Anastasia Olowin is quickly becoming one of the industry’s most compelling emerging voices. Whether she’s fully immersing herself in a role on stage or screen, or crafting timely, resonant stories as a writer and producer, her creativity and vision consistently fill a crucial void, leaving a lasting impression. This talent shines through in her debut feature, Ben and Suzanne: A Reunion in 4 Parts, written and directed by Shaun Seneviratne. The film is an innately human story that follows Ben Santhanaraj (Sathya Sridharan) as he travels to Sri Lanka to
Laura Benanti is a multifaceted storyteller who has harnessed her talent and powerful voice to create art that transcends entertainment, leaving a lasting impression on audiences. Whether through her dynamic performances on Broadway, her heartfelt portrayals on television, or her witty and resonant work as a writer, Benanti infuses every role she inhabits and every narrative she shapes with a rare depth and authenticity. While she jokingly thinks Nobody Cares, we’re here to tell her—Laura, we do, we really do. In her latest feature, The Shade, Laura Benanti steps beyond
Filmmaker Tyler Chipman has rapidly emerged as one of the most compelling voices of his generation. His debut feature, The Shade, is a haunting exploration of grief, loss, and mental health, masterfully conveyed through the lens of genre. Led by breakout star Chris Galust, the award-winning film follows twenty-year-old Ryan (Galust) as he struggles with a debilitating anxiety disorder after his father’s death. Alongside his two brothers, he must fight to break the destructive cycle threatening their family as an ancient darkness closes in on them. Pop Culturalist had the
Every once in a while, a film emerges that rises above entertainment, leaving a deeply meaningful impression. Sheridan O’Donnell’s debut feature, Little Brother, is one of those rare films. The emotionally poignant Little Brother begins in the aftermath of Pete’s (Ettinger) suicide attempt, which prompts his overbearing father, Warren (J.K. Simmons), to enlist Pete’s younger brother, Jake (Diemer), to drive him from Albuquerque to Seattle for a family intervention. The brothers aren’t just oil and water—they’re fire and gasoline—and now they’re confined to a battered van for a 1,400-mile journey