Joe Chrest is an award-winning actor and producer with over a hundred credits to his name! He’s starred in projects including 21 Jump Street, True Detective, and Deepwater Horizon. But he’s best known for his role as the oblivious, fan-favorite character Ted Wheeler on a little show that you may have heard of called Stranger Things. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Joe about his iconic role in Stranger Things, what’s ahead for his character, and more! PC: How did you discover your passion for acting? Joe: I
Like Michelle Yeoh, Sandra Oh, and the pioneers that came before her, Brianne Tju is blazing a trail for people of color, specifically women, in Hollywood. She’s brought three-dimensional characters and complex stories to life in projects including Scream: The TV Series, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and Three Months. Her latest project, Gone in the Night, finds Brianne starring opposite Winona Ryder, John Gallagher Jr., Owen Teague, and Dermot Mulroney. Upon arriving at a remote cabin in the redwoods, Kath (Ryder) and her boyfriend (Gallagher Jr.) find
Pop Culturalist is excited to be partnering with Amazon Studios to give away tickets to an advance screening of Samaritan. You and a guest will see the film before it’s released on August 26. All the details are below. Good luck! About the Film Thirteen-year-old Sam Cleary suspects that his mysterious and reclusive neighbor Mr. Smith is actually a legend hiding in plain sight. Twenty years ago, Granite City’s super-powered vigilante, Samaritan, was reported dead after a fiery warehouse battle with his rival, Nemesis. Most believe Samaritan perished in the
Alyssa Limperis is one of Hollywood’s most exciting actresses and comedians. This summer, she released her highly-anticipated new special, No Bad Days. The hour-long comedy special takes audiences through the stinging journey of loss while reminding you how wonderful each day can be. It offers an honest portrayal of grief and pain told through a lens of hope and laughter. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Alyssa about No Bad Days, honoring her father, and how the experience putting the special together allowed her to heal and grieve.