The Friday Edition - Mar 4, 2022
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Movies, Bruce Wayne, Robert Pattinson, The Batman

So What Is the Deal With ‘Something in the Way’ in ‘The Batman’?

Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne in 'The Batman'

So in the movie, the use of the song is giving us a look into Bruce's own inability to get out of his own way and it's a fascinating insight into the character.

The post So What Is the Deal With ‘Something in the Way’ in ‘The Batman’? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, Kirby, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch

The “Kirby and the Forgotten Land” Demo Lets You Turn Into a Traffic Cone and Beat Up a Concrete Shelled Turtle

Kirby and the Forgotten Land

The demo to Kirby and the Forgotten land is here, letting players check out three different stages of Kirby's latest adventure.

The post The “Kirby and the Forgotten Land” Demo Lets You Turn Into a Traffic Cone and Beat Up a Concrete Shelled Turtle first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Disney, Disney+, Hide From Homepage, Streaming Television

Will Disney+ Now Have Ads? New Price Tiers Explained.

Fennec Shand and Boba Fett stand together in The Book of Boba Fett.

If you've been on the fence about subscribing, a cheaper, ad-supported option might be a good way for you to test the service out.

The post Will Disney+ Now Have Ads? New Price Tiers Explained. first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Fantastic Beasts (franchise), J.K. Rowling

It’s Still Kind of Shocking to See ‘The Secrets of Dumbledore’ Trailer Overtly Embrace J.K. Rowling

J.K Rowling attends the UK Premiere of "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald" at Cineworld Leicester Square on November 13, 2018 in London, England.

Despite all the issues surrounding J.K. Rowling and her impact on transphobia in the U.K. and across her many platforms—the trailer for Dumbledore made sure that we knew she's still in charge.

The post It’s Still Kind of Shocking to See ‘The Secrets of Dumbledore’ Trailer Overtly Embrace J.K. Rowling first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Amanda Seyfried, Elizabeth Holmes, Hulu, Naveen Andrews, The Dropout, Theranos

Amanda Seyfried Delivers a Career-Best Performance in Hulu’s Theranos Series ‘The Dropout’

Amanda Seyfried as Elizabeth Holmes in 'The Dropout'

Unlike Theranos, this smart, fast-paced series is the real deal.

The post Amanda Seyfried Delivers a Career-Best Performance in Hulu’s Theranos Series ‘The Dropout’ first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Judd Apatow, Netflix, The Bubble

‘The Bubble’ Trailer Is the Only Bit of COVID Art I’m Here For

Pedro Pascal, Iris Apatow, and Leslie Mann screaming in The Bubble

It is the only bit of COVID inspired art that I'm actually excited for.

The post ‘The Bubble’ Trailer Is the Only Bit of COVID Art I’m Here For first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Doctor Strange, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Funko, marvel studios

Who Is Sara in ‘Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness’? Questioning My Life Because of a Funko Pop…

Doctor Strange Sara Funko POP

The Pop Funko collection for the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe Doctor Strange sequel is here, and it includes more than one mysterious character.

The post Who Is Sara in ‘Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness’? Questioning My Life Because of a Funko Pop… first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Bruce Wayne, Robert Pattinson, The Batman

Robert Pattinson Gives Us the Perfect Sad Boy Bruce Wayne

Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne standing in front of a light

All of this works to explore Pattinson's approach as Bruce Wayne.

The post Robert Pattinson Gives Us the Perfect Sad Boy Bruce Wayne first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Comics, Bingo Love, disabled representation, Harley Quinn (series)

Tee Franklin’s Comics Show Disability Representation Can Just BE—No Tropey Villain Backstory Required

Scenes from Bingo Love by Tee Franklin and Harley Quinn: The Animated Series: The Eat. Bang! Kill. Tour by Tee Franklin. (Image: Joy San & Jenn St-Onge/Image and Max Sarin/DC Comics.)

Instead of getting into the weeds of the story, I want to talk about how Franklin and her artists have disability representation embedded in both Harley Quinn and Bingo Love: Jackpot Edition.

The post Tee Franklin’s Comics Show Disability Representation Can Just BE—No Tropey Villain Backstory Required first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, build back better, Joe Manchin, poor choices, WTF

Joe Manchin Would Rather Walk Into Traffic Rather Than Answer Questions About ‘Build Back Better’

Senator Joe Manchin is surrounded by reporters outside of the Capitol.

