The Sunday Edition - Jan 9, 2022
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Movies, Scream, Scream (franchise), Scream 5

First Reactions to ‘Scream’ Praise Killer New Entry in the Horror Franchise

Big on the Internet, men, snow, Twitter

Move Over, Bean Dad! 2022 Is All About Snow Shovel Husband

Jack Nicholson frozen in snow in The Shining.

No husband is better than snow husband.

The post Move Over, Bean Dad! 2022 Is All About Snow Shovel Husband first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Ben Affleck, Justice League, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Ben Affleck Says ‘Justice League’ Was “the Worst Experience” and Same Honestly

Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne in Batman v Superman.

We saw Justice League in theaters and we couldn't agree more.

The post Things We Saw Today: Ben Affleck Says ‘Justice League’ Was “the Worst Experience” and Same Honestly first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, anime, Scott Pilgrim, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

‘Scott Pilgrim’ Levels Up in New Anime Series Adaptation for Netflix

michael cera

Netflix and and UCP (The Umbrella Academy, Chucky) are adapting Bryan Lee O’Malley's comic series, with O'Malley writing and executive producing alongside BenDavid Grabinski (Are You Afraid of the Dark? reboot).

The post ‘Scott Pilgrim’ Levels Up in New Anime Series Adaptation for Netflix first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, offices, work, working from home

Sorry Capitalist Overlords, but No One Misses Working in an Office

gary cole

Who will care for the Bill Lumberghs of the world and their Hawaiian shirt Fridays!?! WHO WILL UNJAM THE PRINTER IN THIS PAPERLESS WORLD?!

The post Sorry Capitalist Overlords, but No One Misses Working in an Office first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, deleted scenes, Disney, Encanto

Adorable Encanto Deleted Scene Has Me Wishing for More Onscreen Non-Magical Madrigal Bonding

Character posters crops to Augustin, Mirabel, and Felix. (Image: Disney.)

Since both Maribel's father and uncle (both) are non-magical family members, this scene provides an insight into the dynamics of living with these differences as adults.

The post Adorable Encanto Deleted Scene Has Me Wishing for More Onscreen Non-Magical Madrigal Bonding first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Jessica Chastain, Lupita Nyong'o, The 355

The 355 Is a Standard Spy Flick That Had the Potential To Be More

The cast of The 355 standing in front of their countries' flags.

The 355 is the latest addition into the world of spy movies and it is a fine entry point but doesn't understand its full potential.

The post The 355 Is a Standard Spy Flick That Had the Potential To Be More first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, TV, amazon prime video, Amazon Studios, The Boys

New Footage From The Boys Reveals Season 3 Release Date (and Teases an Especially Unhinged Homelander)

Antony Starr has a creepy smile as Homelander in season 3 of 'The Boys'

A teasing look at season three of 'The Boys' also revealed an exciting announcement: news of when the third season will be released on Amazon Prime Video.

The post New Footage From The Boys Reveals Season 3 Release Date (and Teases an Especially Unhinged Homelander) first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, RIP, Sidney Poitier, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: The World Pays Tribute to Sir Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier in 'To Sir, With Love'

Fellow actors, activists, and celebrities pay tribute to Sir Sidney Poitier, who passed away at 94 years old.

The post Things We Saw Today: The World Pays Tribute to Sir Sidney Poitier first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, AITA, Am I the asshole

If Your Husband Throws Out Your Books, Throw Out Your Husband

gaston

We're aware that not every AITA from Reddit is real but sometimes, they are still worth screaming about. Like this one where a woman married a real-life Gaston who threw out her books because she wasn't doing her "wifely duties".

The post If Your Husband Throws Out Your Books, Throw Out Your Husband first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Coronavirus, COVID-19, omicron variant

So How “Mild” Is Omicron, Exactly?

A sign in a store window reads "Face Masks Required"

So how "mild" is the Omicron variant of COVID-19? According to the World Health Organization, for the unvaccinated, it's not very mild at all.

