Author: Overcoming Adversity | Buteau’s Odyssey

The audacity of Madeleine Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli, a filmmaking couple on the rise, is not to be underestimated. Their devastating debut, Violation, is a tough act to follow in terms of swinging for the fences. But Sims-Fewer and Mancinelli are up to the challenge with their science-freaky psychological thriller, Honey Bunch. It’s a peculiar blend of lovesick romanticism and mad ideas, not without endearing complexity. As Valentine’s Day programming for genre fans, this is the year’s hot ticket. Real-life couple Grace Glowicki and Ben Petrie star as Diana and Homer, a married couple under duress. Diana wakes from a…

There are three Friday the 13th dates in 2026, which is the maximum amount that can happen in a calendar year. Regal Theatres said, let’s celebrate those superstitious days of bad luck, but make it happy. Well, happy for fans anyway. It’s all bad luck for the victims in this iconic bloody horror franchise. Modern cinema and its use of digital media is one of the best reasons to go to the movies nowadays. It gives younger fans a way to see some of their favorite moves — which they may have only experienced on the small screen — a…

Romantic relationships have always played a central role in how women are expected to shape their lives. From fairy tales to friend-group conversations, we’ve been taught that finding the “right man” is both a milestone and a marker of success. If you have ever watched Sex and the City and wondered why Carrie moves out of her rent-controlled apartment for Mr. Big (again), you’re not alone. The idea of love as a grand compromise is fading. A different model exists in its place where women date without losing themselves. Decentering men isn’t about hating them. It’s about not organizing your…

Popular culture exploits a loose notion of psychopaths as remorseless thugs with intent to harm the rest of us. It’s difficult to get past this, but most so-called psychopaths have never been formally diagnosed and probably wouldn’t meet the criteria. The word has become a lazy way to label those we dislike. It’s almost meaningless, but for one thing: It has a uniformly pejorative force. They are the ultimate bad guys. This filters into the collective mindsets of juries that make life-changing decisions. A research team from the University of Toronto Mississauga undertook an extensive study of the use in…

It’s happening. For real this time. Universal Pictures just made it official: Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are returning as Rick and Evelyn O’Connell for The Mummy 4, hitting theaters May 19, 2028. Nearly three decades after the 1999 original turned Fraser into an action icon and made us all fall in love with adventure-horror hybrids, the franchise is rising from the sand. And this time, they’re doing it right. The Dream Team is Back Fraser and Weisz have closed their deals. Both are officially on board to reprise the roles that made The Mummy a cultural phenomenon. For fans…

Bad moments happen. They can offset everything from emotional stability to creating serious psychological and behavioral dysregulation to jeopardizing ongoing mental health and safety. Many years ago, American sociologist William Isaac Thomas brought about the idea known as Thomas Theorem. Breaking it down, reality is malleable in its initial stages, but hard-set in its consequences. So why am I using this sociological term here? Because I think it captures an essential formula. Our brain interprets threatening things through a hard-line “contextual” lens. Context here involves not just the discrepant event of something, but the locked-in sensory focus we apply to…

Recently I found myself sitting next to someone I didn’t know well on the first anniversary of her son’s death. What to say? “I know this is a difficult day,” I offered. She looked at me, startled then said, “Thank you for saying that. No one has mentioned him.” “Tell me about him,” I said. What followed was a memorable conversation, not only for what I learned about her remarkable son, but also for the lessons she offered about how well-intended attempts to help can often miss the mark. In researching my upcoming book on how to boost resilience during…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College Athletics has announced a premium seating renovation project for Alumni Stadium set to be ready for the 2026 Football Season. This project will introduce more than 1,700 premium and regular seatbacks, including chairback seating, loge boxes, and rail seating, all designed to enhance comfort and provide clearly defined personal space for guests. It will also feature a protected seating area with controlled access, ensuring an exclusive experience. In addition, the project includes the creation of two club spaces that will be utilized during home football games and will also serve as versatile venues for…

It’s happening. For real this time. Universal Pictures just made it official: Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are returning as Rick and Evelyn O’Connell for The Mummy 4, hitting theaters May 19, 2028. Nearly three decades after the 1999 original turned Fraser into an action icon and made us all fall in love with adventure-horror hybrids, the franchise is rising from the sand. And this time, they’re doing it right. The Dream Team is Back Fraser and Weisz have closed their deals. Both are officially on board to reprise the roles that made The Mummy a cultural phenomenon. For fans…

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in reappointing Mauricio Pochettino as head coach after sacking Thomas Frank. The club languish just outside the relegation zone, in 16th, just five points clear of West Ham United in 18th. They may have to wait until after the 2026 World Cup, however, to extricate Pochettino from his current job as the United States’ men’s national team manager.Spurs’ plan to bring Pochettino backPer the Telegraph, Spurs want to reappoint Pochettino after the sacking of Frank, but face the prospect of having to wait until after the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup. The Argentine’s name was…