The Thursday Edition - Nov 26, 2020
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Books, fantasy, geeky gifts, gift guides

The Mary Sue Gift Guide: For the Fantasy Lover in Your Life

A Discovery of Witches Book Purse and Legend of Zelda Ocarina

Those of us who are fantasy lovers will find more than a few gems in this gift guide, as these items serve as the perfect tools for self-care, nostalgia, and the most lighthearted and fun escapism. Enjoy!

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Movies, Lucasfilm, Star Wars (franchise)

Star Wars Actors’ Careers Have Followed Some Strange Trajectories Post-Franchise

Kylo Ren and Rey fighting like siblings

This franchise can, in a lot of ways, change an actor's life. But I think that this franchise also protects those who already have a bit of a career under their belt and continues to help them while sometimes leaving the formerly "unknown" performers in the dust. Overall, the franchise needs to do better in many ways but especially in how it protects its casts.

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TV, Coronavirus

Which Is Weirder: When TV Shows Acknowledge COVID-19 or When They Pretend It Doesn’t Exist?

Characters from Superstore sit on and around a sofa, some in masks.

There's no perfect way for shows and movies to deal with the issue of depicting COVID-19 on camera, but some are worse than others.

The post Which Is Weirder: When TV Shows Acknowledge COVID-19 or When They Pretend It Doesn't Exist? first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, Barbara Streisand, feminism, Funny Girl

Retro Rewatch: Where Was the Feminism in Funny Girl?

Title: FUNNY GIRL • Pers: STREISAND, BARBRA • Year: 1968 • Dir: WYLER, WILLIAM • Ref: FUN006DB • Credit: [ COLUMBIA / THE KOBAL COLLECTION ]

Rewatching Funny Girl left me wondering why Fanny Brice was defined only by her relationship to a crappy man.

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TV, Peacock, Saved by the Bell, Saved by the Bell (Peacock)

Review: The Saved by the Bell Reboot Is Better Than It Has Any Right To Be

Haskiri Velazquez

With terrific cast chemistry and whip-smart writing, Saved by the Bell surpasses expectations to deliver a fresh, funny take on the tired teen sitcom with enough self-referential moments to delight even the most diehard fans of the original series.

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TV, family, My Hero Academia, Thanksgiving

How Would Various My Hero Academia Characters Celebrate Thanksgiving?

As we all simultaneously take our first nap after eating, I want you to drift away with me and imagine how characters from my current favorite shonen anime would spend the day. Why? I dunno, cuz I need content for the day but I'm hyper-focused on this pack of King's Hawaiian rolls that have been sitting here, untouched, until today.

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Movies, CGI, Clifford The Big Red Dog, uncanny valley

Things We Saw Today: CGI Clifford the Big Red Dog Will Haunt Our Nightmares

giant red dog

Clifford the Big Red Dog sure is big and red! And kinda terrifying!

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Movies, baby Yoda, Peter Parker

Yes. Give the People What They Want: Baby Yoda and Spider-Men.

baby yoda and spider-man

What is something you'd want to see more of to bring you joy? And yes, wearing masks is implied here. I'm talking absolutely wild things that just spark joy in your life.

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