The Monday Edition - Jul 18, 2022
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Big on the Internet, Harry Potter (franchise), John Williams, Jurassic Park, music, Star Wars (franchise), Stephen Spielberg

John Williams’ 12 Best Film Scores, Ranked

darth vader with hand outstretched to Luke in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
John Williams has composed some of the most memorable tunes in film history, so, picking the very best of the best is difficult. But...we're gonna try anyway!
TV, Boo Bitch, Lana Candor

Netflix’s ‘Boo, Bitch’ Is a Cute New Comedy Series About Love, High School, and … Being a Ghost?

Zoe Colletti and Lana Candor in Boo, Bitch
Sometimes, you just want a cute show to put on and watch so you can forget about life's problems, and Boo, Bitch fits that perfectly.
Movies, Horror, horror movies, Shudder

The 6 Scariest Horror Movies on Shudder

the businessman in The Sadness
As far as streaming apps go, Shudder is one of the best for horror fans. The app offers mainstream films, cult classics, obscure films, and Shudder originals. Here are some of our favorites.
TV, Damien Echols, Eddie Munson, Stranger Things 4

Real Life Inspiration for Eddie Munson Reacts to the ‘Stranger Things’ Fan-Favorite Character

Joseph Quinn smiles as Eddie Munson in season 4 of 'Stranger Things'
Damien Echols has seen 'Stranger Things 4' and the love that fans have for Eddie Munson as he still fights for justice as member of the West Memphis Three.
Books, charity, romance novels, Romancelandia

150+ Romance Authors Come Together to Raise Money for Reproductive Rights

Dissent temporary cover for the romance anthology. Image: Brighton Walsh, Nicole French, and Brooke Cumberland.
While they've participated in anthologies together before, this is their first go at running one.
Movies, mcu, Thor: Love and Thunder

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’s’ Highs and Lows Are Part of Marvel’s Larger Thor Problem

The main cast of Thor: Love & Thunder walk in Omnipotent City
As someone who has been forced through their profession to keep up with comic book movies, it has been fascinating watching Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe unfold.
Gaming, LGBTQ Representation, LGBTQIA, queer representation, The Sims, the sims 4

Here’s What You Need to Know About the New LGBTQ+ Sexuality Options in ‘The Sims 4’ Update

The Sims 4
'The Sims' has been delighting players since 2000 with its simulation of real life. But the game had limitations and didn't provide many options for the LGBTQ+ community. Now, 'Sim 4' is adding those options.
Movies, history, Sony, the woman king, Viola Davis

Everything We Know About ‘The Woman King’: Release Date, Trailer, Cast & More!

Viola Davis as Nanisca in The Woman King
'The Woman King' is a historical epic based on the true story of the Dahomey Amazons. It is set to release in fall and will see Viola Davis starring as a fierce warrior. Here is the trailer, cast, plot, release date, and everything else we know about 'The Woman King' so far.
Big on the Internet, Dads On Tour, Taika Waititi

Thank God, Taika Waititi’s ‘Dads on Tour’ Is Back

Taika holding up peace signs at comic con
So happy Dads on Tour season 2 to all who celebrate.
Big on the Internet, Emmanuel don't do it, Emmanuel the Emu, Emmanuel Todd Lopez, tiktok, viral videos

Emmanuel the Emu Is Beauty, Is Grace, and Will Peck Your Camera’s Face

Emmanuel the Emu goes viral
An emu named Emmanuel from Knuckle Bump Farms has gone viral for interrupting educational videos about the other animals on the farm.
Movies, TV, Nintendo, Super Mario Bros. (franchise), Super Mario Bros. Super Show, video game movies

Nintendo Buys Animation Studio, Forming Nintendo Pictures and Making Me Way Too Excited

Mario, Link, Kirby, Samus, Olimar, and a Pikmin from a Smash Bros reveal trailer
Look out, world: Nintendo seems to have finally recovered from their TV and film flops of the 80s!
Gaming, Apex Legends, Electronic Arts, Respawn Entertainment, Titanfall

Growing Movement of Frustrated Players Calls for ‘Apex Legends’ Boycott #NoApexAugust

cropped cover showing many legends in "The Art of Apex Legends" by Respawn Entertainment. (Image: Dark Horse Books.)
Critics are right in the fact that this is an uphill battle.
TV, baby Yoda, Gremlins, Star Wars (franchise)

‘Gremlins’ Director Picks Baffling Fight With Baby Yoda

baby yoda in the mandalorian
But if Gizmo and Grogu wanted to have a hang out and maybe eat cookies together? That'd be cute.
News, abortion, hypocrisy, missouri, politics, WTF

The Extreme Hypocrisy of the Missouri Statute Essentially Banning Pregnant People From Getting a Divorce

Pro-Abortion protest sign reading 'mind your own uterus'
Despite what anti-abortion proponents have been insisting, apparently Missouri divorce law "does not see fetuses as humans."
Comics, Black Adam, DC Comics, DC Universe, DCEU, Justice Society of America

The Justice Society of America (From the ‘Black Adam’ Trailer), Explained

With faces such as Hawkman, Dr. Fate, Cyclone, and Atom Smasher all making appearances in the 'Black Adam' trailer, it might be hard to understand how all these players fit in the game. Here's what you need to know about the Justice Society of America.
Movies & TV, TV, Netflix, Netflix Resident Evil, Resident Evil

Netflix’s ‘Resident Evil’ Is an Unbelievably Hilarious Mess, Especially This One Major Detail

Netflix Resident Evil
Netflix's Resident Evil is a hilarious, nonsensical mess, but there's one particular plot element that's hard to look past.
Movies, Dakota Johnson, Jane Austen, Netflix, persuasion

A (Light) Defense of Netflix’s ‘Persuasion’—Hold Your Pitchforks, Please

persuasion is not great but i enjoyed it whatever
Watching the newest adaptation of Persuasion get roasted by Jane Austen fans online was deeply amusing. I find it fascinating because it is divisive whenever a new adaptation of Austen comes out.
TV, The Boys

How the Women of ‘The Boys’ Struggled To Be Heard in Season 3

Maeve, Starlight, and Kimiko in The Boys
aybe season 4 will actually have men just sitting back because clearly these women knew how to take on Soldier Boy and Homelander without their butting in.
TV, Angel, Better Call Saul, Marvel Entertainment, Once Upon a Time, Star Wars (franchise), Stranger Things, Stranger Things 4

The Problem with Expanded Universes

Extended Star Wars universe
Expanded universes in properties like Star Wars, Marvel, and Game of Thrones open up storytelling possibilities, but there's a number of significant drawbacks.
News, asexuality, emojis

Aces Are Really Happy We’re Getting a Gray Heart Emoji

Asexual pride sign that says "The A is for asexual."
September is going to be a good month for emoji enthusiasts and queer folks alike!
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