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Fandom Friday

9/30/2016

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by Christina

The cast of Will and Grace reunites for a new episode...kind of

Lady Gaga confirmed for Super Bowl halftime show

It's not an illusion. The rumors are true. This year the SUPER BOWL goes GAGA! @nfl @FOXTV @pepsi #PERFECTILLUSION #GAGASUPERBOWL pic.twitter.com/qR4O57451G

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) September 30, 2016
Lady Gaga will headline the Super Bowl halftime show next year -The Verge
5 things we'd love to see Lady Gaga do at the Super Bowl -USA Today

VP Joe Biden makes an appearance on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

The internet is here for Joe Biden’s cameo on ‘Law & Order: SVU’ -USA Today
Joe Biden Appeared on Law and Order: SVU and the Internet Loved It -Time
Joe Biden to appear on Law & Order: SVU to talk rape kit backlog -The Guardian

Alec Baldwin debuts as Donald Trump on SNL

Winston Duke cast as Black Panther villain

‘Black Panther’ Taps ‘Person of Interest’ Actor Winston Duke to Play M’Baku (EXCLUSIVE) -Variety
‘Black Panther’ Finds Another Villain: Winston Duke To Play M’Baku/Man-Ape -Deadline
‘Black Panther’ Hires ‘Person of Interest’ Star Winston Duke as Villain -The Wrap

Final trailer of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them ​is released

Beauty and the Beast images leak online

New Beauty and the Beast Stills Give Us Our First Look at the Live-Action Beast -Gizmodo
She's the perfect Belle! First photos of Emma Watson in character for Beauty And The Beast are leaked online -Daily Mail
New Beauty and the Beast Images Show Belle and Beast Dancing Drearily -The Mary Sue

The new Marvel series Luke Cage debuts on Netflix

Marvel's Luke Cage season 1 review: This isn’t just about a bulletproof black man. It’s also a story about the fragility of black life. -Vox
‘Luke Cage': 11 References to Other Marvel Netflix Series -The Wrap
'Luke Cage' binge-watchers punched out by two-hour Netflix outage -CNET

Robin Hood will be returning to Once Upon A Time​

Once Upon a Time: Sean Maguire returning as Robin Hood — exclusive -Entertainment Weekly
Hallelujah, Robin Hood Is Coming Back to Once Upon a Time -Cosmopolitan
Robin Hood Is Returning to Once Upon a Time Even Though He's Super Dead -TVGuide

Netflix releases the first trailer for ​The Crown

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THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (SPOILER-FREE) REVIEW

9/29/2016

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by Christina
What Is It: The Magnificent Seven is a remake of the 1960 western starring Yul Brynner and Steven McQueen, which itself was a remake of the 1954 Akira Kurosawa classic Seven Samurai.  These seven are an updated multiracial cast for a modern America, lead by Denzel Washington and directed by Antoine Fuqua.  The basic premise of seven guns for hire coming together to protect a town remains the same.

My Experience: I have been anxiously awaiting this movie since it was announced way back with a completely different cast.  I love the original film and even the two season television series on CBS very few of you probably watched.  I love westerns.  However, this was the first western I had seen in theaters and was a little startled by the audience being a much older demographic than I'm used to.  The movie had technical issues to begin, so we were treated to a trailer for Deepwater Horizon with audio from an ad for the Metropolitan Opera.  But the action sequences on the big screen were definitely worth the wait.

Why You Should See It: If you like westerns, this will not disappoint you.  There isn't a complicated plot or a ton of character development, but it's fun.  The characters are mostly likeable and all interesting.  Chris Pratt of course rides in with swagger and charisma to spare.  It really plays out like a superhero film set in the old west with a good and a bad side fighting it out in one big battle.  The stunts are something to behold though.  The entire film is visual eye candy.

​The Future: The original The Magnificent Seven  film inspired some awful sequels, but there's been no word yet on whether Sony will be taking the same route with this one.  Hopefully it does inspire a resurgence of the Western genre. 
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Podcast Episode Updates

9/29/2016

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by Christina
Hey everyone!  I know it's been a while since our last episode, but there are new episodes recorded and ready for editing!  My beloved co-host Kelly is currently recovering from her surgery, and I just found myself having a hard time editing when I'm not able to call her up and have one of our rambling hour long conversations about anything and everything.  But expect our special 90s flashback episode soon!
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Music Monday

9/26/2016

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by Christina
The Band: Fifth Harmony

The Song: "That's My Girl"

The YouTube Link:
Where you heard it first: I actually first heard this song because YouTube recommended it after a Little Mix video binge I had.

