Benjamin Evan Ainsworth and Jack Champion Talk Everything’s Going to Be Great Pop Culturalist 2025-07-05 | About 'Everything’s Going to Be Great'There’s no business like show business — for Buddy and Macy Smart (Primetime Emmy® winner Bryan Cranston and Oscar® winner Allison Janney) that means an unpredictable life in regional theater while trying to raise their radically different sons, Lester and Derrick. Through it all, Buddy pursues his unstoppable dreams, and Macy is left to pull it all together and keep the family afloat. As the family grapples with identity and belonging, they share a humorous and heartfelt journey of self-discovery, learning the power of owning your spotlight, no matter what stage of life you’re in. 'Everything’s Going to Be Great' is out in select theaters now.Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Benjamin on:Instagram: instagram.com/benjamin.evan.ainsworthFollow Jack on:Instagram: instagram.com/jackchampionFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#BenjaminEvanAinsworth #JackChampion #EverythingsGoingtoBeGreat
Calum Scott on ‘Avenoir,’ Self-Discovery, and Embracing the Journey Pop Culturalist 2025-10-10 | Stream 'Avenoir': calumscott.lnk.to/avenoirFollow Calum on:X: twitter.com/calumscottInstagram: instagram.com/calumscottSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6ydoSd3N2mwgwBHtF6K7eXApple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/calum-scott/190876590Follow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#CalumScott #Avenoir
Michael Stahl-David on the Healing Power of Reflection in Looking Through Water Pop Culturalist 2025-10-09 | About 'Looking Through Water'William McKay’s successful New York executive career is in ruins after a shocking betrayal. Called by his estranged father, William travels to Belize for a father & son fishing tournament that reopens old wounds and sparks new understanding. Decades later, William recalls that pivotal trip as he tries to connect with his angry, distant grandson. Looking Through Water tells a story of healing, forgiveness, and second chances while the American pastime of fishing connects generations through water. Watch it wherever you stream movies: lookingthroughwater.comMake sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Michael on:X: https://x.com/mstahldavidInstagram: instagram.com/michaelstahldavid/?hl=enFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#MichaelStahlDavid #LookingThroughWater #IndieFilms
Dacre Montgomery on the Art of Giving Everything to a Role in Went Up the Hill Pop Culturalist 2025-08-19 | About 'Went Up the Hill'In this chilling ghost story, a recently deceased woman haunts her estranged son Jack (Dacre Montgomery of 'Stranger Things') and her grieving widow Jill (Vicky Krieps of 'Phantom Thread' and 'Corsage'). When the woman’s spirit inhabits the survivors, the living must grapple with the destruction she left behind while fighting for their own survival. 'Went Up the Hill' is available wherever you stream movies: greenwichentertainment.com/film/went-up-the-hillMake sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Dacre on:Instagram: instagram.com/dacremontgomeryFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#DacreMontgomery #WentUptheHill
CM Punk Talks Revival, Stepping into the Shadows, and Fueling the Hero’s Rise Pop Culturalist 2025-07-18 | About 'Revival'On one miraculous day in rural Wisconsin, the recently deceased suddenly rise from their graves. But this is no zombie story as the "revived" appear and act just like they once were. 'Revival' airs every Thursday at 10/9c on SYFY: syfy.com/revivalMake sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow CM Punk on:X: https://x.com/CMPunkInstagram: instagram.com/cmpunkFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#CMPunk #Revival #SYFY
Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly Talk Zombies 4, Being EPs, and the Scene That Left Them in Tears Pop Culturalist 2025-07-09 | About 'Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires'In the first three 'Zombies' movies, Zed and Addison brought human and monsterkind together in their hometown of Seabrook. Now, a new adventure dawns for the duo when their summer road trip takes an unexpected detour, landing them in the middle of yet another monster rivalry: Daywalkers vs. Vampires. Tensions flare when Zed and Addison find themselves acting as camp counselors between the two opposing supernatural factions. 'Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires' premieres on July 10th on Disney Channel and next day on Disney+: disneyplus.com/browse/entity-011b5183-dc93-4217-a57e-5c67207a29efMake sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Milo on:Instagram: instagram.com/milomanheim/?hl=enFollow Meg on:Instagram: instagram.com/megdonnellyFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#MiloManheim #MegDonnelly #Zombies4
