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Hey, AFROnerdists! Let’s just dive on in. Listen to a new installment of Afronerd Radio’s Mid Week in Review, commonly heard on the BTalk 100 platform (download the app at your Google Play store pronto!) this Wednesday at 8pm eastern. The topics du jour are: more post COVID-19 woes-Sony Pictures announced layoffs in their marketing and distribution sectors; perhaps due to Netflix experiencing a healthy amount of viewership for anime on their platform, they are expanding their supply of Asian animated IPs through a quartet of deals in Korea and Japan; was superstar singer, Adele breaking character during an African sex tourism sketch really about SNL still being funny (or not) even to guest performers or some humor based on racial stereotypes are just off limits in this current PC culture?;
the very talented Oscar Isaac (Star Wars franchise, Ex Machina) appears to be tapped to portray Moon Knight in Marvel’s upcoming Disney+ streaming series; and in more Moon Knight news, Marvel continues to honor their commitment to diversity and cultural sensitivity by enlisting Egyptian filmmaker Mohamed Diab (Cairo 678, Clash) to assist in bringing the superhero (whose powers derive from the Egyptian moon god, Khonshu) to life; Dburt finally got around to viewing Netflix’ Vampires vs The Bronx and was surprised that he actually liked what he saw, especially the historic horror film “garnishes”; and the streaming wars continue to compete for our eyeballs with the Netflix release of George Clooney’s sci-fi trailer, The Midnight Sky:
And if time permits, more Star Trek: Discovery, Javicia Leslie (God Friended Me) as Batwoman and Idris Elba is The Concrete Cowboy talk!
Call in LIVE at 508-645-0100. AFTER CLICKING ON THE HIGHLIGHTED LINK, GO DIRECTLY TO AFRONERD RADIO!!!
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Hey, AFROnerdists! Let's just dive on in. Listen to a new installment of Afronerd Radio's Mid Week in Review, commonly heard on the BTalk 100 platform (download the app at your Google Play store pronto!) this Wednesday at 8pm eastern. The topics du jour are: more post COVID-19 woes-Sony Pictures announced layoffs in their marketing and distribution sectors; perhaps due to Netflix experiencing a healthy amount of viewership for anime on their platform, they are expanding their supply of Asian animated IPs through a quartet of deals in Korea and Japan; was superstar singer, Adele breaking character during an African sex tourism sketch really about SNL still being funny (or not) even to guest performers or some humor based on racial stereotypes are just off limits in this current PC culture?;
the very talented Oscar Isaac (Star Wars franchise, Ex Machina) appears to be tapped to portray Moon Knight in Marvel's upcoming Disney+ streaming series; and in more Moon Knight news, Marvel continues to honor their commitment to diversity and cultural sensitivity by enlisting Egyptian filmmaker Mohamed Diab (Cairo 678, Clash) to assist in bringing the superhero (whose powers derive from the Egyptian moon god, Khonshu) to life; Dburt finally got around to viewing Netflix' Vampires vs The Bronx and was surprised that he actually liked what he saw, especially the historic horror film "garnishes"; and the streaming wars continue to compete for our eyeballs with the Netflix release of George Clooney's sci-fi trailer, The Midnight Sky:
And if time permits, more Star Trek: Discovery, Javicia Leslie (God Friended Me) as Batwoman and Idris Elba is The Concrete Cowboy talk!
Call in LIVE at 508-645-0100. AFTER CLICKING ON THE HIGHLIGHTED LINK, GO DIRECTLY TO AFRONERD RADIO!!!
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Tom Holland says that he’s in Atlanta. Zendaya touched down in Georgia. Holland shared that he HAS THE SCRIPT for the next Spider-Man movie, so I ask this one simple question: WHERE IS MY TITLE?
I’ll be completely honest with you all: it’s rough going out there trying to find new information in the world of cinematic superheroes. With the exception of The Boys and the never-ending cycle of who is getting randomly added to the Snyder Cut, the news is pretty much “We don’t know what’s happening with this production yet because there’s a pandemic.” I understand this, but I just need a little something so I can wildly theorize for the next few weeks. And you know what would fill that void? A title for the next Tom Holland Spider-Man movie.
I have my ideas. But I want some kind of confirmation because, right now, it’s just a lot of “well, let’s wait” and I’m tired.
(Warner Bros.)
So, in the meantime, I’m going to come up with some solutions that I think would make great titles and explain why. Sony/Marvel, I am available for any follow-up work you might need and will probably do it for free.
