Minority Mindset

I absolutely love The Faculty! It’s about a group of high school kids who realize their teachers are being taken over by aliens. It didn’t get the greatest reviews when it first came out and didn’t make a ton of money at the box office, but over time it’s really become a favorite for a lot of us movie fans – it’s a true cult classic.

The new series picks up after the events of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. It follows Maul as he tries to rebuild his criminal organization on a planet the Empire hasn’t reached. There, he meets a discouraged young Jedi student who might become his apprentice and help him continue his quest for revenge.

John Krasinski, who directed and starred in the A Quiet Place films, shared a photo of the script and announced the cast for the third movie. Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Millicent Simmonds, and Noah Jupe will return, and Jack O’Connell (known for Sinners), Jason Clarke (Zero Dark Thirty), and Katy O’Brian (Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning) are joining the cast.

Disney+ has released the official trailer for Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, coming April 6th. Sam Witwer reprises his role as Maul, and for the first time, he’s the central character in his own Star Wars story. Despite still being a formidable fighter, audiences will likely find themselves supporting him as he battles the evil Empire. Darth Maul has been a popular character ever since The Phantom Menace, continuing his adventures in the Clone Wars animated series. Now, after a long wait, Shadow Lord appears to be a worthy addition to his story. You can watch the trailer below.

The Oscars broadcast included fun nods to popular movies from the year, but more importantly, it signaled a welcome shift in attitude. Not long ago, the Oscars were seen as struggling to stay relevant, an awards show desperately trying to appeal to broader audiences to survive. There was constant debate about how to “fix” the show – cutting awards, over-explaining movies, ditching the host, or trying to emulate the Grammys, even though they weren’t doing so well either. For a long time, the Oscars focused too much on attracting viewers who didn’t see the films, instead of rewarding those who did. (We shouldn’t forget the ill-conceived Best Cheer Moment and Fan Favorite awards.) So, it was refreshing to see the show casually reveal movie endings last night, without worrying about those who hadn’t watched. It felt like an Oscars designed for people who actually watch the films.

Okay, so last week’s episode left me totally on the edge of my seat! Xavier’s really in a tough spot, trying to save Teri from what Mailman Gary describes as some dangerous folks on a train. But honestly, we know Gary is the real threat – the guy actually killed his best friend because of his obsession with Teri! Xavier’s already a little wary of Gary, especially since he confessed to being in love with Teri, but is now pretending he just wants to help her get back to her family. It’s a really tense situation, and I can’t wait to see what happens next!

John Krasinski announced the cast for the next A Quiet Place movie on Instagram. Cillian Murphy will be back, and Jack O’Connell is joining the team as a new member.