Malachi Barton and Freya Skye Talk Zombies 4 Joining the Iconic Franchise, and More Pop Culturalist 2025-07-08 | About 'Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires'In the first three 'Zombies' movies, Zed and Addison brought human and monsterkind together in their hometown of Seabrook. Now, a new adventure dawns for the duo when their summer road trip takes an unexpected detour, landing them in the middle of yet another monster rivalry: Daywalkers vs. Vampires. Tensions flare when Zed and Addison find themselves acting as camp counselors between the two opposing supernatural factions. 'Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires' premieres on July 10th on Disney Channel and next day on Disney+: disneyplus.com/browse/entity-011b5183-dc93-4217-a57e-5c67207a29efMake sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Malachi on:Instagram: instagram.com/malachibartonFollow Freya on:Instagram: instagram.com/freyaskyeFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#MalachiBarton #FreyaSkye #Zombies4
Rafe Spall on the Fire Beneath the Surface in Smoke Pop Culturalist 2025-07-06 | About 'Smoke''Smoke' follows an arson investigator who begrudgingly teams up with a police detective as their race to stop two arsonists ignites a twisted game of secrets and suspicions. New episodes drop every Friday on Apple TV+: tv.apple.com/us/show/smoke/umc.cmc.4lplbt076d3um4tenis7k58e3Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#RafeSpall #SmokeSeries #AppleTVPlus
Ethan Embry and Li Jun Li Break Down the Psychological Unraveling at the Heart of Alma and the Wolf Pop Culturalist 2025-07-04 | About 'Alma and the Wolf'After a violent animal attack, paranoia spreads through Spiral Creek. But when Deputy Ren Accord gets too close, his son vanishes, and reality begins to fracture. 'Alma and the Wolf' is available wherever you stream movies: paramountmovies.com/movies/alma-the-wolfMake sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Ethan on:X: https://x.com/EmbryEthanInstagram: instagram.com/ethanembryFollow LiLi on:X: https://x.com/lijunliInstagram: instagram.com/lijunliFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#EthanEmbry #LiJunLi #AlmaandtheWolf
Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine on Physically and Emotionally Transforming Into Freddy in Smoke Pop Culturalist 2025-06-29 | About 'Smoke''Smoke' follows an arson investigator who begrudgingly teams up with a police detective as their race to stop two arsonists ignites a twisted game of secrets and suspicions. New episodes drop every Friday on Apple TV+: tv.apple.com/us/show/smoke/umc.cmc.4lplbt076d3um4tenis7k58e3Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Ntare on:Instagram: instagram.com/bewareoftimeFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#NtareGumaMbahoMwine #SmokeSeries #AppleTVPlus
How Sophia Bush and Chris Carmack Created a Complicated Connection in The Stranger in My Home Pop Culturalist 2025-06-28 | About 'The Stranger in My Home'Ali and her daughter Katie have a perfect life - until a stranger claims to be Katie's father. As secrets unravel, his obsession turns dangerous, pulling them into a web of lies and fear. 'The Stranger in My Home' is out on digital now: vupulse.com/c/7630Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Sophia on:X: https://x.com/SophiaBushInstagram: instagram.com/sophiabushFollow Chris on:Instagram: instagram.com/realcarmackFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#SophiaBush #ChrisCarmack #TheStrangerinMyHome
Showrunner Dennis Lehane on Leaning Into Madness, Trusting the Cast, and Crafting Smoke Pop Culturalist 2025-06-26 | About 'Smoke'Inspired by true events, 'Smoke' follows a troubled detective and an enigmatic arson investigator as they pursue the trails of two serial arsonists. 'Smoke' premieres on Apple TV+ on June 27th. tv.apple.com/us/show/smoke/umc.cmc.4lplbt076d3um4tenis7k58e3Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#Smoke #AppleTVPlus #DennisLehane
Chris Hartwell and Harry Shum Jr. on Do No Harm and the Stories That Deserve to Be Heard Pop Culturalist 2025-06-22 | About 'Do No Harm'Consumed by his job as a home health nurse, Sam Yeong is burned out and frayed. When a simple mistake turns into a fatal error for one of his patients, Sam tries to bury the truth under a facade of perfection. Drawing on the ever-intensifying pressures in American healthcare as well as the many aided and victimized by that system, ‘Do No Harm’ offers a devastating look at our dangerous expectations and the corrosive lies we tell to survive. 'Do No Harm' made its world premiere at Dances With Films.Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Chris on:Instagram: instagram.com/chrisrhartwell/?hl=enFollow Harry on:Instagram: instagram.com/harryshumjrFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#ChrisHartwell #HarryShumJr #DoNoHarmMovie
The Summer of Sherry Cola Strikes Again with the Action-Comedy Bride Hard Pop Culturalist 2025-06-21 | About 'Bride Hard'Sam (Rebel Wilson) is a world-class secret agent… and a pretty terrible maid of honor. After blowing off bridal duties for an international spy mission, she’s demoted to bridesmaid at her childhood best friend’s wedding. What should’ve been a weekend of reconnecting and celebration turns into a five-star death trap when armed mercenaries crash the big day. Sam’s the only one who can save the bride, and hopefully earn back the trust she lost along the way. Dodging bullets and trying not to ruin the floral arrangements, Sam takes on the ultimate wedding crasher, realizing that sometimes the toughest mission isn’t taking down the bad guys, but showing up for the people who matter. 'Bride Hard' is in theaters now: fandango.com/bride-hard-2025-240818/movie-overviewMake sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Sherry on:X: https://x.com/shrrycola?lang=enInstagram: instagram.com/shrrycola/?hl=enFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#SherryCola #BrideHard
