Minority Mindset

Catherine O’Hara is most remembered for playing Kate McCallister in Home Alone – the busy, stressed-out, but loving mother of Kevin, played by Macaulay Culkin. She managed to become the ultimate mother figure for a whole generation of kids, because she felt so real. Unlike the idealized moms often seen on TV, or the overly dramatic ones, Kate was relatable – she was imperfect, overwhelmed, and made mistakes. And in a surprisingly honest moment, she apologized to her son and told him how much she loved him.

Okay, so I just finished watching Send Help, and honestly, the whole thing felt really familiar. It’s clearly aiming for that late ’90s thriller vibe – think Danny Elfman-esque music, slightly cheesy special effects, and, let’s be real, pretty simple takes on gender roles. It definitely hit me with some warm nostalgia. But as the movie went on, I kept getting this feeling that it was echoing something more recent. By the time the big twist hit, I started wondering if the writers were intentionally nodding to Triangle of Sadness from 2022, or if it was just a weird coincidence that their ideas aligned so closely. It’s a fun movie, but the similarities are definitely noticeable!

The series Alien: Earth takes place before the original Alien film and explores the idea of multiple powerful corporations competing with Weyland-Yutani. Surprisingly, the show largely avoids featuring the xenomorphs that fans expect, choosing instead to focus on different alien species and complex issues of corporate ethics. Though some might see this as a departure from established science fiction tradition, it’s a deliberate choice, as the core of the Alien story has always been about more than just the creatures themselves.

The creators of Bridgerton have explained the reason Sophie Baek’s father refers to her as a “ward” in the latest season of the popular Netflix romance series. Season 4 of Bridgerton is based on Julia Quinn’s third novel and focuses on issues of social class and the consequences when people from different social backgrounds interact.

While the Disney-Marvel connection sometimes felt strange before, it’s nothing compared to what’s currently available on Disney+. Right now, one of the most popular shows on the platform is The Beauty, a horror series with a mature rating. Based on a disturbing comic book, the show follows two detectives investigating a sexually transmitted disease that dramatically changes people’s appearances – giving them beauty, but at a terrifying price.

Below, find all the celebrity tributes to the legendary Catherine O’Hara.

As a total TV and movie buff, I’m always trying to figure out what everyone’s buzzing about. So, I keep an eye on what’s trending online – things like likes, shares, and comments on platforms like Facebook and YouTube. Basically, I use all that ‘social chatter’ to get a sense of which new shows and specials are really grabbing people’s attention before they even air. It’s a great way to see what’s going to be a hit!

Paramount+ doesn’t have a ton of new shows this week, but they do have a good mix of current favorites and classic series available only on their platform – something for everyone, depending on your taste.