The Monday Edition - Mar 11, 2019
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News, misogyny, Tucker Carlson

Tucker Carlson’s Ultra-Misogynistic Clips Appear on Video

Tucker Carlson demonstrates his Resting Idiot Face.
The rightwing media watchdog group Media Matters for America dropped a compilation of clips from old Tucker Carlson radio appearances Sunday night. I didn't know it was possible to find Carlson any more disgusting, but here we are.
Movies, Captain Marvel (movie), representation

Captain Marvel’s Box Office Proves Women-Led Films Are Here to Stay

Brie Larson as Captain Marvel in new poster
"Marvel Studios once again proves that stories combining diverse perspectives and different experiences make great movies that play to everybody."
Movies, Beanie Feldstein, Booksmart, Kaitlyn Dever

Booksmart Is Cute, Fun, and the Female Superbad I’ve Always Wanted

Amy (Kaitlyn Dever) and Molly (Beanie Feldstein) in Booksmart.
With a movie like Booksmart, we're essentially getting the dynamic from Superbad but with two female leads and for a modern audience. So, to say I'm excited would be an understatement.
Movies, Captain Marvel (movie)

Let’s Talk About That Twist in Captain Marvel’s Origin Story

brie larson as carol danvers in captain marvel
If you're not already tired of the Captain Marvel discourse, let's dive into one of the film's better twists.
Movies, 2019 Oscars, James McAvoy, Ronald McDonald House

You Can Now Own James McAvoy’s Star-Studded Oscars Shirt—and Help a Charity at the Same Time

James McAvoy at the Vanity Fair Oscars party
If you were like me, you were probably charmed by James McAvoy going around the Oscars after parties and having celebrities sign his shirt.
News, Republican Women, sexism, workplace discrimination

Most Republican Women Don’t Think Systemic Sexism Is an Issue

Women for Trump signs at a Republican rally.
According to a new study, the majority of women who identify as Republicans don't think systemic sex-based discrimination is a problem. That's a statement we all probably knew to be true, but now there are some numbers to back it up.
Big on the Internet, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bill Nye, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Bill Nye the Science Guy Is a Fan of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez smiles through the BS.
It's no secret that we here at The Mary Sue are big fans of congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Big on the Internet, Buffy Summers, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Joss Whedon

It’s the 22nd Anniversary of the Premiere of Buffy the Vampire Slayer

buffy season one
22 years ago today, a little-seen 1992 horror comedy got a second life as a teen supernatural drama.
Movies, Captain Marvel (movie), Monica Rambeau, The MCU

Top 5 Actors Who Could Play Grown Up Monica Rambeau in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Monica Rambeau aka Spectrum in Marvel Comics.
When Carol returns in 2019, where will the Rambeaus be 24 years later?
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