From the stage to the screen, Zach Smadu has emerged as one of the industry’s most versatile storytellers. He’s brought dynamic characters to life in projects including Cardinal, The Expanse, and Kim’s Convenience. This fall, he stars in the award-winning series, Family Law. The drama follows a group of flawed family members who work together at their father’s law firm in downtown Vancouver. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Zach about his career, Family Law, and more. PC: How did you discover your passion for storytelling? Zach: I’ve
Audiences are talking about J.J. Nolan’s performance in the romantic dramedy, Pretty Problems. The must-see film follows a couple on the rocks who are pulled along by absurdly wealthy strangers for a wine country getaway that turns into the most unhinged weekend of their lives. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with J.J. about Pretty Problems. PC: How did you discover your passion for storytelling and the arts? J.J.: My love for storytelling came at the ripe age of eight. We had a “publishing company” at my elementary school
Catherine Lough Haggquist is one of the industry’s most prolific storytellers. With over a hundred credits to her name, Catherine has brought rich and layered characters to life in projects including Once Upon a Time, Iron Man: Armored Adventures, The 100, and Continuum. But she’s probably best known for her standout performance in Motherland: Fort Salem. Set in an alternate America where witches ended their persecution three hundred years ago by cutting an agreement to fight for their government, Motherland: Fort Salem follows three recruits who go from basic training
Terrifier 2 is quite literally the goriest thing I’ve seen all year. A sequel to the 2016 Terrifier, Terrifier 2 is written and directed by Damien Leone. It stars Lauren LaVera as Sienna and Elliott Fullam as her brother, Jonathan. Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton) is resurrected by supernatural forces in the small town of Miles County and on his way to murder them both. LaVera and Fullam portray a convincing brother-sister dynamic, and it’s apparent that a lot of effort was spent writing and characterizing them, as their