When A California Christmas dropped on Netflix last year, it not only reached #1 on the streaming platform, it also became an instant holiday classic. Fans fell head over heels in love with the relationship that developed between hardworking farmer Callie (Lauren Swickard) and wealthy charmer Joseph (Josh Swickard). Given the film’s success, it only made sense that we’d get a sequel! Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to chat with Josh and Lauren Swickard about A California Christmas: City Lights. PC: The first film was such a massive success. How
Natalie Malaika is making waves with her stellar performance in Day of the Dead. The must-see zombie drama follows strangers who must survive the first twenty-four hours of an undead invasion. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Natalie about her multifaceted career, Day of the Dead, and more! PC: How did you discover your passion for the arts and storytelling? Natalie: It happened at a very young age, when I was around four or five years old. My mom caught me trying to mimic the ballerinas I saw
Kevin Mambo is an award-winning artist who has captivated audiences across mediums. This year, he’s taken everyone on a wild ride in the must-see international thriller Hit & Run. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Kevin about his multifaceted career, Hit & Run, and more! PC: How did you discover your passion for the arts? Kevin: I started as a musician when I was much, much younger. From elementary school into high school, I played in competitive jazz groups as a saxophonist. When I got to my sophomore
Rising star Dior Goodjohn is getting straight A’s with her breakout performance in HBO Max’s Head of the Class. Adapted from the ’80s comedy, Head of the Class follows a group of overachieving high school students who meet their greatest challenge—a teacher who wants them to focus less on grades and more on experiencing life. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to chat with Dior about her multifaceted career, Head of the Class, and more! Career PC: How did you discover your passion for the arts and storytelling? Dior: It was