The Monday Edition - Apr 26, 2021
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When Joy Morris became an unexpected internet sensation following a stint as a stand-in for a happiness vlogger, she decided to take a full plunge into social media mavenhood by setting up her own successful vlogging channel.

Let us tell you all about why Amy Huberman's quirky Irish comedy Finding Joy should be next on your watch list, and pick it up on DVD now!
Comics, contributors, Lore Olympus

Rachel Smythe’s Lore Olympus Webcomic Reclaims Trauma and Allows It to Transform

Lore Olympus Persephone and Hades embrace and gaze into each other's eyes.

In her WEBTOON phenomenon comic Lore Olympus, creator Rachel Smythe offers one of the most insightful meditations on abuse, trauma, and reclamation of personal power through her reimagining of one of history’s most famous abduction tales.

The post Rachel Smythe’s Lore Olympus Webcomic Reclaims Trauma and Allows It to Transform first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, art, lesbian, LGBTQIA

17 Artists You Should Check Out This Lesbian Visibility Day

Lesbian Artist Melissa Capriglione

To celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day, we've put together a list of 17 artists you should check out, featuring epic fantasies to wlw/sapphic tales of love.

The post 17 Artists You Should Check Out This Lesbian Visibility Day first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, John Walker

So Just What New Super Team Is Marvel Setting Up?

Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Countess Valentina Allegra de Fontaine

What I got out of the entire John Walker/Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine storyline on Falcon and the Winter Soldier is that the Thunderbolts are coming.

The post So Just What New Super Team Is Marvel Setting Up? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Fox News, Joe Biden

I Can’t Believe This Even Needs To Be Said but No, Biden Isn’t Taking Away Anyone’s Burgers

Ron Swanson eats a lot of meat.

Republicans spent the weekend telling Joe Biden he couldn't take their steaks away, something he has no interest in doing.

The post I Can’t Believe This Even Needs To Be Said but No, Biden Isn’t Taking Away Anyone’s Burgers first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Captain America (character), Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Sam Wilson

This New Poster for Sam Wilson as Captain America Is PERFECT

Sam Wilson is Captain America in Marvel and Disney+'s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

Sam Wilson IS our Captain America (damn right he is), and whatever the future holds, we at least know there will be some more badass moments of Sam with the shield to keep us all going. 

The post This New Poster for Sam Wilson as Captain America Is PERFECT first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, HBO Max, Mortal Kombat, video game movies, Warner Bros.

What Could a Mortal Kombat 2021 Movie Sequel Look Like?

A first look at what Sub Zero will look like in the upcoming Mortal Kombat

From hints at future characters to easter eggs of important objects in Mortal Kombat's history, here's what we think the future holds for the movie franchise.

The post What Could a Mortal Kombat 2021 Movie Sequel Look Like? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Latinx, Rita Moreno, West Side Story (remake)

Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story Releases First Trailer and the Puerto Rican in Me Is Ready

West Side Story's Rachel Zegler as Maria.

The remake of the 1961 classic West Side Story, has just released its first trailer and the Puerto Rican in me is more than ready to fall in love.

The post Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story Releases First Trailer and the Puerto Rican in Me Is Ready first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Anthony Hopkins, Chadwick Boseman

Oscars Massively Screwed Up With Rushed Segments, Terrible Programming, and Use of Chadwick Boseman’s Legacy

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 25: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this handout photo provided by A.M.P.A.S., a view of the Oscar statuettes backstage during the 93rd Annual Academy Awards at Union Station on April 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Richard Harbaugh/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Times editor Matt Brennan said on Twitter, “That's the worst TV ending since Game of Thrones."

The post Oscars Massively Screwed Up With Rushed Segments, Terrible Programming, and Use of Chadwick Boseman’s Legacy first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Chloé Zhao, Nomadland, Oscars

Chloé Zhao Makes History, Taking Home the Best Director Oscar

Chloé Zhao just made history by being the first Asian woman, the first woman of color, and only the second woman ever to take home the award for Best Director at the Academy Awards.

The post Chloé Zhao Makes History, Taking Home the Best Director Oscar first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Daniel Kaluuya, Judas and the Black Messiah, Oscars

Daniel Kaluuya Swept Awards Season, As He Should

Daniel Kaluuya as Fred Hampton in Judas and the Black Messiah

Congratulations to Daniel Kaluuya! Your win is so deserved and I can't wait to see you win more to come!

The post Daniel Kaluuya Swept Awards Season, As He Should first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Ian McShane, John Wick, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: John Wick Prequel Series The Continental Is Coming to Starz

ian mcshane

In these confusing times, there are few institutions that we can always rely on. Luckily for us, the world of John Wick isn't one of them.

The post Things We Saw Today: John Wick Prequel Series The Continental Is Coming to Starz first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Edgar Wright, Scott Pilgrim, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Edgar Wright on Scott Pilgrim‘s 10th Anniversary Re-Release

michael cera

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is set to be re-released in theaters on April 30th.

The post Edgar Wright on Scott Pilgrim‘s 10th Anniversary Re-Release first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Aya Cash, romcoms, William Jackson Harper

Aya Cash and William Jackson Harper Can’t Save the Thoughtful but Meandering We Broke Up

aya cash, william jackson harper

Ultimately, all the pieces are there, but the film fails to come together.

The post Aya Cash and William Jackson Harper Can’t Save the Thoughtful but Meandering We Broke Up first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Elon Musk, Saturday Night Live, snl

King of Comedy Elon Musk Is Hosting Saturday Night Live

Elon Musk speaks and gestures in front of a black background

Musk, for his part, seems to be enjoying the online outrage around his hosting.

The post King of Comedy Elon Musk Is Hosting Saturday Night Live first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Chewbacca, Mark Hamill, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Dress Your Chewbaccas in Lederhosen and Culottes

I mean, Barb and Star and Chewy Go To Vista Del Mar? Shut up and take my money.

The post Things We Saw Today: Dress Your Chewbaccas in Lederhosen and Culottes first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Billboards, fandom, Tony Stark

Unhinged Fandom Buys Billboard Begging Marvel To Resurrect Tony Stark

tony stark billboard

You're embarrassing yourselves and the fandom.

The post Unhinged Fandom Buys Billboard Begging Marvel To Resurrect Tony Stark first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, art, COVID-19, The New Yorker

Art Students Create Stunning Post-Pandemic New Yorker Covers

Stickers reading "I got the shot"

This is the stunning and transformative power of art, and this is what these students have accomplished.

The post Art Students Create Stunning Post-Pandemic New Yorker Covers first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Mortal Kombat, superpowers, video game movies

Some Questions I Have About Mortal Kombat‘s Arcana

mortal kombat

So tell me readers, what would your Arcana be and why? Let me know in the comments!

The post Some Questions I Have About Mortal Kombat‘s Arcana first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, brett kavanaugh, criminal justice reform, U.S. Supreme Court

Brett “Boys Will Be Boys” Kavanaugh’s Hypocrisy Was on Full Display In Latest Devastating SCOTUS Ruling

blasey ford, kavanaugh, hearing, testimony

In an ideal world, Supreme Court justices would have both empathy and a respect for precedent. Brett Kavanaugh has neither.

The post Brett “Boys Will Be Boys” Kavanaugh’s Hypocrisy Was on Full Display In Latest Devastating SCOTUS Ruling first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, job ads

The Mary Sue Is Hiring an Editor for Our Books Section!

It’s true! The Mary Sue is searching for a Books Editor!

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