Minority Mindset

The Foundation, whose original planet of Terminus was destroyed centuries ago, has established a new base called New Terminus. They’ve evolved beyond their religious-cult phase and now focus on expansion and trade, expanding rapidly across the outer reaches to pose a significant challenge to the Empire’s galactic control. However, the Foundation is not immune to internal struggles, particularly classism and power struggles between a predominantly conservative bureaucracy and the trading guilds, who are inspired by their founding hero, Hober Mallow, and place such importance on independence that they’re prepared to wage war to secede. This sets the stage for the impending Third Crisis, as predicted by Professor Ebling Mis (Alexander Siddig), a self-taught historian with a profound faith in Hari Seldon, having authored extensively about him.

revitalizing DC’s struggling cinematic universe and winning over an audience who may be tired of too many comic book movies. However, one might question if Superman himself isn’t also suffering from oversaturation, given that there have been 13 previous films featuring the Man of Steel. Each film represents a distinct milestone in the history of superhero cinema: turning comic book stories into cheap, episodic entertainment, creating the first blockbuster comic book movie with classic Hollywood flair, and using Superman as the catalyst for a connected superhero universe. So which Superman prevails? We’ve ranked every live-action Superman film (excluding animated productions) to see how Gunn’s version compares.

In the film “Apocalypse in the Tropics,” which begins its theatrical run today and will air on Netflix on July 14th, the protagonist Silas Malafaia is prominently featured. He’s a highly influential right-wing Pentecostal pastor who has cultivated close ties with political figures, creating a mutually beneficial relationship with power. Interestingly, he once supported Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a left-wing presidential candidate in 2002; later, his alliance with Bolsonaro elevated the latter from a relatively unknown right-wing figure to a serious contender for presidency. Over time, Costa has managed to record Malafaia on multiple occasions, showcasing both his fiery public performances and more private moments. The film is an impressive demonstration of access. Both his eloquence and megalomania are evident in these instances. He seems to grasp the allure of his brand of Christianity for a population grappling with economic and political upheaval; he points out that since the 1980s, Evangelicalism has expanded from a minor sect to over 30% of the nation. Moreover, he understands the immense power this affords him, which explains why he’s willing to endorse, support, and in many cases mold politicians, seemingly abandoning the country’s secular tradition.