Film
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Exclusive Interview: Jacob Laval on ‘The Unbreakable Boy,’ Finding Positivity, and Bringing Austin LeRette’s Inspiring Story to Life
Jacob Laval is one of the industry's most exciting young actors, rapidly building an impressive resume across film and television.…
Exclusive Interview: Anna Jacoby-Heron on the Darkness That Haunts ‘Inhabitants’
A new home. A fresh start. A love worth fighting for. But in Inhabitants, Olivia Burton (Anna Jacoby-Heron) and Francis…
Exclusive Interview: Nican Robinson, Brendan Bradley, and Jordon Bolden Talk ‘The Devil and the Daylong Brothers’
Independent filmmaking thrives on risk—on bold storytelling choices that challenge convention and push boundaries in ways Hollywood rarely dares. The…
Exclusive Interview: Director Panta Mosleh and Star Nikki McKenzie Talk ‘The Wedding Contest,’ Female-Led Filmmaking, and More
Romance, rivalry, and ridiculous amounts of cake—The Wedding Contest is the perfect recipe for a modern rom-com. Written by Deirdre…
Exclusive Interview: Alex Roe Talks ‘Hazard,’ the Realities of Addiction, and Fully Immersing Himself in the Role
Alex Roe delivers a career-best performance in Hazard, fully transforming into the role of Will, a man caught in the…