Minority Mindset

As a longtime fan, I remember the buzz around Stranger Things when it first dropped, and it’s hard to believe we’re gearing up for the fifth and final season. But Netflix has been hinting at this for a while: the world of Hawkins isn’t actually closing up shop. They’re expanding the universe with an animated series, Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85, and we’ve just gotten our first glimpse. It’s got me thinking – where exactly does this animated spin-off fit into the timeline of the main show? It’s an interesting move, and I’m definitely curious to see how it all connects.

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As I’ve been watching this series, the way Charles Guiteau was able to get close to President Garfield really struck me. It’s become a powerful symbol of how regular people like us are supposed to connect with our government. And honestly, Guiteau definitely deserves all the frustration he gets from anyone in a position of power – he’s clearly out there. But it also made me think about how often, throughout American history – and even right now! – we all feel like our voices aren’t really being heard by the people we elect. The show does a great job of showing Garfield trying to fix that disconnect, and this episode especially highlights his struggle. It’s just… realistically, meeting with anyone who wants to talk, especially people who aren’t vetted, five days a week isn’t sustainable. Still, when it comes down to it, Garfield clearly believes in being accessible to the public, and that’s where he chooses to make his stand.

The new movie, as you might expect from the description, features a time loop and follows a smuggler navigating the dangerous Caribbean, complete with sharks and plenty of corpses. This isn’t Keanu Reeves’ first venture into creative science fiction – he’s well-known for his roles in iconic sci-fi series, though not every film he’s been in has been a hit.

According to Variety, Organic Media Group announced at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest that they’re creating a Chinese-language version of Call My Agent!. The show will center on the entertainment world in Taiwan, but they hope to attract viewers across the broader Chinese-speaking market. It will also be available to watch in the United States through Golden TV.