Minority Mindset

The series takes place in the future, after humans have colonized the entire solar system. It centers on a fragile peace between Earth and Luna’s United Nations and the Martian Congressional Republic. As the story unfolds, key figures – UN Security Council member Chrisjen, detective Josephus, and captain James Holden – uncover a vast and complex conspiracy.

As a huge fan, I was so excited to hear that Netflix officially confirmed Lupin part 4 in 2025! They started filming in May of that year and thankfully wrapped up in September. We don’t know much about the plot yet – they’re keeping everything a secret – but it sounds like it’ll continue the story from part 3 and throw in some fresh, new challenges for Assane. I can’t wait to see what happens!

The downstairs area was transformed into a vibrant marketplace, hosting celebrity chef Hawa Hassan and promoting her new cookbook, Setting a Place for Us. The book features recipes influenced by the food of countries affected by war and displacement, including dishes like kebabs, shawarma, and falafel from Yemen and Iraq. Guests enjoyed abundant platters of dates and nuts, while Abbi Jacobson relaxed on a couch and New York editor David Haskell spoke with Callum Turner, her co-star from Atropia. Later, Turner went upstairs to greet his fiancée, Dua Lipa, who looked stunning in a brown fur coat. The couple playfully posed for photos in front of an architectural display, a fitting nod to their connection with the Center for Architecture.

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.