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Movies, Jordan Peele, nope, trailer

The First Trailer for Jordan Peele’s NOPE Is Here and It Is Giving Us Cowboys Versus Aliens Vibes

Keke Palmer looking afraid of what's coming from the sky in Jordan Peele's NOPE

Yee to the haw. One of our favorite modern horror autuers, Jordan Peele (Get Out, Us), is back with a new “expansive horror epic” coming to theaters July 22, 2022.

The post The First Trailer for Jordan Peele’s NOPE Is Here and It Is Giving Us Cowboys Versus Aliens Vibes first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Big on the Internet, Ask the Mary Sues, women in sci-fi, women in STEM

Ask the Mary Sues: Our Favorite Fictional Women in STEM

Laura Dern as Ellie Sattler in Jurassic World

Who makes your list of favorite fictional women in STEM? Let us know in the comments!

The post Ask the Mary Sues: Our Favorite Fictional Women in STEM first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Moviepass

Things We Saw Today: The New MoviePass Is the Stuff of Nightmares

AMC movie theater concessions menu sign.

Love invasive ads and creepy tech? The new MoviePass is for you!

The post Things We Saw Today: The New MoviePass Is the Stuff of Nightmares first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Animated Films, animated movies, Hide From Homepage, Indie

Check out These Must-See Indie Animated Movies

Adult clone of Emily in Don Hertzfeld's sci-fi indie animated film, World of Tomorrow, where she and a lover overlook a sunset.

The best of the best of modern indie animated movies, from the absurdity of Ralph Bakshi's Fritz, to Don Hertzfeldt's heartwarming World of Tomorrow.

The post Check out These Must-See Indie Animated Movies first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Apple TV+, Christopher Miller, The Afterparty

Genre-Bending Comedy The Afterparty Is the Next Show You Should All Be Watching

Ben Schwartz and Sam Richardson dancing in The Afterparty

Christopher Miller and company have captured magic in The Afterparty and has audiences on the edge of their seats with each new episode. I can't wait to see what other genres the series tackles and where we're headed in the series and, until then, I'm just along for this wonderfully fun ride.

The post Genre-Bending Comedy The Afterparty Is the Next Show You Should All Be Watching first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, Nintendo Direct, taiko no tatsujin

What Is Taiko no Tatsujin, and Why Should You Be Excited for the New One?

cover of taiko no tatsujin rhythm festival

Hitting a giant plastic taiko drum along to J-Pop hits, all while taikos-with-faces cheered me on with heartbreaking earnestness, immediately enthralled me.

The post What Is Taiko no Tatsujin, and Why Should You Be Excited for the New One? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Benedict Cumberbatch, Doctor Strange, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, marvel studios, mcu

Here Are All the Rumored and Confirmed Characters in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Multiverse of Madness promises some exciting team-ups, both with characters we've come to know and love over the years, and at least one new character making her debut.

The post Here Are All the Rumored and Confirmed Characters in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, LGBTQ Representation, romance novels, women in STEM

6 Contemporary Romance Novels That Also Capture the Realities of Women Working in STEM Fields

Three romance novels. (Image: Gallery Books, Park Row, and Berkley.)

In honor of this day, we wanted to uplift these voices in publishing that feature women in these roles.

The post 6 Contemporary Romance Novels That Also Capture the Realities of Women Working in STEM Fields first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Blade Runner, Blade Runner 2099, Ridley Scott

Things We Saw Today: The World of Blade Runner Is Expanding With a TV Series!

Sean Young as Rachael in Blade Runner

When it comes to the world of Ridley Scott's Blade Runner, we have slowly been building out the world of the replicants with things like Blade Runner 2049 and Blade Runner: Black Lotus.

The post Things We Saw Today: The World of Blade Runner Is Expanding With a TV Series! first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Aunt May, Hide From Homepage, mcu, Spider-Man

How Old is Aunt May in the MCU?

Marisa Tomei as Aunt May holding a piece of paper

Our first look at May in Civil War was jaw-dropping. Gone were the house dress, reading glasses, and babushka! So how old, exactly, is the latest version of May?

