The Saturday Edition - Jun 18, 2022
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Big on the Internet, A League of Their Own, A League of Their Own (Amazon Series), Pride Month, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: ‘A League of Their Own’ Inspiration Maybelle Blair Comes Out at 95

Abbi Jacobson, Rae Gray, D'Arcy Carden, and Melanie Field in Amazon's 'A League of Their Own'.
At 95 years old, Blair shows us that it's never too late to come out and live your authentic life.
Big on the Internet, log cabin republicans, Republicans, Texas

Log Cabin Republicans Are SHOCKED That They Were Shut Out of Texas Convention

Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka in 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory'.
Whelp, enjoy your fiscal conservatism and sparsely attended Pride parties, Log Cabin Republicans!
TV, Jesse James Keitel, star trek: strange new worlds, trans representation

‘Star Trek’s’ Latest Baddie Says We Need Trans Villains Too!

Jesse James Keitel as Dr. Aspen on 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds'.
Jesse James Keitel (Queer as Folk) has joined Paramount+'s 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' as new nonbinary character Dr. Aspen.
Big on the Internet, mascots, Murph, NERF, nerf gun

Nerf’s New Mascot Murph Will Stalk Your Nightmares

Murph the Nerf mascot.
Okay look: if the Babadook can become a gay icon, then I guess there is room for Murph to become a trans/non-binary icon.
Movies, Chris Hemsworth, Marvel Entertainment, Thor: Love and Thunder

Will ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Be Chris Hemsworth’s Last Marvel Movie?

Chris Hemsworth wonders who Thor really is in the trailer for 'Thor: Love and Thunder'
A new interview with Hemsworth has left fans wondering if Thor 4 might be Thor's last appearance in the MCU. Is it true?
Big on the Internet, Ant-Man, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Despicable Me, father's day, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, How to Train Your Dragon, Kim's Convenience, LEGO Batman (movie), Marvel Entertainment, Netflix, Star Wars (franchise), Stranger Things, The Mandalorian

9 Best Movies & TV Shows for Father’s Day

A man and his son (Din Djarin and Grogu) hanging out, on Disney+'s The Mandalorian Star Wars series.
This Father’s Day, we have you covered for all the highs and lows of fatherhood with our best shows to capture the love and complication that comes with being a dad.
TV, Disney+, Marvel Comics, mcu, Nathan Fillion, Wonder Man

Marvel Fans Want This Actor To Play Wonder Man in the Disney+ Show

Marvel's Wonder Man looking kinda mad.
Simon Williams, also known as Wonder Man, has a ton of ionic power and is a strong superhero. Unlike the other heroes we have seen in the MCU so far, he is the only hero whose day job is stuntman and actor (unless you count Captain America's amazing public service announcements). So who could play a hero who is arrogant while being morose and self-doubting and a bit of a himbo?
Movies, Chris Evans, Star Wars (franchise)

Things We Saw Today: Chris Evans Wants To Be in ‘Star Wars’!

chris evans as captain america in avengers endgame.
It's about time we get Chris Evans in the Star Wars universe in some way or another because he's got to finish the Disney trifecta and get Marvel, Disney, and Star Wars under his belt.
Movies, Ava DuVernay, food, Galveston, High on the Hog, Houston, Juneteenth, Miss Juneteenth

5+ Perfect Movies, Docu-Series To Stream This Juneteenth Weekend

In honor of this day, I've put together some necessary watches for the holiday made up of food documentaries and more. This list was made with Black people in mind first, meaning that you won't find a white savior story or a list half made up of stories about slavery. While we need more good (keyword, people) and diverse films that encapsulate the pre-emancipation part of Black history, this isn't that list. This list makes up the somber and celebratory elements of Juneteenth that can be enjoyed
Movies, Fictional dads

I’m Gonna Ease My Pain With Fictional Hot Dads This Father’s Day

Hopper (David Harbour) is less charming and more terrible in Stranger Things 3.
This marks the first Father's Day I'm spending without my dad here.
News, Elon Musk, Free Speech, hypocrisy, SpaceX

Elon Musk Sure Does Hate Free Speech When It’s Coming From His Own Employees, Doesn’t He?

Elon Musk wears a handkerchief around his neck, holding up a finger
A number of SpaceX employees who helped write and circulate an open letter asking Musk to stop being so embarrassing online have been fired.
Big on the Internet, A24, candle, Everything Everywhere All At Once, IRS, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michelle Yeoh, sex toys

Yes, THAT Prop From ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Is Now Real

Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan in Everything Everywhere All at Once. Image: A24.
Also, this is a novelty item from an "indie" darling, raising the price of this matte black prize.
TV, Game of Thrones, HBO, Jon Snow

Unless the Jon Snow Spinoff Is All About Drogon Getting Revenge for His Mommy, I’m Not Interested

Jon Snow on Game of Thrones
Somehow, HBO has decided to make a Game of Thrones spin-off about Jon Snow with Kit Harington to return to the role.
Movies, Lightyear, Pixar

So What’s Going on in the ‘Lightyear’ Ending … And Beyond?

Buzz Lightyear and Izzy meeting. Image: Disney Pixar
Lightyear is in theaters today!
Big on the Internet, BuzzFeed, Chris Evans, Puppy Interview

The Chris Evans Puppy Interview Is Exactly What Your Friday Needs

Chris Evans at the premiere for Lightyear
It's been a long time coming. With each new puppy interview came an important question: Okay, where is the Chris Evans one?
Books, 4*Town, Disney, manga, Pixar, Turning Red, Viz Media

Wake Up, 4*Townies, Turning Red’s ‘4*Town’ Is Getting a Manga!

4 Town movie and live action
Viz has announced a Turning Red manga that will focus on the fictional band, 4*Town, that'll let fans get "behind the music" of the group.
Movies, military, military technology, Propaganda, Top Gun, Top Gun: Maverick

Is ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Military Propaganda? Twitter Debates the Case.

Tom Cruise in jet plane from Top Gun: Maverick. Image: Paramount Pictures.
Earlier this week, a Letterboxd review went viral on Twitter after a user screen-shared an over-700-word post that gave Top Gun: Maverick 1/2 of a star (out of five).
News, boyfriend loophole, gun control, Republicans

Republicans Are Still Fighting To Make Sure as Many Domestic Abusers as Possible Can Get Access To Guns

Protesters hold gun safety signs at a rally.
It's getting harder to believe they were ever even open to the idea of considering this provision in the first place, or that they see our lives as anything more than a bargaining chip.
Gaming, games, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, video games

I Have No Idea What a ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle’ Is. But ‘Shredder’s Revenge’ Is Dope

The four turtles, Casey, and April run across New York City's streets in TMNT: Shredder's Revenge.
Never watched Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Don't worry. If you're like me, you'll quickly find TMNT: Shredder's Revenge is still worth your time.
Gaming, Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VII Crisis Core, Final Fantasy VII Rebirh, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Square Enix

I Don’t Know What to Expect With ‘Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’ (But I’m Ready to Ship Everyone and Feel Things)

Zack, Cloud, and Aerith
Square Enix has announced the next installment to Final Fantasy VII Remake, called Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, which will be part two in a three-part series.
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