Minority Mindset

In the story, Stephen struggles with the realization that others might see him as a villain – something Macy tried to tell him before. It’s easy to forget about Macy, though, considering all the terrible things happening within this group. Stephen actually drove his car into a tree, killing Macy, immediately after she suggested he might be a bad person, so her perspective isn’t really considered. Most people would be deeply troubled by such an accusation, especially under those circumstances, but Stephen doesn’t seem affected. A year and a half later, he’s just now figuring out that it’s generally considered strange – even mentally unstable – to continue living in the place where your friend’s brother died. He doesn’t seem to notice, or care, that the apartment still feels heavy with sadness and death, even as he spends hours playing Halo and collecting disturbing content.

Instead of dismissing the moment, the show’s host responded with understanding and kindness. While talking about Billie Eilish’s success at the Oscars, she unexpectedly experienced a tic linked to Tourette’s syndrome, a condition she’s lived with since she was a child. Here’s how their conversation continued:

I saw an announcement that WEBTOON and Xbox are teaming up to celebrate the launch of the first Sea of Thieves comic on WEBTOON. It’s a cool deal for both gamers and comic fans! If you read all five episodes of Sea of Thieves: The Last Bite on WEBTOON before February 13th, you can get a month of Xbox Game Pass Premium for free.

Spider-Man 4, currently titled Spider-Man: Brand New Day, is coming to US theaters this summer. The film, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton (known for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), will star Tom Holland returning as Peter Parker, a.k.a. Spider-Man, from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Cooper Raiff plays Aaron Whistler, a comedy writer with a very close relationship with his sister, Leah (Kaitlyn Dever), and delivers a performance similar to his others – lines delivered with little emotion. While the film seems to suggest Aaron is struggling to cope with grief, Raiff doesn’t quite convey the necessary depth. This is especially noticeable when acting alongside the incredibly talented Dever, who appears in flashbacks and dream sequences. These scenes show Leah’s lively personality and are meant to highlight the strong connection between the siblings, but instead, Raiff feels miscast. He doesn’t even bring the expected lightheartedness you’d anticipate from a comedy writer. The film hints at Aaron using humor to mask his pain – something other films have done effectively – but ultimately feels hesitant to actually be funny.