The Friday Edition - May 19, 2023
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Movies, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, James Gunn, soundtracks

From “Creep” to “Badlands,” Let’s Rank the Songs of ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’

The Guardians of the Galaxy walking in Vol. 3

Which song would end up in your number one spot?

The post From “Creep” to “Badlands,” Let’s Rank the Songs of ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Books, paganism, wicca, witchcraft

Interested in Witchcraft, Wicca, and Paganism? Here are 13 Books to Get You Started

A figure in a black cloak, black witch's hat, and broom walks through the forest.

Want to learn about witchcraft and paganism, but not sure where to start? Here are 13 of our very favorite books.

The post Interested in Witchcraft, Wicca, and Paganism? Here are 13 Books to Get You Started appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Anime, anime, Hide From Homepage, sports anime

A Competitive Ranking of the Best Sports Anime

Nagisa Aragaki from Hanebado

The rules are simple: I rank the top 10 sports anime of all time and you rip my opinions to shreds in the comments section!

The post A Competitive Ranking of the Best Sports Anime appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, CNN, E. Jean Carroll, lawsuit, sexual assault, Trump

It Sure Sounds Like E. Jean Carroll Might Be Ready To Sue Trump Again After CNN Town Hall

E. Jean Carroll smiles while leaving a NY courthouse.

Carroll's lawyer says Trump is “not going to get away with it another time.”

The post It Sure Sounds Like E. Jean Carroll Might Be Ready To Sue Trump Again After CNN Town Hall appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Asian-American representation, Simu Liu

The Complexities of Simu Liu’s Controversies Merit a Closer Examination

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 05: (L-R) Juju Chang and Simu Liu participate in the "Trailblazing the Way: The (Super) Hero’s Journey" discussion during the TAAF Heritage Month Summit at The Glasshouse on May 05, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images for The Asian American Foundation)

Simu Liu has entered the online discourse yet again, but this discourse runs deeper than many might think.

The post The Complexities of Simu Liu’s Controversies Merit a Closer Examination appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, daniel penny, jordan neely, New York

Conservatives Have Found Their New Kyle Rittenhouse

A tall white man with curly blond hair (Daniel Penny) is led out of a building by police.

His name is Daniel Penny.

The post Conservatives Have Found Their New Kyle Rittenhouse appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Ben Affleck, Dunkin' Donuts, Raccoons

Meet the Raccoon Replacing Ben Affleck as Dunkin’ Mascot

Rocket and Ben Affleck

Say hello to Dunkin's newest employee. I've dubbed him Donutcoon.

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Movies, BDSM, Christopher Abbott, Margaret Qualley, movie, movie review, Sanctuary

‘Sanctuary’ Review: Romance Takes a Twisted Turn in This Delicious Two-Hander

Margaret Qualley in SANCTUARY (via Neon

Margaret Qualley and Christopher Abbott navigate a messy, sexy power struggle in NEON's Sanctuary

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Movies, Harrison Ford, Indiana Jones, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

I Love That Even at 80, They Still Have Harrison Ford Doing This ‘Indiana Jones’ Staple in ‘Dial of Destiny’

Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in 'The Dial of Destiny'

So I get it. I'm also very excited to see shirtless Harrison Ford in Dial of Destiny.

The post I Love That Even at 80, They Still Have Harrison Ford Doing This ‘Indiana Jones’ Staple in ‘Dial of Destiny’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Anime, Hide From Homepage, One Piece

When Does Luffy Get Around to Gear 4 in ‘One Piece’?

Luffy from One Piece uses Gear 4

Figuring out exactly when something happens in One Piece is like trying to find a teeny needle in a haystack the size of the Atlantic.

The post When Does Luffy Get Around to Gear 4 in ‘One Piece’? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Legend of Zelda, tears of the kingdom

You Might Want To Re-Readjust Your Expectations on ‘Tears of the Kingdom’s Dungeons

Link from Tears of the Kingdom

Get rid of the expectation that Tears of the Kingdom has traditional Zelda dungeons. But what it does have is still stunning.

The post You Might Want To Re-Readjust Your Expectations on ‘Tears of the Kingdom’s Dungeons appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, contributor, Dr. Luke, Kesha, RCA

Kesha’s ‘Gag Order’ Bares Trauma as She Finally Achieves Liberation

The album art and CD text of Kesha's 'Gag Order'

If anything, Kesha's fifth studio album, 'Gag Order,' is a laser-focused study of the fact that healing is never linear.

The post Kesha’s ‘Gag Order’ Bares Trauma as She Finally Achieves Liberation appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, COVID-19

The Reckless Fantasy of ‘Life After COVID,’ and Why People Are Pushing Back

A young woman throws masks in the air in celebration.

Though the WHO has declared an end of emergency, it doesn't mean we aren't still dealing with the after-effects of the emergency itself.

The post The Reckless Fantasy of ‘Life After COVID,’ and Why People Are Pushing Back appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Fast and Furious, Fast X, The Fast and the Furious

Here’s Your Rundown of the ‘Fast and the Furious’ Movies

The family in Fast X

If you don't have time to watch (or rewatch) the entire franchise, this quick breakdown is for you.

The post Here’s Your Rundown of the ‘Fast and the Furious’ Movies appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Hozier, music

Everyone’s Favorite Fairy Bog Man Has Finally Announced a New Album Is Coming This Summer

A picture of Hozier from the promotional shoots for his new album Unreal Unearth

Queer people with catholic trauma rejoice, we are getting new anthems very soon.

The post Everyone’s Favorite Fairy Bog Man Has Finally Announced a New Album Is Coming This Summer appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies & TV, Peacock, streaming

Here’s Everything Coming to Peacock in June 2023

Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina in 'Based on a True Story'

New seasons of Bravo favorites, plus the series premiere of Based on a True Story starring Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina.

The post Here’s Everything Coming to Peacock in June 2023 appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Jamie Tartt, male friendships, Sam obisanya, Ted Lasso

Jamie Tartt, We All Know Who Your Real Best Friend Is (Besides Roy)

Brett Goldstein as Roy Kent and Phil Dunster as Jamie Tartt in Ted Lasso season 3, episode 10

Roy and Jamie are definitely best friends, but Jamie could have another best friend, too.

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TV, Disney+, Hulu, streaming

There Are Some Huge Losses in This Disney+ and Hulu Originals Purge

Airk and Elora sit under a tree in Willow.

Disney's decision to purge the content libraries of Disney+ and Hulu has resulted in big losses of popular originals on the platforms.

The post There Are Some Huge Losses in This Disney+ and Hulu Originals Purge appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Books, Artificial Intelligence, audiobooks, books

AI Is Being Used To Ruin Audiobooks Now

A woman frowns, pulling one side of her headphones away from her ear.

For those of us who enjoy a good audiobook, it looks like, as with literally everything else, AI technology will ruin it sooner rather than later.

The post AI Is Being Used To Ruin Audiobooks Now appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Keeley Jones, Nate Shelley, Sam obisanya, Ted Lasso

No One Is Happy on This Week’s ‘Ted Lasso’

Ted wearing a red shirt and smiling in Apple TV+'s Ted Lasso.

It will be quite the journey to unpack in the remaining two episodes of the third season of Ted Lasso.

The post No One Is Happy on This Week’s ‘Ted Lasso’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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