Jeffrey Reddick and Lisa Normand on Building a Chosen Family—On and Off Screen in The Other Pop Culturalist 2025-06-20 | About The OtherAfter years of infertility, Robin and Daniel adopt Kathelia, a mute orphan with a dark past. But their dream turns to horror as eerie events unfold and Kathelia’s behavior grows unsettling. As an evil force takes hold, they must fight for their family—and their survival. The Other is out in select theaters and wherever you stream movies: quiverdistribution.com/copy-of-slate/the-other.Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Jeffrey on:instagram.com/jeffreyareddick/?hl=enFollow Lisa on:Instagram: instagram.com/normand_lisaFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#JeffreyReddick #LisaNormand #AvangelineFriedlander
Olivia Macklin, Dylan McTee & Avangeline Friedlander on The Others Genre-Bending Terror Pop Culturalist 2025-06-14 | About The OtherAfter years of infertility, Robin and Daniel adopt Kathelia, a mute orphan with a dark past. But their dream turns to horror as eerie events unfold and Kathelia’s behavior grows unsettling. As an evil force takes hold, they must fight for their family—and their survival. The Other is out in select theaters and wherever you stream movies: quiverdistribution.com/copy-of-slate/the-other.Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Olivia on:Instagram: instagram.com/olivialeighmacklinFollow Dylan on:Instagram: instagram.com/dylanmcteeFollow Avangeline on:Instagram: instagram.com/avangelinefriedlander/?hl=enFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#OliviaMacklin #DylanMcTee #AvangelineFriedlander
Tribeca Film Festival 2025: Vincent Miller Talks Vulnerability and His Acting Debut in Inside Pop Culturalist 2025-06-08 | About 'Inside'After being transferred from juvenile to adult prison, Mel Blight (Vincent Miller) is taken under the wing of both Mark Shephard (Cosmo Jarvis), Australia’s most despised criminal, and Warren Murfett (Guy Pearce), a soon-to-be paroled inmate. As a paternal triangle forms, what begins as a prison drama unfolds into a gripping, operatic thriller.Making its North American premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival 2025. Screenings can be found here: tribecafilm.com/films/inside-2025Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Vincent on:Instagram: instagram.com/vincent.miller07/?hl=enFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#VincentMiller #Inside #Tribeca2025
Tribeca Film Festival 2025: RJ Mitte Talks Westhampton, Why the Role Hit Close to Home, and More Pop Culturalist 2025-06-08 | About 'Westhampton'Years after leaving his hometown to chase his filmmaking dreams, Tom Bell (Finn Wittrock) returns to Westhampton, where the guilt behind his breakout film still lingers. Westhampton is a haunting character study about memory, regret, and the weight of the past we try to outrun. Premiering at Tribeca Film Festival 2025. Screenings can be found here: tribecafilm.com/films/westhampton-2025Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow RJ on:X: https://x.com/RjMitteInstagram: instagram.com/rjmitteFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#RJMitte #Westhampton #Tribeca2025
Theo Taplitz on Why Bad Shabbos Feels Like a Screwball Classic for a New Generation Pop Culturalist 2025-05-26 | About 'Bad Shabbos'David and his fiancée Meg are about to have their parents meet for the first time over a Shabbat dinner on New York’s Upper West Side when an accidental death (or murder?) gets in the way. With Meg's Catholic parents due any moment, this family dinner soon spirals into a hilarious disaster. 'Bad Shabbos' is out in select theaters now: menemshafilms.com/bad-shabbosMake sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Theo on:Instagram: instagram.com/theotaplitzFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#BadShabbos #TheoTaplitz
Freddy Macdonald and Calum Worthy on the Emotional Threads That Bind—and Break—in Sew Torn Pop Culturalist 2025-05-24 | About 'Sew Torn'Barbara Duggen, ‘The Mobile Seamstress’, is struggling to keep her fabric shop alive. After a botched sewing appointment sets her on a quest to replace her client’s lost button, she unexpectedly stumbles upon a drug deal gone bad. Faced with two downed motorcyclists, guns, and a briefcase - Barbara is completely torn. She is forced to pick between three choices: commit the perfect crime, call the police, or drive away. The narrative presents the repercussions of all three decisions, and the deadly confrontations that result from each as she gets entangled with the case’s owner. Using thread to free herself, Barbara stops at nothing to save her store. 'Sew Torn' is in select theaters now and on VOD on June 13th. Learn more here: https://linktr.ee/sewtornMake sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Freddy on:Instagram: instagram.com/fred.mdFollow Calum on:Instagram: instagram.com/calumworthyFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#SewTorn #FreddyMacdonald #CalumWorthy
