The Thursday Edition - May 19, 2022
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News, Lauren Boebert, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Matt Gaetz, Republicans

All the Worst Republican Reps Voted Against Helping Low-Income Families During the Baby Formula Shortage

Lauren Boebert, Matt Gaetz, and Marjorie Taylor Greene sit in the House chamber, looking to the side.
Nine Republicans know there are millions of families struggling to feed their babies right now, and actively worked to keep it that way.
Movies, Fiona Nova, France, Kickstarter, LGBTQ Representation, Pier Paolo Piccoli Jr.

Thrilling Sapphic Love Story Set in 17th Century France Coming From Kickstarter Sibling Filmmaking Duo

Je t'aime, Julie: A Julie D'Aubigny Story Kickstarter image. Image: Fiona Nova.
This period piece explores Julie’s character and what she’s willing to do to be reunited with her lover, who is now a novice at a convent.
Movies, downton abbey: a new era, Joanne Froggatt, Phyllis Logan

Joanne Froggatt and Phyllis Logan Told to Us All About Anna and Mrs. Hughes’ Journey in ‘Downton Abbey’

Joanne Froggatt and Phyllis Logan as Anna and Mrs. Hughes looking shocked
Downton Abbey: A New Era hits theaters this May 20th!
Movies, Star Wars (franchise), Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith

Things We Saw Today: ‘Revenge of the Sith’ Turns 17 and Let’s Remember Why It Rules

Obi-Wan Kenobi screaming
Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith hit theaters on May 19th, 2005 and changed my life.
Movies, Charlie Carver, Max Carver, The Batman

The Carver Twins Talked to Us About Fandom and ‘The Batman’

Max and Charlie Carver in the Batman
The Batman will be available on 4k Ultra HD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, May 24.
TV, Obi-Wan Kenobi

What We’re Not Going To Do Is Hate on Anyone in ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’

Anakin and Obi-Wan in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.
Remember when you were a kid and you went to see the prequels and came out excited about them but then all the critics were mean about the movie or your older sibling said it wasn't good? No? You're probably not a millennial then.
Big on the Internet, BDSM/kink, LGBTQIA, Pride, Pride Month

Kink at Pride? This Incredible Master Doc Proves Why it Belongs

A wolf and dog in kinky gear travel down a parade to waving people in the background.
Kink belongs at Pride, and an incredible master document from an experienced sex therapist and LGBTQ researcher proves why that's the case.
TV, Charlie Cox, Daredevil, Matt Murdock

‘Daredevil’ Series Reportedly Happening at Disney+

Matt Murdock lying in bed and staring at the ceiling
No worries, it seems as if Matt Murdock is coming back to our lives in a new Daredevil series for Disney+!
TV, julia garner, Netflix, Ozark, ruth langmore

Ruth Langmore’s Fate on ‘Ozark’ Shows How the American Dream Is BS

Julia Garner as Ruth Langmore in season 4 of Ozark
Ozark's we-already-live-in-a-dystopia message crystallized in the iconic character Ruth Langmore and the fate that awaits her at the series' end.
Big on the Internet, Funkoween, Halloween

Here’s Where to Buy Your Funkoween 2022 Funko Pops

Funko's Funkoween special
Make sure to get your Funkoween collection while you can!
TV, anime, Bleach, Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War

After a Decade, ‘Bleach’ Will Air Its Final Arc, ‘Thousand-Year Blood War,’ in October—Here’s What We Know

Ichigo is arriving to remind people why he is a badass
'Bleach' was once one of the most popular anime and manga series. Now, the anime is set to return with the "Thousand-Year Blood War" in October of this year.
Gaming, MultiVersus, video games, Warner Bros.

‘MultiVersus’ Closed Alpha: Holy Crap, It Works!

MultiVersus landing screen
After playing it for an hour, I'm delighted to tell you that it's good—like, disarmingly so.
TV, anime, Female Villains, Villain Era, villains

8 Iconic Female Anime Villains (Who You Kind of Wish You Could Be)

Lust going in for the kill in Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood
It's officially the Villain Era. Welcome aboard. As you're searching for your new brand, there's one place you can reliably get excellent inspiration: anime.
News, abortion, abortion bans, Michigan, Roe v. Wade

A Michigan Judge Just Blocked a 90-Year-Old Abortion Ban From Taking Effect When Roe v Wade Falls. 8 Other States Need To Do the Same

Abortion rights activists and supporters march outdoors, holding signs.
Nine states currently have pre-Roe v Wade abortion bans on the books that will once again be enforceable if and when Roe is overturned next month.
Comics, Bast, Black Panther, Marvel Entertainment, mythology, Thor: Love and Thunder

The History of Bast, the Black Panther Goddess, in the MCU and Comics

Bast ready to through some paws. Image: Marvel Comics.
As readers and movie watchers know, comic book writers are no stranger to including supernatural, mythological, and religious elements in their stories.
Big on the Internet, TV, Netflix, Science, Streaming Television, The Umbrella Academy

The Science Behind a “Kugelblitz”—From ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Season 3 Trailer—Explained

The Umbrella Academy Cast together in better costumes than they get on the show, except for Klaus, duh.
'The Umbrella Academy' season 3 trailer has dropped and promises some wonky consequences of a time paradox—like a Kugelblitz. Which is...um...
TV, Disney+, Marvel Entertainment, She-Hulk, the mcu

Who Is Marvel’s She-Hulk? Here’s Everything We Know From the Comics

Tatiana Maslany as Jennifer Walters in She-Hulk
The 'She-Hulk' series follows Jennifer Walters, a lawyer in her 30s, who also has a superhero identity as She-Hulk. Here's everything to know about Marvel's 'She-Hulk.'
News, donald trump, Dr. Oz, elections, not how things work

Donald Trump Says Dr. Oz Should Just ‘Declare Victory’ Because He Still Thinks That’s How Elections Work

Dr. Oz speaks and gestures at a podium
No, Dr. Oz cannot just "declare victory" but it's entirely unsurprising that that's the advice Trump is offering him.
TV, Babylon 5, J. Michael Straczynski, reboots, The CW

The ‘Babylon 5’ Reboot Is Still Happening, Apparently

The cast of the original Babylon 5 series in a promotional photo
A reboot of the cult '90s science fiction series 'Babylon 5' is still in active development at The CW, according to the President of the network. We have some thoughts.
Books, boys love, girls love, manga, Seven Seas Entertainment

Seven Seas Launches a Boys’ Love and Girls’ Love Manga Label as if I Don’t Already Buy Too Much Manga

Seven Seas new manga label
Seven Seas Entertainment has announced two new labels focusing on boys' love and girls' love manga with releases coming later this year.
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