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Daniel Brühl gives us our first glimpse of Baron Zemo's new look! - That's Normal

Daniel Brühl gives us our first glimpse of Baron Zemo's new look! - That's Normal

thats-normal.com — So much Marvel news came out of Comic Con this past weekend! Marvel Studio's much anticipated Phase 4 is beginning to take shape, and there were a lot of surprising reveals.

Florence + The Machine's Lungs is 10 Years Old! - That's Normal

Florence + The Machine's Lungs is 10 Years Old! - That's Normal

thats-normal.com — The first time that I heard Florence + the Machine was in a Sherlock Holmes fanvid (yes, I'm that kind of nerd). The song used as the musical backdrop to shots of Robert Downey Jr.'s Holmes and Jude Law's Watson was gothic and spooky, dramatic and sweeping. My shipper goggles were officially on.

Listen to this: Morbid Stuff by PUP - That's Normal

Listen to this: Morbid Stuff by PUP - That's Normal

thats-normal.com — P unk isn't dead, it just sits in the balcony." I felt extremely called out. At the ripe old age of thirty-three, I identify somewhat as an "aging punk." In that mosh pits don't really do it for me anymore, and nine times out of ten if an actual seat is an option I will take it.

Let Cheddar Solve Crimes! - That's Normal

Let Cheddar Solve Crimes! - That's Normal

thats-normal.com — Hear me out ... there needs to be a Cheddar-centric episode of Brooklyn Nine Nine. I know that there have been episodes where Cheddar plays a pivotal role in advancing a storyline involving everyone's favourite detective squad. But he hasn't been given the chance to shine in his own right.

Fandom is Meant to be Fun! - That's Normal

Fandom is Meant to be Fun! - That's Normal

thats-normal.com — I'm what the kids these days call a "fandom old." I've been involved with fandom, in varying degrees, since 1995. It wasn't until 2001 that I was an active fandom participant with the Lord of the Rings films, doing something more than just casually sitting on the sidelines.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here and it is ANARCHY - That's Normal

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here and it is ANARCHY - That's Normal

thats-normal.com — The Stanley Cup Playoffs commenced this month and it is not going how anyone predicted. For those who don't know, the Stanley Cup Playoffs are the elimination tournament in the NHL. At the end of it all, the winning team hoists the Cup and goes on a summer long bender and have to be told to stop doing Cup Stands because they're damaging the Cup.

What Will Happen to Captain America? - That's Normal

What Will Happen to Captain America? - That's Normal

thats-normal.com — With less than a month until the release of Avengers: Endgame, it's time for every fan's favourite pastime - speculate on what's going to happen so much that it's literally all you think about! Hooray! (And by favourite pastime, I actually mean the worst pastime.)

Netflix's New Documentary on the Miami Showband Massacre is a Must Watch - That's Normal

Netflix's New Documentary on the Miami Showband Massacre is a Must Watch - That's Normal

thats-normal.com — You may not have heard of Miami Showband until now, but I guarantee you it's a band name you won't soon forget thanks to Netflix's new documentary, ReMastered - The Miami Showband Massacre. The documentary tells the incredible story of The Miami Showband, one of Ireland's most popular cabaret bands in the 1970's.

Kitbull is Heartwarming and Will Make You Ugly Cry - That's Normal

Kitbull is Heartwarming and Will Make You Ugly Cry - That's Normal

thats-normal.com — I am a sucker for anything animal related. "Kitbull," a Pixar short from director Rosana Sullivan and producer Kathryn Hendrickson, is the latest offering from the studio's SparkShorts series. The ten minute short tells the story of an unlikely friendship from the eyes of a small, stray kitten.

I Will Die on this Hill: Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping is One of the Greatest Comedies of Al...

I Will Die on this Hill: Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping is One of the Greatest Comedies of Al...

thats-normal.com — Okay, where to start? It seemed like it would be a film bound for greatness. From The Lonely Island (Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone) and Judd Appatow, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping seemed poised to take over the box office in the summer of 2016.

Letterkenny: The Most Hilarious Show You're Not Watching - That's Normal

Letterkenny: The Most Hilarious Show You're Not Watching - That's Normal

thats-normal.com — Over the course of the past month, I had the pleasure of introducing my boyfriend to the majesty that is Letterkenny. It also served as a reintroduction for myself, as I hadn't seen any episodes since the first season! Pitter patter!

So, Your Tweet Went Viral

So, Your Tweet Went Viral

thats-normal.com — Friends, readers, let me tell you, going viral on the internet – specifically Twitter – is not all it’s cracked up to be. Then again, I only know a handful of people whose tweets have gone viral, and I don’t think any of them have particularly been fond of the experience either.