The post So How “Mild” Is Omicron, Exactly? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Audrey Hepburn, Rooney Mara

I Am Wary of This New Audrey Hepburn Movie …

Audrey Hepburn standing at the window in Breakfast at Tiffany's

So a movie about Audrey Hepburn's life would be interesting but it also comes with a history. 

The post I Am Wary of This New Audrey Hepburn Movie … first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, TV, And Just Like That…, Chris Noth, Sex and the City

Chris Noth Cut From And Just Like That Finale After Sexual Assault Accusations

Chris Noth lounges in pajamas, looking behind him.

Chris Noth's appearance in the 'And Just Like That' finale was cut after multiple women came forward accusing the actor of sexual assault.

The post Chris Noth Cut From And Just Like That Finale After Sexual Assault Accusations first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Andrew Garfield, Spider-Man, Spider-Man: No Way Home

Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man Return Was the Closure He and Fans Deserved

andrew garfield in the spidey suit

I hope that we get to see more of him, even if it is just a glimpse, because Garfield proved that with the right writing, he'd have made the best Spider-Man out there and I want to see all that he can do.

The post Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man Return Was the Closure He and Fans Deserved first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, horror (genre), hypnosis, The Watchmen

Hypnotist to Prep Crowd of Film Festival Before Three Movies. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Daniel Kaluuya as Chris Washington in the horror movie Get Out. (Image: Monkeypaw Productions.)

Aptly titled The Hypnotic Cinema, Göteborg Festival released a disturbing trailer to entice people that like to be terrified (not me) to register for the event.

The post Hypnotist to Prep Crowd of Film Festival Before Three Movies. What Could Possibly Go Wrong? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, adoption, Childbirth, Pope, Pope Francis

Did the Pope Just Say That Me Deciding to Have Cats Instead of Kids Has Robbed Me of My Humanity?

Puss N Boots cute

According to CNN, Pope Francis has said that couples who decide to not have children and, instead, decide to have pets, are being selfish.

The post Did the Pope Just Say That Me Deciding to Have Cats Instead of Kids Has Robbed Me of My Humanity? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, Movies, Eternals, marvel studios, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Eternals Is Arriving Soon on Disney+ and We Can’t Wait

the eternals are coming and they are hot

Director Chloé Zhao's superhero ensemble movie 'Eternals' is headed to Disney+, and you should be watching when it drops.

The post Things We Saw Today: Eternals Is Arriving Soon on Disney+ and We Can’t Wait first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Green Goblin, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Willem Dafoe

Yeah, THIS Is Exactly Why Willem Dafoe’s Green Goblin Return Was So Great

Willem Dafoe as Norman Osborn carving a turkey

Willem Dafoe is, apparently, always down to play Norman Osborn and that was made abundantly clear with his involvement in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

The post Yeah, THIS Is Exactly Why Willem Dafoe’s Green Goblin Return Was So Great first appeared on The Mary Sue.
AMP Featured, News, Capitol Insurrection, democrats, Hamilton

I Am Begging Democrats To Find One (1) Other Reference Besides Hamilton

Lin-Manuel Miranda speaks on a Zoom call for the January 6 remembrance event.

On the anniversary of the Capitol attack, Nancy Pelosi introduced Lin-Manuel Miranda, who then introduced cast members from "Hamilton," to sing "Dear Theodosia" from the musical.

The post I Am Begging Democrats To Find One (1) Other Reference Besides Hamilton first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, 2022 releases, prequels, sequels

All the 2022 Book Sequels & Additions We’re Most Excited About (Part 1)

Belle singing on a ladder on a book shelf in Disney's Beauty and the Beast.

Luckily, the start of a new year also means we're all months and weeks closer to continuing our new favorite series.

The post All the 2022 Book Sequels & Additions We’re Most Excited About (Part 1) first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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