In 1958, Richard Loving, a white man, and Mildred Jeter, a black woman, broke the law. They got married. Loving tells their story. In the state of Virginia in 1958, it was illegal to be married to someone outside your own race. Despite that law, Richard (Joel Edgerton) and Mildred (Ruth Negga) went to Washington, D.C., got married, and returned to their small Caroline County town. Their marriage is discovered by the local sheriff’s office, and they are sentenced to one year in prison. The judge rules, though, that the
It’s one of our favorite times of year: Oscars time! There were, as always, some snubs and some surprises with this year’s batch of nominees. The other awards shows—Golden Globes, SAG, BAFTAs, Critic’s Choice—leading up to the Oscars have essentially cemented certain category wins, but have left a few up for grabs. So, naturally, we prepped our predictions for many of the main categories: Best Picture Arrival Fences Hacksaw Ridge Hell or High Water Hidden Figures La La Land Lion Manchester by the Sea Moonlight Who will win: La La
It’s no secret, we love a good indie flick here at Pop Culturalist. They’re daring, thought-provoking, and driven by storytelling. And one film that’s caught our eye is Anne Hamilton’s American Fable, set during the 1980s farm crisis, the film masterfully toes the line between fairytale and reality. And it’s magical. At the heart of the story is Gitty (Peyton Kennedy), an 11-year-old girl, who discovers her father (Kip Pardue) is hiding a kidnapped man in their silo. She’s forced to make a difficult decision: protect her family or save
Adain Bradley is one of the fresh faces on The CW’s newest hit series, Riverdale, based on the Archie Comics. Adain plays Trev, a sensitive and caring high school jock. His performance is quickly grabbing everyone’s attention. It’s hard to believe it’s his television debut in the States. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to chat with him about the role, who inspires him, and what advice he would give to young up-and-coming actors. Riverdale Questions PC: Congratulations on making your television debut in the US. What about the project stood out