The Monday Edition - Jul 15, 2019
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Yrica Quell and the rest of the ragtag Alphabet Squadron have their own demons to face if they want to protect the galaxy's new peace from the remnants of the mysterious Shadow Wing, a lethal force of TIE fighters exacting bloody, reckless vengeance in the twilight of their reign.
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TV, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Stranger Things 3

Stranger Things 3 Is Essentially the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Here’s Why

Hopper (David Harbour) is less charming and more terrible in Stranger Things 3.
Imagine my excitement when I got to the end of Stranger Things 3 and realized that it was basically the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Movies, Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, The MCU

Marvel and the Russo Brothers Going on an “I Love You 3000” Tour in Nine Cities to Celebrate Fans of the MCU

Anthony and Joe Russo at Black Panther Premiere
Starting this Saturday at San Diego Comic Con and culminating at August's D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, Marvel will be embarking on a nine city tour with the Russo Brothers celebrating eleven years of Marvel Cinematic Universe magic.
Comics, Carey Pietsch, The Adventure Zone, The McElroys

The Adventure Zone Crew Talked to Us About the Jokes, Friendship, and Mystery in Murder on the Rockport Limited

The Adventure Zone Murder on the Rockport Limited (:RGB—Cover Image
The Mary Sue speaks with writers and podcasters Travis and Clint McElroy, and amazing illustrator Carey Pietsch about the second "The Adventure Zone" graphic novel, where our boys solve a murder.
News, donald trump, Fox News, racism, women in politics

Don’t Worry, Everyone. Fox News’ Brit Hume Is Here to Tell Us What Is & Isn’t Racist.

Brit Hume ranting about racism on Fox News.
Trump's words were clearly racist. That seems impossible to deny, although, predictably, some are still trying.
Movies, Emma Roberts, Milla Jovovich, Paradise Hills

The Paradise Hills Trailer Offers a Pastel-Tinted Take on Cult Horror

milla jovovich and emma roberts in paradise hills
My personal nightmare is being forced to wear white frilly couture while trapped in a prison-like etiquette school, so you can imagine how terrifying I found this trailer for Paradise Hills to be.
Movies, contributors, LGBTQ Representation

The Outdated Limitations of Queer Subtext

Thelma and Louise.
Soon there may not be a need to theorize gay relationships in entertainment. Bring on the change.
AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, Amazon, Amazon Prime

Here’s What You Should Do for Prime Day Instead of Giving Amazon Any More Money

Amazon's logo, but it's frowning.
Today is Prime Day, which Amazon has now become powerful enough to simply will onto the calendar—not to mention redefine a day as 48 hours—basically creating its very own "Cyber Monday" just because it can. Across the internet today, you'll find countless lists of all the great deals that Amazon Prime members can get on basically anything money can buy, but we think you'll find our selection particularly compelling, especially since you can't beat our prices: free!
Movies, Captain Phasma, Female Villains, Star Wars (franchise)

After the Books and TV Shows, We Need a Major Female Villain in a Star Wars Movie

captain phasma
Where are all the lady villains in the movies, outside of Phasma?
Movies, Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr. Is More Than Tony Stark

Robert Downey Jr. at the premiere of Avengers: Endgame
Whatever Robert Downey Jr. does next, I'm going to be there cheering him on.
Movies, Bryan Singer, Olivia Munn, Simon Kinberg, X-Men: Apocalypse

Olivia Munn Knows More About Comics Than People Who Make Comic Book Movies. Fact.

Olivia Munn as Psylocke in X-Men: Apocalypse.
Olivia Munn gets candid about who knew their comic book facts during X-Men: Apocalypse and, spoiler alert, it wasn't the director or writer.
News, Amazon, protests, strike

It’s Amazon Prime Day and Warehouse Workers Are on Strike

Protestors rally against Amazon
It's Amazon Prime Day(s) today and tomorrow, July 15th and 16th. So you're probably seeing tons of lists everywhere, letting you know what great deals you can score on the site. But Amazon workers in the U.S. and Europe are striking this Prime Day, meaning if you're taking advantage of all those deals, you have to cross a digital picket line to do so.
Movies, kingsman, Ralph Fiennes, The King's Man

The King’s Man Trailer Explores the Impeccably Tailored Origins of the Kingsmen

ralph fiennes and harris dickinson in the king's man
The first teaser trailer for Matthew Vaughn's Kingsmen prequel The King's Man has landed, bringing with it all the style and kinetic action of its predecessors.
Movies, Billy Eichner, LGBTQ Representation, The Lion King

Billy Eichner Is Also Tired of Gay Characters Being a “Mystery” in Children’s Entertainment

billy eichner
"I don’t care if Bert and Ernie are gay. I want to see actual gay people that are not a mystery."
Movies, Ari Aster, Florence Pugh, Midsommar

At What Point in Midsommar Would You Have Peaced the F**K Out?

The Men of Midsommer suck ass
Part of the dread of Ari Aster's 'Midsommar' is realizing how hard it is to leave.
Big on the Internet, Aliens, Area 51, Twitter memes

The Internet Is Banding Together to Storm Area 51 and Free the Aliens, and I’m So In

The time to meet the aliens is nigh!
AMP Featured, Big on the Internet, Black Adam, DCEU, Shazam

Things We Saw Today: This Shazam! Deleted Scene Teases the Arrival of a New Foe

The family at the heart of DC's Shazam flees a villain in a still from the film.
After years of rumors and speculation, will Dwayne Johnson finally be joining the DCEU as famed villain Black Adam?
Big on the Internet, casting, Scarlett Johansson, Twitter meme

Scarlett Johansson Walks Back Her Awkward Casting Claims After Internet Backlash

scarlett johansson walk of fame cement hands
How do you solve a problem like Scarlett Johansson?
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