Why it’s been stuck in your head: It's got a beat that immediately gets stuck in your head whether you like it or not.  And I've got a soft spot for big girl power anthems by female pop groups.

Why you recommend it to our listeners: Need a song to get your heart pumping for a workout?  Need a song to help you power through that big project?  Want to just rock out in your car?  This song is perfect for all that.
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What I Watched This Weekend

9/26/2016

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by Christina
Where I Watched It: Xfinity On Demand.

Would I Recommend It: Yes.

My Review: Considering how much I love baseball, it's amazing I didn't catch the pilot episode when it first aired.  This is the first show to feature unprecedented access to Major League Baseball.  That means no awkward alternate universe with fake baseball teams like we've seen in the past.  This allows the show to focus on the real issues that would accompany being the first female athlete in any of the four major American sports leagues.  It's a complex situation that would impact so many different societal issues that you can expect new and interesting storylines each week.  The show itself is high quality and shows it, which concerns me because a high price tag could require higher ratings to keep the show going.  But it would be worth it.  The characters are interesting enough right now to keep me coming back.  And the visuals are spectacular enough for this baseball nerd to watch over and over again.  My only complaint is that her first victory had to come against my beloved Giants.
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Fandom Friday

9/23/2016

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by Christina

Brangelina is over

​Angelina Jolie to Divorce Brad Pitt, Ending ‘Brangelina’ -New York Times
Don’t look for reason yet in the Brangelina fight -The Guardian
Why should the Brangelina split matter?​ -BBC

The 68th Primetime Emmy Awards take place in LA

Juggernauts Repeat At 2016 Emmys, But Fresh Faces Get Their Due -NPR
​2016 Emmys prove diversity can pay off -Chicago Tribune
THE 15 BEST MOMENTS AT THE 2016 EMMY AWARDS -Harpers Bazaar

The Dalai Lama has a great Donald Trump impression

Find out your Patronus now on Pottermore

Mine is a Manx Cat.  What's your Patronus?

Pitch​ premieres on FOX

Review: 'Pitch' Is a Heartwarming Sports Drama With a Gender Twist -The Atlantic
Paleyfest proves that ‘Pitch’ is the most relevant show of 2016 -Hypable
'Notorious' & 'Pitch' Off To Slow Ratings Start, 'Rosewood' Hits Low, 'Grey's' Solid -Deadline

Hillary Clinton appears on Between Two Ferns

Ghost Rider debuts on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

The Marvel Universe Needs More Characters Like Ghost Rider -Zap2It
Can Ghost Rider give 'Agents of SHIELD' the buzz it's been lacking? -Washington Post
3 Ways Ghost Rider Just Changed Up Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. For Season 4 -CinemaBlend

Joss Whedon returns to Twitter with a splash

Hey! Did I miss anything? Lol jk the world is on fire □ here's a thing I made https://t.co/g1SE45Rkrv

— Joss Whedon (@joss) September 21, 2016

This Is Us premieres...with a twist

Twist! Will the Big Reveals in This Is Us and Pitch Really Work? -E! Online
Dan Fogelman on Making Fall TV's Biggest Twists -Vulture
Review: 'This Is Us' Is Skillful, Shameless Tear-Jerking -New York Times

Birth of the Dragon trailer premieres online

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What I Watched This Weekend

9/19/2016

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by Christina

Hi everyone!  I'm starting some new features here at ALNM (which I'm sure Kelly will be THRILLED about when she returns).  So be sure to keep an eye out for some new interactive posts and original content in the new future.  Let's start off with "What I Watched This Weekend" below!
Where I Watched It: Hulu

Would I Recommend It: Yes.