Now, let’s recall that “home” has been a part of all the Tom Holland Spider-Man film titles to date, and we’re off.
Spider-Man: Home Grown
For the most part, we haven’t really seen Peter Parker in New York. Sure, Homecoming had him return to the city from his Avengers fight in Germany, but it wasn’t the New York Spider-Man we’ve come to know throughout the years. If my theory about Doctor Strange putting Peter Parker in all different universes to keep him safe from Kraven the Hunter is correct, then I think “Home Grown” could work as a title because he could explore all different versions of the city (which would also feed into the Spider-Verse idea as well).
Spider-Man: Home Away From Home
The last we saw of Peter Parker, he was outed as Spider-Man and blamed for the death of Quentin Beck because of a lie. We don’t know where he’ll end up or what will happen to him, but I think it’s safe to say that Peter Parker will actually not be in New York City. So, I think a way this title could work is just Peter trying to make the most of it somewhere else.
I don’t necessarily think this is the BEST choice because we did just have a movie where Peter was off somewhere other than New York, but who is to say where they’re going to take the character now that he’s a fugitive?
Spider-Man: Homeward Bound
I feel deep in my soul that this movie is, mainly, going to be about setting the record straight and clearing Peter’s name. (Which is why a popular theory is that Matt Murdock could show up to be Peter’s lawyer.) But if the title is something like this, it could mean that Peter fighting to go home is the focal point of the movie. And I wouldn’t really be mad about that. Also he could have some cute talking animal companions.
Spider-Man: Homesick
Much in the same vein of Home Away From Home, I think that Homesick could work and be different in tone. It doesn’t necessarily imply that Peter Parker isn’t in New York. He could be in the city but cannot return to his old life for fear of being recognized or discovered. If I have learned anything from the Defenders, it’s that you can hide out in New York City for a while without being caught.
So this could work and have a commentary on the people in Peter’s life that are now in danger because of Beck (like Aunt May and MJ and even Happy, to an extent).
But then finally, my actual choice and the one I really want:
Spider-Man: Can’t Go Home Again
I’m obsessed with the idea of Peter having to hide away in different realms or universes because I feel like this is the movie that would bring in Kraven the Hunter. With Kraven determined to hunt him down, there isn’t anywhere safe for Peter to go. Not just in New York either, in the entire world. So taking him to a different universe and letting him hide there, he would feel like he couldn’t go home again.
This title is different than my idea for Homegrown because Can’t Go Home Again implies that Peter thinks he won’t ever be able to return to the life he knew or the people he loves. He’d be forever on the run because of something that Mysterio did and as much as I want my sweet boy to just live his life for once, I kind of wouldn’t be mad about watching this emotional turmoil.
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Whatever the actual title is, I’ll take it. I’d love it. And I just want SOMETHING NEW TO THINK AND THEORIZE ABOUT PLEASE.
(image: Marvel Entertainment)
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Right now most of us are just trying to get through the next six days but a big bright spot just opened up on the horizon and it’s more Ted Lasso, which has been renewed for a third season just weeks after its first ended. In case you’re not watching, Ted Lasso is an Apple+ series starring Jason Sudeikis as a midwestern college football coach who gets recruited to coach an English Premier League team despite having absolutely no experience whatsoever in that kind of football.
The show is a pure delight and fits neatly into the genre of sports shows perfectly suited for non-sports-fans, which tend to be total heartwarmers. (See: Friday Night Lights, Sports Night.)
Me when my friend refuses to listen and watch TED LASSO because it’s ‘about sports’ pic.twitter.com/XqaP1NUVlm
— Kaila Sarah Hier (@cleverrgirrl) October 28, 2020
Ted Lasso is nothing if not heartwarming, with a titular character that might just be the nicest person on television, but it’s never saccharine or sappy. In fact, the show doesn’t shy away from touching on destructive aspects of toxic positivity. Still, there’s nothing in the world that could make Ted Lasso love his fellow human beings any less than he does or exhibit less natural kindness to those around him.
Like most streaming services, Apple doesn’t release its exact viewership numbers, but it has said that Ted Lasso has broken records for their service and also drawn 25% new viewers.
