Win Tickets to a NYC Screening of A Minecraft Movie
Pop Culturalist is excited to be partnering with Warner Bros. Pictures to give away tickets to a NYC screening of A Minecraft Movie. You and a guest will see the
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Exclusive Interview: Marieve Herington on Crafting ‘The Eye,’ Exploring Anxiety Through Art, and Finding Freedom in Indie Filmmaking
Known for her work in comedy, Marieve Herington takes a bold step into new creative territory with The Eye—a haunting, genre-blending short that’s as personal as it is unexpected. Co-written,
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Exclusive Interview: Alexander Calvert Talks ‘Double Exposure,’ Exploring Art, Grief, and Alternate Realities
Alexander Calvert has built a career defined by compelling, multifaceted performances that transcend genre. The Canadian actor first captivated audiences with his breakout role on Supernatural, where he seamlessly balanced
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Win Tickets to a NYC Screening of A Working Man
Pop Culturalist is excited to be partnering with Amazon MGM Studios to give away tickets to a NYC screening of A Working Man. You and a guest will see the
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Exclusive Interview: How The Parenting’s Dean Norris Took That Scene to the Next Level
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
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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, director Craig Johnson and writer Kent Sublette blend horror and
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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. But while these films have stood the test of time,
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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 the most compelling stories come from those who refuse to
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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 that experience into something bigger than themselves. Daisy Friedman doesn’t
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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 decade in the making, Emma Higgins’ feature debut is a
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