Minority Mindset

Wow, the season one finale of House of the Dragon really delivered! For a while, it felt like the show was slowly finding its footing, but by the end, everything just clicked. It finally captured that epic, immersive feeling that made Game of Thrones so addictive. Honestly, this is where it stopped feeling like just a prequel and became its own compelling story. I finally found myself genuinely invested in these characters, and it wasn’t just about the dragons – I cared about who was riding them. The finale reminded me exactly why I fell in love with the world of Westeros in the first place. It’s too early to say if House of the Dragon will maintain this momentum, but right now, I’m cautiously optimistic that it will be a worthy addition to the Game of Thrones universe.

Che recently shared news on Instagram about a concerning situation: the government shutdown has caused funding for November’s SNAP benefits to run out. The USDA announced that the roughly $8 to $9 billion needed to cover these benefits is unavailable, putting over 40 million Americans at risk of losing their assistance starting November 1, 2025.

Released in 2017, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales received mostly negative reviews, earning a 30% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. While audiences gave it a better 60% rating, it still fell short of the original Pirates of the Caribbean films. Critics felt the movie relied too heavily on old ideas, didn’t handle popular characters like Jack Sparrow well, and contradicted previously established storylines. Despite these issues, the film offered some entertainment and appealed to fans of Orlando Bloom’s earlier work. Notably, the movie brought together Bloom with several of his former The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit co-stars, creating a mini Middle-earth reunion.

Stephen King’s It is arguably his most famous work, and Pennywise the Dancing Clown has become a hugely influential figure in horror. That’s why fans have been so excited for the new TV series, Welcome to Derry, and Bill Skarsgard’s return to the role. But beyond the familiar characters and story, the show will also reintroduce a lesser-known King character who could resolve a long-standing issue with Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 film adaptation of The Shining.

The movie Planes, Trains and Automobiles follows Neal Page, a man desperately trying to reach Chicago for Thanksgiving. His trip quickly turns chaotic, and things are complicated even further by Del Griffith, a bothersome salesman who ends up traveling with him. According to Rotten Tomatoes, the film is about:

His niece, Lisa Lupo-Silvas, a costume designer, told The Hollywood Reporter that he remained remarkably alert until his death. She said that even at 102, he was just as mentally quick and insightful as someone much younger, describing his mind as being like that of a 30-year-old.

Wow, now that season five of Only Murders in the Building has finished – and what a finale it was! – I’ve been thinking about all the seasons so far. It’s tough to rank them, honestly, because I’ve genuinely enjoyed every single one. But it’s fun to look back and see how they all stack up against each other, isn’t it?