Minority Mindset

As a film fan, it’s been a bit of a rough ride lately. While there have been some amazing successes, the 2020s have definitely seen more than a few big movies flop. And it’s not just bad films failing – even projects with huge potential, like established franchises or attempts to revive old genres, have really struggled. It’s been disappointing for us movie lovers and a real shock for the studios involved, and it’s all happened in just the last six years.

According to Mayci, the dads in DadTok have gotten a bit overconfident and need to be reminded this isn’t some dramatic exposé. She believes she can handle them on her own, and she almost does – Layla and Jessi weren’t very effective, and Taylor couldn’t play because her doctor didn’t want anything flying towards her face. However, DadTok ultimately won the final round. While it’s disappointing to see the women lose, DadTok really needed the victory more than they did.

As a huge fan of Boots Riley’s work since Sorry to Bother You, I was really excited for his new film, Boosters. And let me tell you, it doesn’t disappoint! It’s even more wild and imaginative than his last one – think bright, over-the-top visuals and costumes. The story follows a crew of female shoplifters, led by the fantastic Keke Palmer, who are basically modern-day Robin Hoods, stealing from a high-end chain store headed by a delightfully icy Demi Moore. They then sell the goods at affordable prices to people in need. It all builds into a really powerful statement about capitalism and worker solidarity, and honestly, it really hits home with how many of us feel lost and powerless these days, not just in America, but everywhere.

When James Gunn began building the DC Universe, he pledged that each movie and show would have its own unique feel, unlike the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Many feel that despite the variety of Marvel films and series – like Black Panther, Werewolf by Night, and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law – they often share a similar tone. Whether that’s true or not, it’s become how many people see Marvel, and the DCU has an opportunity to be different by embracing diverse styles and storytelling, mirroring the varied nature of comic books.

Directed by James Jones, a highly acclaimed documentary filmmaker with BAFTA and Emmy awards, and Megumi Inman, Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare offers a detailed look at the devastating Fukushima nuclear accident. The film uses firsthand accounts from those who experienced the disaster to tell the story in real-time.