The Tuesday Edition - Jan 28, 2020
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Movies, Star Wars (franchise)

Nostalgia for the Star Wars Prequels Will Never Leave Me

Padmé in the Senate in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.
I come from a generation of Star Wars fans who grew up going to the cinema to see the prequels when we were children.
News, Kobe Bryant, sexual assault, The Washington Post

The Washington Post Suspended a Reporter Because She Tweeted About Kobe Bryant’s Sexual Assault Allegations

A man walks past The Washington Post on August 5, 2013 in Washington, DC after it was announced that Amazon.com founder and CEO Jeff Bezos had agreed to purchase the Post for USD 250 million. Multi-billionaire Bezos, who created Amazon, which has soared in a few years to a dominant position in online retailing, said he was buying the Post in his personal capacity and hoped to shepherd it through the evolution away from traditional newsprint. AFP PHOTO/Brendan SMIALOWSKI (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)
Felicia Sonmez was suspended for tweeting about Kobe Bryant's sexual assault allegations in the wake of his death. That is unacceptable.
TV, Arrow

Arrow Cast and Crew Say Goodbye to the Show

Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen in Arrow (2012)
The cast and crew of 'Arrow' are sharing their memories and goodbyes before the series finale and we're already getting misty-eyed.
TV, Disney Plus, Loki, Tom Hiddleston

Marvel’s Loki Show Is off to Quite the Start

Tom Hiddleston prepping to play Loki
We have our first look at Tom Hiddleston in action, prepping to play Loki. Let's take a look, and wildly speculate!
TV, Captain Jack, Doctor Who

Doctor Who Brought Back a Welcome Blast From Its Own Past

Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor in 'Spyfall'
Doctor Who is here to deliver wild twists and turns, and I'm ready. 
News, don lemon, donald trump, Ivanka Trump

Ivanka Trump Blames a CNN Panel for Dividing the Country as if She’s Never Met Her Father

Ivanka Trump listens during a conference call between U.S. President Donald Trump and the International Space Station
Boy, how lucky we are to have the Trump family to keep us grounded and remind us who the "real elites" of the country are.
News, federal government, impeachment, Trump

Federal Workers Want to Talk About Impeachment Just as Much as We Do

House Democrat Leaders announce articles of impeachment against Trump
Federal workers have filed an emergency motion in court regarding their ability to discuss the impeachment of President Trump.
Movies, Birds of Prey, Harley Quinn, Margot Robbie

Margot Robbie Explains Why We’re Getting Birds of Prey Over Gotham City Sirens

Batgirl, Huntress, and Black Canary in Birds of Prey
Robbie explains that "with Birds of Prey you can pick any grouping for that, and I thought that might be the perfect platform to introduce some female characters who might really have some legs in the DC universe."
Movies, Matt Reeves, The Batman

Matt Reeves’ The Batman Has Begun Filming. Gotham Dirtbags, Our Time Is Now!

Robert Pattinson with dirtbag energy
So yes, I cannot wait for this Dirtbag Batman to take over my entire life and I'm not even mad about it.
Movies & TV, Black Widow, superheroines, Wonder Woman

For God’s Sake, Let Female Heroes Have Ponytails!

black widow, wonder woman, dreamer and captain marvel all need a ponytail.
We love a good superheroine around here. They're strong, smart ... and they need to get their damn hair out of their faces.
TV, Andrzej Sapkowski, Netflix, The Witcher (TV series)

The Witcher‘s Andrzej Sapkowski Has Zero Fs to Give and It’s Delightful

Geralt and Roach the horse on The Witcher
An author interview that leaves you enjoying the author more? A concept.
Movies, contributors, horror films, Us (Jordan Peele film)

The Final Girl, Redefined: The Role of Women in Horror Is Evolving

Lupita Nyong'o in Jordan Peele's Us.
Women have always been connected to horror films. The “Final Girl” is essential to the genre trope checklist. The roles of women are still very much the lifeblood of horror films, but the Final Girl is being redefined. We’re trading in our screaming victims for battle-hardened warriors and angels of vengeance.
TV, Paul Bettany, WandaVision

Things We Saw Today: WandaVision Is Going to Be “F**King Bonkers,” Says Paul Bettany

wandavision six hours of this
If you're like me, you're probably waiting anxiously for more information on WandaVision, a show that has been rumored to include multiple Young Avengers and gives Wanda Maximoff her own time to shine (something I'm personally very excited for). 
News, Demi Lovato, Grammys

Demi Lovato’s Performance at the Grammys Was a Powerful Return to the Stage

demi lovato at the grammys
Demi Lovato returned to the stage for the first time since her hospitalization for a drug overdose a year and a half ago.
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