Bucky Barnes & Sam Wilson Might be Coming to a TV Near You! - That's Normal

Bucky Barnes & Sam Wilson Might be Coming to a TV Near You! - That's Normal

thats-normal.com — The new Disney streaming service aims to bring some of your favourite Marvel characters to the small screen. Winter Soldier and Falcon might be two of them!

The Trailer for Destroyer Finally Dropped! - That's Normal

The Trailer for Destroyer Finally Dropped! - That's Normal

thats-normal.com — Friends, it's finally here. After months of waiting the trailer for Destroyer (co-starring our hipster husband, Sebastian Stan alongside the brilliant Nicole Kidman) was finally released into the wild Wednesday morning via the film's Twitter account! Karyn Kusama's dark cop thriller, featuring a radically transformed Kidman, tells the story of LAPD detective, Erin Bell.

Venom is the Romantic Comedy We All Need Right Now - That's Normal

Venom is the Romantic Comedy We All Need Right Now - That's Normal

thats-normal.com — I saw Venom, the first entry in Sony's Universe of Marvel Characters films, over the weekend. And reader, let me tell you, it was of fun. I need to see it about five more times in theatres and require roughly eight to ten sequels in the immediate future.

Chris Evans Wraps on Avengers 4, Breaks All of Our Hearts - That's Normal

Chris Evans Wraps on Avengers 4, Breaks All of Our Hearts - That's Normal

thats-normal.com — Just because we know something terrible is coming doesn't make dealing with it any easier. Captain America star and Best Chris, Chris Evans, has made no secret that his contract with Marvel was coming to an end in 2019.

Ready or Not, Here Comes Gritty! - That's Normal

Ready or Not, Here Comes Gritty! - That's Normal

That's Normal — What do you get when you Dr. Frankenstein yourself a cross between a surly muppet who will probably fight you in a dark alley, Grimace, Scott Hartnell, the effects of a bad acid trip, and the screams of horrified children the world over? My friends, you get Gritty!

Where is the Real Third Captain America Film? - That's Normal

Where is the Real Third Captain America Film? - That's Normal

thats-normal.com — You're already scratching your head, I know. "But Megan," you begin, "there is a third Captain America movie. It's called Captain America: Civil War. I have literally heard you pontificate on it many times." Yes, you're absolutely right. I love Civil War. In recent years it's become one of my favourite Marvel movies.

The World is a Better Place Because We Have Sebastian Stan and Puppies - That's Normal

The World is a Better Place Because We Have Sebastian Stan and Puppies - That's Normal

thats-normal.com — The list of things that bring me great joy is pretty long. It includes things like eating yummy foods, walking through the streets of a city I've never been to before, going to concerts and finding myself in accidental mosh pits, meeting up with friends in any place where love and laughter are plentiful, cuddling with my partner on the couch.

Ranking Minus the Bear's Albums - That's Normal

Ranking Minus the Bear's Albums - That's Normal

thats-normal.com — I am still having an abundance of feelings about at the end of this year. Just ask my partner, who has had to deal with me throwing on one of their albums at any given moment and quietly having a crisis. Everything appears fine on the outside, but inside I'm screaming.

Happy Birthday Sebastian Stan! - That's Normal

Happy Birthday Sebastian Stan! - That's Normal

thats-normal.com — Hey! It's August 13! And you know what that means ... It's Sebastian Stan's birthday! That's right, it's our favourite Romanian-American's 36th birthday, so break out your favourite film with Sebastian related content ( Captain America: The Winter Soldier or get my vote here), grab a glass of your preferred beverage and indulge tonight to celebrate!

Robert Redford's Career Defining Roles - That's Normal

Robert Redford's Career Defining Roles - That's Normal

thats-normal.com — Earlier this month, Robert Redford announced that he was retiring from acting, ending a nearly 60 year career that began with the western comedy TV series Maverick back in 1960. Since then he's become arguably one of the greatest actors of the century, an outstanding director, the chair of the Sundance Film Festival, and supporter of causes involving environmentalism, Native American and LGBTQ rights, and the arts (including independent film).

Minus the Bear Are Breaking Up, Commence Sobbing - That's Normal

Minus the Bear Are Breaking Up, Commence Sobbing - That's Normal

thats-normal.com — In the spring of 2012, I was listening to a playlist on 8tracks as I worked. I'd usually just throw on something labeled "indie" and go about my day, letting 8tracks take me from one playlist lovingly created by another music lover to another. (Sidebar, does anyone still use 8tracks anymore?)

It's NHL Wedding Season! - That's Normal

It's NHL Wedding Season! - That's Normal

thats-normal.com — If you're hearing an absurd amount of wedding bells lately it could be because literally every hockey player is marrying their girlfriend right now! It goes without saying, but it's probably extremely difficult to schedule a wedding from the months of September to June if you're a hockey player.
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