The Saturday Edition - Jun 16, 2018
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Big on the Internet, #MeToo Movement, Chris Hardwick, Nerdist

The Nerdist Releases Official Statement Disavowing Chris Hardwick

In light of Chloe Dykstra's scathing Medium article, The Nerdist has issued an official statement regarding the allegations against the abusive ex believed to be Chris Hardwick.
Big on the Internet, Greek mythology, Overly Sarcastic Productions, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Dionysus Is a Much More Complex Figure That You May Have Thought

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How did the god of wine make it all the way to the top 12 of Olympian gods? Well, Overly Sarcastic Productions can explain that. Also, Luther isn't canceled anymore yay!
TV, politics, queer eye

The Queer Eye Guys Explain Why They (Mostly) Don’t Talk Politics on the Show

queer eye
The guys say they're "not good at keeping [their] opinion to [them]selves," but they also explain why you don't see them asking these southern men about their voting records.
News, nolite te bastardes carborundorum, paul manafort, Robert Mueller

The Top 5 Prison Hobbies Paul Manafort Can Pursue in Jail!

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Today, former Trump campaign manager and D-list Lex Luthor Paul Manafort had his bail revoked and was sent to jail after Robert Mueller's prosecutors accused Manafort of witness tampering via texting apps and using an Italian cell phone to call one witness. Manafort was already under house arrest as he faces more than 25 different criminal charges for financial fraud, money laundering, obstruction of justice, and conspiracy against the United States.
Big on the Internet, Characters, questions

Which Fictional Character Do You Personally Identify With?

Elinor and Marianne Dashwood in Sense & Sensibility
We love and dislike characters for different reasons—and sometimes we recognize ourselves in them.
AMP Featured, Contributors, contributors, review

Superfly Review: Bland Update Fails to Deliver in Super Fail

superfly
There are times the new Superfly is so awful that it seems like a parody of a bad movie. Sadly, there is nothing in this movie that is supposed to be a joke, leading to a film that feels much longer than its 103-minute runtime.
Big on the Internet, TV, Luke Cage, Mike Colter, Netflix

Review: Luke Cage Fights for the Soul of Harlem in a Slow but Strong Season Two

Simone Missick and Mike Colter in Luke Cage (2016)
Family, forgiveness, and revenge are the themes that run throughout the second season of Netflix's Luke Cage as it brings our bulletproof hero back onto the screen to face old demons, new threats, and his father issues.
Contributors, abortion, reproductive rights, week in reproductive justice

All the Ways Women’s Reproductive Rights Were Under Attack This Week

Woman holding sign that says, "Ugh, where do I even start?"
Coverage of the Trump administration’s frankly dystopian treatment of immigrant families has loomed large in the news cycle in recent weeks, as we learn more about this their policy of separating families just to send a message to potential immigrants—and their inhumane methods of doing so.
News, victim-blaming, violence against women

Following a Young Female Comedian’s Murder, People Are Accusing Police of Victim-Blaming

rape culture victim blaming
The police's advice is to keep doing all the things women already do all the time.
Big on the Internet, Aaron Harberts, gretchen berg, Star Trek: Discovery

Star Trek: Discovery Showrunners Out Amid Reports of Allegedly Abusive Behavior

Gretchen Berg and Aaron Harberts
Gretchen Berg and Aaron Harberts have exited Star Trek: Discovery. Executive producer and series co-creator Alex Kurtzman will be in the captain's chair for season 2 of the CBS drama, which appears to have hosted plenty of melodrama behind the scenes.
Movies, Lucy Liu, romantic comedies, Set It Up

Interview: Set It Up Breathes New Life Into the New York Rom-Com

Set It Up follows two overworked assistants in their 20s, Harper (Zoey Deutch) and Charlie (Glen Powell), who try to set up their bosses Kirsten (Lucy Liu) and Rick (Taye Diggs) in hopes of giving themselves more of a break.
AMP Featured, Gaming, Nintendo, Super Smash Bros., Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Smash Bros.’ Biggest Bug Appears to Be Back in Smash Bros. Ultimate

smash bros ultimate key art
A new Smash Bros. game is generally cause for celebration, as one of Nintendo's biggest franchises, which is no surprise when it's a combination of all of their popular—and some not-so-popular—individual franchises. But for some players (myself included), it also means poring over every detail to see how the game is shaping up compared to previous versions.
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