The Wednesday Edition - Aug 9, 2023
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Anime, Demon Slayer, Hide From Homepage

Just How Old Is Tanjiro Supposed To Be in ‘Demon Slayer’?

Tanjiro in the anime series 'Demon Slayer': A young person in ceremonial Japanese garb gazes in awe at the purple flowers in a forest

The kid's been through too much.

The post Just How Old Is Tanjiro Supposed To Be in ‘Demon Slayer’? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Anime, Hide From Homepage, Naruto, naruto shippuden

Is ‘Naruto Shippuden’ Dubbed on Crunchyroll?

A close-up of Naruto Uzumaki's face in 'Naruto.' He looks determined.

Hey man, I'm looking for a dub. Just something to take the edge off, you know? Something to help me wind down after a long day.

The post Is ‘Naruto Shippuden’ Dubbed on Crunchyroll? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Anime, Demon Slayer, Hide From Homepage

Where and How To Watch ‘Demon Slayer’ Season 4

Muzan smirking from Demon Slayer

You know it was only JUST ANNOUNCED, right?

The post Where and How To Watch ‘Demon Slayer’ Season 4 appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, David Harbour, Gran Turismo

How ‘Gran Turismo’ Revved Up a Real-Life Racing Story

Archie Madekwe as Jann Mardenborough and David Harbour as Jack Salter in Gran Turismo

Gran Turismo is racing to theaters and we're pumping the brakes to take a closer look at the story that inspired it.

The post How ‘Gran Turismo’ Revved Up a Real-Life Racing Story appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, donald trump, Donald Trump indictment, january 6th, John Lauro

Donald Trump’s Lawyer Didn’t Do Him Any Favors With This Weekend’s Media Blitz

John Lauro, a defense attorney representing for Donald Trump, appears on Meet the Press on August 6.

Trump lawyer John Lauro is struggling to defend his thrice-indicted client.

The post Donald Trump’s Lawyer Didn’t Do Him Any Favors With This Weekend’s Media Blitz appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, accuracy, Gran Turismo, tragedy

‘Gran Turismo’ Forgoes Historical Accuracy To Exploit a Tragedy

Archie Madekwe as Jann Mardenborough behind the wheel in Gran Turismo

Gran Turismo deviates from historical accuracy to exploit a tragedy and use it as a plot point in the protagonist's rise to greatness.

The post ‘Gran Turismo’ Forgoes Historical Accuracy To Exploit a Tragedy appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, Below Deck Down Under, Bravo, reality TV

‘Below Deck Down Under’ Handled a Horrible Situation With Extreme Grace

Below Deck Down Under Chief Stew Aesha Scott and Captain Jason Chambers

What happened on this episode was horrendous, but the way the victim was treated by nearly everyone was tremendous.

The post ‘Below Deck Down Under’ Handled a Horrible Situation With Extreme Grace appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Baldur's Gate 3, Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines, video games

What ‘Baldur’s Gate 3,’s ‘Dark Urge,’ and ‘Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines’ Have in Common

Movies, Archie Madekwe, David Harbour, Gran Turismo, Orlando Bloom

REVIEW: ‘Gran Turismo’ Is a Wild Ride That Hinges on David Harbour and Archie Madekwe

Archie Madekwe and David Harbour star in Columbia Pictures GRAN TURISMO. Photo by: Gordon Timpen

It is a heartfelt piece about beliefs and fighting for yourself.

The post REVIEW: ‘Gran Turismo’ Is a Wild Ride That Hinges on David Harbour and Archie Madekwe appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Big on the Internet, African-American Vernacular English, antisemitism, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Aniston

Jamie Foxx Was Probably Not Being Antisemitic, but There’s Still So Much To Unpack

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 01: Jamie Foxx attends the Los Angeles Screening of "Below The Belt" at Directors Guild Of America on October 01, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

It's extremely unfair that the light is harsher and unkind to marginalized people.

