| Big on the Internet, Dave Nadelberg, Mortified By Charline Jao on Fri,11:31 In each episode of Mortified Guide, performers read something they wrote as teenagers: diary entries, love letters, erotic fan-fiction, childhood drawings of how they imaged sex, etc. Read More > Big on the Internet, Movies, Avengers: Infinity War, DC Universe, marvel By Princess Weekes on Fri,11:17 For a superhero movie in 2018, post-Black Panther so many people were ready to write this movie off, but it stuck the landing and accepted itself as a comic-book film in the truest, messiest and most glorious way possible. Read More > Movies, Avengers: Infinity War, Marvel Entertainment By Dan Van Winkle on Fri,10:52 Whether you've seen Avengers: Infinity War and just have a lot of processing to do, or you're still prepping for your trip to the theater, the whole experience around the culmination of Marvel's cinematic universe has been A Lot. So let's take a pause for a moment to appreciate the simpler things in life and remind ourselves of the aspects of being a Marvel fan that aren't nearly as stressful: distinguishing between Marvel's seemingly infinite supply of Chrises. Read More > AMP Featured, Movies, Avengers: Infinity War, marvel studios, mcu By Kaila Hale-Stern on Fri,9:45 Avengers: Infinity War rolled into theaters last night. If got to see it, we have a lot to talk about. If you're waiting a couple of days, be warned that HERE BE ALL OF THE SPOILERS. Read More > News, Cannes Film Festival, Weinstein By Charline Jao on Fri,9:20 Cannes Film Festival is partnering with Marlene Schiappa, the French women's equality minister, to address sexual harassment and assault at the festival. Read More > Books, anime, Chris Stuckmann, interview By Princess Weekes on Fri,8:25 Chris Stuckmann is a well-known figure in internet circles. His movie reviews are some of the most-viewed on YouTube, and he has a new book out called Anime Impact, which features contributors discussing their experiences with their favorite anime. Read More > TV, Anton Yelchin, Diego Luna, Guillermo del Toro, Netflix, Tatiana Maslany, Trollhunters By Charline Jao on Fri,8:09 The Netflix animated series Trollhunters adds three voices, with Emile Hirsch taking over Anton Yelchin's role as Jim. Read More > TV, Luke Cage, Mike Colter, Netflix By Charline Jao on Fri,7:25 While we're pretty sure Luke Cage isn't going to make a sharp turn into a sports drama, "The Show Off" is a great reminder of exactly how powerful Luke Cage is. Read More > Movies, female director, S. J. Clarkson, Star Trek (franchise), Star Trek 4 (Kelvin), women in film By Teresa Jusino on Thu,6:14 There's big news a-brewin' for Trek fans everywhere! First, there's the announcement that there are two more Star Trek films being planned. Second, there's the even more exciting announcement that the fourth Trek film in the Kelvin Universe has hired its director, and she is the first female feature director in the franchise's history! Read More > Big on the Internet, TED Talks, time's up, Tracee Ellis Ross By Vivian Kane on Thu,5:59 Earlier this month, Tracee Ellis Ross opened the annual TED Conference with a speech about the fury women are feeling, and have always felt, and how it's not something to bury or run from. Rather, we need to listen to that fury and all the wisdom it holds. The video of Ellis' speech has now been released and I want you to know that I am not exaggerating, not even a little bit, when I say that you need to be watching this video right now. Read More > Movies, Karen Gillan, marvel, marvel studios, The Handmaid's Tale, The MCU, tws By Chelsea Steiner on Thu,5:57 Filed this under Shut Up and Take My Money: Karen Gillan wants to direct an all-female Marvel movie. The actress, who will reprise her role as Nebula in Avengers: Infinity War, spoke to the Huffington Post at the premiere of The Party’s Just Beginning, at the Tribeca Film Festival. The film marks the directorial debut of Gillan, who also wrote and stars in the film alongside fellow Guardians of the Galaxy alum Lee Pace. Read More > TV, documentaries, NXIVM, Sarah Edmondson By Teresa Jusino on Thu,5:46 We recently covered the arrest of Smallville's Allison Mack on sex trafficking charges related to the cult NXIVM (pronounced "Nexium," so why in the hell don't they just write it that way?). Now, two of the cult's former members are coming forward...in the form of a documentary series. Read More > TV, Colin Jost, Emmys, Michael Che, snl, weekend update By Chelsea Steiner on Thu,4:57 NBC announced that Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update co-anchors Michael Che and Colin Jost will be hosting The Emmys this September. The show will be produced by Lorne Michaels and feature appearances by various SNL cast members. In a statement from NBC Entertainment chairman Robert Greenblatt, "NBC is thrilled to be the home of this year's Emmy Awards, and with Colin and Michael in the driver's seat as hosts, along with surprise appearances by other cast members of SNL." Read More > Big on the Internet, fathers, mcu, Thanos By Kaila Hale-Stern on Thu,4:38 Villainous, disapproving, or disappointing fathers are the MCU's go-to trope. Read More > Big on the Internet, News, bisexuality, Janelle Monáe, LGBTQ Representation By Princess Weekes on Thu,4:00 She has laid the foundation for all our other queer black sisters to know they can come forward. In their own time. Within their own space. And with their own voice. Read More > Movies, Avengers: Infinity War, Loki, Tom Hiddleston By Kaila Hale-Stern on Thu,3:00 Avengers: Infinity War actor Tom Hiddleston surprised Loki cosplayers at a special event for the movie, and to say these were the best moments of the fans' lives is probably an understatement. Read More > Movies, Annapurna Pictures, Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey, women in journalism By Teresa Jusino on Thu,2:59 Woodward and Bernstein got All the President's Men. Now, it's Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey's turn. They are currently the subjects of an upcoming film from Annapurna Pictures and Plan B thanks to their investigative journalism into Harvey Weinstein. Read More > News, Andrea Constand, Bill Cosby, sexual assault By Vivian Kane on Thu,2:53 In a historical outcome from what was already a landmark case–the first major criminal trial of the #MeToo era–Bill Cosby has been found guilty on all counts of sexual assault. Read More > Gaming, Harry Potter, Harry Potter (franchise), Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Jam City, mobile games By Chelsea Steiner on Thu,2:52 Good news for everyone still eagerly awaiting their Hogwarts acceptance letter: Jam City and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Portkey Games have released their free-to-play mobile game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery on Android and iOS devices today. This marks the popular franchise's first entry into the world of mobile gaming, with a story-driven adventure RPG that allows you to play as a Hogwarts student. Read More > Sponsored, The Mary Sue Shop By Diana Vilbert on Thu,2:05 Regular lightbulbs? Pfft. It’s time to rethink lighting—and we’re talking way fancier than a dimmer switch. Check out the great deals we’ve got going at the Mary Sue Shop. Read More > |
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