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TV, bruce banner, Mark Ruffalo, She-Hulk

Mark Ruffalo in Talks to Join She-Hulk Series? Hulktastic!

Bruce Banner as Professor Hulk in Endgame
Still, it makes sense that Ruffalo would be in a show that ... stars Bruce Banner's cousin.
News, Andrew Cuomo, cuomocuomogrammargrammarreuterreuter, grammar, Reuters

Reuters Shows Us the Importance of Clear Headline Punctuation

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gives a thumbs-up in front of a chainlink fence.
No, Governor Andrew Cuomo does not have the coronavirus, despite what Reuters' headline might say.
Movies, artemis fowl, Eoin Colfer, Film/TV Adaptation

Artemis Fowl, What Did Disney Do to You?

Artemis Fowl
This is not my evil pre-tween dream.
News, 2020 Presidential election, Amy Klobuchar, democratic primary

Amy Klobuchar Is Also out of the Presidential Race

RICHMOND, VA - FEBRUARY 29: Democratic Presidential Candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) waves as she leaves the stage after speaking during a campaign rally at the Altria Theatre on February 29, 2020 in Richmond, Virginia. Klobuchar continues to seek support for the Democratic nomination leading into the Super Tuesday vote on March 3. (Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar has ended her bid for the White House and will endorse Joe Biden tonight in Texas.
AMP Featured, TV, John Mulaney, musicals, Saturday Night Live

Let’s Unpack All of John Mulaney’s Musical References in That Perfect SNL Sketch

John Mulaney performs onstage
John Mulaney's takedown of New York's LaGuardia Airport via musical parody on 'Saturday Night Live' was an instant classic.
TV, child abuse, Netflix, true crime

Homophobia Is at the Sick Root of The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez

The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez still image showing clips of the young boy
Not since the case of Sylvia Likens has a true crime story involving a child rocked me as much as the case of Gabriel Fernandez. It is a deeply triggering, emotional, and powerful look at domestic violence and child abuse, but also how homophobia played a role in taking this young boy out of a stable home and to his own death.
TV, Humor, Netflix, the witcher

And Now, The Witcher’s Entire Plot Parodied in 20 Seconds

Seriously Sketchy the Witcher in 20 seconds
This video does a great job of condensing all eight episodes of Netflix's The Witcher down to 20 funny seconds.
Movies, portrait of a lady on fire, witchcraft

The Perfect, Unexpected Witchcraft of Portrait of a Lady on Fire

Portrait of a Lady on Fire
In a tale about the hidden lives of women, about connection and love that exists in the quiet, unnoticed rooms and distant places the patriarchy isn't concerned with, the presence of a little bit of witchcraft shouldn't be surprising at all.
Movies, contributors, Parasite

Parasite Is Great. Here Are 11 More Great South Korean Movies and Where to Watch.

Characters from Parasite look at their phones in front of a toilet in their semi-basement apartment.
If you enjoyed Parasite (how could you not?), here are 11 more South Korean movies to check out.
TV, body representation, She-Hulk

Please, Let’s Cast an Average-Sized Actress as She-Hulk

Jennifer Walters is She-Hulk
The fan casting and rumors that have abounded when it comes to Jessica Walters, the She-Hulk herself, seem to favor women of a body type we see again and again.
News, 2020 Presidential election, Pete Buttigieg

Pete Buttigieg Abruptly Left the Presidential Race This Weekend

Pete Buttigieg waves goodbye from a campaign event.
What do we think Biden offered him? VP? Secretary of State? Only time will tell!
News, donald trump, Elizabeth Warren, Hillary Clinton

Donald Trump Back on His Sexist BS: Warren “Not Dumb,” Just So “Mean”

Elizabeth Warren looks exceptionally presidential.
The idea that a woman who defends herself or criticizes men in any way is "mean" is an archaic way of looking at humanity—or it's a misogynist coming up with a thinly veiled excuse for their sexism. It happened to Hillary Clinton, and now it's happening to Elizabeth Warren.
Movies, Emperor Palpatine, Lucasfilm, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

So This Is How Palpatine Really Came Back in The Rise of Skywalker, in Case You Cared

Poe Dameron's "somehow, Palpatine has returned" face.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker continues to be disappointing, even as writers try hard to make it work.
Big on the Internet, Black Panther, Ta-Nehisi Coates, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Ta-Nehisi Coates Ends His Run on Black Panther

t'challa
Coates' work on Black Panther has been credited with the rise in popularity of the character, and indirectly, the making of the blockbuster MCU film.
Big on the Internet, Ewoks, fan film, Star Wars (franchise)

Ewoks Take a Dark Turn in Star Wars Fan Film Alone

alone" storm trooper on the run
A great fan film is a thing of beauty, especially one that can bring a fresh perspective to a beloved property.
Comics, Barbara Gordon, DC Comics, Oracle

Barbara Gordon Returns as Oracle in The Oracle Code

barbara gordon
Written by Marieke Nijkamp (This Is Where It Ends) with art by Manuel Preitano (Wonderland, Destiny, NY), The Oracle Code follows a young Barbara Gordon as she tries to solve her very first mystery.
News, 2020 Presidential election, democrats, Joe Biden

Joe Biden Sweeps the South Carolina Primary, but Will That Change Super Tuesday Results?

joe biden
Former Vice President Joe Biden won the South Carolina primary in a landslide, earning 48.4% of the vote.
Big on the Internet, Antlers, Keri Russell, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: This Antlers Trailer Is Moody AF

Keri Russell will face hell in upcoming horror film Antlers.
Ever since The Americans wrapped its run in 2018, I've been waiting to see what Keri Russell does next.
AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, Canada, environmentalism, Greta Thunberg

Canadian Oil Company Under Fire For Revolting Sticker of Greta Thunberg

Greta Thunberg stands at a microphone and frowns.
We stand with Greta and her mission.
Books, books, excerpts, full-frontal nerdity

Book Excerpt: Full-Frontal Nerdity Teaches Us Leap Day’s Buried Feminist History

Full-Frontal Nerdity by K.S. Wiswell
We were excited to learn more about the ancient, female-aligned origins of Leap Day—today—via Kate Wiswell's new book, and now you can, too.
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