Minority Mindset

Netflix recently announced it plans to keep releasing some Warner Bros. films in theaters, but this has been met with doubt, considering comments made by co-CEO Ted Sarandos. He previously questioned the value of releasing films specifically for the theatrical experience, suggesting it doesn’t appeal to most people. Interestingly, director Guillermo del Toro recently expressed gratitude to an IMAX audience in London for seeing his latest film, Frankenstein, even though it’s also available to stream on Netflix. He emphasized that seeing a film in a theater is a unique experience. When asked about whether Netflix’s deal with Warner Bros. could harm movie theaters, del Toro said it’s too soon to know.

This year’s batch of Netflix Christmas movies – Champagne Problems, Jingle Bell Heist, A Merry Little Ex-Mas, and My Secret Santa – aren’t exactly good. If you watched them without knowing they were supposed to be Christmas movies, they’d be pretty confusing. (And with Netflix buying Warner Bros, we might see even more movies like this in the future!) But surprisingly, at least two or three of these aren’t as bizarre as previous Netflix Christmas films. They’re actually somewhat understandable and feel… professionally made. The dialogue is cheesy and old-fashioned, but it makes sense. The characters are original, and there are no confusing plot devices like mistaken identities or amnesia. Plus, the costumes look like regular clothes, and the sets aren’t made of flimsy materials like cardboard and tape.

Ghetts, also known as Justin Clarke-Samuel, is a popular grime artist and songwriter. He’s received nominations for prestigious awards like the Mercury Prize and BET Awards, and won a MOBO Award in 2021. In 2024, he was honored with the MOBO Pioneer award for his impact on British Black culture. Recently, he gained wider recognition for his role as the villain Krazy in the series Supacell.

A lot of fans have been curious about whether the Doctor from the new series is the original character from Voyager, or a copy created during the famous episode “Living Witness.” Fortunately, the actor recently answered this question on Threads, clarifying the mystery for everyone.

She’s been deeply involved with the world of Avatar, especially with the recent release of Avatar: The Way of Water in theaters on December 19th.