A steamy new season of 12 Dates of Christmas is now available on HBO Max. One of the leads looking for love is Markelle Smith. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to catch up with Markelle to chat about his experience on the series. PC: Tell us about 12 Dates of Christmas and how this opportunity came about. Markelle: I was initially approached for 12 Dates in November of last year via Instagram. It was in the middle of the pandemic, and I was literally going to work then coming home
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