The Wednesday Edition - Apr 5, 2023
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Movies, Coraline, Harry Potter, Labyrinth, Pan's Labyrinth, Spirited Away, The Lord of the Rings, The Neverending Story, The Wizard of Oz

10 Great Fantasy Movies To Watch Instead of ‘Harry Potter’

The best fantasy movies to watch instead of 'Harry Potter,' including 'The Wizard of Oz,' 'Labyrinth,' 'Pan's Labyrinth,' Spirited Away,' and 'The Neverending Story'

If you're in the mood for magic but don't have the temperament for transphobia, do I have some movies for you.

The post 10 Great Fantasy Movies To Watch Instead of ‘Harry Potter’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Barbie, Kate McKinnon

Kate McKinnon’s Marker Face Barbie is the Barbie for Me

Close up of a Barbie poster featuring Kate McKinnon. She has hacked-off hair, marker scribbles on her face, and one cowboy boot in the air. A caption says "This Barbie is always in the splits."

Even if you haven't seen the trailer, you can instantly picture the Barbie I'm talking about.

The post Kate McKinnon’s Marker Face Barbie is the Barbie for Me appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Nintendo, The Legend of Zelda, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the legend of zelda: tears of the kingdom

Where Does ‘Tears of the Kingdom’ Fit on ‘The Legend of Zelda’ Timeline?

Books, graphic novel, Heartstopper, LGBTQIA, Netflix

Alice Oseman Announces the End of ‘Heartstopper’

Nick and Charlie on the cover of Heartstopper Volume 1 by Alice Oseman

Alice Oseman has announced that the 'Heartstopper' graphic novel series will conclude after the release of Volume 6.

The post Alice Oseman Announces the End of ‘Heartstopper’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, arraignment, majorie taylor green, New York City, Trump

Majorie Taylor Greene’s Pro-Tump NYC Rally Brought Down By … Whistles

TV, Ted Lasso

‘Ted Lasso’ Shows Us How (Not) to Be Angry

Ted and Nate stand in an elevator together. Ted is smiling, but Nate looks pensive.

'Ted Lasso' season 3, episode 4 is a lesson on the dos and don'ts of acting on your anger.

The post ‘Ted Lasso’ Shows Us How (Not) to Be Angry appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Doctor Who, Jinkx Monsoon, LGBTQ Representation

‘Doctor Who’s Newest Character Is Pissing Off All the Right People

The TARDIS flying through the Time Vortex (BBC)

Unfortunately this simple casting decision for a character we don't even know the name of yet has stirred up the so-called "anti-woke" side of fandom.

The post ‘Doctor Who’s Newest Character Is Pissing Off All the Right People appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, HBO, High Maintenance

HBO’s Most Soulful Show Is About a Weed Dealer

The Guy cycling down a NYC street.

If you have an HBO Max account, you absolutely must watch High Maintenance.

The post HBO’s Most Soulful Show Is About a Weed Dealer appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, AI, ChatGPT, furby

ChatGPT-Powered Furby Proves What We All Suspected About Furbies

A colorful Furby against a blank white background.

We knew it all along.

The post ChatGPT-Powered Furby Proves What We All Suspected About Furbies appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Christina Ricci, Elijah Wood, yellowjackets

What Is the Deal With Elijah Wood’s Character on ‘Yellowjackets’?

Christina Ricci as Adult Misty and Elijah Wood as Walter in Season 2 of Yellowjackets

Elijah Wood's citizen detective Walter is a new face in Misty (Christina Ricci)'s life—but who is Walter, and how does he tie into the larger story?

The post What Is the Deal With Elijah Wood’s Character on ‘Yellowjackets’? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Super Mario Bros. (franchise), The Super Mario Bros. Movie

This ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Easter Egg Put Me in a Tailspin

Mario and Luigi pump their fists, standing in the street. Luigi has a bag of plumbing tools on his shoulder.

If you want to stare down your own mortality, then The Super Mario Bros. Movie is the film for you!

The post This ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Easter Egg Put Me in a Tailspin appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Disney, Star Wars (franchise), The Mandalorian

Debunking the Latest ‘Mandalorian’ Rumor

Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin and Grogu leaving in a ship in The Mandalorian

The Mandalorian season 3 has received slightly more mixed reviews than previous seasons, but is it enough for the show to be canceled?

The post Debunking the Latest ‘Mandalorian’ Rumor appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Barbie, Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, trailers

No, the ‘Barbie’ Trailer Did Not Give Us Any Indication of Its Plot and No, I Do Not Care

Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Barbie and Ken in a car together in Barbie

Honestly, my favorite part of the trailer is the fact that no one in this cast is taking themselves too seriously.

The post No, the ‘Barbie’ Trailer Did Not Give Us Any Indication of Its Plot and No, I Do Not Care appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, college basketball, sports, women in sports

This Outrage Over a Basketball Player’s Court Celebration Stinks of Racism

Angel Reese holds her hand in front of her face

Right before LSU’s women’s basketball team clinched the NCAA title, Angel Reese sent a message to Caitlin Clark: “you can’t see me."

The post This Outrage Over a Basketball Player’s Court Celebration Stinks of Racism appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Baby Yoda Watch, Grogu, Star Wars (franchise), The Mandalorian

Baby Yoda Watch: Grogu LOVES Being Fancy in ‘The Mandalorian’

Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu watching Bo-Katan fight

Grogu is having the time of his life on The Mandalorian and we love to see it.

The post Baby Yoda Watch: Grogu LOVES Being Fancy in ‘The Mandalorian’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Hide From Homepage, post-credits scene, The Super Mario Bros. Movie

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Post Credit Scenes, Explained

Mario, Peach, and Toad stand looking out at the sunset.

You just can't have a movie franchise based on existing IP these days without throwing in multiple post-credit scenes!

The post ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Post Credit Scenes, Explained appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, Schmigadoon!

‘Schmigadoon!’ Season 2 Is a Dark Musical Lover’s Dream

Josh and Melissa standing in front of a sign in Schmigadoon season 2

Schmigadoon! has become that kind of show that I dreamt of as a young theatre kid.

The post ‘Schmigadoon!’ Season 2 Is a Dark Musical Lover’s Dream appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Barbie, Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie

The Most Impressive Feat in the ‘Barbie’ Trailer Is Barbie’s Feet

Barbie's feet step out of a pair of pink high-heels in the trailer for Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie'

Help, I can't stop thinking about Barbie's feet.

The post The Most Impressive Feat in the ‘Barbie’ Trailer Is Barbie’s Feet appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, 2020 Presidential election, arraignment, donald trump, Donald Trump indictment, indictment

In Case You Missed It, Trump Was Given Eight More Months To Keep This Whiny, Extremely Lucrative Circus Going

Pro-Trump protesters carry flags

The groundhog saw eight more months of Trump's BS.

The post In Case You Missed It, Trump Was Given Eight More Months To Keep This Whiny, Extremely Lucrative Circus Going appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Barbie, Issa Rae

Issa Rae Is ‘President Barbie’ and We’re All Better for It

Issa Rae's President Barbie in Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie.

In what might be the best casting decision of the year, Issa Rae will be playing "President Barbie!"

The post Issa Rae Is ‘President Barbie’ and We’re All Better for It appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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