The Monday Edition - Mar 14, 2022
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News, Dolly Parton, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Dolly Parton Continues To Show Us the Way

dolly parton grins on a red carpet

Dolly Parton announced this morning that she was withdrawing herself from consideration after being nominated for entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The post Things We Saw Today: Dolly Parton Continues To Show Us the Way first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, anime, Tōkyō Mew Mew

‘Tokyo Mew Mew’ Illustrator Mia Ikumi Has Passed Away

tokyo mew mew illustrator passed away

The Magical Girl community has lost an iconic with the just-announced passing of Tokyo Mew Mew artist and writer, Mia Ikumi.

The post ‘Tokyo Mew Mew’ Illustrator Mia Ikumi Has Passed Away first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, erotica, romance novels, Romancelandia

Romancelandia Shares: Random Knowledge From Reading Genre and How It Helped IRL

Outlander season 1 promo image of Claire reaching out her hand. (Image: Starz.)

While people shared things they learned from all walks of life and interests, one recurring theme was how reading a romance novel made them better informed about history.

The post Romancelandia Shares: Random Knowledge From Reading Genre and How It Helped IRL first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, anime, Disney+, Nippon TV

Disney Plus and Nippon TV Partnership: What Can We Expect?

Disney Plus Logo

Disney Plus and Nippon TV is one of those partnerships that seems like a big deal, even if you don't understand why. So, let's break it down.

The post Disney Plus and Nippon TV Partnership: What Can We Expect? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, Black representation, elden ring

Wanting Black Hairstyles in ‘Elden Ring’ Is Not a Big Ask

Screenshot from Elden Ring

I am enjoying 'Elden Ring,' but like many things in gamer communities, any time you attempt to bring up issues concerning Black gamers, it can lead to a backlash.

The post Wanting Black Hairstyles in ‘Elden Ring’ Is Not a Big Ask first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Jane Campion, Serena Williams, The Power of the Dog, Venus Williams, white feminism

Why in the World Would Jane Campion Think It Was Appropriate To Compare Herself to Venus & Serena Williams?

Jane Camion hugs Venus Williams from the side with both arms wrapped around her.

Yes, it was a joke, but it was a joke at the expense of these women, and the punchline is that Campion has achieved something they could not.

The post Why in the World Would Jane Campion Think It Was Appropriate To Compare Herself to Venus & Serena Williams? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Movies & TV, Paramount Pictures, Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2

The Final ‘Sonic 2’ Movie Trailer Is Really Serving Some Blue Justice

Sonic 2

After releasing a sped-up version of the final trailer called the Sonic Cut, the final trailer for the upcoming Sonic 2 film is here!

The post The Final ‘Sonic 2’ Movie Trailer Is Really Serving Some Blue Justice first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, fanfic, let kids be kids, teenage cringe is beautiful, Turning Red (film)

Some Reviews Think ‘Turning Red’ Is Cringe for Its Depiction of 13-Year-Olds as if We Weren’t All Writing Self-Insert Fic at That Age

Turning Red

There are some reviews of "Turning Red" that slam it for the way it depicts teenagers even if we were all acting this way at 13.

The post Some Reviews Think ‘Turning Red’ Is Cringe for Its Depiction of 13-Year-Olds as if We Weren’t All Writing Self-Insert Fic at That Age first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Dragon Quest, One Piece, toei animation

The Toei Animation Studio Hack, Explained

Screenshot of Luffy being sad

Hacks have sadly started to become a more regular occurrence. Every few months, it seems like a major company enters the headlines—in 2021 alone, everything from a major gas pipeline to Twitch fell victim to hackers. And because our world is mean, hackers have now decided to come even for the hallowed grounds of anime. […]

The post The Toei Animation Studio Hack, Explained first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, RIP, things we saw today, William Hurt

Things We Saw Today: Oscar Winner William Hurt Dies at 71

William Hurt as General Ross in 'The Avengers: Infinity War'

Fans of the Marvel cinematic universe will recognize Hurt as General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross from 2008’s 'The Incredible Hulk'.

The post Things We Saw Today: Oscar Winner William Hurt Dies at 71 first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, cowboys, Jane Campion, Sam Elliott, The Power of the Dog, westerns

Jane Campion Calls Out Sam Elliott for Trashing ‘The Power of the Dog’

Jane Campion and Benedict Cumberbatch

I'll admit I did not have "Jane Campion calls Sam Elliott a bitch" on my 2022 bingo card, but I'm honestly happy to see it.

The post Jane Campion Calls Out Sam Elliott for Trashing ‘The Power of the Dog’ first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Catwoman, Ego Nwodim, Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live, snl, The Batman (Movie), Zoë Kravitz

Fellow Catwomen Crash Zoë Kravitz’s Monologue on ‘Saturday Night Live’

Zoe Kratitz and the Catwomen on 'SNL'

What was your favorite SNL sketch from last night? Let us know in the comments!

The post Fellow Catwomen Crash Zoë Kravitz’s Monologue on ‘Saturday Night Live’ first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Critics, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Entertainment, Samuel L. Jackson, the mcu

Samuel L. Jackson Responds to Directors Criticizing Marvel

samuel l. jackson as Nick Fury

Every few months, a prominent director gives an interview where they criticize the Marvel cinematic universe for destroying the film industry. Luminaries likes Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola have taken issue with the disruption of the movie business, which has as much to do with changing times and the way audiences view movies than […]

The post Samuel L. Jackson Responds to Directors Criticizing Marvel first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Deadpool, Deadpool 3, Marvel Entertainment, Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Shawn Levy Will Direct ‘Deadpool 3’

Deadpool gasping with his hands pressed to his face.

Ryan Reynolds is teaming up with Free Guy director Shawn Levy for the long-awaited Deadpool 3.

The post Things We Saw Today: Shawn Levy Will Direct ‘Deadpool 3’ first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Aidy Bryant, Big Mouth, Human Resources (Netflix), Keke Palmer, Maya Rudolph, Netflix, Nick Kroll, Randall Park

Inner Monsters Have Issues Too in Netflix’s ‘Human Resources’

human resources

The result is an office comedy that is equal parts Big Mouth and The Office. But while Big Mouth focuses on its teens, Human Resources lets the monsters take center stage.

The post Inner Monsters Have Issues Too in Netflix’s ‘Human Resources’ first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Amazon Studios, Antony Starr, Jack Quaid, Karl Urban, The Boys

‘The Boys’ Level the Playing Field in Season 3 Teaser Trailer

Billy Butcher/Karl Urban in 'The Boys'

Season 3 of The Boys premieres on June 3 on Amazon Prime.

The post ‘The Boys’ Level the Playing Field in Season 3 Teaser Trailer first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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