Minority Mindset

Kaley Cuoco pretty much revealed the news herself, even without directly confirming it. While talking to Entertainment Tonight about her new show, Vanished, she clearly struggled to hide her reaction when asked about potentially returning as Penny. It wasn’t her words that gave it away, but her obvious facial expressions – she couldn’t hide her excitement!

As of January 25th, Sinners and The Smashing Machine are both currently the most-watched titles on HBO Max, according to FlixPatrol. The Michael B. Jordan film has overtaken The Holdovers, which is now in third place on the streaming service.

It’s surprising how well Poulter’s career path actually suits this role. He’s been a strong supporting actor for years, and it feels like the right time for him to take on a leading part. In Union County, he plays Cody Parsons, a man battling addiction who enters rehab instead of going to prison. His younger brother, Jack (Noah Centineo), is also in the program and helps Cody get a job with him at a lumber yard. While Poulter doesn’t quite disappear into the world of non-actors, that actually works for the character. Cody is from the area – we soon learn he has a sister (Emily Meade) nearby trying to live a normal life despite her family’s issues – but there’s a stiffness to him, as if he’s still learning how to navigate everyday life. Poulter perfectly captures this with his expressive face and observant eyes, making Cody seem like someone constantly trying to understand the world around him. It’s a subtle performance, filled with quiet observation and a withdrawn posture that embodies Cody’s shame. It’s hard not to feel sympathy for him.