The Tuesday Edition - May 3, 2022
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Big on the Internet, Elvira Lind, Met Gala, Oscar Isaac

Things We Saw Today: Oscar Isaac and Elvira Lind’s Epic Met Gala Apperance

Oscar Isaac and Elvira Lind looking like the best
As always, it's just nice to be reminded that Oscar Isaac is one of our best and with the news being absolutely horrible, it's fun to have him to root for.
TV, Marc Spector, Moon Knight, Oscar Isaac

One Episode of ‘Moon Knight’ Left: Get Ready to Continue Our Trauma Tour

Marc Spector looking sad
The question now though is: Are we going to be in pain again, as an audience, with the season finale of Moon Knight?
Big on the Internet, Daniel Craig, Macbeth, William Shakespeare

Daniel Craig’s ‘Macbeth’ Succeeds by Embracing the Scottish King’s True Himbo Nature

Daniel Craig at the premiere of Macbeth
I think Sam Gold brought a Macbeth to Broadway that will challenge the way we view this show and I hope it spurs into other adaptations of it that aren't as serious about how Macbeth as a character is.
Big on the Internet, interview, Margaret Cho, Netflix Is a Joke: the Festival, women in comedy

Margaret Cho on Stand-Up, Queer Comedy, and Mental Health in These Clusterf*ck Times

Margaret cho
If you're in the LA area you can catch Margaret Cho this week at the Netflix Is a Joke Festival and on tour across the country this summer.
Movies, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Fantastic Four, the mcu

A Footage Leak May Have Confirmed a New Character in ‘Doctor Strange 2’

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness poster
For ages now (it seems) the internet has been swirling with rumors about characters and actors who might be appearing in 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.'
News, Amber Heard, domestic violence, Johnny Depp

What Exactly Is the “Defamation” in Amber Heard’s Op-Ed That Johnny Depp Is Fighting?

amber heard speaks out about revenge porn.
Depp is arguing that Amber Heard committed defamation in her op-ed. I'm not a lawyer, but since a lot of non-lawyers have no problem discussing this case as if they have passed the bar it is really clear that she hasn't. Not only hasn't she, but even if you want to say that her saying she is a survivor is inherently damning, there is no way to prove that her op-ed did more damage than the other major articles that came out with actual details about his behavior and actions.
Movies, Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar, Comfort shows, One Piece, Parks and Recreation

Media to Engorge as Everything Continues To Be on Fire

Leslie Knope says she's very angry on NBC's Parks and Recreation.
I've spent all day scrolling Twitter, then doing work for five minutes until I get too distracted. In other words: today is a comfort media engorgement day.
Big on the Internet, art, Meme, Sonic the Hedgehog, Twitter

I’m in Love With This New ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Art Meme Where Everyone Goes to the Mall

Shadow the Hedgehog at Claires
An artist by the name of Ama went viral for drawing Shadow the Hedgehog walking into Claire's. Other artists followed suit with different Sonic characters.
Movies, Guardians of the Galaxy, Marvel Comics, mcu

Since Everything Is the Worst, Let’s Think About Cosmo the Spacedog and Look at Pictures of Cute Puppies

Cosmo the Space Dog Marvel Disney
The only thing better than a cool superhero is a superhero who is an animal. Especially a good puppy, like Cosmo the Spacedog.
Movies, movies, Robert Eggers, The Northman

The Myth Behind ‘The Northman’ and Its Ending, Explained

the northman can't help white supremacy fans
There's a lot going on in this film, with its cycles of violence and revenge, so let's break down that jaw-dropping ending!
News, abortion, John McCain, Kyrsten Sinema, reproductive justice, reproductive rights, Roe v. Wade, U.S. Supreme Court

This Could Be Kyrsten Sinema’s McCain Moment…but She’s Too Cowardly to Seize It

Kyrsten Sinema looks out at a crowd, smiling
Kyrsten Sinema's phone number is (202) 224-4521. Let her know what you think.
Books, chef's kiss, LGBTQIA representation, romcoms, tj alexander

Food as Fandom: Chef’s Kiss (Wait, Really? They Do?)

Ray and Simone from the cover of the queer romcom novel 'Chef's Kiss'
How a love for food fandom inspired 'Chef's Kiss,' a queer romcom novel about an uptight pastry chef (the grumpy one) and her nonbinary kitchen manager (the sunshine one).
News, abortion, pearl clutching, reproductive rights, U.S. Supreme Court

You Know What I Couldn’t Care Less About Right Now? How This Supreme Court Leak Undermines Norms

A group of pro-choice protesters sit gathered outside the US Supreme Court
Too many people are so much more outraged at the idea of a SCOTUS leak than they are at the content of that leak.
Movies, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Michelle Yeoh

‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Validates Viola Davis’ Words About the Importance of Opportunity for WOC Actresses

everything everywhere all at once is amazing and winning
EEAAO it was not just an emotional immigrant story, mother-daughter tale, but also, accidentally, a love story to Michelle Yeoh as an actress.
Movies, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Captain Marvel, Marvel Entertainment

What Does ‘Ant-Man 3’ and ‘The Marvels’ Release Date Switch Mean for Marvel’s Phase 4?

Captain Marvel takes to the skies in this poster for Captain Marvel.
Which stories in the MCU will be affected, and what might change? Let's take a look!
Books, romance novels, SFF, The Mary Sue Book Club, TMS Book Club

The Mary Sue Book Club, May 2022: Chaotic Romances & the Supernatural World

Three books featured in The Mary Sue May 2022 Bookclub. Images: Atria Books, Tordotcom, and Orbit.
Let us know which of these you're most excited to read!
News, abortion, reproductive rights, Republicans, Roe v. Wade, Susan Collins, U.S. Supreme Court

Susan Collins is Shocked, SHOCKED I Tell You

Close up of Susan Collins' face as she looks down
So either Susan Collins is the most gullible senator in the chamber, or (more likely) she is a bad faith actor who pretends to support abortion rights in a desperate attempt to win women voters.
Books, Dracula, epistolary, Substack, vampires

Today Is the Perfect Day to Start Reading Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’—No, Really. It’s Canon.

Actor Bela Lugosi lurks as Count Dracula in the movie Dracula
Today is May 3, meaning that if you read the first chapter and read each proceeding chapter with the corresponding date, you can read the book in real-time.
Big on the Internet, Roe v. Wade, SCOTUS, Villain Era

Everything Is on Fire, so What Should You Do?

Wanda Maximoff in her villain era like me in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
We have the right to take a moment to try and unpack but then we have to fight for those who aren't in a liberal state or can't afford to drive to one for healthcare. We have to fight for birthing people everywhere.
News, true crime

What True Crime Really Needs to Investigate Is Itself

true crime needs to work on itself
For every insightful, thoughtful piece of work, there is just clickbait-y, uninformed, unscientific commentary that can perpetuate more harm than good.
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