Minority Mindset

While many recent horror anthology series, such as Slasher and American Horror Story, focus on complete stories within a single season, Tales from the Crypt popularized the format of self-contained episodes in the ’90s and 2000s. It was during this time that a remarkable Showtime series emerged, bringing together top horror writers and directors. Each episode featured a unique adaptation of a short story by masters of the genre, including H.P. Lovecraft, Clive Barker, and Ambrose Bierce.

Even though Westworld wasn’t as strong in its later seasons, it was consistently one of HBO’s most original and popular shows. That’s why it was so surprising when Warner Bros. Discovery removed it from HBO Max in 2022, especially since the show had already been canceled before it could finish its planned final season. For many fans, the removal felt like a definitive end to the series.

Films such as X2 and Logan deliver a satisfying, complete movie experience without relying on extra scenes after the credits or surprise celebrity appearances. They prioritize strong storytelling, compelling characters, and impressive acting. Had these films not paved the way, the Marvel Cinematic Universe likely wouldn’t have become as popular as it is today.

A major problem with this season is how much focus there’s been on Soldier Boy. Characters like Butcher, Hughie, Annie, and M.M. often feel sidelined, while Soldier Boy gets a lot of screen time. Instead of bringing the main story to a satisfying conclusion, the season seems more interested in building up future spin-offs, particularly Vought Rising. It feels like we’re being set up for what’s next instead of getting a proper finale to The Boys. It’s like the show needs to finish what it started before moving on to new projects.

James Franco announced he’ll be appearing in the new John Rambo film while at the Cannes Film Festival. He described his part as “small” and didn’t offer any specifics about who he’ll be playing. Franco also mentioned to Deadline that he had just finished filming a major studio movie, though he doesn’t expect it to be released until late this year or sometime between spring and summer 2027.

It’s been a few years since the last major Far Cry game – Far Cry 6 came out in 2021. However, a new installment is currently in development, though Ubisoft hasn’t officially announced it yet. We can expect the series to return at some point.