Zoulfa Katouh is a Syrian Canadian residing in Switzerland. She is currently pursuing a master’s in Drug Sciences and uncovers Studio Ghibli inspiration in the mountains, lakes, and stars around her. Her debut book, As Long As The Lemon Trees Grow, features two characters who bond over their favorite Studio Ghibli movies while living through the Syrian Revolution. It comes out on September 13th, 2022. PC: Please tell us a bit about As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow. Zoulfa: As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow is a YA
Pop Culturalist is excited to be partnering with Apple TV+ to give away tickets to an advance screening of The Greatest Beer Run Ever. You and a guest will see the film before it’s released on September 30. All the details are below. Good luck! About the Film To show support for his neighborhood friends serving in Vietnam, Chickie Donohue (Zac Efron) decides to do something totally outrageous: travel to the frontline by himself to bring the soldiers a little piece of home – their favorite can of American beer.
Amrita Acharia is a gifted storyteller who has brought dynamic characters and stories to life on the stage and screen. Her past credits include projects like Game of Thrones, Frikjent, and The Good Karma Hospital. She’ll next been seen in STARZ’s The Serpent Queen. The period drama tells the story of Catherine de Medici, who, against all odds, became one of the most powerful and longest-serving rulers in French history. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Amrita about her multifaceted career, The Serpent Queen, and what audiences should
Exclusive Interview: Gregory Zarian Talks That’s Amor, How the Film Celebrates Inclusivity, and More
Gregory Zarian is cooking up quite the performance with his Netflix’s debut in That’s Amor. The must-see romantic comedy follows the life of Sofia. After her job and relationship implode on the same day, Sofia starts from scratch and meets a dashing Spanish chef who might be her missing ingredient. Gregory shines as David, one-half of a hilarious duo that Sofia meets at a couples cooking class that her mother signed her up for. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to catch up with Gregory again to chat about That’s Amor,