Dez Duron on Making His Broadway Debut in Maybe Happy Ending and the Role He Was Meant to Play Pop Culturalist 2025-05-15 | About 'Maybe Happy Ending''Maybe Happy Ending' is the story of a chance encounter that sparks connection, adventure, and maybe even love. For more information: maybehappyending.comStream the cast recording: maybehappyending.lnk.to/OBCRMake sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Dez on:Instagram: instagram.com/dezduronSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6NJ8Wjbd4o2C828EE5R9hSApple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/dez-duron/563986088Follow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#DezDuron #MaybeHappyEnding #Broadway
Sam Hayes and Michael Vlamis on Pools, and Finding Heart in the Humor & Humanity in Figuring It Out Pop Culturalist 2025-05-13 | About 'Pools'Set over the course of a sweltering Chicago weekend, Pools follows Kennedy (Odessa A’zion), a college dropout on the verge of expulsion, and C.J. (Michael Vlamis), a blue-collar air conditioner repairman clinging to his last thread of stability. Their worlds collide in the most unexpected way: breaking into the same house. What begins as a chance encounter turns into an unlikely connection—one that forces them both to confront the versions of themselves they’ve been running from. Keep up with the film by following their official Instagram page: instagram.com/poolsmovie/?hl=enMake sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Sam on:Instagram: instagram.com/sam.hayes/?hl=enFollow Michael on:Instagram: instagram.com/michaelvlamis/?hl=enFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#SamHayes #MichaelVlamis #Pools
Jeanine Mason Talks Imagination, Resilience, and the Sense of Wonder in WondLa Season 2 Pop Culturalist 2025-04-27 | About 'WondLa'Eva is a typical teen: curious, enthusiastic, spirited. The only difference … she’s being raised alone by a robot caretaker, Muthr, in a state-of-the-art underground bunker. On her 16th birthday, an attack on her sanctuary forces her onto the Earth’s surface, and it’s not what she expected. The planet is inhabited by aliens, covered with otherworldly fauna, and there are no other humans to be found. In fact, it’s no longer called Earth — it’s called Orbona. Otto, a lovable giant waterbear with whom Eva shares telepathic powers, Rovender, a cantankerous alien with a troubled past, and Muthr join Eva as she embarks on a quest to find humans, her home and her true destiny. Stream it on AppleTV+: tv.apple.com/us/show/wondla/umc.cmc.2ghd8ombh4fd37rfs27ivfa94Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Jeanine on:Twitter: https://x.com/itsjeaninemasonInstagram: instagram.com/itsjeaninemasonFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#JeanineMason #WondLa #AppleTVPlus
Marc Underhill Is Making Space for the “B” in LGBTQ+ with Practically Gay Pop Culturalist 2025-04-08 | About 'Practically Gay'After Alex's boyfriend breaks up with him at a wedding, another couple invites him in for a nightcap in their Airbnb's hot tub. When he starts to open up to him about his romantic troubles, they console him in more ways than one. Alex reckons with the feelings for women he's previously ignored out of a belief that living authentically as an out, bisexual male was impractical. Stream it here: youtube.com/watch?v=WIfJYP0c0swMake sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Marc on:Instagram: instagram.com/marcunderhill/?hl=enFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#MarcUnderhill #PracticallyGay #lgbtq
Jordan Doww Talks The Way Home; Season 3, Colton’s Journey, and That Emotional Finale Pop Culturalist 2025-03-29 | About 'The Way Home''The Way Home; tells the story of three generations of women – Kat Landry (Chyler Leigh), her teen Alice (Sadie Laflamme-Snow) and Kat’s mother Del (Andie MacDowell) – who are all strong, willful and independent. More than 20 years prior, life-changing events prompted Kat to move away from her small, Canadian farm town and she remains estranged from Del to this day. At a crossroads in her life, Kat moves back with Alice to her family’s farm though the reunion isn’t what Kat envisioned. When Alice and Kat unwittingly discover the ability to travel between the past and present, mother and daughter are determined to unearth the truth around the earlier tragedies as they try to change the course of events. Kat’s childhood friend Elliot (Evan Williams) is there for them in both eras as they navigate their journeys across time, helping the three women find their way back to each other. Stream it on Peacock: peacocktv.com/watch/asset/tv/the-way-home/6052871592479921112Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Jordan on:X: https://x.com/JordanDowwInstagram: instagram.com/jordandowwTikTok: tiktok.com/@jordandowwFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#JordanDoww #TheWayHome #Hallmark
