Minority Mindset

The opening ceremony didn’t quite live up to the serious mood director Marco Balich had promised. It tried to balance celebrating global unity with acknowledging the difficult issues happening around the world, which led to some awkward moments – like a dance performance paired with a message against war. Ultimately, the spectacle couldn’t hide everything. When U.S. Vice President JD Vance appeared on screen, spectators in the stadium clearly booed him, even after being warned not to. It’s unlikely NBC’s broadcast will include that detail, so we’re documenting it, along with the other notable moments from the ceremony’s live presentation. — Nicholas Quah

At first, Dean seemed superficial and flirtatious, often making inappropriate jokes. Sam was presented as the more thoughtful and serious brother. However, as the series went on, viewers began to see Dean’s more vulnerable and caring side, and this development really came together in the episode “Faith” from the first season.

In 2025, Corenswet’s Superman movie had a tight race with Marvel’s introduction of The Fantastic Four. However, his next film faces an even tougher challenge this December, opening just a week after three major releases: Avengers: Doomsday, Dune: Part III, and a new horror film by Robert Eggers called Werewulf. Despite this crowded release schedule, Paramount Pictures seems confident in the movie’s potential, but it remains to be seen if it can overcome the odds and become a surprise winter hit.

The line “When the legend becomes fact, print the legend” from The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is now a well-known saying. Clint Eastwood delivered many memorable lines during his iconic career in Western films. However, the line “I’m your huckleberry” from Tombstone remains the most famous quote in Western movie history.

Directed by George Stevens and featuring Alan Ladd, Shane is a beloved Western that blends traditional storytelling with a fresh, modern approach. It’s considered one of the most emotionally resonant films ever made, and the scene where Shane says goodbye to Joey is particularly iconic, capturing the very heart of the Western genre.

I remember when Iron Man 3 came out and everyone was talking about the Mandarin! They really built up Ben Kingsley’s character as this terrifying villain, a huge threat to Tony Stark. It was such a shock to find out he wasn’t the real Mandarin at all, but just Trevor Slattery, an actor! It definitely caught a lot of us off guard, and people had really strong feelings about it, but I thought it was a clever twist.

The new Casting Oscar generated a lot of discussion before the nominations were announced. People wondered if the nominees would all come from Best Picture contenders, and whether voters would understand the unique skills of casting directors or simply see it as an award for the overall acting ensemble.