My Review: This may not satisfy people who want a deep comprehensive look at The Beatles career or the men who changed the face of pop culture, but that is not what this documentary is meant to do.  This film takes a look at a specific moment in history and shows the impact it had on the band and society as a whole.  The touring years are a period often looked over in other Beatles anthologies it seems.  Seeing the impact it had on the band (leading to them not performing live anymore) helped give you a better understanding of how young they were at the time and unprepared for the fame they garnered.  That fact is often buried beneath their legacy.  Also seeing celebrities talk about being young themselves and how much seeing the band live meant to them was one of my favorite parts of the film.  Definitely give it a watch when you have a chance, even if you don't think you're a fan of The Beatles early work.
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68th Primetime Emmy Awards ALNM Scorecard

9/17/2016

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Category
Christina's Prediction
Kelly's Prediction
Winner
Outstanding Comedy Series
Veep
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
​Veep
Outstanding Drama Series
​Game of Thrones
​Mr. Robot
​Game of Thrones
Outstanding Variety Talk Series
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Outstanding Variety Sketch Series
Key & Peele
​Key & Peele
Key & Peele
Outstanding Limited Series
The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Outstanding Television Movie
All The Way
Luther
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
Outstanding Reality-Competition Program
The Voice
​The Voice
The Voice
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent
Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent
Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
Amy Schumer, Inside Amy Schumer
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Rami Malek, Mr. Robot
Rami Malek, Mr. Robot
Rami Malek, Mr. Robot
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Viola Davis, How To Get Away With Murder
Taraji P. Henson, Empire
Tatiana Maslany, Orphan Black
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
Courtney B. Vance, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Cuba Gooding Jr., The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Courtney B. Vance, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
Sarah Paulson, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Sarah Paulson, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Sarah Paulson, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Tituss Burgess, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Tituss Burgess, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Louie Anderson, ​Baskets
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Kate McKinnon, SNL
Kate McKinnon, SNL
Kate McKinnon, SNL
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Jonathan Banks, Better Call Saul​
Michael Kelly, House of Cards
Ben Mendelsohn, ​Bloodline
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Dame Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey
Dame Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey
Dame Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
Sterling K. Brown,  The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
John Travolta, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Sterling K. Brown,  The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
Jean Smart, Fargo
Kathy Bates, American Horror Story: Hotel
Regina King, American Crime
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
Master of None (Episode: "Parents"), Directed by Aziz Ansari 
n/a
Transparent (Episode: "Man on the Land"), Directed byJill Soloway 
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
Game of Thrones (Episode: "Battle of the Bastards"), Directed by Miguel Sapochnik
n/a
Game of Thrones (Episode: "Battle of the Bastards"), Directed by Miguel Sapochnik
Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special
Thomas Kail and Alex Rudzinski for Grease: Live
n/a
Thomas Kail and Alex Rudzinski for Grease: Live
Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special
All The Way, directed by Jay Roach
n/a
The Night Manager, directed by Susanne Bier
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Master of None (Episode: "Parents"), Written by Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang
n/a
Master of None (Episode: "Parents"), Written by Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
Mr. Robot (Episode: "eps1.0_hellofriend.mov"), Written by Sam Esmail
n/a
Game of Thrones (Episode: "Battle of the Bastards"), Written by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss
Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special
Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo, Written by Amy Schumer
n/a
Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping, Written by Patton Oswalt
Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special
The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story (Episode: "From the Ashes of Tragedy"), Written by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski
n/a
The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story (Episode: "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia"), Written by D. V. DeVincentis
TOTAL
17
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Fandom Friday

9/16/2016

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America honors the 15th anniversary of 9/11

9/11 memorial events in New York City, Washington, Pennsylvania -CNN
Hollywood Remembers 9/11: Pete Davidson, Others Pay Tribute On 15th Anniversary Of Attacks -Deadline
Emotional tributes mark 15th anniversary of 9/11 horror -USA Today

Dolly Parton performs her hit "Jolene" with Pentatonix

Grace VanderWaal wins America's Got Talent

'America's Got Talent' crowns Grace VanderWaal as winner -CNN
Grace Vanderwaal, 12, Breaks into Sobs as She's Crowned Champion of America's Got Talent -People
Watch 'America's Got Talent' Winner Grace VanderWaal's 7 Best Performances -Billboard

50 Shades Darker trailer premieres online

Congratulations to newlyweds Anna Camp and Skylar Astin

​Inside Anna Camp and Skylar Astin's Vineyard Wedding -Us Weekly
Pitch Perfect's Anna Camp and Skylar Astin Are Married! -People
Anna Camp & Skylar Astin's Wedding Looks Pitch-Perfect -Refinery29

