Minority Mindset

Though audiences loved the exciting fight scenes and stunts in action movies of the 1980s, the film The Karate Kid (1984) really sparked widespread interest in martial arts. It made these films appealing to younger viewers and helped turn actors like Jean-Claude Van Damme, Jackie Chan, Chuck Norris, and Steven Seagal into household names. The popularity of martial arts movies faded quickly in the 1990s, but it experienced a revival with the arrival of Cobra Kai on Netflix.

I read an interview with Liam Crowley from ScreenRant where Stephen King shared a really cool story. He actually went to Katherine Jackson’s home and showed her Jafaar Jackson – Michael’s nephew, who’s playing him in the movie – all made up in hair and makeup, so she could get a feel for how he looks as Michael. It sounds like she was really pleased with the transformation!

Over twenty years after The X-Files ended, fans are still fascinated by one mystery surrounding the Cigarette Smoking Man: how he survived so many potentially deadly situations. A recent fan theory offers a surprisingly believable explanation for what—or who—he actually is.

Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler are set to star as Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs and Sonny Crockett in Universal Pictures’ remake of the popular 1980s show Miami Vice, originally created by Anthony Yerkovich and executive produced by Yerkovich and Michael Mann. The new film, titled Miami Vice ’85, will be directed by Joseph Kosinski, who also directed Top Gun: Maverick, and filmed using IMAX cameras.

Just as her Canadian romantic comedy hit cinemas, director Levack’s American college comedy, Roommates, became available on Netflix. The film, executive produced by Adam Sandler, features his daughter, Sadie Sandler (19), as a shy freshman who gets into a hilarious rivalry with her wild roommate (Chloe East). It has all the hallmarks of a Happy Madison production – lots of slapstick comedy (including a scene with Carol Kane and a turkey!), some crude humor, and a quick appearance by Steve Buscemi. Written by Jimmy Fowlie and Ceara O’Sullivan, the team behind a Saturday Night Live sketch, the film easily appeals to Gen-Z audiences with a large cast that includes Nick Kroll, Natasha Lyonne, Sarah Sherman, Ivy Wolk, and Megan Thee Stallion. Levack describes the experience as feeling like she’d entered a completely different world.

I’ve always been captivated by this character, and I think a big part of his enduring appeal lies in how striking he looked when he first appeared. It was a really clean, classic design – a tight blue suit showing off his physique, paired with red briefs, boots, and a flowing red cape. He wasn’t overly complicated; just a simple yellow belt and a yellow logo on his chest, with that iconic little red ‘S’ symbol. It’s a look that’s instantly recognizable and has really stood the test of time, in my opinion.

Firecracker is now tasked with promoting Homelander, and it’s a significant role for her. It’s intriguing to see her struggle with this, as it seems to clash with her personal faith. This could be a compelling development for her character, especially since she hasn’t been very prominent this season. Throughout the season, I’ve been curious about the experiences of ordinary people who are genuinely conflicted about living under Homelander’s rule and how they navigate daily life.