The Saturday Edition - Feb 27, 2021
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After a morning that begins with a confrontation and ends with Nathan’s body bleeding out on the kitchen floor, the two Caldwell wives will have to think fast—before sharing everything includes sharing a jail cell.

The Echo Wife is a page-turning near-future domestic suspense novel from bestselling author Sarah Gailey, perfect for fans of Killing Eve, Big Little Lies, and Orphan Black. Get your copy today!
Big on the Internet, CPAC, Nazis, Republicans

The CPAC Stage Design Is Literally a Nazi Symbol Because Republicans Are Not Even Trying To Hide It Anymore

TV, Tyler Hayward, WandaVision

We Can’t Trust WandaVision’s Director Hayward

From his introduction in WandaVision, I've not been behind S.W.O.R.D. director Tyler Hayward.

The post We Can’t Trust WandaVision’s Director Hayward first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Superman, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Warner Bros.

Ta-Nehisi Coates Is Writing a Superman Film for Warner Bros.

Ta-Nehisi Coates

In an exclusive from Shadow and Act, Coates said “To be invited into the DC Extended Universe by Warner Bros., DC Films and Bad Robot is an honor, ... I look forward to meaningfully adding to the legacy of America's most iconic mythic hero."

The post Ta-Nehisi Coates Is Writing a Superman Film for Warner Bros. first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, 28DaysOfBlackCosplay, black history month 2021, cosplay

#28DaysOfBlackCosplay at The Mary Sue, Day Twenty-Seven

Cosplay of Brandi (BeeNerdish), Yoshikage Riki, and Bibi Cosplays

Happy Saturday, fellow cosplay enthusiasts! It's time for your Saturday dose of Black excellence with our #28DaysOfBlackCosplay showcase!

The post #28DaysOfBlackCosplay at The Mary Sue, Day Twenty-Seven first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, agatha harkness, Kathryn Hahn, WandaVision

The Magic of WandaVision‘s Agatha Harkness

Agatha Harkness

Let's talk about WandaVision's Agatha, now that we know more about her.

The post The Magic of WandaVision‘s Agatha Harkness first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, academy awards, Never Rarely Sometimes Always

This Academy Member Emailed a Director To Say He Refuses To Watch Her Movie & Mansplain Abortion To Her

Sidney Flanigan as Autumn in NEVER RARELY SOMETIMES ALWAYS, sits on a bus staring out the window.

A lot of Academy members don't watch all the movies they're supposed to. Most don't email the directors to brag about it.

The post This Academy Member Emailed a Director To Say He Refuses To Watch Her Movie & Mansplain Abortion To Her first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, anime, CrunchyRoll, Funimation

The Weekly Anime Round-up Presents: Angst in the Rain, Neck Bites, and Black Flash

SK8 episode 7 rainy angst omg why

Lord this skateboarding anime got me messed up. Thank goodness for Horimiya, Jujutsu Kaisen, and everything else I watch to combat sad rainy skateboarders.

The post The Weekly Anime Round-up Presents: Angst in the Rain, Neck Bites, and Black Flash first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Sir Ian McKellen Talks Using the Word “Queer” and Being an Ally to Trans People

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 06: Sir Ian McKellen walking through Piccadilly Circus during Pride in London 2019 on July 06, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images for Pride in London)

Sir Ian McKellen has spoken up in support for an inclusive LGBTQ community, tackling both the label of "queer" and also transphobia.

The post Things We Saw Today: Sir Ian McKellen Talks Using the Word “Queer” and Being an Ally to Trans People first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Space, mars rover, NASA JPL, this week in space

This Week in Space: More Delights From Mars!

This is the first high-resolution, color image to be sent back by the Hazard Cameras (Hazcams) on the underside of NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover after its landing on Feb. 18, 2021.

Perseverance is sending back all sorts of amazing images from Mars as it begins its work on the red planet. But first, let's talk about that landing.

