Idris Elba Transforms Into an Entitled White Woman in SNL’s The Impossible Hulk
Last night saw Idris Elba hosting SNL for the first time. The charismatic actor seemed game for anything, and did his best with what he had, but the show felt lackluster overall. It’s a disappointing turn after the terrific John Mulaney episode last week, but the episode wasn’t without its bright spots. The best sketch of the night was More...
Things We Saw Today: The Red Band Trailer Promises a Bloodsoaked, Cursing Hellboy
Like most nerds, I’m a huge fan of Guillermo del Toro’s Hellboy films, 2004’s Hellboy and 2008’s Hellboy II: The Golden Army. GDT brought fantastical creature design, wit, and flawless casting More...
Things We Saw Today: The Secret Lives of Facebook Moderators Are Absolutely Horrifying
A deep dive into the employees who moderate content for Facebook is eye-opening and scary as hell. The Verge’s Casey Newton has published “The Trauma Floor: The Secret Lives of America’s Facebook More...
Things We Saw Today: Disney+ May Be Planning Several Shows Set in the Star Wars Universe
With Disney’s streaming platform Disney+ set to launch soon, rumor has it that the streaming channel will feature additional series that take place in the Star Wars universe. We already know all about Jon More...
What We Know About the “Contemporary” Veronica Mars Revival So Far
It’s only been a few months since Hulu’s Veronica Mars revival was announced, and we don’t yet have an official release date beyond some time in 2019–”summer” has been thrown around–but More...
Things We Saw Today: New Captain Marvel Toy Confirms Goose the Cat’s Origins
Ever since Goose the cat made an appearance in the corner of the Captain Marvel poster, fans have been speculating over whether or not the feline retains the same characteristics as Carol’s cat in the comics More...
Things We Saw Today: A Behind-The-Scenes Look at the VFX of Alita: Battle Angel
Alita: Battle Angel is Hollywood’s latest attempt at bringing a beloved Manga property to life, and it has an all-star cast of creators behind it. The film, which is directed by Robert Rodriguez, is produced More...
U.S. Senate Embraces Anti-Abortion Extremism Amid Government Shutdown
Welcome to The Week in Reproductive Justice, a weekly recap of all news related to the hot-button issue of what lawmakers are allowing women to do with their bodies! Ahead of the annual anti-choice “March for More...
Things We Saw Today: Thousands of Readers Expressed Support for The Well of Loneliness Against 1920s Homophobic Campaign
In 1928, Radclyffe Hall’s novel The Well of Loneliness was the subject of a vile homophobic campaign of censorship orchestrated by the Sunday Express because of the book’s depiction of lesbian relationships. The More...
Captain Marvel Advance Tickets Are Now on Sale
In case you missed the news, tickets for Captain Marvel have been released, including special “fan event” screenings. As soon as I got the email from Alamo Drafthouse, you bet I scrambled to purchase More...