Minority Mindset

According to FlixPatrol, the movie Drop is currently doing well on Prime Video in the US. As of November 29th, it’s ranked at number 7 on the Top 10 Movies chart and has stayed there for three days. It originally entered the chart at number 8 on November 26th. Directed by Christopher Landon and produced by Bay, the film follows a mother who receives frightening messages while on a first date, making her question her date and her own safety.

In the fourth episode of Volume 1, several important things happened. Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) began to develop abilities mirroring those of the villain, Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower). The episode also showed that Kali, a character introduced in season 2 (played by Linnea Berthelsen), had been captured by the military and was finally able to reconnect with her sister, Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown).

Science fiction has become increasingly popular on TV in recent years, with shows like Foundation, The Mandalorian, Stranger Things, and Westworld revitalizing the genre. However, a hugely influential franchise that has shaped many of the best sci-fi movies and shows is about to leave Netflix.

Sergio Leone was a remarkably efficient director, making every moment on film count. He built compelling stories through carefully crafted scenes, from memorable character introductions to thrilling confrontations, ensuring his films would be enjoyed for generations. He especially excelled at creating perfect endings, as seen in classics like Once Upon a Time in the West and A Fistful of Dollars. In 1966, his collaboration with Clint Eastwood resulted in what many consider the pinnacle of his career – a legendary showdown that remains iconic even fifty-nine years later.

In a recent interview on the So True with Caleb Hearon podcast, filmmaker Lilly Wachowski – along with her sister Lana, who are both trans women – discussed how she feels about right-wing groups using their film for political purposes. Wachowski explained that creators need to accept that audiences will interpret their work in different ways, regardless of the original intent. “You have to let go of your work. People are gonna interpret it however they interpret it,” she said.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the creators of Stranger Things, the Duffer brothers, said that Season 5 likely won’t feature any brand new monsters. Matt Duffer explained they considered it, but decided to focus on creatures and storylines from earlier seasons. They didn’t want to overcrowd the final season, and instead wanted to revisit familiar elements.

As a long-time fan, I have to admit the Fast & Furious series peaked a while back, but seeing it wrap up on the big screen after 26 years is going to be huge. Vin Diesel recently shared an update about Fast 11, and it sounds like we’re still on track for a release in a couple of years. I’m really hoping they can stick the landing and give the franchise the awesome ending it deserves.