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An Old ‘Face’ Returns for the “Doctor Who” Christmas Special

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The first incarnation of the Doctor is set to return for the 2017 Christmas Special. According to the Mirror, David Bradley (Argus Filch in the Harry Potter series) will play William Hartnell’s original Doctor, a role he first portrayed in 2013’s An Adventure in Time and Space, a docu-drama about the creation of the celebrated sci-fi series.

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Only this time, Bradley is the first Doctor in the Christmas Special, as opposed to the actor playing the actor playing the Doctor.

David Bradley is most known for playing Argus Filch, Hogwart’s caretaker in the Harry Potter series. Fans would also recognize Bradley as Walder Frey in Game of Thrones (the world’s best wedding planner). He also plays Abraham Setrakian in The Strain. In 2012, he played Solomon in the Doctor Who episode, ‘Dinosaurs on a Spaceship.’

“David was convincing as Hartnell, it’s exciting he’s back,” an insider told the Mirror.

The rumored plot of the Christmas Special may have some spoilers. Read more if you want to know how Bradley/Hartnell’s Doctor will interact with Capaldi’s.

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Outlaw Brew Company: 21 Lagered Ale – A Legal Review

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Another long weekend over, and another Monday to face. And, while you contemplate how and why you got out of bed today, you may be looking forward to the end of the workday so that you can go home and enjoy a tasty post-Monday brew. I find that APAs, IPAs, stouts, and porters are too heavy for a Monday. Instead, the beginning of the week, especially following a long weekend, is when I enjoy beers that tend toward the lighter side. As such, I picked up a tall can of Outlaw Brew Company’s 21 Lagered Ale. I previously reviewed Outlaw’s Southern Lass, a wheat beer, so I’m happy to be back reviewing their take on a lagered ale this time.

Outlaw Brew Company: 21 Lagered Ale – First Sip

21 Lagered Ale pours a transparent gold colour. The foam that forms as I pour it dissipates quickly leaving a bubbly film at the top of my pint glass. I smell a sweet, grainy aroma as I take my first sip and enjoy 21’s smooth, crisp flavour. Like most lagers and lagered ales, this one doesn’t overpower my taste-buds: it packs just enough punch to set off each sip, but not enough to be overwhelming. Despite the lack of head, this is quite a fizzy brew. 21 Lagered Ale’s active bubbles provide a crisp, clean mouthfeel with little aftertaste.

Outlaw Brew Company: 21 Lagered Ale – Last Sip

21 Lagered Ale is a smooth-drinking beer, but the high level of carbonation made it difficult for me to drink this brew. In an unprecedented move, I recommend enjoying this craft brew from the can. Its aroma doesn’t have much to offer, and, unlike a pint glass, the mouth of the can will regulate some of 21’s fizziness. At 4.8% ABV with a smooth-drinking quality, this is a good beer to drink a few of while watching one of the many sporting events on TV or as a companion to binge-watching the Netflix series of your choice.

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James Gunn Returning To Write & Direct ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’

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James Gunn just confirmed that he will be returning to write and direct the third Guardians of the Galaxy movie via his Facebook page.

“So, after many months of ruminations and discussions, I know the answer. I could save this answer for the first, random interviewer to ask me during the press junket but instead I thought I’d share it with the most important people in the Guardiansverse – you, the fans, who have been so incredibly supportive and enthusiastic over the past five years, it has moved me to tears on a regular basis.

So, yes, I’m returning to write and direct Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

In the end, my love for Rocket, Groot, Gamora, Star-Lord, Yondu, Mantis, Drax, and Nebula – and some of the other forthcoming heroes – goes deeper than you guys can possibly imagine, and I feel they have more adventures to go on and things to learn about themselves and the wonderful and sometimes terrifying universe we all inhabit. And, like in both Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, we will work on creating the story that goes beyond what you expect.”

Knowing Gunn’s love for the characters and relationship with Marvel Studios, this is not surprising.

This announcement comes less than a month before the second installment in the franchise hits theaters.

“Set to the backdrop of ‘Awesome Mixtape #2,’ Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 continues the team’s adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill’s true parentage. Old foes become new allies and fan-favorite characters from the classic comics will come to our heroes’ aid as the Marvel cinematic universe continues to expand.”

