The Friday Edition - Aug 23, 2019
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News, donald trump, US Economy

Donald Trump Thinks He Can “Hereby Order” American Companies to Do Stuff on Twitter

Donald Trump hugs a flag, presumably without its consent.
Donald Trump was on one hell of a Twitter tirade Friday morning, tweeting his own approval ratings and retweeting Fox clips, while also ranting about his manufactured trade war with China. At one point, he declared that U.S. companies are "hereby ordered to immediately start looking for an alternative to China."
Big on the Internet, Avengers Campus, Disney

Avengers Campus Is Every Disney and Marvel Fan’s Dream Park

the gang is all here for avengers: endgame.
We'll know more about the park after the D23 panel on Sunday and honestly, I can't wait to cry about the idea of joining the Avengers.
Movies, Helena Bonham Carter, Netflix, The Crown

Before Her Debut on The Crown, Revisit 5 of Helena Bonham Carter’s Best Period Drama Roles

Helena Bonham Carter in The Crown (2016)
Helena Bonham Carter is no stranger to the period drama, and as you prep for her turn as Princess Margaret on The Crown here are five roles to check out featuring her.
Movies, Anna Kendrick, Bill Hader, Disney Plus, Noelle

Anna Kendrick/Bill Hader Christmas Movie Noelle Sounds Like the Cheesiest and I Already Am Obsessed

Anna Kendrick and Bill Hader have to save Christmas in Disney's Noelle.
I have a deep affection for cheesy Christmas movies.
Big on the Internet, NASA, Robert Downey Jr., The Rolling Stones

So … Robert Downey Jr. Announced That a Mars Rock Was Named After the Rolling Stones?

Tony Stark and Peter Quill in Avengers: Infinity War
Robert Downey Jr. was there to announce it because he's basically just Tony Stark now, so I guess that's all fine and normal.
TV, Brandon Routh, Courtney Ford, Legends of Tomorrow

Brandon Routh and Courtney Ford Will Leave Legends of Tomorrow. Only Two Original Cast Members Remain.

Brandon Routh and Courtney Ford on DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Husband and wife duo, Brandon Routh and Courtney Ford are leaving DC's Legends of Tomorrow.
News, abortion, contributors, week in reproductive justice

The “Pro-Life” War on Women Has Always Been About Race and Class, Too

Handmaids of Handmaid's Tale
As you’ve surely read by now, this week, Planned Parenthood was forced to withdraw from the Title X program, which provides federal funding for reproductive healthcare and preventative services. This is, of course, due to the Ninth Circuit Court’s recent decision to allow the Trump administration’s cruel, discriminatory domestic "gag rule" to take effect, allowing the administration to deny funding to any organization that offers abortion services or referrals.
TV, Showtime, The L Word, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: The L Word: Generation Q Shows Us Old Favorites and New Characters In First Teaser

Bette (Jennifer Beals) runs for mayor in The L Word: Generation Q.
From 2004-2009, The L Word both broke ground and was a problematic favorite for lesbian women and queer audiences.
Big on the Internet, durex, Spider-Man, Tom Holland

Oh Look, Even Durex Condoms Has an Opinion on the Spider-Man Controversy

Peter Parker and Aunt May in Spider-Man: Far From Home
I don't know guys, not everything needs a social media response.
Podcasts, podcasts, The Mueller Report, women in politics

Mueller, She Wrote Is a Female-Led Political Podcast With a “Different Perspective of Justice”

The three hosts of Mueller, She Wrote laughing together.
While there's definitely no shortage of political podcasts out there, it's still an arena very much dominated by men. That was what first drew me to Mueller, She Wrote, a podcast dedicated to unravelling every mystery of Robert Mueller's investigation, hosted by three female comedians: Jaleesa Johnson, Jordan Coburn, and an anonymous veteran and PhD currently working in a senior role in a government agency in Trump's executive branch.
Movies, Billy Elliot

Billy Elliot Is Unfortunately Still Relevant in an Overly Toxic Masculine Society

Jamie Bell in Billy Elliot
Let's all cry over "Electricity" together and realize that we still need stories like Billy Elliot in our pop culture.
Movies, Honest Trailers, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zooey Deschanel

When Did You Realize the “Relationship” in 500 Days of Summer Was the Worst?

Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in (500) Days of Summer (2009)
When you teach children that love always has to be won, that love is always a fight, or that it isn't real, then you breed a generation of Tom Hansens and Summer Finns.
Movies, guys who law, Spider-Man

The Mary Sue and Guys Who Law Talk the Disney/Sony Fight for Spider-Man

Peter Parker (Tom Holland) reflects in a quiet moment from the Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer.
Guys Who Law and myself are worried about Peter Parker and the future because ... look, Venom 2 is coming, and I'm old enough to remember the disappointment that was Spider-Man 3. I don't need to relive it again.
Big on the Internet, Hoax, Instagram, Rick Perry

Oh Great, an Instagram Hoax Duped the Guy in Charge of Our Nuclear Bombs

angry emoji sums up our feelings on social media.
Last week, an Instagram hoax went around claiming that if you didn't share a certain post, Instagram could publicly use your photos and DMs.
Movies, Dick, Kirsten Dunst, Michelle Williams

Top 4 Reasons Why Dick Is An Underrated Comedic Gem

kirsten dunst and michelle williams in dick.
'Dick' is part teen comedy, part historical satire, and almost all dick jokes.
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