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TV, bridgerton, julia quinn, love triangles, Netflix

Why the ‘Bridgerton’ Love Triangle Does a Disservice to All Involved

bad love triangle is bad in Bridgerton
Bridgerton's second season was a huge improvement over the first due to the chemistry between the two leads, but they decided to make a change—an unnecessary love triangle.
Books, brandon sanderson, Kickstarter, Self-Publishing, SFF

Author Brandon Sanderson Shares Kickstarter Success by Backing Almost Every Other Literary Project

Sanderson and friends looking at a computer. Kickstarter (K) logo. Image: screencap and Kickstarter. https://youtu.be/TVdZ018gsRw
It got to the point that Kickstarter temporarily locked his account for suspicious activity!
Books, Downton Abbey, Journalism, New York City, Progressive Era, Spanish-American War, The Gilded Age

6 Novels That Capture the Lives of 19th Century Women For Fans of HBO’s ‘The Gilded Age’

Taissa Farmiga and Carrie Coon in The Gilded Age (2022)
When constructing this list, I started to stick to books just set in what is considered the Gilded Age, so a strict 1870s to 1900s. However, this presents a few significant issues.
Movies, horror (genre), horror films, Lists, movies

These Are the 15 Best Indie Horror Movies of the 2020s (So Far)

a collage of the best indie horror movies of the 2020s
Because sometimes the best way to process the horrors of the world is to sit down, turn the lights off, and scream.
TV, Star Wars (franchise), Troy Kotsur, Tusken Raiders

CODA Oscar-Winner Troy Kotsur Helped Develop Star Wars’ Tusken Raider Sign Language

Two Tuskens in The Mandalorian
While everyone is buzzing over his performance as Frank Rossi, he's also opened up about working with Lucasfilm and Star Wars to help develop the sign language that the Tuskens use in The Mandalorian and Book of Boba Fett!
TV, Our Flag Means Death, Rhys Darby, Taika Waititi

How ‘Our Flag Means Death’ Nailed Its Most Romantic Moments  

Taika Waititi as Blackbeard and Rhys Darby as Stede share a moment on deck
If you haven't yet watched Our Flag Means Death, I'm jealous. You get to experience this love story for the first time and it will stick its claws in your heart and refuse to let go.
Gaming, choices were made, controllers, Knuckles the Echidna, Sonic the Hedgehog, Xbox

I Absolutely Played ‘Elden Ring’ With the Furry Sonic and Knuckles Controllers. Here’s How It Went.

Sonic Controllers
Xbox has released a limited edition Sonic and Knuckles-themed console and a set of furry controllers to celebrate the second Sonic the Hedgehog movie.
Gaming, Nintendo, The Legend of Zelda, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Breaking Down the Major Update About ‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2’s’ Release Date

Screenshot from Breath of the Wild 2 release update trailer of Link and the Master Sword
The game has been delayed, but that's not all. Here's everything we know.
TV, Disney+, Marvel Entertainment, mcu, Moon Knight

Have a Merry ‘Moon Night’ Eve With This List of All the Confirmed Characters in the New Disney Plus Show

Marvel's Moon Knight
Since we just can't wait (it's so soon!)—here's everything we know so far about the new Marvel show.
TV, Jamie Lee Curtis, Netflix, One Piece

Jamie Lee Curtis Wants to Play Kureha in the Live-Action ‘One Piece,’ and This Must Happen!

One Piece's Dr. Kureha next to an image of Jamie Lee Curtis.
With Netflix's live-action adaptation already filming, the two discussed what role Curtis would want to play, and she had a brilliant idea: Dr. Kureha.
News, furries, Nebraska, Republicans

Nebraska Politician Apologizes for Accusing Schools of Installing Litter Boxes for Furry Students

Mei-Mei the Red Panda in 'Turning Red'
The republican lawmaker was roasted on social media after falsely claiming that schools would be installing litter boxes in their bathrooms for students who identify as cats
TV, Gillian Anderson, Netflix

Gillian Anderson Signs First-Look Netflix Deal—What’s Next for the Icon?

Gillian Anderson at the 2021 Golden Globes.
Bisexual icon Gillian Anderson has signed a first-look deal with Netflix through her production company Fiddlehead Productions, according to Variety.
Books, art, Chinese, museums, true crime

The Real-Life Art Heist Mystery That Inspired Grace Li’s ‘Portrait of a Thief’

Yellow glasses reflecting someone looking at art. Inspired by Portrait of a Thief book cover. Image: Alyssa Shotwell.
A string of transnational art heists in the 2010s asked big questions and inspired Li's story.
News, Capitol Riots, donald trump, january 6th, Richard Nixon

Jan 6 Committee Reportedly Investigating a ‘Possible Coverup’ of Seven-Hour Gap in Trump’s Call Logs

Donald Trump frowns while looking at his cell phone
Since we know Trump couldn't go seven hours without his phone (and this is when he was still on Twitter), the House committee is looking into a mysterious gap in those records.
Movies, Turning Red (film)

If ‘Turning Red’ Is So ‘Unrelatable,’ Why Am I Crying Like a Baby Right Now?

Bill Cone's promo/concept art for Turning Red featuring a giant red panda sitting on a rooftop, taking in the view.
Oh, my god. You ever cry so hard you get a headache? That's what happened to me when I was done watching Pixar's latest film, Turning Red.
TV, Mohamed Diab, Moon Knight, Oscar Isaac

The Cast of ‘Moon Knight’ Talks About the World Finally Meeting Marc Spector and Steven Grant

Moon Knight promo photo featuring Moon Knight standing amidst downed opponents.
Moon Knight premieres on Disney+ on March 30 and is a completely new entry into our onscreen superheroes, and I can't wait!
News, Bob Chapek, Disney, Don't Say Gay bill, LGBTQ discrimination, LGBTQ rights

Disney Pledges to Repeal ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law They Already Funded

Disney's iconic logo
Disney has issued a formal statement in response to Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill, which was signed into law yesterday by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Big on the Internet, breakfast made easy, IHOP, pancakes, Pepsi, Soda, syrup

There’s Still Time to Enter Pepsi’s Sticky Sweet Sweepstakes for Their Maple Syrup Cola

Pepsi
Pepsi announced a collaboration with IHOP for a new, limited edition maple syrup cola for pancake enthusiasts everywhere.
Movies, bridgerton, eloise bridgerton, Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

Eloise Bridgerton and the Mary Bennet Problem

eloise bridgerton is kind of an asshole
Bridgerton's Eloise Bridgerton is Pride & Prejudice's Mary Bennet plucked from the sidelines and given a larger role—for better or worse.
TV, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Moon Knight, Oscar Isaac

‘Moon Knight’ Is a Perfect New Entry Into the MCU

Oscar Isaac, playing Marc Spector, looks into the mirror in Moon Knight. Image via Disney.
Moon Knight is a much watch not only for fans of the MCU but for everyone!
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