Minority Mindset

Paulena’s harsh TikTok video, calling Tallulah names and accusing her of theft, causes major fallout for both Tallulah and Maia. The story follows how this impacts their lives. For Maia, it’s a career crisis that could go either way. For Tallulah, it triggers a downward spiral of paranoia, and her fears that everyone in her new city is against her aren’t completely unfounded. No amount of sponsorship or fame can shield you from a public scandal, especially if you’re surrounded by people in the entertainment industry and frequent popular spots where everyone knows your business. In that world, it’s easy to become the center of attention – and not always in a good way.

The Clone Wars dramatically changed the Star Wars galaxy, and Count Dooku was a key figure throughout the entire conflict. Operating as Darth Tyranus, Dooku was Darth Sidious’ most important follower. It’s interesting to consider how much Dooku actually knew about Sidious’ ultimate, long-term scheme.

While The Host initially focuses on Park Gang-du, a seemingly simple man and his struggles as a father, the story quickly shifts to encompass his entire family. The film tackles important issues like environmental damage and the legacy of colonialism, using the monster – and the fabricated virus it supposedly carries – as a pointed commentary on the US invasion of Iraq and the ultimately false claims about weapons of mass destruction. However, The Host is more than just a symbolic story; it’s a truly exceptional film and widely considered one of director Bong Joon-ho’s best.

Last week’s episode felt pointless after it was revealed that the ghostly images of their friends had disappeared from the photos they painstakingly tried to capture. While Lilly does receive some encouragement from Madeleine Stowe’s character—who still hasn’t been named—the advice feels tone-deaf considering her friends were recently killed. For now, Lilly’s new group seems to be holding up, though physically is all. Meanwhile, Will falls apart when Charlotte discovers the cemetery photos and demands an explanation. He then experiences another terrifying event during a fishing trip with his dad. After Leroy goes to the car for more line, Will is dragged underwater by a zombified, burned version of his father, who threatens him. When Leroy returns, he finds blood on Will’s arms. Will insists that something dangerous is happening in Derry. Together, they spot a familiar red balloon floating on the water.

Danny’s remarks clearly upset Jeff, who is very proud of his dedication to work. Back at the office, Jeff is determined to revamp the mall design. He shares some photos from a trip as inspiration, but refuses to explain his vision, dismissing everyone’s ideas and designs. The team is left feeling frustrated and exhausted, but Ron is particularly affected. After Jeff publicly criticizes him in a meeting and tells him to simply control costs, Ron feels intensely angry, recalling a recent injury and almost losing control. This dynamic feels like something out of a Horrible Bosses sequel.

Many people today enjoy Westerns like Django Unchained and The Hateful Eight, but the genre has a rich history. In fact, even newer films – including neo-Westerns and superhero movies – owe a lot to the classic cowboy and lawman films of the past. To really understand what makes a Western a Western, you need to watch these eight essential movies.

Makeup artist Giovanna Ponci (according to Daniel Richtman) posted a photo of a wrap gift given to everyone working on the Marvel movie Avengers: Doomsday. The gift was a bag featuring artwork of all 28 characters in the film, and 10 of them were shown in brand new costumes that they’ll be wearing in future projects. Hints about new costumes for some of the actors have already been appearing online, and this gift offers another glimpse at what’s to come for a few Marvel favorites.