Minority Mindset

It’s tricky to define what makes a comic book a ‘cult classic.’ Some believe it needs to be completely overlooked, not just by popular audiences. Others think it has to last a long time, continuing in some form for years, even if only through short, limited runs. This list attempts to balance both of those ideas.

Okay, so there’s been a lot of chatter online about Sydney Sweeney’s political leanings, and it’s starting to feel like a real pattern. Before the whole American Eagle jeans ad situation, people were already noticing what looked like MAGA hats at her mom’s 60th birthday party back in 2022 – her brother clarified they actually said “Make Sixty Great Again,” which didn’t exactly quell the concerns. Sweeney herself got frustrated with the media attention, saying it turned a personal celebration into a political moment. More recently, the Guardian reported she’s a registered Republican in Florida. And honestly, her response to the ad controversy just fueled the fire. When GQ asked for a comment, she gave this very vague answer about speaking up when she wants to, which… didn’t land well. Apparently, her White Lotus co-star, Aimee Lou Wood, reacted with a puke emoji, which pretty much sums up the reaction! It’s becoming clear this isn’t just a random misunderstanding, and Sweeney’s silence is speaking volumes.

With David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult already set to reprise their roles in Man of Tomorrow, another actor has announced they’ll be back for the sequel. Frank Grillo, who plays Rick Flag Sr. in the DC Universe, shared on Instagram that he’s confirmed for the 2027 film. Here’s what he posted:

The second set of episodes for Squid Game: The Challenge have been released, and despite some tough eliminations already, the show continued to deliver emotional moments. The latest episodes featured a particularly difficult competition where a father and daughter faced off against each other, and TopMob has the inside scoop on how it all went down.

Okay, so last time on the show, Vanessa and Monty were stuck going to a party with their dads, who, of course, were still rivals. And Buford had a hilarious time messing around with that bread bowl like it was a hot tub! Next episode, which sounds awesome, is called “Entrance Exam/Dungeons & Dating.” Apparently, Monogram and Carl are totally focused on monitoring all the secret ways into Agent P’s lair. Candace is still trying to figure out what’s going on with that Mysterious Force, and Doofenshmirtz is doing what he does best – being ridiculous – by joining a reality show. Oh, and the kids are exploring a dungeon, which sounds like fun! I can’t wait to see what happens!

Adding George Clooney to the cast of The Pitt would likely fuel the ongoing legal battle over its similarities to ER. In August 2024, Michael Crichton’s widow, Sherri, sued, claiming The Pitt is essentially a reboot of ER without giving Crichton or his family any credit or payment. She says the original ER team attempted a revival, but Warner Bros. cancelled talks and instead moved forward with The Pitt. A judge sided with the lawsuit in February. Actor Anthony Wyle has expressed his disappointment with the legal fight, stating it damages the legacy of ER. He feels a collaboration was possible, and even when that wasn’t the case, the situation didn’t need to become hostile. On the 30th anniversary of ER, Wyle says he feels less celebratory than ever.