Mark H. Rapaport is a rising visionary in filmmaking, known for creating work that not only entertains and surprises but also invites audiences to probe deeper layers of meaning. His debut feature, Hippo, is a poignant, darkly humorous reflection on adolescence, rooted in his own tumultuous coming-of-age experiences. “Though my mother would protest, Hippo is my attempt to capture the tumult of my teenage years,” Rapaport reveals. Raised in a deeply religious community where topics like sex were shrouded in silence and shame, his formative years were filled with guesswork,
Pop Culturalist is excited to be partnering with MGM Studios to give away tickets to an NYC screening of Red One. All the details are below. Good luck! About the Film After Santa Claus – Code Name: RED ONE – is kidnapped, the North Pole’s Head of Security (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter (Chris Evans) in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas. Check out the trailer below: Location Regal Times Square 247 W. 42nd St. New York, NY 10036 Date &
Ruben Russo, Lachlan Thompson, and Alexander McRae are quickly establishing themselves as standout voices in the coming-of-age genre, breathing new life into a timeless cinematic tradition that captures the complex and often turbulent journey to adulthood. In their latest project, All of Us at River’s End, they explore the depth and vulnerability of friendship, nostalgia, and loss in a way that resonates with universal truths. The film centers around a reunion between Lucas and his friends on the anniversary of their friend’s passing—a gathering that begins as a celebration of
Caleb Dolden is one of the industry’s most promising rising stars, captivating audiences with his breakout performance in Peacock’s Teacup. The show, inspired by Robert McCammon’s New York Times bestselling novel Stinger, follows a disparate group of people in rural Georgia who must come together in the face of a mysterious and formidable threat to survive. Caleb takes on the unique challenge of portraying two intertwined characters: Arlo and Harbinger. As Arlo, Caleb embodies the essence of a typical nine-year-old boy—full of life, playful mischief, and a deep bond with