Minority Mindset

I was checking out the most-watched movies on Paramount+ and was surprised to see a real Terminator takeover! According to FlixPatrol, three of the films are currently in the Top 10. What’s really interesting is that Terminator 2: Judgment Day – arguably the best of the series – is actually the lowest ranked, sitting at number nine. Terminator Genisys is just above it at number eight, but it’s Terminator: Dark Fate that’s really doing well, landing at number two, squeezed in between Primate and Top Gun: Maverick. It’s a fun reminder of the franchise’s staying power, even if the rankings are a bit unexpected.

This isn’t the first time Joy has politely declined to go above and beyond, especially when compared to her classmate James Ogilvie, who always tries to impress. On a team of highly motivated students, Joy is noticeably relaxed and seems almost uninterested. As one colleague put it, she openly doesn’t pretend to care. While Joy’s lack of enthusiasm might stem from a disinterest in emergency medicine – it’s her first experience, and she admits her grandmother’s death from leukemia made her question wanting to work around dying patients – there’s likely more to it. Having immigrant parents, like herself, led one colleague to consider Joy’s reserved nature. She explained that daughters of immigrant families often feel a strong sense of responsibility for their parents’ well-being, including helping them navigate a new system, which can create significant pressure and lead to burnout, a struggle both Joy and another student, Mohan, seem to share.

The latest Nintendo Mario movie takes things to a whole new level – outer space! Mario, Luigi, and Peach leave the Mushroom Kingdom for a galactic adventure to stop Bowser Jr. While the film includes fun references to classic Super Mario games and introduces new characters, critics weren’t impressed. They found the story weak, the development of Mario and Rosalina lacking, and the movie had too many characters. However, audiences seem to have a different opinion.

Science fiction is a genre that thrives on impressive visuals and convincing storytelling, but it’s also easily derailed. Even minor issues with things like sets, scientific accuracy, or the overall mood can turn a promising concept into a low-budget film. A prime example is Waterworld, which never quite found a large audience. In 1998, Michael Bay struck a great balance between fun and broad appeal with the movie Armageddon.

According to Variety, actress Supriya Ganesh is leaving the show because her character’s storyline has reached a natural conclusion. She plays a doctor whose residency is ending, and the show has explored what her next career step will be. Fellow actress Harris announced Ganesh’s departure on Instagram, expressing excitement for her future while also saying she’ll miss working with her. Ganesh herself hasn’t commented publicly on the news.

Although Solo Leveling Season 2 received nominations in 10 other categories, including Best Returning Series, its exclusion from the competition to defend its win from the previous year is a significant oversight by the Crunchyroll Awards. Regardless of individual opinions about the show, Solo Leveling certainly deserved to be considered.

Currently, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is the fourth most popular movie on Netflix in the United States, according to FlixPatrol. Given that it’s a horror film, it’s no surprise it quickly became a top 10 hit.