Minority Mindset

This week’s episode of Industry featured the German word habseligkeiten, described as the possessions closest to your heart. The show explains it as the few belongings carried by refugees or treasured keepsakes like sea glass – things often associated with those who have little. It struck me that the Bauer family, whose historic bank is being taken over by a newer, somewhat disreputable company, see themselves in this way. As they lose control of their financial empire – an empire that once funded even Hitler – what personal items or values will they hold onto as they step back from the modern world?

With so many Stephen King stories adapted for the screen, it’s hard to know which ones are hidden gems worth revisiting. But a few consistently stand out as being overlooked, despite not getting much attention when they were first released. One such adaptation features Timothy Olyphant in a leading role.

Before competing in his fourth Olympics, Kenworthy spoke with The New Yorker about how the popular HBO sports drama deeply connected with him on both a personal and career level. He confessed that he initially brushed the show off, even describing it as overly explicit.

Kaley Cuoco pretty much revealed the news herself, even without directly confirming it. While talking to Entertainment Tonight about her new show, Vanished, she clearly struggled to hide her reaction when asked about potentially returning as Penny. It wasn’t her words that gave it away, but her obvious facial expressions – she couldn’t hide her excitement!

As of January 25th, Sinners and The Smashing Machine are both currently the most-watched titles on HBO Max, according to FlixPatrol. The Michael B. Jordan film has overtaken The Holdovers, which is now in third place on the streaming service.

It’s surprising how well Poulter’s career path actually suits this role. He’s been a strong supporting actor for years, and it feels like the right time for him to take on a leading part. In Union County, he plays Cody Parsons, a man battling addiction who enters rehab instead of going to prison. His younger brother, Jack (Noah Centineo), is also in the program and helps Cody get a job with him at a lumber yard. While Poulter doesn’t quite disappear into the world of non-actors, that actually works for the character. Cody is from the area – we soon learn he has a sister (Emily Meade) nearby trying to live a normal life despite her family’s issues – but there’s a stiffness to him, as if he’s still learning how to navigate everyday life. Poulter perfectly captures this with his expressive face and observant eyes, making Cody seem like someone constantly trying to understand the world around him. It’s a subtle performance, filled with quiet observation and a withdrawn posture that embodies Cody’s shame. It’s hard not to feel sympathy for him.