Gregory Zarian on Living Fearlessly, Loving Freely, and Holding Space in Venice: The Series Pop Culturalist 2025-03-25 | About 'Venice: The Series'“Venice The Series,” winner of two Daytime Emmy Awards, returns for it’s highly anticipated 7th Season, streaming exclusively on Vimeo.com on Valentine’s Day. This exciting new season features the return of the popular leading characters Gina Brogno and Ani Martin, who are coming home to Venice Beach after living in New York. Fans will once again be treated to the much-anticipated return of ALL their favorite characters, along with the exciting introduction of new fresh faces that are sure to shake up the storyline. vimeo.com/ondemand/venicetheseries7Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Gregory on:X: https://x.com/GregoryZarianInstagram: instagram.com/gregoryzarianFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#GregoryZarian #VenicetheSeries
Alexander Calvert Talks Double Exposure, Exploring Art, Grief, and Alternate Realities Pop Culturalist 2025-03-20 | About 'Double Exposure'Double Exposure is a psychological thriller that blurs the lines between past and present, reality and illusion. The film explores themes of survivor’s guilt, lost opportunities, and the weight of unresolved emotions, drawing audiences into a haunting, introspective journey. With its surreal elements and emotionally charged storytelling, Double Exposure is an ambitious and thought-provoking piece that challenges perceptions of memory, fate, and consequence. Double Exposure is available wherever you stream movies: doubleexposuremovie.comMake sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Alexander on:X: https://x.com/Alex8CalvertInstagram: instagram.com/alexandercalvertFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#AlexanderCalvert #DoubleExposure #IndieFilm
How The Parenting’s Dean Norris Took That Scene to the Next Level Pop Culturalist 2025-03-14 | About 'The Parenting'Craig Johnson’s The Parenting delivers the perfect blend of horror and hilarity, turning a classic family meet-the-parents weekend into a supernatural spectacle. Written by Kent Sublette, the film follows Rohan and Josh as they bring their parents together for the first time, only to discover their picturesque rental is haunted by a 400-year-old poltergeist. As familial tensions rise and the ghostly chaos escalates, it’s up to the young couple—and their overzealous best friend—to unite their bickering parents and banish the spirit before it’s too late.Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Dean on:X: https://x.com/deanjnorrisInstagram: instagram.com/deanjnorris/?hl=enFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#TheParenting #DeanNorris #Max
SXSW 2025: Winnie Cheung & Celia Au Talk Last Call, Practical Horror, & the Power of Indie Films Pop Culturalist 2025-03-07 | About 'Last Call'Claudia Chow lives for the rush—reckless rides, wild nights, and adrenaline-fueled chaos. But her mind is haunted by visions of a seductive Serpent Woman, whispering, “Your body is my body.” When a high-speed crash sends Claudia spiraling between reality and illusion, her nights grow darker and more unhinged. The Serpent Woman’s voice becomes impossible to ignore, leading Claudia on a journey of desire, destruction, and transformation.SXSW ScreeningsMidnight Short Program at Rollins Theatre at The Long Center - Mar 9, 2025 (9:45pm — 11:36pm)Midnight Short Program at Alamo Lamar 9 - Mar 13, 2025 (10:15pm — 12:06am)Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Winnie on:Instagram: instagram.com/w1nn1thFollow Celia on:X: https://x.com/ItsCeliaAuInstagram: instagram.com/itsceliaauFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#SXSW2025 #LastCall
SXSW 2025: Jim Sturgess and Rory Walton-Smith Talk Mix Tape and the Music and Memories That Shape Us Pop Culturalist 2025-03-07 | About 'Mix Tape'In Sheffield, 1989, teenagers Daniel and Alison meet at a house party, and bond over their love for music. Daniel is popular, Alison is a wallflower. When they meet on the dance floor, their lives are forever changed. The relationship they forge that night will follow them forever, and leave them wondering what could have been.Twenty years later, Daniel is in Sheffield and Alison in Sydney. Both are married, with children nearly grown. Life looks differently for both of them than how’d they’d imagined it at seventeen.Daniel, powerless to the strong hold the memory of Alison still has on him, reaches out to her in the hope that they might be able to rekindle that spark.SXSW ScreeningMix Tape at SXSW Film & TV Theater @ The Hyatt RegencyMake sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Jim on:Instagram: instagram.com/officialjimsturgessFollow Rory on:Instagram: instagram.com/rorywaltonsmith/?hl=enFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#SXSW2025 #JimSturgess #RoryWaltonSmith
SXSW 2025: Filmmaker Romina Cenisio Reclaims the Narrative of Red Sands in Her Directorial Debut Pop Culturalist 2025-03-03 | About 'Red Sands'On the notorious border of El Paso, Texas and Cd. Juárez, Mexico, an off-road culture thrives in the untamed dunes of the Chihuahuan desert. Red Sands is about the singular identity of an intergenerational community and the scene they’ve created in a desert known for its red hues. The Mexican-American population finds solace through off-roading, using the desert dunes as a canvas to imprint their unique identities. The film follows characters from the past and present reflecting on their journey while danger looms on the horizon. Red Sands pulls the viewer into an exhilarating never-before-seen world, highlighting resilience and beauty in a place mostly unknown to outsiders. Learn more about 'Red Sands': schedule.sxsw.com/2025/films/2206172SXSW ScreeningsTexas Short Program at SXSW Film & TV Theater @ The Hyatt Regency - Mar 7, 2025 6:30pm — 8:15pmTexas Short Program at Rollins Theatre at The Long Center - Mar 10, 2025 11:00am — 12:45pmMake sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Romina on:Instagram: instagram.com/rominacenisioFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#SXSW #SXSW2025 #RominaCenisio