GotG Vol. 2 stars Chris Pratt as Star-Lord/Peter Quill, Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Bradley Cooper as the voice of Rocket Raccoon, Vin Diesel as the voice of Groot, Michael Rooker as Yondu, Kurt Russel as Ego The Living Planet, Karen Gillian as Nebula, Dave Bautista as Drax, Pom Klementieff as Mantis, Sean Gunn as Kraglin, and Sylvester Stallone in a currently unknown role.

The film hits theaters on May 5.

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Dave Filoni’s Epic Speech From Star Wars Celebration

Star Wars Celebration is over with little fanfare as not much was announced or revealed, but if you were lucky enough to attend the Star Wars REBELS press conference you witnessed an epic speech from Executive Producer Dave Filoni.

If you were not there, watch the video above.

Filoni received loud applause from the cast, press, and fans in attendance. If you watch the video closely the director ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ gets a little emotional towards the end, and his passion comes through. Read the transcript below:

“The Force is the core of Star Wars and you have to be careful if you answer too many questions about it. Belief in the Force itself is part of what drives it. Not everybody in the Star Wars universe believes in it, which is interesting, because its actions and abilities are on display quite often so you think “why doesn’t everybody believe in it?” What so hard about Han Solo that he doesn’t believe in the Force when the Jedi Knights weren’t so long ago as we find out in the prequels. Because it takes discipline and training and crafting and commitment and faith to believe in this thing. That it gives you power, that it flows through you, it’s in all of you, you all have it to some degree. Some people, like Anakin, are more gifted and that’s great but also dangerous.

And I think what we’ll explore in season four is we get to the depth of Kanan’s commitment and Ezra’s commitment to the Force, is that ultimate choice. Do you become more dangerous and fall to wickedness? Or do you, in the face of fear, turn to good? Fear is the root of all evil, fear destroys everything, fear makes you make decisions you would not make, fear makes you think you’re making good decisions when they’re poor decisions because you’re afraid. And if you take nothing else away from Star Wars you should make no decision out of fear. When the Emporer stands before you and has destroyed your father and ruined your life and you’re powerless and he made you hate your father almost, and you throw him down. You must remember, at that critical point, to say “I’m going to throw my weapon away because I love the person next to me, I love my father, I love my mother, and nothing you do can destroy that. Nothing.” And you stand on your commitment, and then that inspires Anakin to help, that is what inspires the love, which is something evil does not understand. That’s the core of Star Wars and that is the power that you can’t possibly imagine if you’re evil that Obi-Wan speaks of, so maybe we’ll get to that.” said Filoni.

‘Star Wars REBELS’ returns this fall for its fourth and final season.

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‘The Discovery’: A Netflix Original Film About The Afterlife That’s Dead On Arrival

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Hot off of Sundance, Netflix secured the rights to distribute The Discovery, a film about life, death, and the possibility of something else. The film features an all-star cast in a premise that serves as a great foundation for a thought-provoking film. Does it work? Read on to make that discovery.

The Discovery begins with Robert Redford playing Thomas Harbor in an interview about his “discovery.” Harbor proved the existence of an afterlife. As a result, suicide rates are drastically rising. The interviewer (Mary Steenburgen) asks a natural question: Does Harbor feel guilty for all the people now willing to die? Harbor answers no. The integrity of that reply is tested when a crew member kills himself on camera.

It’s one hell of a first scene for a film. The squeamish might not go further, but The Discovery isn’t about shock value. The film, directed by Charlie McDowell (The One I Love), features Jason Segel as Will Harbor, Thomas’ disapproving son. Will arrives at his father’s secluded mansion to find a strange, almost cult-like existence. Will’s brother, Toby, tries to rationalize life on the mansion despite the people there wearing different colored jumpsuits as if there was a cultish hierarchy.

The Discovery’s central conceit is about life after death. Naturally, it’s a dark subject under the weight of suicide and mental illness. The Discovery presents a Pro-Choice/Pro-Life debate wrapped in a romantic science-fiction thriller. It’s an odd combination that at first feels like it’s working.

The film’s suicidal start sets the stage for a moody movie that keeps viewers caught somewhere in between a dream and a nightmare. Muted colors provide a dream-like quality at times. However, it’s only during brief instances where this happens. Often, The Discovery is a by-the-numbers thriller with not a lot of thrills.

The film’s relationship grows inorganically in an attempt to tell some sort of compelling character narrative.

Creating a film is a long, complicated process that involves a lot of different people. The premise of The Discovery is one that could produce a thought-provoking piece of fiction. Just about every culture wonders “what happens next” after our existence is powered down for good. For a species that lives a short, but sweet, sensory-rich life, it’s a hard concept for humans to consider. For this reason, though, the concept is ripe for films like this. Somewhere along the line, what seemed to start out as a smarter update of Flatliners turns into a wannabe Eternal Sunshine.

