky, politics

Kentucky Senate Passes a Bill Making It a Crime To Be Mean To Cops

A group of protesters gather in the street in a march to the Breonna Taylor memorial

This bill is pretty blatantly unconstitutional. It's also just disgustingly insulting.

The post Kentucky Senate Passes a Bill Making It a Crime To Be Mean To Cops first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Science, ancient greece, astronomy, computer

Researchers Reconstruct the Antikythera Mechanism, an Ancient “Computer”

TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY SOPHIE MAKRIS - A picture taken at the Archaeological Museum in Athens on September 14, 2014 shows a piece of the so-called Antikythera Mechanism, a 2nd-century BC device known as the world's oldest computer, which was discovered by sponge divers in 1900 off a remote Greek island in the Aegean,. The mechanism is a complex mechanical computer which tracked astronomical phenomena and the cycles of the Solar System . AFP PHOTO / LOUISA GOULIAMAKI (Photo credit should read LOUISA GOULIAMAKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Researchers at the University College of London may have developed a working replica of the famed "first computer," better known as the Antikythera Mechanism.

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Space, asteroid, NASA, this week in space

This Week in Space: Asteroid 2001 FO32 Will Safely Pass Us By!

NASA

So uh ... an asteroid is going to fly by Earth this month. As if that's not a frightening thing to think about.

The post This Week in Space: Asteroid 2001 FO32 Will Safely Pass Us By! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Netflix, passwords, streaming

Netflix Thinks They Can Shame People Into Not Sharing Passwords? Good Luck With That.

Netflix logo and coffee

Netflix seems to be trying to stem password sharing as they test a new feature that prompts people to verify that the account is theirs.

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News, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Patrizia Reggiani Is Upset That Lady Gaga Didn’t Reach Out About Playing Her in House of Gucci

Lady Gaga arrives at the 25th Annual ELLE Women in Hollywood Celebration at the Four Seasons Hotel at Beverly Hills on October 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.

Patrizia Reggiani is frustrated that Oscar winner Lady Gaga didn’t reach out to speak with her. Gaga will be playing Reggiani in the upcoming Ridley Scott film House of Gucci.

The post Things We Saw Today: Patrizia Reggiani Is Upset That Lady Gaga Didn’t Reach Out About Playing Her in House of Gucci first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, vision, Wanda Maximoff, WandaVision

WandaVision Truly Was About Love Persevering

WandaVision grief

From the start, Wanda and Vision have been about connecting to each other and stopping to look at their relationship. It's a beautiful trajectory for them as characters.

The post WandaVision Truly Was About Love Persevering first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, movies, South by Southwest, SXSW

15 SXSW 2021 Films We’re Looking Forward To

Violation at SXSW.

From I'm Fine (Thanks for Asking) to Trapped and Violation, check out the 10 films we're looking forward to watching during SXSW 2021.

The post 15 SXSW 2021 Films We’re Looking Forward To first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, movies, Razzie Awards, The Worst

Razzie Award Nominations Announced and They’re a Little Too Accurate About 2020

Sia's film Music starring Maddie ZIegler and Kate Hudson.

The Razzie Awards have announced their 2020 nominations for worst picture, worst actor, and more in a list that honestly surprises no one with its accuracy.

The post Razzie Award Nominations Announced and They’re a Little Too Accurate About 2020 first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, books, fantasy, short stories

Shannara Author and Fantasy Master Terry Brooks Returns to Worlds of Magic in First Short Story Collection, Small Magic

Book cover for Small Magic by Terry Brooks

Fans of the Shannara series are familiar with the specific brand of magic Terry Brooks crafts in his stories. Memorable universes and whimsical tales filled with adventure, love, and dazzling mythical mysteries, there was always something new and fantastic to fall in love with in each tale.

The post Shannara Author and Fantasy Master Terry Brooks Returns to Worlds of Magic in First Short Story Collection, Small Magic first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, CGI, Netflix, Resident Evil

Leon and Claire Reunite at the White House in Netflix’s Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness

Promo image to Resident Evil Infinite Darkness

In honor of Resident Evil's 25th anniversary, Netflix is releasing a CG animated series called "Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness" starring Leon and Claire!

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News, Andrew Cuomo, New York, sexual misconduct

Andrew Cuomo Is Crying “Cancel Culture” as Dozens of NY Democrats Call for His Resignation

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks at a vaccination site

Six women have come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct against Andrew Cuomo. The majority of NY's congressional Democrats are calling for his resignation.

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Big on the Internet, Bill Pullman, Independence Day, Joe Biden

Biden’s Big Speech Had Us All Thinking About Independence Day in a Good Way

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 11: U.S. President Joe Biden speaks as he gives a primetime address to the nation from the East Room of the White House March 11, 2021 in Washington, DC. President Biden gave the address to mark the one-year anniversary of the shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Biden's speech had us thinking about another inspiring president rallying the nation: Thomas J. Whitmore as played by Bill Pullman in 1996's Independence Day.

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Movies, Benedict Cumberbatch, Grand Admiral Thrawn, Star Wars (franchise)

Benedict Cumberbatch as Star Wars’ Thrawn? He Says It’s Not For Him.

ahsoka thrawn

Grand Admiral Thrawn is a character in the world of Star Wars that fans have been waiting for.

The post Benedict Cumberbatch as Star Wars’ Thrawn? He Says It’s Not For Him. first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet

Village Scandalized by Smutty Novels Left in Telephone Box Library

Chairman Ian Kitson said the issue was "no laughing matter."

The post Village Scandalized by Smutty Novels Left in Telephone Box Library first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, anime, CrunchyRoll, Funimation

The Weekday Anime Round-up Asks: What Is Even Happening Anymore?

Neiru and Ai

This week's anime round-up consists of eggy life questions, Norman's breakdown, intense volleyball, and naked mole rats. Thanks, Funimation and Crunchyroll!

The post The Weekday Anime Round-up Asks: What Is Even Happening Anymore? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Bird Box, Netflix, Sandra Bullock

A Bird Box Cinematic Universe Wasn’t on My 2021 Bingo Card

Netflix's Bird Box starring Sandra Bullock.

A Bird Box cinematic universe wasn't on my 2021 bingo card, but here we are, ready and willing to learn more about what is lurking beyond your blindfold.

The post A Bird Box Cinematic Universe Wasn’t on My 2021 Bingo Card first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, beer, Goddesses, witchcraft

How Much Did the History of Beer Have to Do With … Witches?

collage of a renaisance ale wife and the wicked witch of the west

Women were once in charge of making beer, until the witch trials started. But beer has always been a divine and magic brew.

The post How Much Did the History of Beer Have to Do With … Witches? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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