Leroy Sanchez on Crafting His First Full-Length Album and the Emotion Behind “Fallin’” Pop Culturalist 2025-03-02 | Listen to "Fallin'": lnk.to/lsfallinFollow Leroy on:Instagram: instagram.com/leroysanchezSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/1qwVM2JnEMXbKgvZESGsRnApple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/leroy-sanchez/413510575Follow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#LeroySanchez #Fallin
Kira Kosarin, Jack Griffo, and Maya Le Clark Talk The Thundermans: Undercover Pop Culturalist 2025-02-27 | About 'The Thundermans: Undercover'When it comes to 'The Thundermans: Undercover,' get ready for double lives, triple the hijinks and ALL the thunder! The spinoff series follows grown-up Phoebe and Max, plus their little sister Chloe, who go undercover to handle a new threat in the seaside town of Secret Shores. As the danger ramps up, the Thunderman trio has to stay in town - indefinitely. Now, the squabbling twins are not just fighting villains—they’re also acting as Chloe’s guardians! New episodes drop every Wednesday at 7/6c on Nickelodeon: nick.com/fan-hub/the-thundermansMake sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Kira on:Instagram: instagram.com/kirakosarinFollow Maya on:Instagram: instagram.com/mayaleclark/?hl=enFollow Jack on:Instagram: instagram.com/jackgriffoFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#TheThundermans #TheThundermansUndercover
Founds Shanola Hampton & Mark-Paul Gosselaar on Gabi & Sir’s Dynamic, Jamie’s Return & What’s Ahead Pop Culturalist 2025-02-20 | About FoundHunt the enemy. Save the missing. Shanola Hampton and Mark-Paul Gosselaar return for a gripping all-new season of shocking twists. After bringing her darkest secret to light, Gabi must rebuild trust with her team and face her escaped kidnapper once again, all while rescuing the missing people who need her… before it’s too late. Streaming next-day on Peacock. Learn more about Found here: nbc.com/foundMake sure to like, comment, and subscribe to support the channel! youtube.com/@PopCulturalist?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Shanola on:Instagram: instagram.com/shanolahamptonFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#ShanolaHampton #MarkPaulGosselaar #NBCFound
Alex Roe Talks Hazard, the Realities of Addiction, and Fully Immersing Himself in the Role Pop Culturalist 2025-02-17 | About 'Hazard'Hazard, directed by Eddie Mensore, unveils a haunting look at a mining town entangled in the grip of the opioid crisis. In this intense drama, Will, a reluctant drug dealer played by Alex Roe, fights to shield his family from the same devastating addiction that has ravaged their community. Despite his efforts, every choice threatens to pull him and his loved ones deeper into chaos. Co-starring Sosie Bacon, Hazard is a powerful portrayal of resilience and sacrifice, as Will must decide whether to succumb to the addiction he despises or rise above it to save his family. For more information on the film: hazardthemovie.comFollow Alex on:Instagram: instagram.com/alexmroeFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#AlexRoe #Hazard #HazardtheMovie
Derrick Levasseur on Targeting the Coffin Queens and Competing Among Legends in The Traitors S3 Pop Culturalist 2025-02-10 | About 'The Traitors'The Emmy award-winning series, The Traitors is a nail-biting psychological adventure in which treachery and deceit are the name of the game. The entertainment industry’s most competitive reality stars and famous faces play the ultimate murder mystery game. Hosted by award-winning actor Alan Cumming at an ancient castle set deep in the Scottish Highlands, contestants work together on a series of exhilarating missions to build a prize fund worth up to $250,000. Hidden amongst the Faithful are the Traitors, whose goal is to eliminate the Faithful and claim the prize for themselves. Under the cover of darkness, the Traitors murder the Faithful one by one in a treacherous spree, while the Faithful try to uncover the Traitors and banish them from the game. If the Faithful contestants banish all the Traitors, they will share the prize fund, but if a Traitor or Traitors makes it to the end, they will steal all the money. New episodes drop every Thursday at 9/8c on Peacock: peacocktv.com/watch/asset/tv/the-traitors/7658497932373259112Follow Derrick on:X: https://x.com/DerrickLInstagram: instagram.com/derricklevasseur/?hl=enFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#TheTraitorsUS #DerrickLevasseur #BigBrother
