Minority Mindset

While a few crew members appeared occasionally on Star Trek: The Original Series, like Nurse Chapel, most of the officers on Kirk’s ship were just faces in the background. Interestingly, Season 2 seemed to introduce another potential main character after Chekov joined the cast. This character made a memorable debut, but then vanished completely.

It’s really enjoyable discovering hidden gem holiday movies – those that are generally good, but don’t often make the ‘best Christmas movie’ lists. If you haven’t come across them yet, now is a great time to start!

As a huge fan, I’ve been tracking when the next chapter will drop, and I want to share what I’ve found. Here’s a breakdown of when to expect Chapter 17, and where you can re-read everything beforehand to get ready!

Throughout the season, Manousos (Carlos-Manuel Vesga) warned against trusting “the Others,” and in the final episode of Pluribus, Carol (Rhea Seehorn) finally understood why. She discovered her companion and lover, Zosia (Karolina Wydra), had been working with the Others all along, intending to use Carol’s frozen eggs to turn her into one of them. This is a devastating betrayal for Carol, but Manousos feels vindicated – he believes the Others will never stop trying to convert those with immunity, and those who are immune must defend themselves.

The new movie Song Sung Blue definitely explores some sad themes, and it’s actually even more melancholy than the title suggests. Based on a 2008 documentary, the film stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson as Mike and Claire Sardina, the couple who perform as the Neil Diamond tribute band Lightning & Thunder. While it’s ultimately an inspiring story about their unexpected success and lasting relationship, Song Sung Blue is surprisingly strange and complex. It features plenty of familiar biopic moments and great Neil Diamond songs, but also delves into some very unusual territory, ending in a way that’s reminiscent of films like Black Swan and All That Jazz.