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Blonde Ambition: Never Underestimate the Motivational Power of Pettiness in "Legally Blonde"

"You . . . got into Harvard Law?" "What, like it's hard?" Put away those textbooks. It's time to discover the power of petty vengeance in "Legally Blonde"!

Content Warning: Legally Blonde contains brief instances of sexual harassment/assault, one homophobic slur, bullying, and some eye-rolling examples of performative White feminism. Anywho, we stan Elle Woods in this household so viewer discretion is advised but also please watch this movie if you’ve never seen it.  Spoilers for Legally Blonde ahead!  For some people, their feminist awakening was…

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Shannon Sharpe faces backlash over defending Caitlin Clark

Shannon Sharpe faces backlash over defending Caitlin Clark Continue reading Shannon Sharpe faces backlash over defending Caitlin Clark

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Doc Cheatham: A Life in Jazz

Introduction: Adolphus “Doc” Cheatham was a master of the trumpet whose career spanned over seven decades. During this extensive period, he collaborated with some of the most influential figures in jazz, and his unwavering dedication to his craft left an indelible mark on the genre. In this blog post, we delve into the life and legacy of Doc Cheatham, exploring his early beginnings, major…

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First issue of The Beano, with only known surviving Free Gift, offered at auction

A copy of The Beano Comic No.1 with its free gift Whoopee Mask and promotional No. 1 Flyer leads the latest Comic Book Auctions sale, online now at compalcomics.com and closing on Sunday September 1st 2024

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‘Tudor Feminists: Ten Renaissance Women Ahead of Their Time’ by Rebecca Wilson

Genre: Adult Non-Fiction – History Published: 2024 Format: Hardback Rating: ★★★ I enjoyed this book – it was good to learn more about some of the people I knew less about like Arbella Stuart, Grainne O’Malley, and Aemilia Lanier. I had only heard of Lanier in passing, knew she was a poet, and O’Malley I largely knew about through Greg Jenner’s excellent episode on her on his ‘You’re Dead to…

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Montreal Comiccon 2024: Q&A With Vincent D'Onofrio - ScreenHub Entertainment

Montreal Comiccon returned with 65,000 attendees this year and a slew of celebrities on stage. The first one I sat in with on July 6th was none other than Vincent D’Onofrio, perhaps best known for his work in Full Metal Jacket, Law & Order, and Daredevil as the Kingpin. It was a really insightful and interesting conversation with him and I’m happy to share the breakdown with you today! [Credit:…

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#bookquotes

The ‘Paper Girls‘ Netflix show inspired me to get my hands on a copy of the original comic series – and wasn’t disappointed. It’s got that ’80s vibe, sarcastic teens and crazy time travel.

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A'ja Wilson va avoir son modèle signature

Alors que l’engouement autour de la WNBA n’a jamais été aussi grand, et ne semble pas vouloir s’arrêter, Nike tente de surfer sur la vague en annonçant une sneakers signature pour une des stats de la ligue, A’ja Wilson Celle qui est déjà double championne WNBA avec les Aces de Las Vegas va donc avoir les honneurs d’un modèle signature, peut être un peu tardivement diront certains observateurs,…

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"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" (Beterböcek Beterböcek) (Afiş ve Official Teaser)

Tim Burton’un 1988 yapımı “Beetlejuice” filminin merakla beklenen devamı “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” (Beterböcek Beterböcek) un ilk afişi ve resmi teaserı yayınlandı. Michael Keaton (Beetlejuice), Winona Ryder (Lydia Deetz) ve Catherine O’Hara’nın ilk filmdeki rolleriyle yer alacağı “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”de Justin Theroux (Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi, The Leftovers), Monica Bellucci…

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Fave Five: Queer YA Set in the 1930s

Fave Five: Queer YA Set in the 1930s

An Impossible Distance to Fall by Miriam McNamara I’ll Take Everything You Have by James Klise  Nothing Sung and Nothing Spoken by Nita Tyndall The Pearl Thief by Elizabeth Wein The Most Dazzling Girl in Berlin by Wip Wilson Bonus: Tehlor Kay Mejia’s “Healing Rosa” in All Out , ed. by Saundra Mitchell, is set in 1933

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#OTD in 1922 – The Provisional Government of the Irish Free State bombards the Four Courts in Dublin, and the Civil War begins.

On 14 April 1922 a column of 200 men led by Rory O’Connor occupied the Four Courts, hoping to provoke an armed confrontation with British forces which were in the process of evacuating from Ireland following the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty the previous winter which had split the IRA into two opposing factions. The occupation was a direct challenge to the legitimacy of the Provisional…

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Generation Why Not? The Kids Are Alright in "Ms. Marvel"

We're kicking off our Christmas Double Feature with Ms. Marvel!

Content Warning: Ms. Marvel contains references to Islamophobia and some violence. I won’t say viewer discretion is advised on this one because it’s pretty tame, so use your judgment. Spoilers for Ms. Marvel ahead! As the world is currently going through superhero fatigue, there is something to be said about the type of impact a local hero could have. In many ways similar to a “Neighborhood…

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A’ja Wilson's Juneteenth shirt sparks debate over 'reverse racism' [PHOTO]

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Benny Goodman: The King of Swing

Introduction: Benny Goodman, often referred to as the “King of Swing,” was a pioneering figure in the history of jazz. His contributions to the genre extend beyond his virtuosity on the clarinet to his innovative band leadership and his role in breaking racial barriers in the music industry. This blog post delves into the life and legacy of Benny Goodman, exploring his early years, rise to fame,…

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Paint (12): Sex, Oils and Mount Mansfield.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Paint” (2023). In my eyes, Owen Wilson always seems to play himself in movies. But here, despite the character’s name, he most definitely plays someone else…. someone beloved of bored Covid-lockdown painters like me! Bob the Movie Man Rating: Plot Summary: Carl Nargle (Owen Wilson) has been the star of “Paint with Carl Nargle” on PBS Burlington for decades. On…

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Best Jewelry At The 2023 AmfAR Gala & Cannes Film Festival Closing Ceremony

As Cannes comes to a close, we’re rounding up our red carpet coverage at the famous French Film Festival with the best jewelry spotted at its closing ceremony and at the iconic 2023 amfAR gala. Scroll down to see our best picks! Be sure to recap all the jewels from this year’s Cannes Film Festival right here! AMFAR GALA: GEORGIA FOWLER: The model paired Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger V-Rope ear…