Minority Mindset

Beyond being a war movie, Empire of the Sun helped launch the careers of Ben Stiller and Christian Bale. Before 1987, both actors were relatively unknown, but Steven Spielberg’s film—a critically acclaimed epic lasting over two and a half hours—introduced them to a wider audience and hinted at the talent they would later showcase.

Kyle frequently films himself talking, and this particular porch conversation felt less like his usual Summer House appearances and more like Big Brother, where contestants often talk to themselves—or rather, to the cameras and the audience. He says, “I can’t imagine straight up laughing at someone as they’re trying to address a group of friends,” essentially speaking to the boxes, the cameras, and all of us watching at home. This episode really highlighted how being in a relationship entirely in the public eye adds a layer of complexity that those of us outside the reality TV world can’t fully understand.

Marvel Studios has announced the title of its third special presentation: Punisher One-Shot Special. Although the title sounds simple, it’s a nod to a memorable element from the Infinity Saga. This special is also an important step for Marvel’s future streaming plans, which is exciting news as the MCU enters a new phase.

“Queen at Sea” is part of a growing trend of films dealing with dementia, and it’s difficult to describe without sounding similar to other films like “Amour” and “Vortex.” The story begins with Amanda (Juliette Binoche) and her daughter Sara (Florence Hunt) visiting Amanda’s mother, Leslie (Anna Calder-Marshall), and her stepfather, Martin (Tom Courtenay), only to find them in a compromising situation. Because Leslie has Alzheimer’s and can’t consent, Martin has already received a warning about their intimacy. Upset and acting quickly, Amanda calls the police, triggering a complex investigation. Inspectors and social workers arrive to investigate what happened, treating the bedroom as a crime scene. Martin is arrested and separated from Leslie, forcing Amanda and Sara to move in and provide care. While Sara navigates her own teenage life and relationships, Amanda finds herself caught between caring for a declining parent and witnessing her daughter’s blossoming independence.