Minority Mindset

As a passionate cinephile, I’d like to share my thoughts on the 1937 masterpiece, “Chinatown.” This film takes me on a gripping journey through the unincorporated valley region of Los Angeles, where private detective Jake Gittes, portrayed brilliantly by Jack Nicholson, delves into a web of mysteries surrounding water and land deals. Though inspired by real-life events, the intricate plot and heart-wrenching ending were crafted solely for this movie. The film skillfully ties up its narrative threads by its poignant finale, yet doesn’t shy away from harsh truths or leaving some enigmatic clues behind. At its core, “Chinatown” is a profound tragedy, and that’s one reason it continues to captivate audiences even today.

Making its debut outside of competition at Canneseries, “Duster” harks back to the style of ’70s crime dramas. The story unfolds in the Southwest in 1972 and focuses on the FBI’s first Black female agent (portrayed by Rachel Hilson from “This is Us”), who embarks on a mission to dismantle a formidable criminal organization, headed by Keith David, a seasoned actor. Accompanied by a charismatic escape driver, played by Holloway, she aims to bring the syndicate down.

Before Tom Cruise became famous for his daring stunts, the Mission: Impossible movies were already known for their mind-blowing plot twists that kept viewers on the edge of their seats. These unexpected revelations could make or break Ethan Hunt and his team’s mission. For us spectators, these moments were what made popcorn nights so exciting. If you’re up for it, here’s a list of some shocking plot twists that left the franchise reeling.

The video posted on Twitter depicts Hartnett from beneath as he taps on his phone screen, with only part of his face visible. The caption in the video reads: “I’m advertising my movie before retreating from social media for another decade.” This promotional clip was uploaded to Fight or Flight’s Instagram account, which humorously commented: “When your crew is adamant about a social media content day to publicize your upcoming film (opening May 9), but you don’t partake in these viral trends.

In an interview with the New York Times, O’Connor discussed the prospect of a third movie, but he mentioned that before this could happen, the director might need to step away from the puzzle genre. During these conversations about a potential third film, O’Connor shared some ideas for the trilogy finale. He suggested that Christian (Ben Affleck) should find love in the final installment and possibly reintroduce Dana’s character, who had a bond with Chris in the first movie but whose relationship was not further developed according to O’Connor.