Michelle McLeod is a rising young star who is captivating audiences with her award-winning performance in Women Talking. Based on the best-selling novel by Miriam Toews, Women Talking follows a group of women in an isolated religious colony as they struggle to reconcile their faith with a series of sexual assaults committed by the colony’s men. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Michelle about Women Talking, how she hopes the film evokes change and conversation, and more. PC: How did you discover your passion for storytelling and the
We’re only a few weeks away from the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Whether you’ll be in Park City, Utah, or enjoying the programming from the comfort of your own home, there are tons of great films to see at this year’s event. With so much content at your fingertips, you might be wondering what you should check out. Lucky for you, we’ve put together a list of thirteen films that you must see at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. So without further ado… Fair Play Hot off the heels of
Writer and teacher Priyanka Taslim is a rising new voice in young adult literature. Her debut novel, The Love Match, is a swoony rom-com starring a spirited Bangladeshi American heroine dealing with family meddling, experiencing first love, and forging her own path in the world. The Love Match has earned glowing industry reviews ahead of its January 3rd release. Publishers Weekly praised the novel’s “textured exploration of South Asian Muslim identity.” Kirkus honored The Love Match with a starred review for being “candid, textured, and amusing.” It’s also been named a Junior Library
David Arquette needs no introduction. The award-winning actor, director, producer, and writer has over 100 credits to his name and is best known for projects including Eight Legged Freaks, Never Been Kissed, Celebrity Name Game, and the iconic Scream franchise. Currently, he can be seen in the must-see film, The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry. Based on the New York Times best-selling novel, bookstore owner A.J. Fikry’s (Kunal Nayyar) life is not turning out as he expected as he struggles both emotionally and financially. After his wife’s tragic death, he