Books, Grand Admiral Thrawn, Star Wars (franchise), Timothy Zahn By Kate Gardner on Fri,2:29 Thrawn's loyalties are going to be tested, and given the fact his future is still somewhat of a mystery, it's anyone's guess where his ultimate allegiances lie. Big on the Internet By Kylie Cheung on Fri,1:31 A woman in Alabama who was shot while pregnant now faces charges for failing to remove herself—and her five-month-old fetus—from harm’s way. Big on the Internet, Disneyland, eBay, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge By Kate Gardner on Fri,12:34 Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, the new theme park in Disneyland California, is a spaceport home to smugglers and rogues. That means that the LARP experience is going a bit further and folks are actually swiping menus, coasters, and everything else that they can from the park, not for souvenirs but to re-sell on Ebay. Movies, Idris Elba, James Bond By Princess Weekes on Fri,12:32 Idris Elba has been talked about as a possible Bond for years, but he doesn't want to deal with the racist internet trolls, and we can't blame him. Big on the Internet, 2020 Presidential election, Marianne Williamson, Twitter By Chelsea Steiner on Fri,12:23 Williamson, a sentient Mooncup filled with healing rose quartz, baffled viewers and fellow candidates alike with her off-the-wall responses and campaign promises. Movies, Midsommar, movie review By Vivian Kane on Fri,10:50 It’s hard to even call 'Midsommar' a horror movie, really, in the traditional sense. Is Gruesome Existential Terror a genre? Because that’s what this is. TV, Michael Chabon, Star Trek (franchise), Star Trek: Picard By Kaila Hale-Stern on Thu,6:11 As the upcoming Star Trek: Picard warps toward becoming a reality, more details about the show are emerging. Now comes the news that the show has an official showrunner. It's not Alex Kurtzman! It is, in fact, a name that book-lovers know well. News, census, SCOTUS By Vivian Kane on Thu,6:11 The Supreme Court issued a number of rulings today, the last day of its current term. Some were much worse than others. Big on the Internet, well actually By Princess Weekes on Thu,5:42 This week, Princess Weekes and Rachel Leishman, break down Greta Gerwig's mega white Little Women, Zendaya as MJ, and the latest video game boob antics. Also, we Pour One Out for Tessa Thompson and Bella Thorne. Movies, Robert Downey Jr., Tom Holland By Rachel Leishman on Thu,5:33 Now, personally, I'd love to text Robert Downey Jr. about all my questions and concerns, but it's extremely cute that he's helping Tom Holland navigate the world of fame he's found himself in. TV, Netflix, One Day at a Time, Pop TV By Kate Gardner on Thu,5:23 Some times, Netflix makes horrible decisions. Thankfully, Pop TV is here to rectify one of their worst ideas. News, alt-right, boston, Pride By Kate Gardner on Thu,5:20 A 'straight pride' parade feels like a joke—the name of the group, the fact they're pushing for "straight equality," the number of snafus that they've wandered into with using Brad Pitt's likeness—but the problem is is that it's not a particularly funny one. Big on the Internet, Elizabeth Warren, Twitter memes By Vivian Kane on Thu,4:14 Oh, you don't think precision, manners, and respect for the time and effort of others are memeable qualities? They are when Elizabeth Warren exhibits them. TV, Good Omens By Rachel Leishman on Thu,3:54 When things like this happen, it reminds us all what Twitter is good for. Sponsored, The Mary Sue Shop By Diana Vilbert on Thu,3:04 The New York Times says TikTok is “rewriting the world,” calling it “a quirky hybrid of Snapchat, the defunct video app Vine and the TV segment ‘Carpool Karaoke.’” |
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