Minority Mindset

Calling Dead Lover unusual would be an understatement—it’s truly original. Visually, it’s reminiscent of Kenneth Anger films like Eaux d’Artifice and Rabbit’s Moon, with a vibrant, textured style, but it’s intentionally rough around the edges, like the work of Guy Maddin or the quirky humor of Sarah Squirm. The film blends these influences into something completely unique. Director Glowicki draws on her theater background and uses artifice to explore themes of creation and reanimation, bringing a refreshing and unsettling energy to the indie horror landscape. In a world of increasingly similar movies, her distinct voice is a welcome addition.

Leonardo DiCaprio didn’t win an Oscar, but he certainly made a statement on the red carpet with a striking mustache that caught everyone’s attention. The facial hair isn’t for a personal style change or a new Western role; it’s for his upcoming film with Martin Scorsese, What Happens at Night. Apple TV+ recently shared the … Read more

I’m really excited about the upcoming series, This Summer Will Be Different! I heard they’re shooting on location in Prince Edward Island and also in Toronto, which sounds beautiful. The adaptation is being led by Dane Clark, who I know from Suze and One More Time, and Linsey Stewart – she’s done great work on Workin’ Moms and North of North. They’re not just writing and running the show, but also executive producing it with a fantastic team including Fortune, Jennifer Kawaja, and Elise Cousineau, all through Sphere Media. It sounds like it’s in really good hands!

The new thriller arrives in theaters on January 23rd. Chris Pratt and Laura Ferguson star as adversaries in a high-stakes courtroom drama. Pratt plays Detective Chris Raven, who must prove his innocence after being accused of his wife’s murder. He has only 90 minutes to convince Judge Maddox, played by Ferguson – an AI judge who provides all the evidence needed to build his defense.

It’s disappointing for fans that the planned Buffy reboot, which Chloé Zhao was going to direct, won’t happen on Hulu, but it’s common for TV networks to cancel promising reboots. HBO Max, for instance, canceled The Boondocks reboot in 2022, even after ordering two seasons, and Disney+ scrapped the Lizzie McGuire revival in 2020, despite filming two episodes. Hulu had only ordered a pilot for Buffy, which is standard practice – networks create pilots to decide whether to move forward with a full season. Even HBO, known for supporting creative projects, regularly declines pilots, even expensive ones based on popular franchises, as Naomi Watts and George R.R. Martin can attest. Pilots failing to get picked up is simply a normal part of the TV industry.

Even though the Vulture Movies Fantasy League season for 2025-26 is over, I can’t help but dive into all the data! Honestly, one of my favorite parts of the season is looking back at the numbers – seeing which movies really delivered, and which picks were genius (or, let’s be real, not so much!). It’s way more complex than just picking the movie that eventually wins Best Picture. The team has put together some amazing charts and visuals to break down how everything played out, so come celebrate your wins and maybe have a little commiseration over the ones that didn’t quite pan out!