Minority Mindset

Sean “Diddy” Combs, 56, is being investigated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The investigation began after a report was filed with police in Largo, Florida on November 14th. ABC News reports that the person who made the report was music producer Jonathan Hay, though his name was initially kept confidential. Hay, who also filed a lawsuit against Diddy and others in July, later confirmed he was the source in now-deleted social media posts.

Dwayne Johnson, known for playing Dr. Smolder Bravestone in Jumanji, announced on Instagram that filming has begun for the next movie, The Next Level. He described it as a big, exciting, and emotional adventure. However, he also shared that this will be the last Jumanji film.

The series begins with Martin Jarvis, played by Banks, relaxing at his estate while two young boys playfully fight. It quickly becomes clear these aren’t his grandchildren, but his sons – the children of his much younger second wife. His adult son, Nile, doesn’t want children of his own, so Martin had another family to continue the Jarvis name, even if it meant his first wife suffered through multiple miscarriages. This scene is a turning point: viewers will either be turned off if they expected a serious crime drama, or intrigued by the show’s surprising turn towards a more darkly comedic, almost soapy, story. It’s reminiscent of shows like Disclaimer, but with a lighter touch. Banks perfectly embodies this tonal shift, bringing a sense of weight and sophistication to the show’s unexpected, and somewhat outlandish, new direction without sacrificing its artistic quality.

The festival’s recommended watch list starts with the 1985 film Blood Simple by the Coen brothers and extends to the 2025 college drama Sorry, Baby directed by Eva Victor. While most years of the festival are represented, the list skips 1987, 1997, 2008, and 2024. Because the programmers limited themselves to one film per director, they faced tough decisions—for example, they chose Boyhood over Before Sunrise by Richard Linklater, a choice that’s sure to spark debate among movie lovers. The complete list of films is available at sundance.org.

Glenn Howerton plays Vernon Jefferson Peak, the leader of a conspiracy-based group similar to QAnon, who attracts Louise (Emma Stone), the sheriff’s wife. Louise is struggling with depression and is searching for purpose and connection. While some reviewers, like those at Eddington, praise the film for capturing the anxious mood of the pandemic, overall reactions from critics and audiences are mixed, giving it a 68% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.