Minority Mindset

Reiner, age 78, recently released his latest film, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, in September.

Jonathan Hickman is one of the most popular and influential comic book writers working today, known for his groundbreaking work on major Marvel characters and critically acclaimed independent stories. Here are eight of his very best works.

As a huge fan of Battlestar Galactica, I’ve always felt that the reboot really didn’t have a single weak episode. Seriously, across all 76 episodes, so many are just outstanding – truly flawless, in fact. The very best ones? They just completely grab you, whether it’s through the incredible character journeys or those shocking, yet relatable, reveals. Those are the episodes that leave me breathless, from beginning to end.

The episode continues directly after the last one, and surprisingly, it only took destroying one pillar to release Pennywise. A thick fog quickly descends on Derry, killing plants, causing unsettling smiles, and even freezing the river – it felt very similar to the movie Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (though I only saw the trailer). Pennywise is free and doing well, immediately taking over Derry High School. He gathers the upperclassmen for an assembly and shockingly kills the principal with a gruesome display, complete with a song and dance. He then traps the students with terrifying visions, leaving them paralyzed and floating in the air. While it’s understandable the finale aims for a dramatic climax, Pennywise’s sudden increase in power feels a bit much, potentially diminishing the impact of future confrontations with the Losers’ Club. As Pennywise leads the children away, Lilly, Ronnie, and Marge find missing person flyers, including one for their friend Will. Determined to stop him, Marge steals a milk truck and drives her friends towards Pennywise’s circus wagon.

The first season of It: Welcome to Derry features returning Stephen King characters like Leroy Hanlon (Jovan Adepo), Dick Hallorann (Chris Chalk), and Pennywise (Bill Skarsgård). It also introduces Leroy’s wife, Charlotte Hanlon, played by Taylour Paige (known from Zola and The Toxic Avenger), and her presence proves invaluable. Throughout the eight episodes, Charlotte emerges as the most level-headed and rational character, essentially acting as the audience’s voice and consistently helping to save others.

In the season finale of It: Welcome to Derry, with the immediate danger past, the survivors can finally relax. Pennywise appears to be defeated, though he’ll likely return to terrorize the Losers Club again in the late 1980s. However, young Marge (Matilda Lawler), who had a particularly frightening encounter with the clown, is deeply disturbed. On the frozen lake, Pennywise reveals a shocking prophecy: Marge’s future son, Richie Tozier, will be one of those who ultimately destroys him, bluntly stating that Richie and his friends will bring about his end. (He certainly has a colorful way of speaking!)

The latest season of 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days has started, and I’m already hooked on one couple in particular – though they’re facing some serious issues. I’m looking forward to learning more about Forrest’s fiancée, Sheena, as the show continues, but right now, things seem a little off.