The post How Old is Aunt May in the MCU? first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Gaming, Mario Kart (series), Nintendo Direct

What Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s New DLC Tells Us About the Release Date of Mario Kart 9

Wario having a great time in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pack DLC

It's time for the Switch to get its own installment of Mario Kart, we thought. Instead, Nintendo announced a Booster Course Pass DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

The post What Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s New DLC Tells Us About the Release Date of Mario Kart 9 first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Black Adam, DCEU, The Flash (movie)

DC Declares the World Needs Heroes, Drops Footage of Black Adam, the Flash, & Aquaman 2

the rock as black Adam looking like he can't smell what the rock is cooking

The Batman has been at the forefront of DC films for the past few months, but DC just reminded us that they have many other films coming up that are going to add to the DCEU.

The post DC Declares the World Needs Heroes, Drops Footage of Black Adam, the Flash, & Aquaman 2 first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Bruce Wayne, The Batman, The Flash

Everything’s Coming Up Batman in the New DC Movies Sneak Peek

Batman and Catwoman posing in the sun in the new trailer for The Batman

The DC line-up for 2022 is pretty impressive.

The post Everything’s Coming Up Batman in the New DC Movies Sneak Peek first appeared on The Mary Sue.
TV, Futurama, Hulu, John DiMaggio

Fans Are Upset That Hulu’s ‘Futurama’ Revival Doesn’t Include John DiMaggio

Bender from Futurama

Bad news, everyone! Hulu's planned revival of Matt Groening and David X. Cohen's cult-favorite sci-fi comedy Futurama has already hit a major snag.

The post Fans Are Upset That Hulu’s ‘Futurama’ Revival Doesn’t Include John DiMaggio first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Movies & TV, TV, anime, CrunchyRoll, Funimation, HIDIVE, romance, Valentine's Day

Here’s Some Anime You Should Watch With a Box of Chocolates on Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day Anime Recs

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so we've put together a list of 15 anime you should check out to celebrate the occasion.

The post Here’s Some Anime You Should Watch With a Box of Chocolates on Valentine’s Day first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Charlie Day, I want you back, Interviews

The Cast of I Want You Back Talks Modern Romcoms

Charlie Day and Jenny Slate at a bar as Peter and Emma in I Want You Back

I Want You Back is streaming on Amazon Prime now and is the perfect movie to watch in the romance season!

The post The Cast of I Want You Back Talks Modern Romcoms first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Movies, Robert Pattinson, The Batman (film), The Batman (Movie)

New ‘The Batman’ Clip Delves Into the Wayne Family

Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne in 'The Batman'

The clip comes in advance of the next trailer for the film, which will debut during the Super Bowl this Sunday.

The post New ‘The Batman’ Clip Delves Into the Wayne Family first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, cover design, fantasy, gender representation

Beasts of Prey Series Gets New Design for a Great Reason

Beast of Prey and Beast of Ruin by Ayana Gray. (Image: Penguin Teen.)

To demystify publishing and all sorts of behind-the-scenes decisions, authors have taken to social media to share information with their audience and devoted readers.

The post Beasts of Prey Series Gets New Design for a Great Reason first appeared on The Mary Sue.
News, Ice Fishing, politics

An Ohio Mayor Makes Bizarre Claim That Ice Fishing Would Lead To Prostitution

A lego minifig wearing a parka holds a fishing pole into a hole in ice

The mayor of Hudson, Ohio, Republican Craig Shubert, says ice fishing is a slippery slope to sex work.

The post An Ohio Mayor Makes Bizarre Claim That Ice Fishing Would Lead To Prostitution first appeared on The Mary Sue.
Books, badass women in history, romance novels, women in STEM

Writing STEMMinist Romance Novels: Celebrating Feminism in the STEMM Fields

Scientist looking at a beaker. (Image: Artem Podrez from Pexels.)

Romances that feature STEMMinist heroines show women in science practicing love and compassion without having to sacrifice their jobs or the respect of the people around them.

The post Writing STEMMinist Romance Novels: Celebrating Feminism in the STEMM Fields first appeared on The Mary Sue.
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