Game of Thrones, Grease: Live, Making A Murderer, and American Crime Story are all big winners at the 68th Annual Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards

'Game of Thones,' 'O.J. Simpson' win big at the Creative Arts Emmys -Mashable
James Corden Bests Beyonce at Creative Arts Emmys; Danny Elfman & 'Jessica Jones' Also Winners -Billboard
68th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards -Wikipedia

American Horror Story: Roanoke premieres

Roanoke's Lost Colony: The Truth Behind New 'American Horror Story' Season -Rolling Stone
 American Horror Story’s New Theme Hauntingly Connects to Season 1 -Vanity Fair
AMERICAN HORROR STORY: EXPLAINING THE MYSTERY OF ROANOKE -IGN

Ellen DeGeneres and Michelle Obama go shopping, and it's comedy gold

Funko announces new Pop Figures

Coming Soon: New Disney Princess Pops! -Funko
Scooby-Doo gets a range of Funko Pop! Vinyl figures -Flickering Myth
NHL players to become Pop! stars -NHL.com

Protesters crash Ryan Lochte's Dancing With The Stars ​performance

​Audience members crash Ryan Lochte's debut on 'Dancing with the Stars' -CNN
Ryan Lochte vows not to quit Dancing with the Stars after being stormed by protesters -Independent
Dancing's Derek Hough on Kicking Out Ryan Lochte Protesters: "I Don't Like Bullies" -TV Guide
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Fandom Friday

9/2/2016

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RIP Gene Wilder

Gene Wilder, star of 'Willy Wonka,' dead at 83 -CNN
Gene Wilder, ‘Willy Wonka’ Star and Comedic Icon, Dies at 83 - Variety
Comedians Pay Tribute to Gene Wilder -Slate

The VMAs: The Good, The Bad, and The Weird

MTV VMAs 2016 Red Carpet Fashion: See What the Stars Wore -US Weekly
Watch Every 2016 VMAs Performance Here - Billboard
​The best and worst 2016 VMA moments -New York Post

Stan Lee supports Zendaya as Mary Jane Watson

Stan Lee Reveals Least Favorite Marvel Movie; Supports Zendaya As MJ -Screenrant
Stan Lee Reveals Least Favorite Marvel Movie Character; Talks More About Zendaya In SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING -ComicBookMovie.com
Stan Lee reveals his least favourite Marvel movie casting, comments on Zendaya / Mary Jane Watson rumour -FlickeringMyth.com

ABC announces the cast for Season 23 of Dancing With The Stars​

New 'Dancing With the Stars' cast is... -CNN
Dancing With the Stars Season 23 Cast Revealed: Find Out the Celebs and Their Pro Partners -E! Online
Dancing with the Stars 2016 Season 23 Cast Revealed! -ABC

Stranger Things is coming back to Netflix for season 2

The rumored short list of actors for the next James Bond appears online

James Bond: the rumoured shortlist -Den of Geek
Rumored ‘James Bond’ shortlist includes Hiddleston, Elba, Fassbender, more British hotties -Hypable
James Bond Casting: Here Are The 7 Actors Reportedly In The Running To Replace Daniel Craig -CinemaBlend

The Black Eyed Peas release an updated remix of "Where Is The Love"

Some new television series were announced this week

Fox Updating King Arthur as Police Procedural Drama 'Camelot' (Exclusive) -The Hollywood Reporter
MARVEL DEVELOPING NEW WARRIORS COMEDY TV SERIES FOCUSED ON SQUIRREL GIRL -IGN
Bill Nye Is Coming to Netflix -Fortune
Judge Judy Developing Scripted Series at CBS Based on Her Life (EXCLUSIVE) -Variety
Michael Shannon cast in new TV series about deadly 1993 Waco standoff -Chicago Tribune

Check out "Magic Michelle," Ellen Degeneres' Magic Mike​ parody

The Bachelor is...Nick Viall?

Nick Viall 'Couldn't Feel More Fortunate' to Be the Next Bachelor -People
Luke Pell Found Out About 'Bachelor' Switch-Up 11 Hours Before Flight to L.A: ‘I Had My Bags Packed' -US Magazine
With Nick Viall, ‘The Bachelor’ is leaning into its diversity problem -The Washington Post
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