She’s a powerhouse on stage and an absolute joy to speak to – A Bronx Tale’s leading lady Ariana DeBose is taking over the world. With incredible dexterity and a voice to match, this star has appeared in Broadway favorites such as Pippin, Motown: The Musical, and Hamilton. Although she can be found at the Longacre Theatre eight times a week, Ariana took the time to tell us what types of roles attract her, why collaborating with choreographer Sergio Trujillo was a blast and what founding father she wishes she could portray in Hamilton.
Critically-acclaimed film Moonlight is a beautiful contemplation of the journey to adulthood of one character, Chiron. Moonlight is almost theatrical in it’s exploration of Chiron–which is not surprising since Barry Jenkins gorgeously adapted (and directed) it from a play. It is based upon a play In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue by Tarell Alvin McCraney. Broken out into three parts–i. Little ii. Chiron iii. Black–we watch as boy becomes man. Chiron has a deep, kind, sensitive spirit that is attacked by both homophobic neighborhood bullies (in particular one awful boy, Terrel) and his drug-addicted mother,
Calum Worthy is one of the hardest working actors in the business. He’s a triple threat that writes, acts, and produces. And he’s part of the next generation of leading men in Hollywood. Fans know and love him for his role as Dez on Disney Channel’s hit series, Austin & Ally. He’s currently starring on the go90 show, Lost Generation. And it’s a role unlike any he’s previously done. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to chat with him about playing Phil in Lost Generation, his upcoming projects, and sat him
A Series of Unfortunate Events is a dark, quirky tale that flourishes in its newest screen adaptation. As it is a lengthy thirteen book series, we don’t want to give away much of the plot (plus, it would take a bit to go through it all) for those who have not read it. However, a basic plot summary, is helpful background. Essentially, the Baudelaire siblings–Violet (Malina Weissman), Klaus (Louis Hynes), and baby Sunny (Presley Smith)–are suddenly orphaned after their parents perish in the fire that consumes their house. In the wreckage,