Minority Mindset

Netflix quickly became known for its excellent horror content, and Mike Flanagan was a major reason why. He started strong with the critically acclaimed series The Haunting of Hill House and continued to create several other successful horror shows during his time with the streaming service.

As you likely know, Kevin Costner departed Yellowstone before the show concluded, and the split wasn’t friendly. For months, there were rumors about his reasons for leaving and disagreements with the show’s creator, Taylor Sheridan, which led to his character, John, being written off. John was killed in the first episode of the show’s final season, and Costner didn’t appear in any further episodes.

Created by Conan the Barbarian, along with Marvel Comics writers Gerry Conway and Roy Thomas, Fire and Ice successfully captured the adventurous, exciting, and imaginative spirit of popular fantasy stories from that era. The film features beautifully drawn and intense fight scenes, a variety of fantastical creatures, and a truly menacing villain. Similar to Ralph Bakshi’s The Lord of the Rings and Wizards, Fire and Ice used rotoscope animation – a technique where animators trace over live-action footage to create movement – giving each character a unique look and feel. This painstaking method of animation is rarely seen in modern animated films and TV series.

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare tells the story of a top-secret British commando unit during World War II. Winston Churchill tasks this unconventional team with a dangerous, unofficial mission: to sneak into a port controlled by the Nazis, disrupt their plans, and capture vital ships that could change the course of the war. Henry Cavill stars as Gus March-Phillipps, the bold leader of this scrappy group, who rely on daring tactics, explosive action, and a lot of confidence to complete their mission, which is based on a true story.

Announced earlier this year, the new documentary series came as a pleasant surprise to Taylor Swift’s fans. Titled The End Of An Era, it offers a behind-the-scenes look at the final stop of her hugely popular tour, focusing more on Swift’s creative process than simply showcasing the concert itself. This allowed for a detailed record of the tour’s last performance.

The TV show Phoenix Nights is similar in style to adult animated comedies like Family Guy and South Park, meaning it often pushes boundaries with its humor. Peter Kay recently explained in an interview with Capital FM that he turned down a deal with Netflix because they wanted to add trigger warnings to each episode, citing potentially offensive content. Kay felt this wasn’t right for the show.

Turning one book into three underwhelming movies wasn’t a great plan, but luckily, many other fantasy films are more enjoyable. With so many options available – from grand adventures and classic fairytales to darker stories and animation – you can easily find a fantasy film that’s better than The Hobbit and its follow-ups.

James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios, has discussed his desire to bring more vibrant color and a classic, imaginative feel to his upcoming Superman film, set to release in 2025. In the book Superman: The Art and Making of the Film, Gunn explained that previous Superman movies hadn’t fully utilized color and a more traditional, storybook aesthetic. He drew inspiration from various comic book series, including Grant Morrison’s All-Star Superman, to create a Superman film that’s both fun and visually striking.