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TV, Disney Channel, The Owl House

What Is ‘The Owl House’ Villain Emperor Belos Planning?

emperor belos what is his plan?
The Owl House is frequently praised, on this site and others, for the its inclusive LGBTQ and BIPOC characters—but not only does this show have that, it also has some amazing writing. Emperor Belos has been the main antagonist since season one of The Owl House. There have been hints throughout the series about his true identity and his ultimate plans for "The Day of Unity" but with the latest episode: "Hollow Mind" we have a few more answers and a lot more questions.
News, death penalty, Documentary, Melissa Lucio, Texas, true crime

Bipartisan Supporters Cheer as Melissa Lucio’s Execution Stayed by Texas Court

MSNBC Mehdi Hasan Show image in which the director of The State of Texas vs. Melissa Lucio is speaking wearing a Free Melissa Shirt. Image: screencap. https://youtu.be/ZXoQnK-ZL5g
While the case has stayed, activists are still wanting justice for her.
News, Elon Musk, Twitter, ugh

Elon Musk Buys Twitter and Twitter Users Obviously Have Some Thoughts

A photo of Elon Musk looking pensive with a tweet overlaid reading "Men will literally spend billions on a social media platform instead of going to therapy."
Twitter's board accepted Elon Musk's offer/demand to buy the site for $44 billion Monday afternoon. Many Twitter users are not happy.
TV, anime, female directors, One Piece, Toei

The Latest Episode of ‘One Piece’ Might Be the Greatest Anime Episode of All Time (Or at Least High on the List)

Luffy as a child drawn in parallel to Gol D. Roger in One Piece 1015
This weekend's episode of the anime, episode 1015, which adapted the manga's 1000th chapter, was 23 minutes of perfect television.
Big on the Internet, Cyrano de Bergerac, James McAvoy, Theatre

James McAvoy’s Take on ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’ Proves It’s Still a Story Worth Telling

James McAvoy at Cyrano premiere
Come for James McAvoy growing in his Scottish accent at you, stay for an incredibly fresh and new take on the Rostand play.
TV, best tv ever, Dan Levy, Schitt's Creek

These Are Simply the Best ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Episodes

catherine o'hara, dan levy, eugene levy, annie murphy in Schitt's Creek promo image.
These episodes of 'Schitt's Creek' are simply the best.
TV, PBS, Sanditon

‘Sanditon’ Season Two Finale Ends With Hope & Heartbreak

the women of sanditon deal with a lot
In the penultimate episode of 'Sanditon' Colbourne and Charlotte share a kiss, #TeamHeybourne was flying proudly. Sadly, finale circumstances get in the way.
News, Don't Say Gay bill, New York Times

The ‘New York Times’ Just Refuses To Stop Platforming Bigotry, Don’t They?

Pedestrians walk in front of the New York Times office building.
Well, it's another day, another story from the New York Times platforming an influential right-wing propagandist.
TV, David Tennant, Doctor Who, Russell T. Davies

David Tennant Talks About the Possibility of Returning to ‘Doctor Who’

david tennant doctor who
Proud of Tennant for this answer and that he isn't necessarily entertaining it but I also hope that we keep pushing forward and get a new Doctor who carries on the legacy as beautifully as Eccleston, Tennant, Smith, Peter Capaldi, and Jodie Whittaker all have.
Movies, A24, animation, Apple TV+, Documentary, history

8 of the Best Apple Original Films (So Far)

Emilia Jones hanging out a car window in CODA
While Apple TV+ has a skimpy original film catalog compared to other major streaming platforms, it still has quite a few stand-out picks.
Movies, Hayden Christensen, Nicolas Cage

Nic Cage Also Loves Hayden Christensen’s ‘Star Wars’ Prequel Performance and He’s Right To Say So

Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker and Nic Cage as Nick Cage
Seeing this quote get praised years after the fact makes me very happy for Nicolas Cage and Hayden Christensen but also for us as fans who have stuck by them through all these years.
Movies, Alexander Skarsgård, Robert Eggers, The Northman

‘The Northman’ Aimed to Reclaim Viking History From White Supremacists—Forgetting White Supremacists Are Not That Smart

the northman can't help white supremacy fans
Robert Eggers wanted to reclaim Viking history and Norse mythology from white supremacists who have used them as symbols of white pride and culture.
Big on the Internet, Dads On Tour, Instagram stories, Taika Waititi

Taika Waititi Takes Us On a Dad’s Tour of New Zealand, and the Internet Is Obsessed

Taika holding up peace signs at comic con
All weekend long I have spent my time liking Taika Waititi's Instagram stories because he told me too.
Big on the Internet, barbra streisand, NYT, tws

Things We Saw Today: National Treasure Barbra Streisand Turns 80!

Yes fellow Babs-heads it is time to celebrate! Our beloved chanteuse and noted dog-cloner Barbra Streisand celebrated her 80th birthday today! The iconic singer and EGOT winner has been blessing our earholes for almost six decades now - that's right six! So let's put on our fanciest vintage turbans, our winged eyeliner and belt "Don't Rain On My Parade" at the top of our lungs!
Movies, Robert Eggers, The Northman, tropes

The Trope is the Point: How The Northman Uses Hamlet to Critique Traditional Masculinity

Warrior Prince Amleth, screams bare chested, holding a shield in battle
I have a bee in my bonnet. A festering little fury that has been pestering my thoughts. And like most of my unhealthiest choices these days, I caught it by spending too much time on Twitter. We are cursed these days with “Take” brain. Something happens in the world and everyone must have a “take.” When a popular film comes out everyone must participate in “The Discourse.”
Big on the Internet, Elizabeth Warren, Kevin McCarthy, Trump

She’s Right and She Should Say It. Elizabeth Warren Calls Kevin McCarthy “a Liar and a Traitor.”

Elizabeth Warren clapping at a rally for striking teachers.
Senator Elizabeth Warren pulled absolutely zero punches today when asked about the Kevin McCarthy tapes. She told CNN’s State of the Union that “Kevin McCarthy is a liar and a traitor.” And included that she thought it was “outrageous.” 
Movies, Alexander Skarsgård, Robert Eggers, The Northman

Robert Eggers on Using CGI Genitals in The Northman: “No One Wanted To Get Their Bits Chopped Off”

Alexander Skarsgård yelling in the Northman
Bloody beefy boy hive, assemble! Our months of chanting “I will avenge you, father. I will save you, mother. I will kill you, Fjölnir.” have finally conjured Robert Egger’s historical epic The Northman into theaters! The film stars Alexander Skarsgård as Amleth, the viking warrior who becomes hell bent on avenging the murder of his father after he witnesses his brutal death at the hands of his uncle Fjölnir. Leave it to Eggers to give us the brutal viking origin story of Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
Big on the Internet

Things We Saw Today: Netflix’s Adorable Queer YA Series ‘Heartstopper’ Will Win a Billion Fans

The stars of Netflix's queer series 'Heartstopper' smile
Netflix's new queer series 'Heartstopper,' adapted from the work of Alice Oseman, is set to be a new jewel in the streamer's crown and a social media sensation.
Gaming, fighting games, PAX East

I Wish ‘Tough Love Arena’ Was the First Fighting Game I Ever Played

The fighters from Tough Love Arena go on a road trip.
Indie fighter Tough Love Arena offers a rare feat in the FGC: A fighting game that's truly easy to learn but difficult to master.
TV, Disney+, Halloween, Marvel Entertainment

So … Who Will We See in the MCU Disney Plus Halloween Special?

Werewolf By Night howls in front of the moon.
Werewolf by Night is coming to the MCU! Marvel has started production on its currently untitled Halloween special, due out in October 2022.
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