Bella Ortiz is delivering a transformative performance in American Carnage. The horror-comedy follows the events after a governor issues an executive order to arrest the children of undocumented immigrants. The newly detained youths are offered an opportunity to have their charges dropped by volunteering to provide care to the elderly. But things quickly turn sinister… Pop Culturalist had the pleasure of speaking with Bella about American Carnage, bringing much-needed representation to the screen, how the film tackles important topics like immigration in the United States, and more. PC: How did
Logan Macrae is a rising young actor who is quickly making a name for himself in Hollywood. He’s landed coveted roles in projects including Apple TV+’s Blackbird and the highly-anticipated war drama, Devotion. This July, he stars opposite Daisy Edgar-Jones and Taylor John Smith in Where the Crawdads Sing. Adapted from the bestselling novel, Where the Crawdads Sing tells the story of Kya, an abandoned girl who raised herself to adulthood in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina. For years, rumors of the “Marsh Girl” haunted Barkley Cove, isolating the
The Lifestyle by Taylor Hahn is a modern retelling of Emma. Our protagonist Georgina seems to have a picture-perfect life. She has a job at a prestigious law firm and incredible friends. But when she catches her husband cheating on her, Georgina’s life falls apart. Divorce was never part of her five-year plan, so she comes up with an idea to save her marriage and recapture the spark. She and her husband are going to become swingers! Highlights I loved how Georgina had this seemingly put-together lifestyle, but things were
Electronic pop singer-songwriter Sofi Vonn is an artist on the rise. Drawing from personal experiences, Sofi marries deep lyrics with gleaming melodies, crafting a relatable narrative of youth. This July, she is set to release her new single, “Songs.” Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Sofi about the release, her thriving career, and more! PC: How did you discover your passion for music and songwriting? Sofi: I was in the school choir and chorus in middle school. Most people hated it, but I secretly enjoyed it. I loved