Minority Mindset

I’ve noticed something really interesting lately – a lot of movies and shows that started out as smaller, niche hits have actually become huge franchises without a lot of people even realizing it! Some kept going with direct-to-video sequels, while others expanded through spin-offs, books, or even revivals years later. It just proves you don’t need a massive budget to create a lasting story and a dedicated fanbase – these projects really show that.

I was blown away by the new Predator movie, Badlands! Everyone seems to love it – critics and regular moviegoers like me are all giving it high praise. It’s also been a huge success in theaters, which proves people still want to see stories in this universe. Honestly, the amazing reaction makes me think we’ll be getting a lot more Predator films soon. And the coolest part? It feels like this movie could finally lead to a new Alien vs. Predator film – the first in almost 20 years! I’m really excited about that possibility.

The movie stars Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, Wayne Knight, McKenna Grace, Skeet Ulrich, and Matthew Lillard. Megan Fox and online creator MatPat provide the voices for the animatronic characters. The story follows Mike and his sister Abby as they become entangled in the dark secrets and past crimes connected to Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza and its creator, William Afton.

At the end of season three of Mayor of Kingstown, Kyle (Taylor Handley) was arrested and imprisoned, initially in solitary confinement, which presented its own difficulties. However, the fifth episode saw him transferred to the general prison population, a move that’s likely to be very challenging, as he’ll probably be targeted by other inmates. I spoke with Handley about filming these intense prison scenes, and he explained why they can be so unsettling.

The newest episode of Watson, airing in 2025, presented John and his colleagues with a series of difficult problems. These weren’t just caused by a young athlete’s rapid and untreatable cancer diagnosis. Mycroft’s interference with the Holmes Clinic, hinted at in the previous episode, escalated when he suddenly cut off funding. This forced John to personally cover the cost of a patient’s urgent medical procedure.

Not all stories about everyday life are equally good, and this show still relies too much on the silly storylines involving Angela and Ainsley. This week, they’re at a retirement home for an aerobics class that quickly turns into a party with drinks and dancing. The staff has been letting it happen because the residents enjoy themselves, but that changes when an unexpected inspection from Health and Human Services arrives.

I’m starting to think this season might be the last for the show, and honestly, it feels right. What’s different this time around is how openly everyone is acknowledging just how shaky Mike McLusky’s whole operation is. I’ve always teased him for his messy plans and his insistence on bringing peace to a seriously corrupt city, but this season, everyone else seems just as frustrated with the Mayor as I am. It’s actually really satisfying to watch!