The Wednesday Edition - Jul 13, 2022
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Movies, Daniel Kaluuya, horror (genre), Jordan Peele, Keke Palmer, Nope (Jordan Peele), sci-fi, Steven Yeun

Everything We Know About Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ (So Far)

Nope
If you're at all a follower of good horror movies, then you're probably just as excited as we are for Jordan Peele's upcoming scary-looking, sci-fi film, Nope.
Big on the Internet, blackpink, k-pop, music, Red Velvet, Twice

Who Is the “Biggest Girl Group” in K-Pop?

The nine members of K-Pop Girl Group TWICE during the promotions for their Feel Special album
Who’s the biggest group in K-Pop? What even makes the biggest group? Can there be a single group, or is "the biggest" a title that would be best shared among a handful of the top groups in the industry?
Movies, Natalie Portman, Padme Amidala, Star Wars (franchise), Thor: Love and Thunder

‘Thor 4’ Made Me Wish We Could See Natalie Portman As Padmé Amidala Again

EK Johnson's newest Star Wars novel will focus on Padme Amidala
I loved that 'Love and Thunder' brought back Natalie Portman. It also made me wish we could get that for another love interest Portman played: Padmé Amidala.
TV, Adam Scott, Amy Poehler, Ben Wyatt, leslie knope, NBC, Parks and Recreation

Here Is the Best ‘Parks and Recreation’ Episode From Every Season of the Series

Amy Poehler stars as Leslie Knope in Parks and Recreation
Go on, enjoy, and if you have other faves tell me because who doesn't love a good episode of Parks and Recreation?
Books, American Institute of Graphic Arts, art, covers, graphic design

Books Designers Have Chosen the Best Covers of the Year

Sadie Barnette: Legacy & Legend, My Barbarian (Malik Gaines, Jade Gordon, and Alexandro Segade), and Bang! Masturbation for All Genders and Abilities by Vic Liu. Image: Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College and Pitzer College Art Galleries, Whitney Museum of American Art, and Microcosm Publishing.
The jurors award serious designs as much as they do silly ones that spark joy and our imaginations.
Big on the Internet, Disney+, Star Wars (franchise), Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars: A New Hope, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Can You Recognize All of These 11 ‘Star Wars’ Insignias & Symbols?

Mark Hamill looks surprised as Luke Skywalker in the cockpit fighting The Battle of Hoth in 'The Empire Strikes Back'
The Star Wars universe is sprawling—with many symbols, insignia, and so, so much lore. Can you remember what all these insignias mean?
Big on the Internet, Aaron Paul, Black Mirror, things we saw today, Zazie Beetz

Things We Saw Today: Aaron Paul, Zazie Beetz, and More Join ‘Black Mirror’ Cast

Zazie Beetz and Aaron Paul
Hide your knives, hide your Roombas: 'Black Mirror' is back!
TV, What We Do In The Shadows

‘What We Do in The Shadows’ Season 4: Release Date, Trailer, Cast, and Where to Stream

Harvey Guillen as Guillermo in What We Do In The Shadows
July 12th, 2022 marks the release of the long-awaited fourth season of FX's What We Do in The Shadows. Here's what to know to catch up and how to watch!
News, abortion, bad faith, Republicans

House Republicans Continue To Make a Mockery of Abortion Issues, Ask if a Woman Can Give Birth To a ‘Turtle,’ ‘Breakfast Taco’

Rep. Jody Hice speaks from his Senate desk.
Republicans like Jody Hice also should have no say whatsoever in regulating our reproductive rights, as he made excessively clear during this hearing.
Big on the Internet, Ghostbusters, Hasbro, Power Rangers, toys

Hasbro Selfie Series Will Put Your Face on an Action Figure and Whoops There Goes My Money

A pair of custom Ghostbusters figures.
As nerd culture has gone mainstream, fans have long sought to personalize their passions.
TV, Hulu

Hulu’s New Restaurant Drama Succeeds Where So Many Fail

Official header for The Bear
Yesterday night, I was weeping on my couch watching the season finale of Hulu's The Bear, and I'm once again filled with hope that there's still uniqueness and creativity in the bingefest that is modern television.
TV, Marvel Entertainment, Ms. Marvel, mutants

‘Ms. Marvel’ Ending and Post-Credit Scene Explained: Is Kamala Khan [Spoiler]?

Iman Vellani as Ms. Marvel shoots energy from her hand with the cityscape in the background.
Just when we thought we'd gotten the whole story, Episode 6 took an unexpected turn—and made a lot of Marvel fans jump out of our seats.
TV, CGI, Kat Coiro, She-Hulk, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Tatiana Maslany

‘She-Hulk’ Director Responds to CGI Criticism

Tatiana Maslany as Jennifer Walters in She-Hulk
"I think a lot of the reactions have to do with the fact that she is so different than anything we’ve seen."
Gaming, bayonetta, Bayonetta 3, Nintendo, PlatinumGames, video games

Do I Understand What’s Going On in the ‘Bayonetta 3’ Trailer? No. Am I Excited About Its Release Date? Of Course, Darling

Bayonetta 3's release date has been revealed
A new trailer for Bayonetta 3 has given us a glimpse of the delightfully nonsensical plot and, more importantly, the game's release date.
Movies, Gorr the God Butcher, Thor 4, Thor: Love and Thunder, villains

Gorr the God Butcher Joins the Long List of Comic Book Movie Villains Who Are Kind of Right, Actually

Christian Bale as Gorr in Thor 4, a creepy gray man holding the hood of his cloak
Both the MCU and the DCEU love a villain with lofty ideals backed up by unjustifiable actions.
News, Amber Heard, assault, Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp Settles Assault Lawsuit, Still Claims He Did Nothing

johnny depp
Johnny Depp and Gregg Brooks were due in court on July 25th, 2022, after Brooks filed a lawsuit against Depp, accusing him of assault on the set of 'City of Lies.' Depp has maintained his innocence and denied Brooks' allegations against him. However, the two settled the lawsuit on July 11, 2022.
Gaming, The Quarry

‘The Quarry’ Game Perfectly Incorporates True Crime Podcasts

the good kids in the quarry who I will protect with my life
The Quarry has become one of my favorite games to play in the evenings. The interactive horror game takes elements of Friday the 13th, werewolf tropes, and teen slashers in an experience that makes you want to replay it. As I finished my first playthrough, my favorite part became the podcast element during the credits.
TV, Emmy nominations, Emmys, Our Flag Means Death, snubs, Y: The Last Man

Some of the Best Shows of 2022 Were Snubbed by the Emmys

Olivia Thirlby as Hero Brown
This beloved National Book Award winner received both by critics (98%) and audiences (94%) seemed poised to garner at least a handful of nominations.
Gaming, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch, Super Mario Bros. (franchise)

Best Mario Games on the Nintendo Switch

Super Mario Odyssey and Bowser's Fury
You can't spell Nintendo without Mario, so it's no surprise that he's got several fun games on the Nintendo Switch. Let's-a-go count them down.
Comics, Jane Foster, Marvel Comics, She-Hulk, Thor

All of Thor’s Love Interests in Marvel Comics, Ranked

Thor and She-Hulk Marvel Comics
Since their breakup in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor has been single and flirting with everyone. The comics, however, have seen Thor in several romantic relationships other than Jane.
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