Minority Mindset

The idea of letting species evolve naturally, which seemed like a good ethical principle, was central to the ambitious goal of space exploration in science fiction. The ‘Prime Directive,’ while intended to be ethical, allowed for the possibility of letting entire species disappear, and the burden of making such a difficult choice for a starship captain and crew revolutionized science fiction television, paving the way for some of the most compelling and thought-provoking series the genre has ever seen.

In December 2025, Mickey Rourke received a notice demanding he pay around $60,000 in unpaid rent or face eviction from his Los Angeles home. His friend, Liya-Joelle Jones, has started a fundraising campaign to help, aiming to raise $100,000. As of this writing, the campaign, titled Help Mickey Rourke Stay in His Home, has collected $12,950.

If you’re new to Star Trek, it can seem overwhelming because there’s so much of it! While most episodes are enjoyable on their own, a few are essential viewing. Here are some great episodes to start with – they’re either really fun or perfectly showcase what makes Star Trek so special.

Pete Davidson explored horror-comedy with the 2022 film Bodies Bodies Bodies, but fully embraced the genre in a 2025 release. That year was also significant for Sydney Sweeney, who starred in several projects, including Americana. While both films premiered on Starz on January 1st, Davidson’s horror film, despite receiving negative reviews, ultimately gained more popularity.

Despite working on acclaimed films like the horror hit Talk to Me, as well as What Lies Beneath and War of the Worlds, actress Katie Otto says people rarely ask her about a particularly memorable scene from The Lord of the Rings. When asked by The Guardian what fans are most curious about, she shared:

A recent article in The Wrap explored whether the upcoming 2026 movie lineup will help or hurt the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Analyst Dave Gonzales argued in the piece that Marvel’s insistence on tightly connecting all its films is a continuing problem. He suggests Marvel might be better served by abandoning this approach altogether.

After almost ten years, the final episode of Stranger Things aired on December 31, 2025, bringing the show’s decade-long run to a close. Fans had very different reactions: some loved the heartfelt moments and goodbyes, while others felt the episode was rushed, left some storylines unfinished, and made questionable choices in how the story was told, leading to a lot of online discussion and criticism.

Run Away begins with a family’s life being turned upside down when their child disappears. The story focuses on a parent’s frantic search, and as they investigate, they uncover hidden secrets and troubling truths about the people around them. Like other series based on Harlan Coben’s work, the mystery slowly unfolds, and each episode offers new clues and changes your understanding of what happened.