When it comes to breakout performances, it doesn’t get much bigger than this. In 2025, Arian S. Cartaya has cemented himself as one of the year’s brightest rising stars, stepping into the chilling world of IT: Welcome to Derry—the highly anticipated prequel series expanding the iconic Stephen King universe. As fans return to the cursed town that started it all, Arian’s portrayal of Rich has quickly become one of the most talked-about performances of the season, blending warmth, wit, and humanity amid the horror. In IT: Welcome to Derry, viewers
Pop Culturalist is excited to be partnering with Paramount Pictures to give away tickets to an NYC screening of The Running Man. You and a guest will see the film before it’s released on November 14th. All the details are below. Good luck! About the Film In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater
Hunter Metts has a rare gift for turning reflection into resonance. His songs hum with quiet honesty, unfolding like entries in a journal—raw, tender, and true. Quickly becoming a voice of his generation, his music has become the soundtrack to so many listeners’ lives, capturing moments of love, growth, and self-discovery with striking sincerity. With his latest EP, A Crater Wide, the Nashville-based singer-songwriter steps into a new season of creative growth, finding beauty in simplicity and purpose in stillness. Each track feels like a snapshot of who he is
Independent cinema has long been the space where filmmakers take creative risks, exploring the gray areas of human nature with honesty and empathy. With Violent Ends, writer-director John-Michael Powell delivers a gripping portrait of the American South—one that trades clichés for complexity. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Ozark Mountains, the film examines love, loyalty, and the lasting imprint of the choices we inherit. At the center of this emotional journey is Lucas Frost (Billy Magnussen), an honest man raised in a crime family whose only legacy is violence.