At the core of The Discovery is a romance between Segel’s Will and Mara’s Isla. Individually, both actors have a host of noteworthy roles on their resumes. Segel, who so often plays a lovable oaf is a more cerebral and somber character as Will. Isla is a girl who believes in the afterlife and wants to get there soon. And everything hinges on their dynamic.

The Discovery doesn’t do a great job of making viewers care about Will or Isla. The film’s relationship grows inorganically in an attempt to tell some sort of compelling character narrative. On a larger scale, the effect the film’s key revelation has on the world isn’t explored much either. In the end, the film finds the afterlife but dies before making it an interesting place to explore for the rest of us.

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Martin Starr Calls ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ A “Coming-Of-Age” Story

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In an interview with The Wrap, Martin Starr talked about his role in Spider-Man: Homecoming, and gave some detail on the film’s story and themes.

On his character:

“I’m the academic decathlon coach and one of the teachers at the school so I have a bit of a thing in it.”

On the plot:

“It’s capitalizing on popularity and a story that’s very rich and dense, so there’s a lot left to tell. And this isn’t a familiar take on it — this is a unique kind of take of a younger Spider-Man trying to figure out life again. The story has a lot of action and fun in it, but it’s also a sweet, coming-of-age story of a kid.”

Spider-Man: Homecoming features Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Donald Glover, Zendaya, Marisa Tomei, Robert Downey Jr., Jon Favreau, Tyne Daly, Tony Revolori, Bokeem Woodbine, and Hannibal Buress.

“A young Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Tom Holland), who made his sensational debut in Captain America: Civil War, begins to navigate his newfound identity as the web-slinging super hero in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, Peter returns home, where he lives with his Aunt May (Marisa Tomei), under the watchful eye of his new mentor Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.). Peter tries to fall back into his normal daily routine – distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man – but when the Vulture (Michael Keaton) emerges as a new villain, everything that Peter holds most important will be threatened.”

The film hits theaters on July 7.

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Love Lovecraft? Five Otherworldly Movies To Get Your Fix

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“The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.” H.P Lovecraft

H.P Lovecraft is a name that many horror fan’s know. Born in 1890 Howard Phillips Lovecraft did not live to see the praise or popularity his works gained. Regarded by many as the true master of horror, the effects of Lovecraft and his vision of terror can be felt in many scary movies and books to this day.
The Void” has recently been released to high levels of praise. The movie has drawn many comparisons to Lovecraft’s tales of other worlds and monsters beyond our comprehension. For those that aren’t certain the term Lovecraftian can be defined as follows; “Lovecraftian (adjective) Frighteningly monstrous and otherworldly.” If you’re looking for a movie with horrifying creatures from beyond after watching “The Void” these are the ones for you. 

The Thing (1982)

“The Thing” is often hailed as a Lovecraftian masterpiece and it’s easy to see why. John Carpenter creates a high tension movie set in the antarctic. As a virus works through a team of scientists at an Antarctic research base turning them into monstrous creatures the tension and paranoia build to a terrifying conclusion.  “The Thing” has it all, tentacle monsters, isolated location and creatures that push the limits of sanity. Kurt Russel excels as R.J Macready and the movie boasts impressive special FX, makeup and a chilling soundtrack.

Although it was classed as a critical failure upon release the movie has since become a cult classic. Carpenter classes this as the first in his Apocalypse Trilogy.  “The Prince of Darkness” and “In The Mouth Of Madness” also draw heavily from Lovecraftian lore and sit comfortably in the series.

From Beyond (1986)

Based on a seven-page short story by H.P Lovecraft “From Beyond” is a firm fan favorite. After creating a machine to stimulate the pineal gland and enhance the senses a group of scientists unwitting open a door to another world. This movie has all the trademark Lovecraft markers. Characters are pushed beyond the limits of Sanity? Check. Monsters from beyond? Check. Punishment for pushing the boundaries of science? Check.  The cast of the movie might look familiar to horror fans as  they had all previously starred in another Lovecraft movie “The Re-Animator”

. The Mist (2007) 

One of the more divisive films this list. People either love the movie for its bold choices or hate it due to the bleak tones. Based on a 200-page novella by Stephen King “The Mist” follows the nightmarish journey of a group of people trapped in a grocery store trying to survive creatures who live in “The Mist”. The origins of the monsters are never explained and whilst it’s easy to view them as the villains, it’s actually the other humans who pose a larger threat.  With a TV show on the way to further expand on the tale, this is certainly worth a re-watch.

