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News, Bob Chapek, Disney, LGBTQ discrimination, politics

Disney CEO Gives Empty Sort-of Defense (Definitely Not an Apology) Over Donations To ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Sponsors

A white man (Bob Chapek) stands in front of a red carpet promo wall for Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission: Breakout ride.

Disney's CEO Bob Chapek has doubled down on the hollowness of last week's statement with an internal memo to employees that says even less, just with more words.

The post Disney CEO Gives Empty Sort-of Defense (Definitely Not an Apology) Over Donations To ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Sponsors first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, box office, Matt Reeves, The Batman

Things We Saw Today: ‘The Batman’ Has a Powerful Opening at $134 Million

Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne in 'The Batman'

Finally, the time has come and Matt Reeves' 'The Batman' has hit theaters with a strong opening weekend for the latest Bruce Wayne adventure.

The post Things We Saw Today: ‘The Batman’ Has a Powerful Opening at $134 Million first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, AITA Reddit, tampons

Your Husband Should Not Have a Say Over Your Use of Tampons

Leslie Knope says men's rights is nothing and she's right

The idea that a man can take action to getting rid of something that we need to take care of periods and make a choice for what is best for a husband's comfort? That's something that shouldn't be tolerated.

The post Your Husband Should Not Have a Say Over Your Use of Tampons first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, dating show, Love Is Blind, Netflix, reality TV, The Ultimatum

If You Thought “Love Is Blind” Was Messy Wait Until You Hear the Premise of ‘The Ultimatum’

The Ultimatum

After the second season of "Love Is Blind" aired its reunion, Nick and Vanessa Lachey revealed a brand new series called "The Ultimatum."

The post If You Thought “Love Is Blind” Was Messy Wait Until You Hear the Premise of ‘The Ultimatum’ first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Harry Styles, Mick Fleetwood, Pleasing

I Love Mick Fleetwood as the New Face of Harry Styles’ ‘Pleasing’

Mick Fleetwood posing in a purple outfit and hat in a psychedelic landscape with a frog.

If Harry Styles would like to send me any of his 'Pleasing' line, I will gladly post about it all the time.

The post I Love Mick Fleetwood as the New Face of Harry Styles’ ‘Pleasing’ first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, brandon lee, Jason Momoa, reboots, The Crow

‘The Crow’ Reboot Is Apparently Still Happening? Here’s What We Know

Brandon Lee as Eric Draven in The Crow

Producer Ed Pressman has announced that a reboot of 'The Crow' is in the works again—but will it really happen this time?

The post ‘The Crow’ Reboot Is Apparently Still Happening? Here’s What We Know first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, cryptocurrency, Hair Metal, music videos

What the Heck IS This Randi Zuckerberg Crypto Music Video?

Randi Zuckerberg in "We're All Gonna Make It" video

Does she genuinely believe that crypto is just the coolest thing since sliced bread, or is she hustling hard to make as much money off of it as possible?

The post What the Heck IS This Randi Zuckerberg Crypto Music Video? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, gender equality, Suffragette, women in history

‘They Called Us Girls’: The Narrowing & Broadening of a Writer

THEY CALLED US GIRLS: Stories of Female Ambition from Suffrage to Mad Men. Image: Cynren Press and Alyssa Shotwell.

"I interviewed the women when they were in their 80s and 90s and asked them to tell me about their lives and what fueled their unconventional ambition."

The post ‘They Called Us Girls’: The Narrowing & Broadening of a Writer first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, banned books, Dolly Parton, Imagination Library

Stella Parton Tells Off Kentucky Lawmaker for ‘Age-Appropriate’ Remarks on Dolly’s Kids’ Book Program

Dolly Parton in Netflix's Heartstrings.

Republican lawmaker Meredith whose background is notably not in education or a related social science held reservations.

The post Stella Parton Tells Off Kentucky Lawmaker for ‘Age-Appropriate’ Remarks on Dolly’s Kids’ Book Program first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, anime, magical girls, Sailor Moon, Usagi Tsukino

Revisiting the First Episode of “Sailor Moon” 30 Years Later Makes Me Appreciate Usagi Crying About How Stressful It Is to Be a Magical Girl

Sailor Moon

On March 7, 1992, the very first episode of Sailor Moon aired in Japan. In honor of the 30th anniversary, we take a look back at how iconic that episode is.

The post Revisiting the First Episode of “Sailor Moon” 30 Years Later Makes Me Appreciate Usagi Crying About How Stressful It Is to Be a Magical Girl first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, Tabletop Gaming, Texas, transgender

This itch.io Tabletop Bundle Just Raised $220k for Trans Texans

The cover for Thirsty Sword Lesbians, one of many games available in the TTRPGs for Trans Rights in Texas bundle.

