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Movies, Edgar Wright, Krysty Wilson-Cairns, Last Night in Soho

INTERVIEW: Edgar Wright and Krysty Wilson-Cairns Talk the Inspiration Behind Last Night in Soho

anya taylor-joy, matt smith

Last Night In Soho is in theaters now and is an incredible movie from the minds of Edgar Wright and Krysty Wilson-Cairns!

The post INTERVIEW: Edgar Wright and Krysty Wilson-Cairns Talk the Inspiration Behind Last Night in Soho first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, Diwali, family, vacation

4 Books To Check Out For Diwali, for Their Themes of Family & New Beginnings

3 Diwali books. (Image: Push, Berkely Books, and Cinco Puntos Press.)

Here are some books where Diwali and its themes of rebirth and family play a central role.

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AMP Featured, News, critical race theory, racism, Tucker Carlson

Fox News’ Tucker Carlson Admits He “Never Figured Out What Critical Race Theory Is”

Tucker Carlson in a split screen with Brit Hume on Fox News

Despite spending a year bombarding his audience with the term and presenting it as one of the greatest threats to American children, Tucker Carlson admits he doesn't actually know what "critical race theory" means.

The post Fox News’ Tucker Carlson Admits He “Never Figured Out What Critical Race Theory Is” first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Eternals, Lauren Ridloff, Makkari

Lauren Ridloff Shines as the First Deaf Hero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Actor Lauren Ridloff strikes a pose as Makkari in a red supersuit in 'Eternals'

Eternals is getting ready to hit theaters and Marvel fans are excited to see the world of heroes brought to us by Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao. Playing Makkari is Lauren Ridloff, the Tony-nominated actress from Children of a Lesser God who went from unknown to instant star at the age of 40. Now, she's a superhero and an amazing one at that.

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Gaming, Nintendo, Nintendo 64, Nintendo Switch

You Can Use the Switch’s Sold Out Nintendo 64 Controller on Super Mario 3D All-Stars (Which Stopped Being Sold in March)

Super Mario 3D

Super Mario 3D All-Stars, which Nintendo sold for a limited time, can now be played with the Nintendo 64 controller for the Switch (which is sold out).

The post You Can Use the Switch’s Sold Out Nintendo 64 Controller on Super Mario 3D All-Stars (Which Stopped Being Sold in March) first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Daniel Dae Kim

Daniel Dae Kim Is Fire Lord Ozai in Netflix’s Live-Action Avatar: The Last Airbender!

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Daniel Dae Kim attends the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards at L.A. LIVE on September 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)

Kim has previously been part of the A:TLA universe voicing General Fong in one episode of the original series and then having the reoccurring role of Hiroshi Sato, bisexual icon Asami Sato's father, in several episodes of its spinoff series, Legend of Korra.

The post Daniel Dae Kim Is Fire Lord Ozai in Netflix’s Live-Action Avatar: The Last Airbender! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Succession

Succession Is Taking Privilege to a Whole New Level in Season 3

Kendall Roy walking down a hall in Succession

I'm interested to see how this season continues to play with the different levels of privilege that each member of the Roy family has and I'm fascinated to see what Kendall Roy does next.

The post Succession Is Taking Privilege to a Whole New Level in Season 3 first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, David Ayer, Suicide Squad

David Ayer Again Hypes His Version of Suicide Squad With Jared Leto Joker Pic: “Jared Killed It, but No One Knows”

Jared Leto and Ike Barinholtz in Suicide Squad (2016)

Suicide Squad director David Ayer shared an image on Twitter of Jared Leto's Joker with the caption: "Jared Killed it. But no one knows."

The post David Ayer Again Hypes His Version of Suicide Squad With Jared Leto Joker Pic: “Jared Killed It, but No One Knows” first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch

Here’s 10 Things I Suddenly Care About Again Thanks to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Free Update Going up Early

To everyone's surprise, the final major free update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons launched early and gives players a lot to be excited about.

The post Here’s 10 Things I Suddenly Care About Again Thanks to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Free Update Going up Early first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, dystopia, Pandemic, Station Eleven (series)

HBO Max’s New Series Station Eleven Is Yet ANOTHER Pandemic Series

Himesh Patel and Matilda Lawler in 'Station Eleven'

Station Eleven premieres on HBO Max on December 16.

The post HBO Max’s New Series Station Eleven Is Yet ANOTHER Pandemic Series first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, PEN15

I Was Not Prepared for the Emotional Devastation of This New Pen15 Trailer

Anna and Maya put their faces next to each other

Hulu announced the return of its Emmy-nominated "traumedy" Pen15 today, which will release all seven episodes of season two, part two on December 3.

The post I Was Not Prepared for the Emotional Devastation of This New Pen15 Trailer first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Hailee Steinfeld, Hawkeye, Kate Bishop

Hailee Steinfeld Talks Bringing Kate Bishop to Life

Kate Bishop and Clint Barton in Hawkeye

We can't wait to see Hailee Steinfeld shine as Kate Bishop in Hawkeye!

The post Hailee Steinfeld Talks Bringing Kate Bishop to Life first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Things We Saw

Things We Saw Today: Classic Revolutionary Girl Utena Anime Comes to Crunchyroll Catalog

revolutionary girl utena the queens of sword lesbians within anime culture

Crunchyroll has announced that it will begin streaming the fantastic anime series Revolutionary Girl Utena in the United States and Canada.

The post Things We Saw Today: Classic Revolutionary Girl Utena Anime Comes to Crunchyroll Catalog first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, build back better, Joe Manchin, parental leave

House Democrats Put Paid Family Leave Back in Bill, Manchin Keeps Making It About Him

Senator Joe Manchin is surrounded by reporters outside of the Capitol.

Dear Joe Manchin, trying to provide millions of people with structural support around the birth of a child or a family member's illness isn't actually about you.

The post House Democrats Put Paid Family Leave Back in Bill, Manchin Keeps Making It About Him first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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