The Wednesday Edition - May 10, 2023
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TV, Amanda Seyfried, Hide From Homepage, The Crowded Room, Tom Holland

Tom Holland Moves Further Away From Spider-Man in ‘The Crowded Room’

Tom Holland as Danny Sullivan in The Crowded Room

Tom Holland's next post-Spider-Man project is fast approaching. Here's what we know about The Crowded Room so far.

The post Tom Holland Moves Further Away From Spider-Man in ‘The Crowded Room’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, autism, neurodiversity, the good doctor, transphobia

‘The Good Doctor’s Transphobic Past Has Resurfaced on Social Media

Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy in The Good Doctor

Renewed scrutiny of a transgender patient's treatment in season 1 has led to additional criticism of the series' depiction of autism.

The post ‘The Good Doctor’s Transphobic Past Has Resurfaced on Social Media appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, bridgerton, colorism, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

‘Bridgerton’ Spinoff Repeats a Disappointing Pattern From the First Season

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. (L to R) Cyril Nri as Lord Danbury, Arsema Thomas as Young Agatha Danbury in episode 101 of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.

Once again, the show has slipped into its old ways.

The post ‘Bridgerton’ Spinoff Repeats a Disappointing Pattern From the First Season appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, fight scene, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Marvel Cinematic Universe

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Spotlights One of Marvel’s Best Action Tropes

Rocket standing on Groot's shoulder while firing a gun in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

I hope we get many more iconic hallway fight scenes from Marvel in the future!

The post ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Spotlights One of Marvel’s Best Action Tropes appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, misogyny, racism, The Sandman (Netflix)

What Fans Did To ‘Sandman’ Actor Vanesu Samunyai Breaks My Heart

Vanesu Samunyai as Rose Walker in The Sandman, looking over her should at the camera against a grey background.

Seeing your art succeed should be joyful, but racists and misogynists on the internet are ruining it for far too many artists.

The post What Fans Did To ‘Sandman’ Actor Vanesu Samunyai Breaks My Heart appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, E. Jean Carroll, sexual assault, tropes

Did the Washington Post Seriously Decide to Focus on What E. Jean Carroll Was Wearing?

E Jean Carroll leaves a courthouse wearing a turtleneck and coat, flanked by two men.

A fashion writer thought it would be a good idea to tell us what the victim of a sexual assault wore in court.

The post Did the Washington Post Seriously Decide to Focus on What E. Jean Carroll Was Wearing? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies & TV, Adam Scott, Bob Odenkirk, Inigo Montoya, Mandy Patinkin, WGA strike

Now the Studios Have Gone and Pissed Off the Internet’s Dad

Inigo Montoya in 'the Princess Bride'

Support the WGA, support writers, and remember that without them, we wouldn't have characters like Inigo Montoya to fall in love with.

The post Now the Studios Have Gone and Pissed Off the Internet’s Dad appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Good Omens, Neil Gaiman, news, The Hillywood Show

The Hillywood Show’s Best Parody Yet Comes With Some Fittingly Good News

Hillywood Show Good Omens parody featuring Crowley the demon standing in front of flames.

After months of delays, The Hillywood Show has just debuted their Good Omens parody.

The post The Hillywood Show’s Best Parody Yet Comes With Some Fittingly Good News appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, animation, TAG, WGA Strike 2023

Pitting the Animation Guild Against the WGA Helps No One (Except the Studios)

A picketer holds a sign reading "#WGA Strong"

Union infighting will not bring writers any closer to meeting their demands.

The post Pitting the Animation Guild Against the WGA Helps No One (Except the Studios) appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Comics, Hide From Homepage, manga

A Guide To Exploring Manga, Manhua, Manhwa, and Everything in Between

Brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric in a panel from Fullmetal Alchemist by mangaka Hiromu Awakawa

Here’s a quick guide to the various definitions of Eastern Asia comics and webcomics to help you more easily navigate fandoms and communities.

