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By Kevin March 14, 2026 in Film, Reviews

‘Scream 7’ Review: A Bloody Seventh Installment that Still Cuts Deep

Scream 7

This is a spoiler-free review. Three decades after Ghostface rewrote the slasher playbook and Sidney Prescott cemented herself as one of horror’s most enduring final girls, Scream returns with its seventh installment. The latest chapter leans heavily into its legacy while continuing to evolve within the modern slasher landscape it helped shape. Few traditions define the franchise more clearly than its iconic opening kill—the moment that signals Ghostface’s return and marks the beginning of another killing spree. At its best, the sequence establishes the film’s tone while setting the stage

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By Kevin March 13, 2026 in Events, Film, Television

SXSW 2026: 15 Films and TV Premieres We’re Excited About

SXSW

SXSW is officially underway, and Austin once again welcomes filmmakers, television creators, and audiences eager to unveil the stories that will soon shape the cultural conversation. Over the years, the festival has earned a reputation as a launchpad for breakout films, buzzy series, and unforgettable performances, with projects like Everything Everywhere All at Once and A Quiet Place offering an early glimpse at the kinds of titles audiences will be talking about in the months ahead. Part of what makes SXSW so special is its sense of discovery. The next

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By Kevin March 9, 2026 in Film, Giveaways

Win Tickets to an NYC Screening of Project Hail Mary

Project Hail Mary

Pop Culturalist is excited to be partnering with Amazon MGM Studios to give away tickets to an NYC screening of Project Hail MAry. You and a guest will see the film before it’s released on March 20th. All the details are below. Good luck! About the Film Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing

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By Kevin March 1, 2026 in Interviews, Television

Exclusive Interview: Tyson Apostol and Tom Sandoval Talk ‘House of Villains’ Season 3, Brotherhood, Strategy, and More

Tyson Apostol and Tom Sandoval

Tyson Apostol and Tom Sandoval may come from very different corners of the reality TV universe, but both arrive at House of Villains with skill sets that immediately command attention. Tyson’s legacy on Survivor and The Challenge speaks to his strategic pedigree, while Tom’s relationship-first instincts—built on Vanderpump Rules and tested on The Traitors—make him a uniquely social player in a game built on perception. Put them together, and it quickly becomes clear their early-season bromance might just be one of the house’s most effective alliances. Set inside a house

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