Minority Mindset

At the premiere of Stranger Things Season 5, Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour showed there’s no bad blood between them with a warm hug on the red carpet, dismissing recent rumors of a feud. Netflix is livestreaming the premiere event for fans worldwide. Reports had suggested Harbour might skip the event following accusations reported by the Daily Mail and issues with his estranged wife, Lily Allen.

Netflix is kicking off the premiere of Stranger Things Season 5 with a special online event! The “Stranger Things” 5 Premiere Transmission will feature a virtual red carpet, interviews with the cast, unexpected guests, and a first look at the final season. Fans could sign up on the Tudum website for access to this exclusive event.

The new show Pluribus immediately brings to mind the subliminal messaging from the film They Live. In the premiere episode, Carol Sturka, a popular author, returns home after believing she survived an alien invasion – though she’s quickly told that’s not what happened, a point the show leaves open for discussion. As she’s talking, a message appears on screen: YOUR LIFE IS YOUR OWN and WE’RE NOT ALIENS. This feels like a direct nod to They Live, and creator Vince Gilligan is likely a fan of John Carpenter. However, unlike the film, the message in Pluribus isn’t threatening or controlling. It’s surprisingly comforting, almost reassuring viewers that, despite appearances resembling Invasion of the Body Snatchers, no one is being forced to do anything.

The new series Pluribus feels like familiar territory for creator Chris Gilligan, echoing the atmospheric and thought-provoking style of The X-Files, where he used science fiction to explore deeper themes and characters. He’s also working again with Rhea Seehorn, who was fantastic as Kim Wexler in Better Call Saul. Here, she plays Carol Sturka, a cynical fantasy author who isn’t impressed with her fans or much of anyone else. The story kicks off on November 7th with a strange global event that unexpectedly brings about world peace – for everyone except Carol. The title Pluribus (Latin for “of many”) hints at the show’s premise, playing on the American motto “E pluribus unum” (“Out of many, one”). Carol, however, sees this unity as a sign that something is fundamentally wrong, and the series follows her attempt to restore the old, fractured world.

Another sequel to the 1999 film The Mummy is reportedly being made, and some of the original stars are returning. The project is being led by horror experts, which could be a good thing. The Mummy movies have become very action-focused, and a return to the horror elements that made the original so popular could help the new film stand out.