Banshee Chapter (2013)

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When Anna’s friend goes missing she embarks on a nightmarish journey into government drug trials, disfigured entities in the night and mysterious radio transmissions. Katia Winter shines in this low-budget horror. Through clever camera work and a script that builds tension until the final moments nothing is what it seems. “Banshee Chapter” is a must for any fan of Lovecraft’s works.

Dagon (2001) 

Based on the H.P Lovecraft story “The Shadow Over Innsmouth”, this 2001 flick is one of the closest representations of Lovecraft’s work. Paul Marsh and his girlfriend Barbra must search for help after a boating accident. Upon arriving in a small decrepit fishing village they come face to face with evil as they attempt to survive the horrors in the waters. Much like the others on the list, it is a low-budget affair relying on special effects instead of CGI. “Dagon” shows the audience the true depth of horrors that fan of H.P Lovecraft can expect.

This is only a small sample of Lovecraft related movies available. Is your favorite on the list? Let us know in the comments below.

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An Old Friend Returns In ‘Samurai Jack’ Season Five Episode Five

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Samurai Jack fights to save a village from a horrible fate.

Ladies and Gentleman! Dress in your kilts and grab your bagpipes because the Scotsman has returned. His machine gun leg is now a chaingun, he’s missing one eye, and he’s using a wheelchair but he’s still ready to kick some butt. With his daughters by his side (seriously the man fathered an entire army full of towering warrior women), he leads an army into battle against Aku. Unfortunately, Aku is no longer bound by the chains forged in the rules of children’s animation content and now has the power of adult swim by his side. This allows him to straight up murder people if he wants. It’s an intense sight to watch.

Elsewhere, Jack has to deal with Ashi who doesn’t know who to trust anymore. Basically it falls on Jack to have to undo an entire lifetime worth of brainwashing to the point Ashi actually believes Aku is responsible for creating the stars in the sky. As they explore the world of Aku, a lot of great animation moments are used. Contrasts of darkness and shadow, life and death, and good and evil are all portrayed beautifully as Jack works to show Ashi the world poisoned by Aku. Just when it seems like the visual team will run out of tricks they show something new and gorgeous to behold.

This episode offers a lot of great visuals mixed in with action as Ashi and Jack start to fight side by side. All things considered it’s another fantastic episode in a season which keeps being everything the fans could have hoped for. Next time, it looks asuf the mystery behind the green samurai will finally be revealed. Is he a grim reaper come to take Jack to the afterlife or is he something more? Whatever happens, it’s safe to say, here at the halfway point of this final season, it will be magnificent.

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Star Wars: The One Comic You Should Read

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Star Wars

With the recent Star Wars: The Last Jedi teaser release, my love for the series has been reignited. Its flame never really goes out; I just normally tend to put the movies in the back of my mind for two important reasons. The first is to give me patience, and the second is to dilute the hype for myself. As we all know, hype can be the deciding factor on whether or not you come out of the theater satisfied or not.

The teaser trailer brought back memories of my childhood. Once in grade 6, my school had a talent show where we had to play a bunch of motion picture themes on xylophones. Star Wars was one of the themes we learned. I don’t remember the talent show itself because instead of participating, my mom came and picked me up so we could go see Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. I’ll always remember that day.

For each movie after that, I have a special memory or routine associated. With every Star Wars starting with 7, I’ve taken up the habit of reading Star Wars by Hong Jacqa on Webtoons. It’s a great manhwa that can be read and enjoyed by long-time fans or newbies alike.

Luke's X wing fighter followed by Vader's TIE advanced X1
Such iconic moments like the Death Star trench run pop out.

Plot

The story follows Luke Skywalker as he goes through the motions of the hero’s journey. He starts off as a nobody in the middle of nowhere who suddenly has the fate of the galaxy thrust upon him. He has to fight and find himself as he faces against the most dangerous evil.

Sounds familiar right? It should because that’s the basic plot of Star Wars: Episode 4 to 6.

Star Wars is a retelling in comic form from Luke’s point of view. We don’t spend much time on other characters which could be a good or bad thing depending on who you are.

While it does follow the plot of the movies, it never feels like a 1:1 recreation. The writing and artwork hand in hand to give the story its own personal flair.

