The Tuesday Edition - Jun 7, 2022
Fresh from your pals at themarysue.com
Sponsored
A girl would be such a blessing…
Spine-chilling and sharp, Anne Heltzel’s Just Like Mother is a modern gothic from a fresh new voice in horror, and “is set to be one of the year’s most talked-about books” (Andrea Bartz, New York Times bestselling author).

Get your copy now!
Movies, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Iman Vellani, Ms. Marvel

‘Ms. Marvel’ Star Admits She Has ‘So Many Opinions’ About ‘Doctor Strange 2.’ We Want To Hear Them All.

Kamala Khan with glowing eyes in the Ms. Marvel trailer.
Iman Vellani is incredible in Ms. Marvel and the more I hear about her texting Kevin Feige or sharing her thoughts on the MCU, the more I'm obsessed
Movies, Doja Cat, elvis, Elvis (2022), Rock 'N Roll, Shoka Dukureh, Sister Rosetta Tharpe

The Godmother of Rock ‘N Roll Who Made Elvis Possible Featured in Music Video & Movie

Dukureh singing Tharpe's lines in "Vegas" by Doja Cat. Image: screen cap. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZp2biJul1c
One of her songs, "Hound Dog," would decades later be recognized as one of Elvis' biggest hits.
News, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, domestic abuse

Brad Pitt Requesting Jury Trial for Angelina Jolie “Harming” His Wine Company Is Uncomfortably Familiar

Actor/director Angelina Jolie attends The 23rd Annual Critics' Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 11, 2018 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for The Critics' Choice Awards )
In something we should have expected news, actor Brad Pitt is suing his ex-wife Angelina Jolie due to the sale of her part of his company.
Big on the Internet, drag queens, LGBTQ discrimination, Republicans, Texas

Texas Politician Wants to Ban Kids from Drag Shows, Do Nothing About Guns

The stars of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7.
Also, can someone please explain how a chaperoned drag show is destroying the moral fabric of Texas, whereas stockpiling assault rifles is totally cool and normal?
Movies & TV, Actors on Actors, Andrew Garfield, Zendaya

Things We Saw Today: Andrew Garfield and Zendaya Break Down Acting on ‘Actors on Actors’

Andrew Garfield and Zendaya talking on Actors on Actors
Fans of Spider-Man: No Way Home, rejoice!
Movies & TV, TV, fan projects, Sonic SatAM, Sonic the Hedgehog, Team Sea3on

Sonic Fans ‘Team Sea3on’ Working on More ‘Sonic SatAM’ to Give Me the Closure I’ve Wanted for Decades

Sonic SatAM Fan Project
Sonic fans Team Sea3on have released a trailer for a project that aims to pick up where Sonic SatAM left off back in 1994.
TV, Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars (franchise)

No, Obi-Wan Kenobi Saying He Wished He Were Leia’s Father Does Not Make Anakin Right

Obi-Wan talking to Leia in Obi-Wan Kenobi
So these bad faith complaints about Obi-Wan Kenobi just continue to be proof that there are "fans" who just want to find something to hate and this is not it.
Movies, Hulu, indigenous representation, Predator, Prey

‘Predator’ Prequel ‘Prey’ Gets Thrilling New Trailer

Amber Midthunder in 'Prey'.
he fifth film in the science fiction franchise takes place 300 years ago in Comanche Nation.
Movies, Asian Representation, Bechdel Test, Bechdel-Wallace Test, feminism, Fire Island (film), LGBTQIAP+ representation, Pride

This Terrible ‘Fire Island’ Hot Take Suggests It’s Time To Rethink the Bechdel Test

The cast of 'Fire Island'.
The film's primary cast is made up of mainly Asian queer people playing queer people. Instead of being excited about a mainstream movie providing a platform for a traditionally underrepresented group, we get a hot take from the school of white feminism that no one asked for.
Big on the Internet, Netflix, Netflix Geeked Week, Stranger Things

Here’s the Netflix Geeked Week Schedule 2022

Netflix Geeked Week 2022 is underway, but it’s not too late to catch up or join in on the fun!
Big on the Internet, AITA Reddit, Disney, Disney Adults, weddings

Newlywed Couple Gifted Generous Catering Budget for Wedding From Their Parents, Spends It on Mickey and Minnie Instead

Mickey Mouse Shorts
A woman reveals that she spent the catering budget she and her husband were gifted on having Mickey and Minnie show up at their wedding.
Gaming, Nintendo, pokemon, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, true endings, video games

I’ve Completed the Pokédex in ‘Pokémon Legends: Arceus,’ Will I Ever Get To Go Back Home?

Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Once you complete your Pokédex in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, you get to head toward the true final battle. But what happens after that?
TV, Marvel Entertainment, Ms. Marvel

This New ‘Ms. Marvel’ Poster Shows Why You Don’t Want To Mess With Kamala Khan

Kamala Khan posing in the mirror in Ms. Marvel
This new poster shows off Kamala's powers while paying homage to a classic Ms. Marvel cover.
News, business, Elon Musk, narcissists, Twitter

Elon Musk Seems Pretty Desperate To Get Out of His Twitter Deal

Elon Musk looks over the shoulder at the camera with a smug sort of smile, wearing a tuxedo at the Met Gala
No one really believes this is about bots but Musk is doubling down nonetheless.
TV, Stranger Things, Stranger Things 4, Vecna

‘Stranger Things’ Fans Share What Song Would Save Them From Vecna

Max floating in Stranger Things season 4
The show has shown what music can do for people and getting to see everyone talk about their choice of song or seeing what they'd chose just is really cool to see.
TV, Stephen King, Stranger Things

Even Stephen King Sees the ‘Stranger Things’ Connections to His Work

American author Stephen King poses for photographers on November 13, 2013 in Paris, before a book signing event dedicated to the release of his new book "Doctor Sleep", the sequel to his 1977 novel "The Shining". The best-selling author has written over 50 novels and sold 350 million copies worldwide. AFP PHOTO / KENZO TRIBOUILLARD (Photo credit should read KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images)
Horror father Stephen King tweeted about the latest season of Netflix's Stranger Things validating all of the feelings I had.
TV, A League of Their Own (Amazon Series), Abbi Jacobson, Amazon Studios, D'Arcy Carden

Batter Up! Amazon Drops the First Teaser for ‘A League of Their Own’

Abbi Jacobson, Rae Gray, D'Arcy Carden, and Melanie Field in Amazon's 'A League of Their Own'.
There may not be crying in baseball, but I definitely got misty at the idea of seeing my childhood faves the Rockford Peaches take the field once more.
Gaming, pokemon, Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, Twitter memes

Pokémon Brazenly Makes Us Choose: Chonk or Smol?

Smoliv in Pokémon Scarlet / Violet
The newest trailer for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet left fans with a lot of delightful and exciting fodder to ponder.
Big on the Internet, Creamalicious, Dessert, food, ice cream, McAlister's Deli, sweet tea, Sweet Tea Ice Cream

McAlister’s Deli Teams up With Creamalicious to Bring Sweet Tea Ice Cream April Fools Gag to Life!

McAlisters x Creamalicious
After joking about it back in 2021, McAlister's Deli is now collaborating with Creamalicious to release Sweet Tea Ice Cream for a limited time.
News, Florida, Healthcare, Medicaid, trans rights, transgender

Florida Just Took a Violent Step Toward Blocking Transition for Trans Adults

Transgender flags on the step to D.C.
The most vulnerable will constantly be attacked first, meaning children and the poor.
Like what we're doing? Become a subscriber and support the site! Subscribing to The Mary Sue costs only $4.99/mo or less, depending on your billing plan, and gets you great bonuses including an exclusive newsletter with insight into the stories our team is following, an ad-free version of the site, and live chats with the editorial staff.
Like what we're doing? Follow us everywhere to get even more of that good stuff.
Facebook Facebook
Twitter Twitter
Tumblr Tumblr
YouTube YouTube
© 2022 The Mary Sue, © 2022 Abrams Media
 
Questions? Concerns? Just wanna say 'hi'?
Abrams Media, 1261 Broadway Rm 508
New York, NY 10001-3546

Want to change how you get these emails?