Minority Mindset

Next month, in April, keep an eye out for the streaming debuts of Marty Supreme, starring Timothée Chalamet, and Dust Bunny created by Bryan Fuller. For those interested in extreme sports, there’s also a new four-part documentary series called The Dark Wizard, which profiles Dean Potter, a well-known and often debated climber.

Costumed heroes have been popular in American media since the 1930s, even becoming symbols of hope during World War II. In a world where first impressions matter, a character’s look is key to staying popular over time. Here are ten characters with particularly brilliant designs, showcasing the incredible artistic talent of their creators.

The final season of The Strain has earned a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, solidifying its place as a potentially groundbreaking horror series for network television. While the show had a strong start with its first two seasons, the third dipped in quality. However, showrunner Carlton Cuse (known for Lost and Jack Ryan) successfully brought it back on track with Season 4. Adapted from the novel trilogy by Academy Award-winning director Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan (The Town), The Strain benefited from having a complete story to tell, allowing it to avoid the common pitfalls of many current horror shows – like inconsistent writing or switching to a completely new story each season.

If realized, the team-up would mark a bold creative departure for both filmmakers.

The show Criminal Minds often features well-known guest stars, and several big names are joining the cast for the next season, including Justin Kirk, Clark Gregg, Jeri Ryan, Rob Yang, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Paul F. Tompkins. Interestingly, Tompkins and Brown both previously worked with Criminal Minds star Paget Brewster on the show Community. It’s a fun connection to look out for when Criminal Minds: Evolution starts streaming on Paramount+ on May 28th.

Okay, let me tell you, watching Alex Cooper pair Diet Coke with Panda Express white rice was… a choice. And honestly, it left me with so many questions. Is this some regional comfort food I’m unaware of? Beyond both being darkly colored, does Diet Coke even go with soy sauce? And the most basic thing: wouldn’t pouring a cold soda on rice just… make it cold? As someone who remembers Alex’s Disney Channel days, I expected more rigorous questioning! Seriously, this whole segment felt like a missed opportunity – we could’ve had a show about a secret chef, but instead… this. Just saying.