The post This Week in Space: More Delights From Mars! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, 25th Anniversary, announcements, Pokémon (franchise)

Let’s Recap Today’s Pokémon Presents as an Excuse to Watch All the Trailers Again!

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond. Pokémon Shining Pearl. Pokémon Legends Arceus. Today's Pokémon Presents did NOT mess around, so let's recap all the announcements!

The post Let’s Recap Today’s Pokémon Presents as an Excuse to Watch All the Trailers Again! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, James Spader, vision, WandaVision

If This Cameo Happens on WandaVision I Will Be Fully Broken

Paul Bettany as the synthezoid Vision on WandaVision

It's possible that 'WandaVision' might deliver a devastating blow to our lead characters with a choice cameo.

The post If This Cameo Happens on WandaVision I Will Be Fully Broken first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Star Wars (franchise), Ted Cruz

That’s Not How Star Wars Works, Ted Cruz

Padme lamenting the death of democracy in Revenge of the Sith.

In another installment of Ted Cruz Doesn't Know Pop Culture, he decided to try to talk about Star Wars  again and aged me 10 years in the process.

The post That’s Not How Star Wars Works, Ted Cruz first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, CPAC, donald trump, hypocrisy

CPAC Displays Ridiculous Golden Trump Statue Because None of These People Have an Ounce of Self-Awareness

Donald Trump hugs a US flag and yells

It really does seem like the GOP have given up the pretense of caring about literally anything but Trump.

The post CPAC Displays Ridiculous Golden Trump Statue Because None of These People Have an Ounce of Self-Awareness first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, 28DaysOfBlackCosplay, black history month 2021, cosplay

#28DaysOfBlackCosplay at The Mary Sue, Day Twenty-Six

Cosplay of Ashley Mika (Afrogeek Cosplay), Kurenai Kiba, and Akeelah Rawlins (Jevil)

Here's to the last, Friday in our #28DaysOfBlackCosplay showcase. Let's check out today's cosplayers and get ready for the last two features of the weekend.

The post #28DaysOfBlackCosplay at The Mary Sue, Day Twenty-Six first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, archeology, paganism, witchcraft

An Ancient Temple to Hecate Restored In Turkey

the ancient sanctuary of hecate, a series of collumns

An ancient temple to Hecate, the Goddess of witchcraft, ghosts, and crossroads has been restored in Turkey.

The post An Ancient Temple to Hecate Restored In Turkey first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, anime, Black Girl Nerds

Blackness in Anime and How It Affects Blerds Online

Atsuko Jackson from Michiko to Hatchin

Black characters are not new to anime, but their prominence, the designs, and types of characters have most certainly changed.

The post Blackness in Anime and How It Affects Blerds Online first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Paramount, reboots

Paramount+ Will Make a Splash by Rebooting … Everything

The pink ladies of Grease

Viacom announced a huge slate of revivals, reboots, and more for Paramount+.

The post Paramount+ Will Make a Splash by Rebooting … Everything first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, books, Fairy tales, LGBTQIAP+ representation

These 11 Queer Retellings Beautifully Breathe New Life Into Beloved Fairy Tales

There's nothing that I love more than a good fairy tale.

The post These 11 Queer Retellings Beautifully Breathe New Life Into Beloved Fairy Tales first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Wanda Maximoff, WandaVision, WandaVision Static

WandaVision Static: Exploring Wanda’s Trauma in “Previously On”

wandavision wanda trauma

Wanda Maximoff is a character that hasn't gotten her time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The post WandaVision Static: Exploring Wanda’s Trauma in “Previously On” first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Hasbro, My Little Pony, Transformers

Things We Saw Today: Hasbro Rolls Out New Content for Transformers, My Little Pony, and G.I. Joe

hasbro

What are you looking forward to watching, other than potato gender discourse on the internet?

The post Things We Saw Today: Hasbro Rolls Out New Content for Transformers, My Little Pony, and G.I. Joe first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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