The post A Guide To Exploring Manga, Manhua, Manhwa, and Everything in Between appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Anime, Hide From Homepage, sports, sports anime

All the Sports Anime You Can Shake a Stick at in 2023

'Mix Meisei Story' anime

IT'S SPORTSBALL TIME.

The post All the Sports Anime You Can Shake a Stick at in 2023 appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Good Omens

Hallelujah, ‘Good Omens’ Season 2 Has a Release Date!

Poster for Good Omens Season 2, showing Crowley and Aziraphale with their wings forming a heart. A single blue feather floats above them.

The wait's almost over! The cutest couple in Heaven and Hell are coming back soon in Good Omens season 2.

The post Hallelujah, ‘Good Omens’ Season 2 Has a Release Date! appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice 2, Horror, Jenna Ortega, Tim Burton

Tim Burton Is Actually Summoning ‘Beetlejuice 2’

barbara's fingers on fire in Beetlejuice

The rumors are finally becoming a reality.

The post Tim Burton Is Actually Summoning ‘Beetlejuice 2’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Billy Harris, Colin Hughs, Isaac McAdoo, Kola Bokinni, Ted Lasso

Isaac and Colin’s Friendship Journey Is One We Needed on ‘Ted Lasso’

Isaac and Colin in episode "La Locker Room Aux Folles" of Ted Lasso

I hope we get to see more of their friendship as the series goes on.

The post Isaac and Colin’s Friendship Journey Is One We Needed on ‘Ted Lasso’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, bridgerton, Hide From Homepage, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

‘Queen Charlotte’ Isn’t Entirely Fictional When It Comes to the Royal Family Line

Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte with a Pomeranian dog on her lap, and Hugh Sachs as Brimsley standing behind her in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

How many grandchildren did Queen Charlotte and King George have? Was there really a crisis as portrayed in the Bridgerton prequel?

The post ‘Queen Charlotte’ Isn’t Entirely Fictional When It Comes to the Royal Family Line appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, labor, labor strike, unions, WGA strike

Celebrate Workers With These Movies About Strikes and Unions

Three images: Sally Field in 'Norma Rae' holding a sign above her head reading "STRIKE"; a young man and womna in matching pajamas from a 1950s musical; Christian Bale in Newsies, holding a stack of newspapers.

The long history of strikes in film ranges from grim dramas detailing real events to comedies and musicals about ridiculous hijinks.

The post Celebrate Workers With These Movies About Strikes and Unions appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Books, rumors, Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift Fans Are Sure Only One Thing Could Have Made This Mystery Book a Bestseller

Taylor Swift performs onstage during night two of Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour at Nissan Stadium on May 06, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) could not be the only thing Swifties have to look forward to this summer, if rumours are to be believed.

The post Taylor Swift Fans Are Sure Only One Thing Could Have Made This Mystery Book a Bestseller appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Hide From Homepage, rumors, Shadow and Bone, The Witcher (TV series)

This Supposed ‘Witcher’ Spinoff Sure Sounds Familiar …

Freya Allan as Ciri in Witcher season two trying to do her very best

The plot of the new The Witcher spinoff that’s supposedly in the works at Netflix must ring a bell for all fans of the Grishaverse.

The post This Supposed ‘Witcher’ Spinoff Sure Sounds Familiar … appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, George Santos, Kevin McCarthy

Good News, Everyone but Kevin McCarthy! George Santos Has Been Arrested.

U.S. Rep. George Santos (R-NY) walks through the crowd gathered outside the courthouse where former U.S. President Donald Trump will arrive later in the day for his arraignment on April 4, 2023 in New York City.

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes and Santos, it appears, has just won the showcase showdown.

The post Good News, Everyone but Kevin McCarthy! George Santos Has Been Arrested. appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Fox News, Tucker Carlson

These Tucker Carlson Leaks Keep Getting Better and Better

Tucker Carlson speaks during his Fox News show abover a chyron reading "We intend to defend our most basic civil liberties"

Tucker Carlson: He's racist! He's sexist! He's an idiot! I hope the leaks never end.

The post These Tucker Carlson Leaks Keep Getting Better and Better appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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