The post Jamie Foxx Was Probably Not Being Antisemitic, but There’s Still So Much To Unpack appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, Barbie, Greta Gerwig, indigenous representation

Why Did ‘Barbie’ Feel the Need to Make This Joke at the Expense of Indigenous People?

Margot Robbie's Barbie dancing, holding up her hands and clapping while winking, in the midst of a Barbie dance party in Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie.

This extreme political binary is what the Barbie movie operates on.

The post Why Did ‘Barbie’ Feel the Need to Make This Joke at the Expense of Indigenous People? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, harassment, lawsuit, Lizzo

Shirlene Quigley’s Response to Lawsuit With Lizzo Is Pretty Damning

Lizz at an event with Shirlene Quigley. Another woman stands between them, with a fourth next to Quigley.

Shirlene Quigley's response to the lawsuit filed against her and Lizzo does little to exonerate her of the disturbing allegations.

The post Shirlene Quigley’s Response to Lawsuit With Lizzo Is Pretty Damning appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, labor, US Economy, work, Zoom

Zoom Mandates That Employees Return to the Office, Forgetting Those Workers are Also “The Market”

A young Black man seen from behind, on a video call on a laptop with a dozen different people.

Corporations talk a big game about what "the market" dictates, but when it dictates that people wanna work from home, "the economy can't handle it."

The post Zoom Mandates That Employees Return to the Office, Forgetting Those Workers are Also “The Market” appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, A24, Horror, Talk to Me

Of Course the ‘Talk to Me’ Sequel Is Called ‘Talk 2 Me’

Mia (Sophie Wilde) grins under the influence of a possessing spirit in 'Talk to Me.'

Set the timer to 90 seconds and grab the popcorn, a sequel to Talk to Me is already in the works.

The post Of Course the ‘Talk to Me’ Sequel Is Called ‘Talk 2 Me’ appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Baldur's Gate 3, RPGs

The Best Companions in ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Have One Thing in Common

A collage featuring characters from 'Baldur's Gate 3,' from left to right: Halsin, Lae'zel, Astarion, and Karlach

How would you rank the companions from Baldur's Gate 3?

The post The Best Companions in ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Have One Thing in Common appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Movies, classic films, Classic Hollywood, Hide From Homepage, public domain

Here Are the Best Films in the Public Domain

A collage of movie stills (a shadow of a vampire, a hunchback and a woman, a woman staring in the distance, and a man with an oversized plant)

Some of the greatest films of all time are free to watch!

The post Here Are the Best Films in the Public Domain appeared first on The Mary Sue.

TV, only murders in the building, Paul Rudd, Saturday Night Live

Did ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Reference the Best Paul Rudd Bit?

Paul Rudd as Ben Glenroy in Only Murders in the Building

We all love Paul Rudd. That's just part of his charm, but some of us remember the lore.

The post Did ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Reference the Best Paul Rudd Bit? appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, MMOs, Palia, video games

This ‘Animal Crossing’ Meets ‘Stardew Valley’ Game May Have Cured My MMO Phobia

A screenshot from the game Palia. A character, seen from behind, approaches a large town square.

If you've ever played Stardew Valley, you'll feel right at home.

The post This ‘Animal Crossing’ Meets ‘Stardew Valley’ Game May Have Cured My MMO Phobia appeared first on The Mary Sue.

Gaming, Baldur's Gate 3, video games

‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Is Nearly Perfect—Except For This One Major Oversight

Madeline's half-orc character is feeling a little sad because her haircut is ever so slightly tragic.

Players are hoping that we'll get an option to change our characters' appearance soon!

The post ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Is Nearly Perfect—Except For This One Major Oversight appeared first on The Mary Sue.

News, AMPTP, WGA, WGA Strike 2023

AMPTP’s Offer To ‘Discuss Negotiations’ With the WGA Was a Sham From the Start

A WGA strike picket sign featuring a Simpsons-style drawing reading "Pay me"

The AMPTP and the WGA met on Friday, and it was all talk leading to no action.

The post AMPTP’s Offer To ‘Discuss Negotiations’ With the WGA Was a Sham From the Start appeared first on The Mary Sue.

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