Minority Mindset

It took a while to get here, but I have to say, the idea of Tommy living with Greg – even for a little bit – was completely ridiculous, probably against a bunch of rules, and I enjoyed every minute of it. They’re like a real-life version of The Odd Couple. Tommy is messy and spontaneous, while Greg is organized and careful. Tommy constantly borrows and loses Greg’s things. He even jokingly calls Greg “everyone’s dad,” but Greg really acts more like a mom – always taking care of things. Greg keeps a grocery list and tries to help Tommy improve his grades. He even made a fancy celery and peanut butter snack for Tommy and his friends. When the guys asked for the recipe, I couldn’t help but laugh when Greg revealed his secret: lemon zest and sea salt! It was a surprisingly sophisticated snack, worthy of a cooking show, and I’m definitely going to make it for my family – and mostly for myself – soon.

The most intense scenes in Euphoria season 3 center around Rue’s story. Zendaya’s character is involved in dangerous activities like dealing guns and drugs, and even running a desert club. Chloe Cherry, who plays Faye, is right alongside her. In the season premiere, Rue and Faye risk everything by smuggling drugs across the border, hiding bags of fentanyl inside their bodies. The scene is incredibly unsettling. As Rue narrates the danger – a single broken bag could be fatal – Zendaya and Cherry film themselves swallowing the bags, using lubricant to help. Cherry describes the process as reminiscent of force-feeding geese, but surprisingly, she says it was one of the most enjoyable experiences she had filming the entire show. “It was fun for me to act out something that was that intense,” she shared at the season 3 premiere.

These dolls aren’t delicate collectibles; they’re more like the trendy Bratz dolls you’d find at Target. Still, Alicia treats them with a lot of care, making her daughter promise to be “gentle” – a word she stretches out somehow. But Liz didn’t come over to look at dolls. They quickly start talking about their recent trip to the vineyard. Alicia apologizes for mentioning rumors about Liz and Dino Guilmette, a boxer and businessman with a criminal record, but she wanted to give Liz a chance to clarify things. Then, Alicia explains why she’s currently single.

The filming of the How’s That?! pilot in the episode “Valerie Does It All” highlights a problem I have with the season’s portrayal of AI. The audience is shown a cold open where Beth’s comment about feeling unstable after a small accident is met with silence. The writers then try to punch up the joke, but Josh, the human writer, stubbornly defends his line and resists changes. Even suggestions to improve it fall flat. Ultimately, they use a line generated by AI – “Well, I guess those ants were termites.” While not hilarious, it’s noticeably better than what Josh came up with. I understand The Comeback isn’t trying to prove AI can write good sitcoms, and I don’t need the show to agree with my own feelings about the technology. However, I’m unclear what we’re supposed to conclude from this scene, especially considering the previous week showed Val and Jimmy liking an AI-written scene that Josh found too sappy. The show seems unsure whether AI is dangerous because it’s too good, or because it’s simply not good enough.

Rumors are circulating that Marvel Studios is considering Sydney Sweeney to play Emma Frost in the upcoming reboot of the X-Men series. The news was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by insider @MyTimeToShineH and quickly gained a lot of attention, racking up over 2.2 million views in just a few hours.

Earlier in the finale, Clark and Floyd share a heartfelt conversation in the woods, reminiscent of a scene from Stand By Me, but with two older, wounded men. Floyd finally explains the cause of his medical condition, comparing it to a devastating tornado. The series of unfortunate events leading up to this reveal culminates in an act of violence that we don’t actually see – a frustrating narrative choice. It’s revealed that Richard attacked Floyd with a baseball bat after overhearing his stepfather tell Floyd’s mother he wants to become a sign language interpreter, condemning her to a difficult life. Floyd describes the attack as something that stole all the joy and intimacy from their relationship, leaving them empty.

The series DTF St. Louis follows Clark and Carol, a married couple both feeling unfulfilled in their relationships. They regularly meet for passionate encounters, framing their experiences as fantasies they can’t explore with their spouses – Clark’s wife, Eimy, and Carol’s husband, Floyd, who also happens to be Clark’s best friend. Their meetings involve increasingly elaborate role-playing and experimentation. However, despite showcasing frequent intimate scenes, the show isn’t truly about the sex itself. Instead, it uses these encounters to explore deeper themes of loneliness and dissatisfaction. The sexual activity, much like the investigation into Floyd’s death, is a central element, but ultimately serves as a distraction from the characters’ underlying emotional emptiness, particularly for Carol, who remains deeply unfulfilled.

Porsha is updating her public image by openly sharing her identity as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Over the years on the show, she’s changed significantly, moving from a traditional homemaker to someone who embraces a more fluid understanding of her own sexuality, even after her divorce. She’s even joked that this side of herself wasn’t much of a secret. While it’s perfectly fine that she took her time coming out, some viewers are pointing out a contrast between that and past comments she made about the husbands and partners of other cast members, which seemed to imply homophobic views.

Jol was dressed a bit more for the time period than usual as he went riding with Frances and June. I’m starting to get used to his modern hairstyle, though I’m really glad he was wearing a tie. I’ve been complaining about his refusal to wear one, especially since he works (or will be working) in finance! Honestly, I’m more interested in the personal conflicts than the business details. We find out Jol has set up trust funds for his children, but he’s estranged from them. Right, and I’m sure that’s the whole story, Jol. Seriously, stop unexpectedly showing up at your ex-wife’s house – she clearly wants nothing to do with you.