The Sunday Edition - May 30, 2021
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In a delightful follow-up to Written in the Stars, Alexandria Bellefleur delivers another #ownvoices queer rom-com about a hopeless romantic who vows to show his childhood crush that romance isn’t dead by recreating iconic dates from his favorite films... But maybe real love doesn’t need to be as perfect as the movies, as long as you think your partner hung the moon.

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Comics, Black Panther, Superman, Ta-Nehisi Coates

Ta-Nehisi Coates on Black Superman and Compensation for Comics Creators

Ta-Nehisi Coates

Coates discussed wrapping Black Panther with journalist and fellow Black Panther author Evan Narcisse in a new interview with Polygon.

The post Ta-Nehisi Coates on Black Superman and Compensation for Comics Creators first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Mark Wahlberg, Paramount, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Mark Wahlberg Is an Immortal Warrior in Paramount+’s Infinite

mark wahlberg

As the streaming wars heat up, Paramount+ is trying to find an audience with exclusive new content.

The post Things We Saw Today: Mark Wahlberg Is an Immortal Warrior in Paramount+’s Infinite first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Natalie Morales, Plan B, reproductive rights

Plan B Is a Funny, Poignant, and Necessary Entry to the Teen Girl Film Canon

victoria moroles, kuhoo verma

We've come a long way from the teen movies of the 80s and 90s, and the next generation will be all the better for it.

The post Plan B Is a Funny, Poignant, and Necessary Entry to the Teen Girl Film Canon first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Cruella, Cruella de Vil, memes

Cruella‘s Hilarious Origin Story Launches 101 Dal-meme-tions

emma stone as cruella de vil

Have you seen Cruella yet? What did you think? Let us know in the comments!

The post Cruella‘s Hilarious Origin Story Launches 101 Dal-meme-tions first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Ask the Mary Sues, favorite things, movies

Ask the Mary Sues: What Are Your 5 Perfect Movies?

Westley and Princess Buttercup in the Princess Bride

What makes your cut for 5 perfect movies? Let us know in the comments!

The post Ask the Mary Sues: What Are Your 5 Perfect Movies? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Willem Dafoe

Things We Saw Today: Could We See the Return of Willem Dafoe in Spider-Man: No Way Home?

Willem Dafoe as the Green Golbin.

Finally, a rumor that I can THRIVE with.

The post Things We Saw Today: Could We See the Return of Willem Dafoe in Spider-Man: No Way Home? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Rosario Dawson, Star Wars (franchise)

Court Has Dismissed Anti-Trans Assault Lawsuit Against Rosario Dawson

Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano on Disney+'s The Mandalorian.

In the case of Dedrek Finley versus Rosario Dawson, the court issued a full dismissal of the charges against Dawson, but what that will ultimately mean remains to be seen.

The post Court Has Dismissed Anti-Trans Assault Lawsuit Against Rosario Dawson first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, anime, conventions, CrunchyRoll

Crunchyroll Expo Has a Nerdtastically Stacked Guest Lineup (so Far)

Crunchyroll Expo, set to be an online event from August 5 to August 7, has an evergrowing guest lineup that includes voice actors, music groups, and more!

The post Crunchyroll Expo Has a Nerdtastically Stacked Guest Lineup (so Far) first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, happiness, mental health awareness, Ryan Reynolds

The Importance of Ryan Reynolds Opening Up About Anxiety During Mental Health Awareness Month and Beyond

Ryan Reynolds at Deadpool 2 screening

Ryan Reynolds is speaking up and reminding people that mental health is something that lives on long after Mental Health Awareness Month.

The post The Importance of Ryan Reynolds Opening Up About Anxiety During Mental Health Awareness Month and Beyond first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Technology, Twitter, Twitter Blue

“Twitter Blue” Paid Subscription Leaves One Simple Question: WHERE IS THE EDIT BUTTON?

The Twitter logo is seen on a phone in this photo illustration in Washington, DC, on July 10, 2019. - Twitter is moving to filter out inappropriate content based on religion as part of its effort to curb hate speech. In a policy update on July 9, 2019, Twitter said it would take down "dehumanizing language" that targets specific religious groups.Examples shown by Twitter that would be removed would be description of a members of a religion as "disgusting" or "filthy animals." (Photo by Alastair Pike / AFP) (Photo credit should read ALASTAIR PIKE/AFP via Getty Images)

Set that up, Jack, and then maybe I will give you my money—mainly because, as a writer, I often spell "right" when I mean "write," and then I have to panic that someone saw me mess up. 

