‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ trailer reignites a Marvel lore debate over ‘Earth 616’

When Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness referred to the main MCU setting as “Earth-616,” this throwaway reference was like nails on a chalkboard to Marvel lore-heads. Now, the new trailer for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has struck back. Thanks to the confusing volume of alternate universes in Marvel canon, the comics traditionally give … Read more

New ‘Little Mermaid’ Oscar trailer reignites criticisms over bad lighting

Disney’s live-action remakes are not known for their aesthetic flare, but The Little Mermaid is already earning more criticism than most. Specifically, a lot of people are frustrated by the dim, flat lighting exhibited in its trailers. These complaints are hardly unique to The Little Mermaid. American blockbusters are currently suffering from a plague of … Read more

‘I refuse to waste my makeup like that’: TikToker re-ignites debate over having camera off during Zoom meetings

Camera on, or camera off? In an age of remote work, it’s a question asked by many—and one that sees fierce debate from employers and employees alike. Now, a user on TikTok has gone viral and sparked another discussion on the topic after posting a video revealing why one might not want to be visible … Read more

Swiss assisted suicide pod reignites conspiratorial claims of ‘med beds’ being real

When news broke earlier this month that a Swiss-invented “suicide pod” was cleared for use in that country in 2022, reactions ranged from memes to outrage over the pod’s slick design. The “Sarco” pod allows terminally ill users to die a painless and comfortable death by getting into a capsule and filling it with liquid … Read more