Rather than talk to a reporter about details of a possible Build Back Better alternative, Manchin chose to literally walk into oncoming traffic.

The post Joe Manchin Would Rather Walk Into Traffic Rather Than Answer Questions About ‘Build Back Better’ first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Deadpool, Disney+, Hide From Homepage, Hulu, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ryan Reynolds

Is ‘Deadpool’ on Disney Plus?

Deadpool gasping with his hands pressed to his face.

There's good and bad news about where you can watch 'Deadpool' and 'Deadpool 2' streaming for free right now. Here's where the movies live online.

The post Is ‘Deadpool’ on Disney Plus? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, dating show, Deepti is everything, Love Is Blind, reality TV, Shake is trash

My Favorite Part of the ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 2 Reunion Is Deepti Smiling as Everyone Dunks on Shake

Love Is Blind Season 2

With the second season of Love Is Blind over, everyone came together in a reunion to discuss what happened during their time on the show.

The post My Favorite Part of the ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 2 Reunion Is Deepti Smiling as Everyone Dunks on Shake first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Catwoman, Matt Reeves, Selina Kyle, The Batman (film)

‘The Batman’: Zoë Kravitz Is the Definitive Movie Catwoman

catwoman zoe kravitz

The Batman is a film worth checking out, especially for those feeling slightly burnt out by Batman. This was a breath of fresh Batcave air.

The post ‘The Batman’: Zoë Kravitz Is the Definitive Movie Catwoman first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, cobra kai, Hide From Homepage, Netflix, The Karate Kid

When Will ‘Cobra Kai’ Season 5 Release on Netflix?

Ralph Macchio's Daniel LaRusso & William Zabka's Johnny Lawrence face off in Cobra Kai

Cobra Kai delights fans with its nostalgic spinoff of the Karate Kid franchise. After season 4 left off on a cliffhanger of changing alliances, bursting tensions, and fulfillment of evil plans, fans were left desperate for answers. When will Cobra Kai season 5 hit Netflix?

The post When Will ‘Cobra Kai’ Season 5 Release on Netflix? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies & TV, Batman (character), Hide From Homepage, Joker

Every Actor Who Has Played the Joker, Ranked From Best to Worst

Batman fever has gripped the world once again, and that means it's time to look back on his arch-rival, the jolly thorn in his stoic side, the one and only Joker! Many actors have slapped on the grease paint and strapped on a flower full of laughing gas to take their turns as Batman's nemesis, and we are here to rank them all!

The post Every Actor Who Has Played the Joker, Ranked From Best to Worst first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Jean-Luc Picard, Star Trek, Star Trek: Picard

Why the Twist in the ‘Star Trek: Picard’ Season 2 Premiere Works

Pictured: Sir Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard of the CBS All Access series STAR TREK: PICARD. Photo Cr: Trae Patton/CBS ©2019 CBS Interactive, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Now, we know that Jean-Luc is in for a journey in season 2.

The post Why the Twist in the ‘Star Trek: Picard’ Season 2 Premiere Works first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Andrew Cuomo, comeback, please no, sexual misconduct

Andrew Cuomo Is Making a Weird (and Expensive!) Attempt at a Comeback

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks during a Coronavirus Briefing

Andrew Cuomo is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars from his still-active campaign fund to air comeback ads for no one.

The post Andrew Cuomo Is Making a Weird (and Expensive!) Attempt at a Comeback first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Burnout, Hayao Miyazaki, Kiki's Delivery Service, Studio Ghibli

I Finally Watched “Kiki’s Delivery Service” and Cried Over a 13-Year-Old Witch Putting Burnout Into Perspective for Me

Kiki's Delivery Service

As I watched Kiki lose her powers because she was exhausted from flying becoming too overwhelming, I realized she was going through burnout.

The post I Finally Watched “Kiki’s Delivery Service” and Cried Over a 13-Year-Old Witch Putting Burnout Into Perspective for Me first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Batman (character), Michael Keaton

Michael Keaton Is Clearly as Excited as We Are About His Batman Return

Michael Keaton as Batman

Keaton took to Instagram to share an image of himself in the Batman suit. Well ... sort of.

The post Michael Keaton Is Clearly as Excited as We Are About His Batman Return first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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