The Tuesday Edition - Aug 29, 2023
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Movies, fantasy, Jim Henson, Labyrinth, the 1980s, The Dark Crystal, Willow

The Best Fantasy Movies of the ’80s, Ranked

A collage of '80s fantasy movie characters

When audiences needed an escape from the reality of the '80s, fantasy and sci-fi enjoyed a full-blown cinematic renaissance.

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News, Donald Trump indictment, politics, Trump

Trump’s Attorney Just Went on TV and Destroyed Their Argument for Delaying Georgia Trial

Donald Trump, seen from behind from the shoulder up, wearing a red baseball cap bearing the number 45.

The trial of former President Donald Trump is set for March 4, but Trump's legal team isn't on the same page about what to do about it.

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Gaming, Alien, Dead by Daylight, Ellen Ripley

‘ALIEN’ Is Now Available in ‘Dead by Daylight’

The Xenomorph and Ellen Ripley from Alien as they appear in Dead by Daylight

The Xenomorph and Ellen Ripley have landed in Dead by Daylight’s ALIEN DLC.

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News, Our Flag Means Death, teasers

Max Hints at an ‘Our Flag Means Death’ Season 2 Teaser, Had Better Not Be Toying With Our Emotions

Rhys Darby as Stede Bonnet and Taika Waititi as Blackbeard in 'Our Flag Means Death'

Queer pirates, comedy, and enticing storylines? That about sums up Our Flag Means Death!

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Movies, Barbie, Barbie movie, Harry Potter, news, Warner Bros

This Barbie Has Usurped Warner Bros.’ Highest-Grossing Film

Margot Robbie as Barbie (2023) and Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter in The Deathly Hallows Part 2

With only a few days before Barbie releases for digital download, the film has shattered another record.

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News, ed gein, true crime

New Docuseries About Infamous Killer Ed Gein Leans into the ‘Psycho’ Inspiration Hard

A black and white photograph of Ed Gein walking by a sign reading Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory

The nightmares that exist in real life can be even more harrowing than the horror content we consume.

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Anime, endless eight, melancholy of haruhi suzumiya

Revisiting the Endless Eight: In Defense of One of Anime’s ‘Most Hated’ Arcs of All Time

TV, Fleabag, romantic comedies, Starstruck

Looking For a Romcom With a Twist? Missing ‘Fleabag’? Watch This Next

Rose Matafeo as Jessie in BBC's Starstruck

Who doesn't love a good romcom?

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Big on the Internet, Oliver Anthony, politics, Rich Men North of Richmond

‘I Never Thought Leopards Would Eat MY Face’ Sobs Man Who Sung Song To Summon Face-Eating Leopards

Oliver Anthony, a young white man with a red beard, sits in a truck.

It's been a "good" couple of months for music that can only be played on a dog whistle. Case in point: "Rich Men North of Richmond."

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Movies, Disney, Labor unions, unions, VFX

Disney Visual Effects Workers Vote To Unionize

Simba and Mufasa in The Lion King

While writers and actors continue to strike, VFX workers are beginning their fight for fair pay and better working conditions.

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TV, The Idol

‘The Idol’ Is Dead. Long Live ‘The Idol’

Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp) clasps her hands in prayer in 'The Idol'

The Idol existed in a universe unto itself. It was one of extreme smut and mediocrity. And I will miss it.

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News, gun control, North Carolina, shooting, unc

Shooting at UNC Campus Highlights the Twisted Priorities of North Carolina Republicans

People walk on the campus of the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

An unserious party causing serious problems.

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TV, All Creatures Great and Small

‘All Creatures Great and Small’ Is Back for Season 4—How Will James & Co. Endure the War?

Nicholas Ralph as James Herriot and Rachel Shenton as Helen Aldersen in All Creatures Great and Small season 3, during their wedding scene

Fans should expect plenty more animal hijinks and heartwarming moments as season 4 of All Creatures Great and Small gets underway.

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Movies, Denis Villeneuve, Dune: Part Two, Hide From Homepage, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya

‘Dune: Part Two’ Has Been Delayed

Timothee Chalamet as Paul Atreides in 'Dune: Part Two'

Timothée Chalamet takes a sandworm for a spin and Austin Butler's extremely bald villain makes his debut.

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TV, Murray Bartlett, Nick Offerman, The Last of Us

On This Day in Pop Culture History: Bill and Frank Have One More Good Day

Bill and Frank Last of Us via HBO

Bill and Frank found love and an unlikely paradise amid the horrors of The Last of Us.

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Movies, Godzilla, Godzilla vs. Kong (film), Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Hide From Homepage, King Kong

Godzilla and Kong Are Dropping Another Cinematic Collab in ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’

Gaming, Candela Obscura, Critical Role, Tabletop Gaming

Critical Role’s ‘Candela Obscura’ Chapter 2 Promises To Lean Heavily Into the Horror

Critical Role: Candela Obscura Chapter 2 cast

Critical Role fans can jump into an all-new, three-episode gothic horror mystery on August 30 with the debut of Candela Obscura Chapter 2. Based on the Blades in the Dark TTRPG system designed by John Harper, Candela Obscura introduces viewers to a non-Dungeons & Dragons rules set and offers an entirely different vibe than the […]

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Movies, Horror, independent film

The Best Indie Horror Movies of the Decade (So Far)

A collage featuring photos from some of the best indie horror movies of the decade so far (clockwise from top left): 'Titane,' 'Barbarian,' 'Relic,' and 'Men.'

The 2020s are well underway, and these are the best independent horror movies to emerge from the era so far.

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News, Kevin McCarthy, politics, shutdown

Conservative Fascists in Congress Have a Ludicrous Plan To Stop Trump’s Impending Trials

Kevin McCarthy Speaker of the House government shutdown

Ah, another normal day in the American political discourse.

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Movies, Netflix, Rebel Moon, Zack Snyder

Zack Snyder Starts a New Cinematic Universe With ‘Rebel Moon’

Sofia Boutella as Kora in Zack Snyder space opera Rebel Moon

Zack Snyder is setting out to create a whole new film universe with his upcoming space opera Rebel Moon. Here's what we know so far.

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