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Entertainment August 14, 2018

Today in Movie Culture: Imagining Emily Blunt as Invisible Woman, the Qualifications of a Disney Princess and More

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Dream Casting of the Day:

Ever since John Krasinski said he wants to star with his wife in a Fantastic Four movie, fans have dreamed of Emily Blunt as Invisible Woman. Here’s one imagined look at her in the role (via Heroic Hollywood):

Fan Theory of the Day:

Inspired by the trailer for Wreck-it Ralph 2, MatPat’s latest Film Theory video explores the qualifications of the Disney Princesses:

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Movie Food of the Day:

Speaking of Disney animated features, the latest edition fo Binging with Babish teaches us how to make the spinach puffs from The Emperor’s New Groove:

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Supercut of the Day:

Speaking of movies and food, Little White Lies put together a supercut of dinners gone wrong in cinema:

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Vintage Image of the Day:

Lina Wertmüller, who turns 90 today, holds a gun on the set of Seven Beauties, for which she became the first woman Oscar-nominated for Best Director. The image comes via the documentary Behind the White Glasses.

Filmmaker in Focus:

Today is also Wim Wenders’ birthday, so Philip Brubaker made a video for Fandor about the director’s Road Movie Trilogy:

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Truthful Marketing of the Day:

Honest Trailers reminds us how much movie Avengers: Infinity War is as the epic MCU crossover arrives on home video:

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Movie Comparison of the Day:

Dimitri Bitu compares scenes from Great Balls of Fire with footage of the real Jerry Lee Lewis side by side:

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Cosplay of the Day:

If they ever make another live-action Popeye movie, this guy is perfect for the part (so long as he can also do the voice):

Realistic Popeye Cosplay – Prosthetic MakeUp pic.twitter.com/O4ED52aGqT

— Cosplay (@CosplayHeaven) August 13, 2018

Classic Trailer of the Day:

Today is the 60th anniversary of the release of Big Country. Watch the original trailer for the classic Western below.

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Sports August 14, 2018

University Of Maryland Accepts Responsibility For Football Player's Death

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Business August 14, 2018

Tinder Co-Founders Sue App's Owners For At Least $2B, Saying They Were 'Cheated'

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Health August 14, 2018

Feds Urge States To Encourage Cheaper Health Plans Off Insurance Exchanges

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Entertainment August 13, 2018

Today in Movie Culture: What If Jim Carrey Starred in 'Venom,' the Fate of Thor's Roommate and More

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Mashup of the Day:

Darth Blender sort of re-casts Venom with Jim Carrey replacing Tom Hardy in this mashup with The Mask:

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Character Update of the Day:

Thor’s roommate, Darryl, reveals he survived Thanos’ snap and wishes his Asgardian pal a happy birthday in this Marvel short:

Happy Birthday @Thor ????Sorry it’s late but I’m working weekends since “The Snap” ?? pic.twitter.com/SEiWIOMdH4

— Daley Pearson (@Daley_Pearson) August 13, 2018

Fake Spoilers of the Day:

Speaking of Thor, watch Chris Hemsworth troll the Teen Choice Awards by pretending to reveal spoilers for Avengers 4:

This summer’s heat-wave can be traced back to @chrishemsworth. ??#TeenChoice pic.twitter.com/BFkAf1TgTA

— FOX (@FOXTV) August 13, 2018

Cosplay of the Day:

Back to Thor’s friends, here’s a fan cosplaying as Valkyrie from Thor: Ragnarok, alongside the titular Avenger:

“Ever since I walked out of the theater the first time after seeing Thor: Ragnarok (as well as the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th time), I knew I wanted to cosplay Valkyrie some day. ” – https://t.co/qtrc8O5RPb

READ MORE https://t.co/ZSTekHIW1C pic.twitter.com/NemzwTyjaH

— Ejen @ Anime Fest (@cosplayamerica) August 13, 2018

Video Essay of the Day:

For Fandor in honor of Spike Lee’s latest, Jacob T. Swinney looks back at one of his best movies, Do the Right Thing, and its enduring legacy:

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Vintage Image of the Day:

Alfred Hitchcock, who was born on this day in 1899, with Ingrid Bergman and Cary Grant on the set of his 1946 classic Notorious:

Actor in the Spotlight:

Nerdist cut together a bunch of Dwayne Johnson movies so they connect by way of his jumps and falls:

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Movie Comparison of the Day:

Dimitri Bitu compares depictions of Barry Seal’s assassination in the movies American Made, Doublecrossed and The Infiltrator and the series Narcos side by side:

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Filmmaking Lesson of the Day:

Learn how to make a great fight scene from Mile 22 star Iko Uwais and director Peter Berg courtesy of IMDb:

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Classic Trailer of the Day:

Today is the 10th anniversary of the release of Tropic Thunder. Watch the original trailer for the classic comedy below.

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Business August 13, 2018

Fears Of Global Ripple Effects Grow As Turkey's Financial Problems Continue

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Sports August 13, 2018

University Of Maryland Reeling After Reports Of 'Toxic Culture' Inside Football Program

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Sports August 12, 2018

'Skate Kitchen' Follows Teenage Girls Skateboarding Their Way Through NYC

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Business August 12, 2018

For Some Facebook Employees, Free Food Is Coming To An End

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Business August 11, 2018

Delay In Manafort Trial

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