“Do you think a person is as bad as her worst actions?” E. Lockhart’s hotly anticipated YA book, Genuine Fraud, explores the depths and complexities of female friendship, the struggle with knowing your own identity, and the stories we tell ourselves to justify our actions. It is a retelling of the classic 1955 novel The Talented Mr. Ripley and asks, “what are people capable of?” Genuine Fraud is the story of Jule and Imogen. Jule is a strong fighter who imagines herself as a heroine fighting evil in the narrative of her life (sometimes
“So far she’s the only person I’ve ever known who has helped make being me a little less hard.” David Drucker has never really had any friends aside from his older sister Miney. He’s not good in social situations. He keeps a journal of social rules and notes about the people he encounters. Many of those people fall on a “Do Not Trust” list Miney helped him start compiling before she left for college. Rather than interact with his classmates who call him weird, David prefers to put on his
Kristinia DeBarge is a quadruple threat. She sings, writes, acts, and designs. You may remember her massive hit “Goodbye,” and she’s back, better than ever! Pop Culturalist chatted with her about her evolution as an artist, when fans can expect new music, and much more! PC: You’ve had tremendous success early on in your career, how has that prepared you for this next stage? Kristinia: Aw, thank you! I still have a long way to go. The early taste of success only excites and motivates me to work much harder
Seeing is believing. But after watching the eerie trailer for mother, you’ll be questioning everything. It’s a film that will have you on the edge of your seats. And Pop Culturalist is excited to partner with Paramount Pictures to give away tickets to a NYC screening of mother. The film hits theaters on September 15, but you’ll be one of the lucky few to see it before it’s released. Details below! About the Film A couple’s relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence.