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Books, Comics, Asian American, executive actions, Japanese internment

6+ Books, Graphic Novels That Spotlight the Generational Trauma of Japanese American Internment

Three books about Japanese Internment. (Image: Chin Music, University of Washington Press, and Clarion Books.)

In many of the darkest parts of American history, there is this false narrative that nobody resisted or that these acts of violence were a choice.

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Big on the Internet, adventure games, Indiana Jones, National Treasure, The Goonies, The Mummy, Tomb Raider, traysure, treasure hunt

Ask the Mary Sues: We’re Hunting for Buried Treasure!

National Treasure

What are your favorite treasure hunt stories? Let us know in the comments!

The post Ask the Mary Sues: We’re Hunting for Buried Treasure! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Dating, online dating, peter thiel, Republicans, Trump

Peter Thiel To Launch Conservative Dating App Because No One Wants to Date Republicans

Peter Thiel

Billionaire venture capitalist and enemy of the free press Peter Thiel has had a busy few years, what with cozying up to Donald Trump and peacing out of the Meta-verse after its stock tanked. Now, the authoritarian fanboy has set his sights on a conservative dating app. Thiel invested $1.5 million in “The Right Stuff”, […]

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TV, HBO Max, James Gunn, John Cena, Peacemaker

The ‘Peacemaker’ Finale Sure Gave a New Perspective to That Iconic Opening Dance Number, Didn’t It?

The cast of Peacemaker poses at the end of a dance number, with Eagly the eagle in front, wings outspread

Peacemaker's opening sequence has been consistently delightful but now that the season has wrapped, have we gained any new perspective into its meaning?

The post The ‘Peacemaker’ Finale Sure Gave a New Perspective to That Iconic Opening Dance Number, Didn’t It? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Euphoria, HBO, HBO Max, sam levinson, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: The Set of Euphoria Sounds Like an Extremely Stressful Place to Be

Zendaya fighting her mother as Rue in Euphoria

Apparently, having to act as a teenager in high school on 'Euphoria' can be even more stressful and high-drama than being an actual teenager in high school.

The post Things We Saw Today: The Set of Euphoria Sounds Like an Extremely Stressful Place to Be first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Alien (franchise), Alien (TV series), FX, Noah Hawley

Here’s What We Know About FX’s ‘Alien’ TV Series

alien covenant

We already know that the series will take place on Earth (a first for the franchise) and will NOT feature Sigourney Weaver's beloved heroine Ellen Ripley, or any characters from the film series.

The post Here’s What We Know About FX’s ‘Alien’ TV Series first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, AITA, Am I the asshole, Bad Moms, moms

Apparently, Mother’s Day Isn’t Enough for This Mom Who Makes Her Kids Celebrate Her With Lavish Gifts on Their Birthdays

Cinderella

There's a mom who makes her kids get her presents on their birthdays, and the gifts are usually more lavish than their own birthday gifts.

The post Apparently, Mother’s Day Isn’t Enough for This Mom Who Makes Her Kids Celebrate Her With Lavish Gifts on Their Birthdays first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Hide From Homepage, Nathan Drake, Nolan North, Uncharted

Voice Actor Nolan North’s Cameo in Uncharted Explained

Tom Holland as Nathan Drake and Nathan Drake from the Uncharted games

Nolan North gave fans a beautiful little moment in 'Uncharted' so let's talk about his cameo!

The post Voice Actor Nolan North’s Cameo in Uncharted Explained first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, TV, Amy Sherman-Palladino, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Is Back and Midge Wants Revenge … for Some Reason

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 4

Midge is back and she is ready to take on the comedy elite—which she somehow thinks has wronged her. This viewer wonders if Midge has seen her own act?

The post The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Is Back and Midge Wants Revenge … for Some Reason first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Black culture, Black History Month, Blerd

The Geekset Podcast Has Released a Series of Videos That Make Me Appreciate Being a Part of the Blerd Community

The Geekset Podcast

For Black History Month, the Geekset Podcast created a video series that asked 30 Blerds in the geek community about the significance of the month.

The post The Geekset Podcast Has Released a Series of Videos That Make Me Appreciate Being a Part of the Blerd Community first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Coca Cola, Coca-Cola Starlight, space

Savor the Vast Emptiness of Space with Coca-Cola Starlight

coca-cola starlight

The new flavor is "inspired by space" and purportedly has "notes reminiscent of stargazing around a campfire, as well as a cooling sensation that evokes the feeling of a cold journey to space."

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Movies, Hide From Homepage, Netflix, Tom Holland, Uncharted

Here’s Where and When the Uncharted Movie Will Release on Streaming

Tom Holland and Mark Wahlburg standing on a plane in Uncharted

Uncharted promises a lot of heart-in-your-throat fun. But what if you can't catch it in theaters?

The post Here’s Where and When the Uncharted Movie Will Release on Streaming first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Gillian Anderson, Michelle Pfeiffer, The First Lady, Viola Davis

Showtime’s The First Lady Cast Icons As Michelle, Eleanor, And Betty

Viola Davis as Michelle Obama in THE FIRST LADY

Three award-winning actresses play three history-making First Ladies in Showtime's The First Lady.

The post Showtime’s The First Lady Cast Icons As Michelle, Eleanor, And Betty first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, donald trump, Eric Trump, Jesus, Joe Biden, WTF

Eric Trump Wants To Have a Dinner Party With Jesus So He Can Complain About Joe Biden

Donald Trump Jr. (L) and Eric Trump smile standing in front of an American flag.

When asked the old imaginary dinner party question, Eric Trump gave the weirdest answer possible.

The post Eric Trump Wants To Have a Dinner Party With Jesus So He Can Complain About Joe Biden first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Hide From Homepage, Nathan Drake, Tom Holland, Uncharted

Will There Be a Sequel to the Uncharted Movie – and Would Tom Holland Return?

Tom Holland and Mark Wahlburg standing on a plane in Uncharted

What could we see in the future of the 'Uncharted' series with Tom Holland as Nathan Drake?

The post Will There Be a Sequel to the Uncharted Movie – and Would Tom Holland Return? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, HBO Max, Hide From Homepage, James Gunn, John Cena, Peacemaker

How Does Peacemaker Get a Dove of Peace Shield in the Season 1 finale?

John Cena and the cast of Peacemaker

Peacemaker uses a shiny new shield in the season finale, but where did it come from? Fans argue about its origins, but we have the answer!

The post How Does Peacemaker Get a Dove of Peace Shield in the Season 1 finale? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, TV, affairs, Downton Abbey, The Gilded Age

How The Gilded Age Subverted One of Downton Abbey’s Most Frustrating Storylines

the russells beat the crawleys in an important way no infidelity story

'The Gilded Age' has thus far avoided a very frustrating trope that 'Downton Abbey' and too many properties fall prey to.

The post How The Gilded Age Subverted One of Downton Abbey’s Most Frustrating Storylines first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, anime, fashion, SK8 the Infinity

I Don’t Know How to Skateboard but I Do Know How to Fangirl About These Cool SK8 the Infinity Fashion Items

SK8 the Infinity

SuperGroupies, a fashion brand that offers products inspired by anime and video games, is releasing a SK8 the Infinity line of merchandise.

The post I Don’t Know How to Skateboard but I Do Know How to Fangirl About These Cool SK8 the Infinity Fashion Items first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, John Williams, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars (franchise)

Legendary Composer John Williams Is Returning for ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’

John Williams accepting an award

If we can trust anyone to bring a Star Wars series to life through its score, it is definitely John Williams.

The post Legendary Composer John Williams Is Returning for ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, black history month 2022, Booktube, Octavia Butler

BookTubers in Black History Month: Shey Millner Expresses Her Love for Octavia Butler and More

Shey posing headshot and flanked next to a collage of some of their favorite books. (Image: Chris Harding and various publishers.)

"Books provided comfort amid the chaos. It was a hobby that I rediscovered during the long months of lockdown."

The post BookTubers in Black History Month: Shey Millner Expresses Her Love for Octavia Butler and More first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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