In theaters or on DVD we experience the story as outsiders. This webtoon feels more like a diary of sorts as we get to read Luke’s inner thoughts. It makes him seem much more human than those other forms of media ever could.

Another thing this has over the movies is the way extra information is given to us. In the movies, there was no time to get to know Aunt Beru and Uncle Owen, so when they die, it doesn’t do much emotionally to us as viewers. In the comic however, we get to see that they care for Luke as a son while he cares for them like parents. This has the effect of imparting the feelings Luke feels to the reader.

Think of a character from the movies, and chances are they are more fleshed out in this.

The rebels destroy the Death Star and fly away
Meet the Death Star.

Characters

The original trilogy has a diverse cast of characters that we know and love. Obviously, they all carry over to this version. The way they are introduced differs a little bit though. Ben is first introduced when Luke is 13 years old. Unlike his original appearance in the movie, he shows up with his lightsaber to save Luke. We get to see more of the warrior side of Kenobi while retaining the essence of his character.

Luke, Leia, Han, and the rest of the main cast are pretty much the same way they were in the movies so if you liked them then, you’ll like them now. We simply get a better description of how Luke feels and who he is as a person. Seeing things from his point of view also shows us what he initially thinks of people, like Han.

The best part of the comic in regards to characters lies in its depiction of secondary roles, like Boba Fett. In the flicks, he always looked cool but never did much in terms of actions. He’s much more dynamic and we truly get the feeling that he is the best bounty hunter around in this. In one panel we see him spotting Luke before anyone else and shooting at him, barely missing his head. Nothing in the movie makes him look as cool. His last scene is also more exciting.

Art Style

The art style is where this comic truly shines. Everything ranging from characters to backgrounds looks good. You really feel like you’re part of the world when looking at the art. The flow of motion translates extremely well to this type of style when compared to the blockier and robot like movements of live action.

The fight scenes are beautiful and breathtaking. I often find myself trying to see if some of the movements are physically possible. The answer is yes.

Every character is shown to be better fighters than in the movies. Let’s take for example the fight between Darth Vader and Obi-Wan. In the movie, it was quite short, while the comic blends the over the top fighting from the prequels with the more serene style of the original trilogy. It might sound terrible but you just have to look at it to understand what you’ve been missing out on.

The lightsabers look solid but behave like light when they are being swung around. I know that they’re supposed to be more plasma than light, but it makes more sense to have it behave like liquid water when swung fast. This version nails it.

Standout scenes are those showing Darth Vader. The evil and sinister nature of his armor goes out of the pages to grab your happy emotions hostage. I have to admit that Vader’s armor never looked scary to me in real life, but this changes everything.

Hong Jacqa masterfully integrates flashbacks without dialogue. He recreates iconic scenes from the prequels and sprinkles them at such opportune moments that you can’t help but feel in awe. You can tell what each character is feeling based off how they are drawn.

Darth Vader vs Obi-Wan Kenobi
Look at how smooth the movements look.

Read it

To make a long story short, whether you love the Star Wars universe or have never seen anything related to it, you should definitely give this a try. It offers something new for all parties involved. Truth be told, I actually prefer this more to the flicks as their age truly shows. Don’t be mistaken, however, the only reason I can say that is because the original material was solid enough it can withstand the test of time.

The entire comic can be legally read for free here.

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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 9 Snatch Game Predictions

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Snatch Game Is A Cornerstone Of Any Season Of RuPaul’s Drag Race

The most anticipated episode of any season of ‘Rupaul’s Drag Race‘ is always Snatch Game. In a parody of ‘Match Game‘, the gameshow challenge really stretches the queen’s abilities. Each challenger is tasked with putting on a celebrity impersonation but it’s not just about looks. They have to bring the humor and wit to snatch the win.

There is some hilarious queens on season 9. What will each of them bring to this edition of Snatch Game and who will each queen be? I let you know my predictions below!

From the time of writing, it is still two weeks until Snatch Game so all of this is purely speculation and contains no spoilers!

Season 9 Snatch Game Predictions:

Valentina as Sofia Vergara

Snatch Game

– Breakout star Valentina is going to need to use Snatch Game for an advantage. The judges seem enamored with her looks and the fans are loving what she offers but can she charm us with her celebrity impersonation? I think Sofia Vergara is a wise choice for the Latina diva. Vergara has soft and sweet moments but can be insanely over-the-top. Valentina brings both qualities with ease.

