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By Kevin December 1, 2023 in Film, Interviews

Exclusive Interview: Scott Hamilton Kennedy and Neil deGrasse Tyson Talk Shot in the Arm Documentary

Scott Hamilton Kennedy and Neil deGrasse Tyson

Academy Award® nominee Scott Hamilton Kennedy and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson are the creative geniuses behind Shot in the Arm, a powerful documentary about how disinformation is its own plague. Before anyone had heard of COVID-19, filmmaker Scott Hamilton Kennedy began investigating the global measles epidemic. Filming with top public health officials–including Tony Fauci–as well as rare interviews with anti-vaccine activists who were persuading parents by the millions to refuse vaccines for their children. Then COVID-19 happened. Acting quickly, Kennedy shifted his directorial eye to this once-in-a-century tragedy. Both skeptical

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By Kevin December 1, 2023 in Film, Interviews

Exclusive Interview: Director Angel Gracia Brings Us Behind the Scenes of ‘How the Gringo Stole Christmas’

Angel Gracia

Angel Gracia is an award-winning director, writer, and producer best known for bringing timely and important narratives to the screen, including From Prada to Nada, Kings of Killers, and Grayer. This December, he directs an all-star cast in How the Gringo Stole Christmas, featuring George Lopez, Mariana Treviño, Emily Tosta, and Jack Kilmer. The soon-to-be holiday classic unfolds as a Mexican father’s Christmas celebration goes from merry to messy when his daughter arrives with her new boyfriend—an uninvited gringo—in this hilarious comedy. Angel takes us behind the scenes of the

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By Kevin November 29, 2023 in Interviews, Television

Exclusive Interview: Elena Juatco Talks Joining the Cast of ‘SurrealEstate,’ Bringing Levity to Her Character, and Paving the Way for the Asian Community and Young Women

Elena Juatco

Actress and singer-songwriter Elena Juatco stands out as one of the industry’s most versatile storytellers. From her debut album, Beyond this Line, to her roles in projects like Easter Sunday and Jann, Elena’s talent transcends various mediums. More importantly, she has paved the way and opened doors for the future generation of artists looking to make their mark. Currently, she stars as Lomax, the newest real estate agent at the Roman Agency in Syfy’s captivating series, SurrealEstate. This must-see show follows real estate agent Luke Roman (Rozon) and Susan Ireland

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By Kevin November 29, 2023 in Books, Interviews

Exclusive Interview: Salah Bachir Brings Us Behind the Pages of First to Leave the Party

Salah Bachir

Renowned for his philanthropy, art curation, activism, and insider status in Hollywood, Salah Bachir is truly incomparable. With a rich history spanning over four decades in the industry, Salah’s magnetic enthusiasm for life, art, and community has endeared him to many. Now, he masterfully weaves his extensive tapestry of connections and experiences into the pages of First to Leave the Party—an absorbing and compulsively readable memoir that brings to light the captivating stories from the extraordinary life of Salah Bachir. Pop Culturalist had the pleasure of speaking with Salah about

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