Film

Exclusive Interview: Director Craig Johnson and Writer Kent Sublette on Balancing Horror, Comedy, and Heart in ‘The Parenting’

Meeting the in-laws is stressful enough—throw in a 400-year-old poltergeist, and things go completely off the rails. With The Parenting,…

12 months ago

SXSW 2025: Siobhan McCarthy, Misha Osherovich, and Nico Carney on Reclaiming Comedy Classics with Trans Inclusion in ‘She’s the He’

Comedy classics like Mean Girls, She’s the Man, and Clueless have shaped generations with their humor, heart, and unforgettable characters.…

12 months ago

Daring, Unpredictable, and Unforgettable: Tyler Cornack’s ‘Mermaid’ Dives into SXSW 2025 with Stars Johnny Pemberton and Avery Potemri

To say Tyler Cornack is a visionary would be an understatement. His fearless approach to filmmaking challenges convention, proving that…

12 months ago

SXSW 2025: Daisy Friedman and Arielle Friedman on ‘Unholy,’ Authentic Representation, and Capturing the Pressures of Family, Tradition, and Identity

There’s nothing more powerful than a filmmaker reclaiming their own story, but true brilliance comes from knowing how to shape…

12 months ago

Inside ‘Sweetness’: How Writer-Director Emma Higgins and Her Cast Built One of SXSW’s Most Unforgettable Films

Sweetness isn’t just a film—it’s a layered, unsettling portrait of fame, grief, fixation, and the stories we tell ourselves. A…

12 months ago

SXSW 2025: Acclaimed Filmmaker José María Cabral Discusses His Powerful Documentary, ‘42 Street’

Few filmmakers capture the raw, unfiltered essence of a place quite like José María Cabral. A trailblazing director and screenwriter…

12 months ago

SXSW 2025: Winnie Cheung & Celia Au Talk ‘Last Call,’ Crafting Practical Horror, and the Power of Independent Film

Like a serpent in the dark, Last Call slithers into your subconscious and leaves its mark. Directed and co-written by…

12 months ago

SXSW 2025 Film & TV Preview: The Stories Everyone Will Be Talking About

South by Southwest (SXSW) has become a premier destination for groundbreaking films and television, where visionary storytellers debut projects that…

1 year ago

SXSW 2025: Filmmaker Romina Cenisio Reclaims the Narrative of Red Sands in Her Directorial Debut

Film festivals are a launchpad for the next generation of storytellers—filmmakers with a distinct voice and a bold perspective. For…

1 year ago

Win Tickets to a NYC Screening of Novocaine

Pop Culturalist is excited to be partnering with Paramount Pictures to give away tickets to a NYC screening of Novocaine.…

1 year ago