It’s obviously going to be a while before season 3 airs, since season 2 was only announced in August and while writer/actor (absolute thirst trap Roy Kent) has said that they’ve begun writing the second season, production is likely a ways off due to *gestures vaguely at all this.* But I guess that just means we have a longer future of Ted Lasso to look forward to, and that feels really nice. (via The Hollywood Reporter)
- Borat fans have raised nearly $100,000 dollars as of this writing for Jeanise Jones, one of the few decent people to appear in the movie. Jones has said that she felt “kind of betrayed” by the movie, which she did not know was parody, and which she was paid only $3,600 to appear in. Jones’ scenes with Tutar (Maria Bakalova), in which she encouraged the young woman to value and respect herself, were hands down the highlight of the film and she deserves this. (via Uproxx)
- Zoe Lister-Jones, the writer/director of The Craft: Legacy says there were definitely ghosts on set. (via Celebitchy)
- THE OCEAN IS TERRIFYING.
Everyone’s always wondering “are there aliens out there somewhere?” and the ocean is like “I’m RIGHT HERE” https://t.co/c5Jb1riz8w
— Rob SCARE-idan says #VOTE // #BLM #ArtIsResistance (@rob_sheridan) October 28, 2020
- Back in April, Jared Kushner bragged to legendary journalist Bob Woodward that Donald Trump was “getting the country back from doctors.” (via CNN)
- Which fictional characters would be anti-maskers? (via Pajiba)
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Tomorrow! Ghost Stories live stream Featuring: @CecilBaldwinIII, @LadyBash, @dylanmarron, @SymphonySanders, @hallublin, @MollyQuinn93, @desaparicion and @dessadarling.
Tickets: https://t.co/AGbnfeAfUe pic.twitter.com/hCZuduZeU0— Night Vale podcast (@NightValeRadio) October 28, 2020
What did you all see out there today?
(image: Apple TV+)
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Didn’t think I’d be crying over a video of Captain America’s speech before the time heist in Avengers: Endgame set to videos supporting Joe Biden, and yet here I am. Kevin Smith posted an incredible video with some masterful editing that turns the Marvel movie’s scenes into a call to arms for Biden, and Endgame directors the Russo brothers retweeted it.
One Week from Today: ASSEMBLE! Voting is the ENDGAME! (Help me give credit to whoever made this! I got it from a follower who also doesn’t know. Anybody have any idea where this Marvel-ous piece of editing came from?) #VOTE pic.twitter.com/5R6pVk09kg
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) October 27, 2020
No one is sure who made this video at the moment, but its message is simple and now widely seen, with over a million views: It’s Captain America’s speech set to a video of how we lost five years ago (well, we lost in 2016 but you get the sentiment) and how we now have a chance to “take it all back” with Joe Biden.
We have to say that the video is pretty damned brilliant, and it does exactly what it is meant to do. It makes me extremely excited to vote for Joe Biden.
One Week from Today: ASSEMBLE! Voting is the ENDGAME! (Help me give credit to whoever made this! I got it from a follower who also doesn’t know. Anybody have any idea where this Marvel-ous piece of editing came from?) #VOTE pic.twitter.com/5R6pVk09kg
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) October 27, 2020
In true Avengers fashion, many of the cast and crew behind the film joined in to share the video (Chris Evans even RT’d the Russo Brothers).
On your left… https://t.co/RsdrzolAEG
— Russo Brothers (@Russo_Brothers) October 27, 2020
Wow!!! This is amazing!! spread it fast. https://t.co/UB5o2rbGJG
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) October 27, 2020
Love this https://t.co/zKLnKN1YRe
— Paul Bettany (@Paul_Bettany) October 27, 2020
In a lot of ways, this video also drives home why I love these movies so much. Watching heroes take on the bad guys, trying to stand up for what’s right? It makes me have hope in our future and the future of humanity. Sure, it is a bit cheesy to look at Captain America’s speech in Avengers: Endgame and apply it to the current presidential election, but it does feel like we’re in the fight of our lives.
Right now, Donald Trump clearly does not care about the American people. He cares about protecting the rich, keeping those who will do his bidding on his side, and taking as much power as he possibly can. It’s a terrifying time in this country and some of us may have entertained the thought that we wished superheroes were real so that they could save us from this monster.
But the truth is that Captain America isn’t going to save us. What WILL stop this is if we do our civic duty and actually get out there and make our voices heard. Voting is the most important thing we can do right now. Phonebanking is a superpower. Getting your friends to vote is your training. We all have a chance to be the superheroes we need and we have to make sure that we’re doing our part in this election. Whatever it takes.
Anyway, do as the Avengers do.
Make your voice heard. pic.twitter.com/KXfzKSdeGg
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) October 27, 2020
(image: Marvel Entertainment)
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