Pop Culturalist is excited to be partnering with Paramount Pictures to give away tickets to an NYC screening of The Running Man. You and a guest will see the film before it’s released on November 14th. All the details are below. Good luck! About the Film In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater
Hunter Metts has a rare gift for turning reflection into resonance. His songs hum with quiet honesty, unfolding like entries in a journal—raw, tender, and true. Quickly becoming a voice of his generation, his music has become the soundtrack to so many listeners’ lives, capturing moments of love, growth, and self-discovery with striking sincerity. With his latest EP, A Crater Wide, the Nashville-based singer-songwriter steps into a new season of creative growth, finding beauty in simplicity and purpose in stillness. Each track feels like a snapshot of who he is
Independent cinema has long been the space where filmmakers take creative risks, exploring the gray areas of human nature with honesty and empathy. With Violent Ends, writer-director John-Michael Powell delivers a gripping portrait of the American South—one that trades clichés for complexity. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Ozark Mountains, the film examines love, loyalty, and the lasting imprint of the choices we inherit. At the center of this emotional journey is Lucas Frost (Billy Magnussen), an honest man raised in a crime family whose only legacy is violence.
The holiday season is upon us, and if you’re looking for a film that embodies the warmth, laughter, and magic of the moment, Hallmark’s Christmas on Duty delivers in spades. With heartfelt performances by Janel Parrish and Parker Young, this charming holiday tale reminds us that even the fiercest rivalries can melt in the glow of Christmas lights. Their chemistry radiates off the screen, grounding the story in authenticity and emotional depth while still capturing the playful spirit of the season. In Christmas on Duty, Blair (Parrish) and Josh (Young)