Cynthia Lee Fontaine as Charo

Snatch Game

Cynthia Lee Fontaine wanted to do Sofia Vergara for Snatch Game on Season 8 but was eliminated before the episode. While it’s a great choice, Charo makes more sense. The insane accent with the hyperactive antics are signature qualities of both queens. Also, Charo and RuPaul are close friends so that could continue the connection that RuPaul and Miss Cucu have. Also, who doesn’t want to see this!?

Peppermint as Taraji P. Henson

Snatch Game

– While you may laugh at the shade, Peppermint would slay Taraji P. Oprah is the original choice but it seems cliched by now. Henson is a bold personality with great characters to mimic. Taraji P. Henson has quotes many from her roles in ‘Baby Boy‘ or on ‘Empire‘, so there’s plenty of material. Peppermint needs something like this to breakdown from being stuck in the middle for the rest of the season.

Sasha Velour as Sinead O’Connor

Snatch Game

– Honestly, nothing really came to mind for Sasha Velour. Artsy personalities like Sasha Velour have bombed at Snatch Game in the past. What Velour could do is take her serious approach to drag and provide an obscure pick. Working in the gimmick of being a “bald queen”, the infamously bald Sinead O’Connor is an easy choice. There is gags Sasha could include to try to at least standout among the bigger personalities.

Eureka O’Hara as Abby Lee Miller

Snatch Game

Eureka O’ Hara seems to be turning trashy choices into beautiful drag. She’s also known for loud mouth tendencies and a brash personality. Trying to nail something down for Snatch Game is hard because the choices are endless. I originally thought Rosie O’ Donnell or Jennifer Coolidge but Eureka HAS to be Abby Lee Miller. Miller is dance coach known for yelling and being shady. Eureka can do it in her sleep.

Nina Bo’Nina Brown as Jasmine Masters

Snatch Game

– Besides the eliminated Charlie Hides, Nina Bo’Nina Brown is the one viewers are looking forward to the most. With Brown being known as an illusion master and character artist, all eyes are on her to do well. Jasmine Masters, alum of the show, is someone Brown often imitates on social media. The familiarity with RuPaul and the viewers could be a great Snatch Game choice. Could she tell Ru that “Drag Race has fucked up drag”!? Iconic!

Farrah Moan as Courtney Stodden

Snatch Game

Courtney Stodden and Farrah Moan seem so similar on a surface level. Both beautiful, young blondes who love showing off their bodies. But digging deeper into Farrah Moan would show a very self-aware character. She owns being a “dumb blonde” and uses it to her advantage. Stodden is the perfect vehicle to show that Moan is more than just a really pretty face. Maybe even be the surprise of the episode!

Alexis Michelle as Liza Minnelli

Snatch Game

Alexis Michelle loves to talk about Broadway, being a superstar, and has a mature vibe. And usually every season features a queen trying to do an older superstar. No one else has the reference points and bravado to do a legend like Liza Minnelli, except Alexis Michelle! Sure, some of the jokes are only going to reach a certain demographic but Minnelli is still an iconic name that has to be done.

Aja as Rosie Perez 

Snatch Game

– That thick accent of Aja is going to limit her choices for Snatch Game. Queens with accents like this struggle every time. But focusing that New York accent to another iconic NY accent would smart; in comes in Rosie Perez. No accent sticks out as much as hers and Aja also encapsulates the young banji Perez. If Aja could shift her accent ever so slightly, she’d do a killer Michelle Visage!

Shea Couleé as Grace Jones

Snatch Game

– At this point, Shea Couleé almost has to do Grace Jones. The comparison is constantly being made and Couleé is a fan of Jones. Like a few other choices on this list, the fact Grace Jones hasn’t been done on Snatch Game before is crazy. The aesthetic is instantly recognizable with a personality that can be imitated. Only negative I see is this is the type of choice to make RuPaul say “…but is she funny?”.

Trinity Taylor as Lana Del Rey

Snatch Game

Trinity Taylor is another queen I struggled to find the “perfect match” for Snatch Game. The professed pageant queens usually struggle in this challenge as comedy isn’t first nature to many. Taylor proved she had humor in the Fairytale Princess challenge so she can do well but as who? The vapid and big-lipped Lana Del Rey is an option. Looks could be there but it’s all about nailing that signature personality.

Let me know what you think my choices in the comments below. Also, don’t forget to leave your Snatch Game predictions as well!

RuPaul’s Drag Race‘ airs Friday nights at 8pm on VH1.

 

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