Minority Mindset

The animated short, Maul – Shadow Lord, successfully captures the futuristic sci-fi feel of Star Wars while exploring the gritty criminal side of a cyberpunk world. What makes it truly unique, however, is its approach, which feels like a classic “cops and robbers” story. According to Keith Kellogg, the animation supervisor, this was a completely new direction for Star Wars animation, as he shared in an interview with Animation Magazine.

When details about the new season of Criminal Minds: Evolution were revealed, some fans were unsure about the changes. The revival differs significantly from the original Criminal Minds, with adjustments to the format, cast, and storylines. Despite these changes, Criminal Minds: Evolution continues the story and spirit of the original series fans know and love.

So, I was chatting with Andy Muschietti, the director behind the upcoming The Brave and the Bold, while he was promoting his new film They Will Kill You. Naturally, the conversation turned to the big question everyone’s asking: who will play Batman in James Gunn’s DCU? Muschietti didn’t exactly give anything away, but he did admit he likes to keep an eye on all the fan casting online. He wouldn’t say more than that, but he definitely seemed… curious to see what we all think!

Zendaya’s character, MJ, is a major part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Spider-Man films, and it looks like that will continue in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. However, this could be a problem if it means Peter Parker can’t resist his feelings for MJ—even though he insists they can’t be together—for even a short amount of time. It risks repeating a frustrating pattern from previous movies.

Like many shows, the second season of this one stumbled along the way. It was based on the particularly complex story of The Last of Us Part II, the sequel to the original game, and the show struggled to manage it effectively. The pacing felt uneven, Ellie’s character wasn’t always believable, and the story seemed hesitant to fully explore darker themes. While the video game allowed Ellie to be flawed, the TV show shied away from that. The second season wasn’t terrible, but it didn’t live up to expectations. Perhaps it’s best if the show ends now, before it loses its way.