Minority Mindset

Okay, so as a huge Wicked fan, I was *really* curious about how they’d handle the duet between Elphaba and Fiyero in the movie. Everyone who’s seen the show knows things get pretty heated after that song! On Broadway, they’re all over each other from the start – constant touching, faces close, just a really physical connection. But in the film, director Jon M. Chu is doing something different. Apparently, Fiyero spends the song looking at the propaganda posters painting Elphaba as wicked, and it makes him realize how strong and kind she still is, even after everything. He basically just tells her she’s beautiful, and Chu thinks *that* intimacy – focusing on their connection through words and looks – will actually feel even more sensual than the physical stuff. It’s a totally different approach, but honestly, I’m intrigued to see how it plays out!

Zach Cregger, the creator of the hit horror film *Barbarian*, returns with *Weapons*, a standout movie from the summer of 2025. And now, you’ll soon be able to stream it – it’s coming to HBO Max in just a few days!

Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta have confirmed that Robin will appear in a future arc of *Absolute Batman*, and potentially within the larger *Absolute Universe*. While they haven’t revealed exactly when or how Robin will be reintroduced, Dragotta hinted at the news during a Q&A session, responding to a question about Bruce teaming up with a Boy Wonder with, “Next arc… Ah, but which one?” The creative team is keeping the specific details a secret until the comic is released.

The fifth and final season of the hit Netflix show, Stranger Things, is being released in three parts. The first part will be available next month, and the remaining two parts will come out in December.