Patrick Luwis on Axel’s Tough Exterior, Struggles, & What’s Ahead in Cobra Kai S6, Part 3 (Part 1) Pop Culturalist 2025-02-08 | About 'Cobra Kai Season 6, Part 2'After a shocking result in the Sekai Taikai, Miyagi-Do and Cobra Kai must reckon with their pasts while facing an uncertain future both on and off the mat. Almost 40 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, it’s all been leading to this. Watch 'Cobra Kai' on Netflix today: netflix.com/title/81002370Part 2 of the interview coming out on February 13th! Follow Patrick on:Instagram: instagram.com/patrickdluwis/?hl=enFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#CobraKai #PatrickLuwis #Axel
Melissa Roxburgh & Patrick Sabongui Break Down the Mind Games & Moral Dilemmas of The Hunting Party Pop Culturalist 2025-02-04 | About 'The Hunting Party'When a secret prison suffers a mysterious explosion that allows the nation’s most violent serial killers to escape, a former profiler is thrust back into a thrilling game of cat and mouse. Alongside a team of soldiers, spies and special agents, she has no choice but to track down and recapture these dangerous criminals… before they kill again. 'The Hunting Party' airs every Monday at 10/9c on NBC. nbc.com/the-hunting-partyFollow Melissa on:Instagram: instagram.com/mroxburghFollow Patrick on:X: https://x.com/PatrickSabonguiInstagram: instagram.com/patricksabonguiFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#TheHuntingParty #MelissaRoxburgh #PatrickSabongui
Sean Ryan Fox and Michael D. Cohen Talk Henry Danger: The Movie, the Future of the Franchise, & More Pop Culturalist 2025-02-02 | About 'Henry Danger: The Movie'In 'Henry Danger The Movie,' Henry Danger (Jace Norman) meets a superfan—eager to fight crime with Kid Danger—who comes into possession of a device that can open up alternate realities. Facing a wild ride, Henry will need his best friend Jasper (Sean Ryan Fox) and his new superfan sidekick to find his way out or be stuck in another dimension forever. Stream it on Paramount+ today: paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5061112/2579958/3065Follow Sean on:Instagram: instagram.com/seanryanfox7Follow Michael on:Instagram: instagram.com/michaeldcohenFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#HenryDanger #SeanRyanFox #MichaelDCohen
Ella Anderson, Frankie Grande, and Glee Dango Talk Henry Danger: The Movie Pop Culturalist 2025-01-28 | About 'Henry Danger: The Movie'In 'Henry Danger The Movie,' Henry Danger (Jace Norman) meets a superfan—eager to fight crime with Kid Danger—who comes into possession of a device that can open up alternate realities. Facing a wild ride, Henry will need his best friend Jasper (Sean Ryan Fox) and his new superfan sidekick to find his way out or be stuck in another dimension forever. Stream it on Paramount+ today: paramountplus.qflm.net/c/5061112/2579958/3065Follow Ella on:Instagram: instagram.com/ellaFollow Frankie on:X: https://x.com/frankiejgrandeInstagram: instagram.com/frankiejgrandeFollow Glee on:Instagram: instagram.com/glee.dango/?hl=enFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#HenryDanger #EllaAnderson #FrankieGrande #GleeDango
Tors on Finding Strength in Vulnerability and Sharing It Through Music Pop Culturalist 2025-01-27 | Listen to Tors' latest song, "Scared": https://tors.os.fan/See them live: mylessmith.co.uk/eventsFollow Tors on:X: https://x.com/thetorsband?lang=enInstagram: instagram.com/thetorsband/?hl=enSpotify: open.spotify.com/artist/41dCbpok7A4uyNqbo3VVZ0Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/tors/1049138636Follow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#Tors #TorsBand #Music
Jeremy Collins on The Traitors S3, His Meat Shield Strategy, Survivor Pact, & More Pop Culturalist 2025-01-18 | About 'The Traitors'The Emmy award-winning series, The Traitors is a nail-biting psychological adventure in which treachery and deceit are the name of the game. The entertainment industry’s most competitive reality stars and famous faces play the ultimate murder mystery game. Hosted by award-winning actor Alan Cumming at an ancient castle set deep in the Scottish Highlands, contestants work together on a series of exhilarating missions to build a prize fund worth up to $250,000. Hidden amongst the Faithful are the Traitors, whose goal is to eliminate the Faithful and claim the prize for themselves. Under the cover of darkness, the Traitors murder the Faithful one by one in a treacherous spree, while the Faithful try to uncover the Traitors and banish them from the game. If the Faithful contestants banish all the Traitors, they will share the prize fund, but if a Traitor or Traitors makes it to the end, they will steal all the money. New episodes drop every Thursday at 9/8c on Peacock: peacocktv.com/watch/asset/tv/the-traitors/7658497932373259112Follow Jeremy on:X: https://x.com/jeremy2collinsInstagram: instagram.com/jeremy2collinsFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#TheTraitorsUS #JeremyCollins #Survivor
