Minority Mindset

As a movie critic, I’m keeping a close eye on *Vicious*, and it’s clearly resonating with audiences. According to the data I’ve been tracking on FlixPatrol, it’s shot up the charts on Paramount+ and is currently holding strong at number two in the US. But it’s not just a domestic success – as of October 19th, *Vicious* has actually hit number one in countries like Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, France, Germany, Italy, and Mexico! It’s also performing very well in Canada and the UK, landing at number five and number two respectively. Definitely a streaming title to watch.

Sabrina Carpenter made a memorable debut on *SNL* with her song “Nobody’s Son,” playfully referencing her name by demonstrating some impressive wood-breaking skills. Dressed in a sparkly outfit and heels, she answered a question previously posed by an Eras Tour dancer: is it painful to be kicked? During the song’s bridge, Carpenter proved she’s not … Read more

Okay, so looking back, it totally makes sense she’s hosting now! I remember seeing her playfully interact with Marcello Hernández during her L.A. concert, and then she showed up for a quick, fun cameo in Quinta Brunson’s monologue – loved that! Plus, Kyle Mooney popped up in her Netflix holiday special, and Jane Wickline even did a whole segment on Weekend Update *about* that special. Basically, she’s been subtly building up to this ‘SNL’ hosting gig for over a year, so it wasn’t a surprise at all that she absolutely killed it on Saturday.

The film *Grow* premiered at various film festivals earlier this summer and was originally scheduled for U.S. release on October 3rd. However, the distributor, Fathom Entertainment, postponed the release and moved the children’s comedy to October 17th. Following this change, *Grow* received very positive reviews from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

A well-received but overlooked game is getting a fresh chance to shine. *1000xResist*, released on May 9, 2024—the same day as *Animal Well*—didn’t get as much attention as some other titles. However, it will be available on PS5 and Xbox Game Pass on November 4, 2025, giving more players a chance to experience it.

The new movie *Tron: Ares* hasn’t been a hit with critics or at the box office, and it risks being forgotten. However, one thing stands out: the incredible score created by Nine Inch Nails (NIN). Music has always been a key part of the *Tron* films, and *Ares* is no exception. Many believe NIN’s contribution is the best music the series has ever had, making the film worth seeing in theaters for the complete visual and auditory experience.

This Halloween, costumes inspired by the movie *KPop Demon Hunters* are expected to be the most popular. Google’s FrightGeist data shows that the top five most searched costumes in the U.S. are all characters from the film: Rumi, Zoey, Mira, Jinu, and Baby Saja. Derpy is currently trending as the eighth most popular costume.

Watching *Dragon Ball* evolve, it’s amazing how central transformations have become. It wasn’t always this way, but now I can barely picture the series without characters constantly powering up mid-battle. Some of these transformations, like Super Saiyan, Ultra Instinct, or Perfect Cell, are genuinely incredible and really deliver. But other times, a transformation that fans are hyped about just doesn’t quite live up to the expectation, and that can be a letdown.