The post “Twitter Blue” Paid Subscription Leaves One Simple Question: WHERE IS THE EDIT BUTTON? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Friends: The Reunion, Living Single

Why Talking About Friends Just Makes People Long for Living Single

We don't need to keep pitting Friends and Living Single against each other, but it is worth addressing which shows get to be classic sitcoms and which do not.

The post Why Talking About Friends Just Makes People Long for Living Single first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, News, Capitol Insurrection, Republicans

The Republican Party Just Showed Everyone How OK They Are With Insurrections

Supporters of US President Donald Trump protest outside the US Capitol

Senate Republicans have blocked the bill that would have formed an independent commission into the January 6 Capitol insurrection.

The post The Republican Party Just Showed Everyone How OK They Are With Insurrections first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Batman (character), Ben Affleck, Bruce Wayne

Wait, Zack Snyder Had WHO as a Batman Backup If Ben Affleck Said No?

Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne in Batman v Superman.

And I have, unfortunately for me, come around to love Batfleck after Snyder's Justice League but Schoenaerts would have been an interesting choice and now I want to know more of Snyder's casting thoughts. 

The post Wait, Zack Snyder Had WHO as a Batman Backup If Ben Affleck Said No? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, amazen, Amazon, mental health

Amazon Needs a Warehouse Stress & Safety Overhaul. Instead, It Gave Workers “Zen” Booths

a booth in the middle of an Amazon Warehouse labeled "Mindful Practice Room"

Amazon appears to be taking steps to try to mitigate its reputation as a grueling, dangerous place to work. Unfortunately, everything about the "zen booth" concept seems horribly off.

The post Amazon Needs a Warehouse Stress & Safety Overhaul. Instead, It Gave Workers “Zen” Booths first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Marlene, Merle Dandridge, The Last of Us

Merle Dandridge, Who Played Marlene in The Last of Us, Will Reprise Her Role for the TV Series

Marlene and Ellie in the Last of Us

I hope it means that we'll have more of the motion-capture/voice actors crossing over into the show now that they've found their Joel and Ellie in Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey but who knows! Marlene was great in the game and I can't wait to see what Merle Dandridge brings to her character in the live-action format.

The post Merle Dandridge, Who Played Marlene in The Last of Us, Will Reprise Her Role for the TV Series first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Star Wars: The Bad Batch

The Bad Batch Needs Answers on This Week’s Episode

Hunter smiling at Omega on Disney+'s Star Wars: The Bad Batch.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch has been taking us on the journey of Omega and the Bad Batch and this week, we got to see a bit more of their dynamic works. Especially when there is any sort of trouble afoot.

The post The Bad Batch Needs Answers on This Week’s Episode first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Joaquin Phoenix, Joker, Todd Phillips

Todd Phillips Reportedly in Talks to Pen Joker Sequel Script

Joaquin Phoenix in Joker (2019)

Well, I guess this is what we all f---ing deserve because news has broken that Todd Phillips is gearing up to write a sequel to the Oscar-winning film Joker.

The post Todd Phillips Reportedly in Talks to Pen Joker Sequel Script first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Danai Gurira, Dora Milaje, Okoye

Danai Gurira’s Return to Black Panther and a Disney+ Series Has Made Me Snatch off My Wig and Throw It With Reckless Abandon

danai gurira

Reports indicate that Danai Gurira will be returning as Okoye in both Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and an origin spinoff series on Disney+.

The post Danai Gurira’s Return to Black Panther and a Disney+ Series Has Made Me Snatch off My Wig and Throw It With Reckless Abandon first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, American Rescue Plan, Joe Biden, Republicans

Biden Brings Receipts, Calls Out Republicans Taking Credit for Relief Plan They Voted Against

biden brings receipts

President Joe Biden literally brought receipts, calling out the Republicans trying to take credit for the American Rescue Plan when they voted against it.

The post Biden Brings Receipts, Calls Out Republicans Taking Credit for Relief Plan They Voted Against first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, liz cambage, wnba, women in sports

WNBA Coach Suspended & Fined for Body-Shaming Player on the Court

Liz Cambage #8 of the Las Vegas Aces catches a pass under pressure from Beatrice Mompremier #1 of the Connecticut Sun during their game

A WNBA coach has been suspended for a game and fined $10,000 after making inappropriate comments about a player's weight during a recent game.

The post WNBA Coach Suspended & Fined for Body-Shaming Player on the Court first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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