Sisters Libe and Ariela Barer on Disfluency, Family Bonds, and Why Theres No Right Way to Heal Pop Culturalist 2025-01-16 | About 'Disfluency'Disfluency is a coming-of-age story based on writer-director Anna Baumgarten’s personal experiences. After unexpectedly failing her final college class, Jane retreats to her Michigan hometown and slowly rekindles an old friendship with her next door neighbor Amber, a single mother. An aspiring speech pathologist, Jane discovers Amber’s son is deaf and spends the summer teaching her American Sign Language (ASL). Through the power of language, Jane begins to come to terms with the confusing trauma that derailed her senior year. Disfluency is in select theaters now: disfluencymovie.comFollow Libe on:Instagram: instagram.com/libebarerFollow Ariela on:X: https://x.com/arielabarerInstagram: instagram.com/arielabarer/?hl=enFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#DisfluencyFilm #LibeBarer #ArielaBarer
Kim Coates Unravels the Dark History of Brigham Young in American Primeval Pop Culturalist 2025-01-09 | About 'American Primeval'A mother and son fleeing from their past form a found family while confronting a harsh landscape of freedom and cruelty in the American West. Stream it on Netflix today: netflix.com/title/81457507Follow Kim on:X: https://x.com/kimfcoates?lang=enInstagram: instagram.com/kimcoates/?hl=enFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#KimCoates #AmericanPrimeval #Netflix
Director Erik Bloomquist and Writer Taylor Turner on Modernizing Vintage Romance in Intermedium Pop Culturalist 2024-12-28 | About 'Intermedium'An obsessive-compulsive teen searches for a way to rid her home of the ghost that haunts it, but their unexpected connection makes it hard to let go. Watch it on Tubi: tubitv.com/movies/100024029/intermedium or Amazon Prime: amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0CZCRXJWF/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rFollow Erik on:X: https://x.com/ErikCBloomquistInstagram: instagram.com/erikcbloomquistFollow Taylor on:Instagram: instagram.com/taylortttFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#ErikBloomquist #TaylorTurner #Intermedium
Co-Writer and Director Ruth Du Talks Samson, Genre-Bending, and Taking Creative Leaps Pop Culturalist 2024-12-26 | About 'Samson''Samson' tells the story of a broken-up couple, Emma and Dale, who are forced to work together when they are kidnapped by masked men, Drew and Joe. Told through a fractured timeline & multiple perspectives, 'Samson' is a comedic tragedy; a Shakespearean 'Reservoir Dogs' with a musical number for good measure. Watch 'Samson' wherever you stream movies: watchsamson.comFollow Ruth on:X: https://x.com/ruthie06Instagram: instagram.com/ruthie06Follow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#RuthDu #Samson #IndieFilm
Alice Lee on Taking Creative Risks, Co-Producing, and Her Role in Samson Pop Culturalist 2024-12-23 | About 'Samson''Samson' tells the story of a broken-up couple, Emma and Dale, who are forced to work together when they are kidnapped by masked men, Drew and Joe. Told through a fractured timeline & multiple perspectives, 'Samson' is a comedic tragedy; a Shakespearean 'Reservoir Dogs' with a musical number for good measure. Watch 'Samson' wherever you stream movies: watchsamson.comFollow Alice on:Instagram: instagram.com/aliceheyaliceFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#AliceLee #Samson #IndieFilm
Stephanie Hsu and Zosia Mamet on Laid, Chosen Family, & Redefining Representation in Storytelling Pop Culturalist 2024-12-20 | About 'Laid'What if the search for love revealed an unsettling truth—that the problem might actually be you? Laid takes this bold premise and delivers a darkly comedic twist on the rom-com. The series follows Ruby (Stephanie Hsu), who discovers her ex-lovers are dying in bizarre ways. To break the curse and move forward, she must confront her past. Laid premieres on December 19th on Peacock: peacocktv.com/stream-tv/laidFollow Stephanie on:Instagram: instagram.com/stephaniehsuofficialFollow Zosia on:Instagram: instagram.com/zosiamametFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#StephanieHsu #ZosiaMamet #Laid
Michael Angarano and Andre Hyland on How Laid Balances Comedy, Drama, and Everything In Between Pop Culturalist 2024-12-20 | About 'Laid'What if the search for love revealed an unsettling truth—that the problem might actually be you? Laid takes this bold premise and delivers a darkly comedic twist on the rom-com. The series follows Ruby (Stephanie Hsu), who discovers her ex-lovers are dying in bizarre ways. To break the curse and move forward, she must confront her past. Laid premieres on December 19th on Peacock: peacocktv.com/stream-tv/laidFollow Michael on:Instagram: instagram.com/michaelangaranoFollow Andre on:X: https://x.com/AndreHylandInstagram: instagram.com/theandrehylandFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#MichaelAngarano #AndreHyland #Laid
Nahnatchka Khan and Sally Bradford Talk Laid, Female Friendship, and Guest Stars Pop Culturalist 2024-12-19 | About 'Laid'What if the search for love revealed an unsettling truth—that the problem might actually be you? Laid takes this bold premise and delivers a darkly comedic twist on the rom-com. The series follows Ruby (Stephanie Hsu), who discovers her ex-lovers are dying in bizarre ways. To break the curse and move forward, she must confront her past. Laid premieres on December 19th on Peacock: peacocktv.com/stream-tv/laidFollow Pop Culturalist on:Twitter: twitter.com/PCulturalistInstagram: instagram.com/pculturalist/?hl=en#NahnatchkaKhan #SallyBradford #Laid