Trans rights are under attack in Texas. Luckily, hundreds of game developers are raising funds to protect the most marginalized trans people in the state.

The post This itch.io Tabletop Bundle Just Raised $220k for Trans Texans first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, 2020 Presidential election, Conspiracy Theories, pillows, Terminator (franchise), Voting Machines

‘MyPillow Guy’ Mike Lindell Says He’s Filing a ‘Class Action Lawsuit Against All Machines’

Linda Hamilton in Terminator: Dark Fate

Lindell refuses to stop spreading his lies about the 2020 election and has now taken things a step further by vowing to sue machines—all machines.

The post ‘MyPillow Guy’ Mike Lindell Says He’s Filing a ‘Class Action Lawsuit Against All Machines’ first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Pixar, review, Turning Red

‘Turning Red’ Is a Perfect Coming-of-Age Story for Young Boy Band Aficionados

The girls staring at each other in Turning Red

Pixar, in recent years, has begun opening up the world of animation to stories that would have truly helped so many of us growing up. One of those movies is 'Turning Red.'

The post ‘Turning Red’ Is a Perfect Coming-of-Age Story for Young Boy Band Aficionados first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, anime, Jump Festa 2022, manga, Shueisha

Shueisha Has Made Jump Festa 2022 Available Online for a Limited Time, Here’s Where to Watch

Jump Festa

For the first time in the company's history, Shueisha has made their annual Jump Festa event available to watch online outside of Japan.

The post Shueisha Has Made Jump Festa 2022 Available Online for a Limited Time, Here’s Where to Watch first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Batman (character), Bill Murray, DC Comics, Eddie Murphy, Ivan Reitman, Robin, snl, Warner Bros.

Things We Saw Today: Bill Murray and Eddie Murphy Were Almost Batman and Robin?!?

Bill Murray in 'Ghostbusters' and Eddie Murphy in 'Beverly Hills Cop'

When Warner Bros. was courting the late Ghostbusters director Ivan Reitman to direct Batman, he had the idea to cast Murray as Batman, with Murphy taking the role of Robin.

The post Things We Saw Today: Bill Murray and Eddie Murphy Were Almost Batman and Robin?!? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Amazon Studios, Invincible, Simon Racioppa, The Boys, The Boys Presents: Diabolical

Showrunner Simon Racioppa Talks ‘The Boys Presents: Diabolical’

The Boys Presents: Diabolical and Simon Racioppa

The showrunner and executive producer of 'Invincible' brought his signature brand of bloody mayhem to Amazon's 'The Boys Presents: Diabolical'.

The post Showrunner Simon Racioppa Talks ‘The Boys Presents: Diabolical’ first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Florida, Kate McKinnon, LGBTQ discrimination, LGBTQ erasure, Ron DeSantis, Saturday Night Live, snl

Kate McKinnon Roasts Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill on ‘SNL’

Kate McKinnon and Colin Jost on 'SNL'

McKinnon then gamely attempts to switch gears, but finds that she is unable to continue without repeating the word "gay".  

The post Kate McKinnon Roasts Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill on ‘SNL’ first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Alien, Alien (franchise), Fede Alvarez, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Fede Alvarez to Direct New ‘Alien’ Film

alien covenant

Horror director Fede Alvarez (Evil Dead, Don't Breathe) will write and direct the seventh entry into Alien saga.

The post Things We Saw Today: Fede Alvarez to Direct New ‘Alien’ Film first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Batman (character), Robert Pattinson, The Batman (Movie), Twitter, Twitter memes, Warner Bros.

Let’s LOL at The Funniest Tweets About ‘The Batman’

Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne standing in front of a light

Do you have a favorite Bat-meme?

The post Let’s LOL at The Funniest Tweets About ‘The Batman’ first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Akiva Goldsman, I Am Legend, I Am Legend 2, Michael B. Jordan, Warner Bros., Will Smith

Audiences Gear Up for Next Viral Dystopia as Michael B. Jordan Joins Will Smith for ‘I Am Legend’ Sequel

Will Smith in 'I Am Legend', Michael B. Jordan in 'Without Remorse'

Will Smith is returning to the zombie apocalypse, and he's bringing Michael B. Jordan with him.

The post Audiences Gear Up for Next Viral Dystopia as Michael B. Jordan Joins Will Smith for ‘I Am Legend’ Sequel first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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