Award-winning filmmaker Kristian Mercado has emerged as one of the distinct voices of his generation. His art has addressed issues of identity, family, and systematic oppression across race and class, and crossed several different mediums. His latest project, Phoebe Robinson: Sorry, Harriet Tubman, finds him teaming up with with the legendary comedian to shine light and joy during these difficult times. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Kristian about his career, Phoebe Robinson: Sorry, Harriet Tubman, and what’s next for him. PC: How did you discover your passion
Whether you’re looking for a new favorite Christmas song or a tune to turn up on your drive to work, we’ve got you covered with this week’s batch of new music. Check out the hottest releases from everyone from Blake Shelton to Ed Sheeran and Carly Pearce to Shawn Mendes. Let us know what you’re listening to this weekend! Blake Shelton – “Fire Up The Night” Feat. HARDY Dolly Parton – “Jolene” (Destructo Remix) Carly Pearce – “O Holy Night” Nate Smith – “I Don’t Wanna Go To Heaven” Casi
Pop Culturalist is excited to be partnering with Amazon Studio to give away tickets to an advance screening of The Tender Bar. You’ll get to see the film before it drops on January 7th. All the details are below. Good luck! About the film J.R., a fatherless boy growing up in the glow of a bar where the bartender, his Uncle Charlie, is the sharpest and most colorful of an assortment of quirky and demonstrative father figures. As the boy’s determined mother struggles to provide her son with opportunities denied
Need a concert fix before the end of the year? Pop Culturalist is excited to share a new concert series with four events across America in December to close out the year! Red Bull SoundClash returns to the U.S. for the first time in ten years. The four shows are in Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, and Nashville. Last night the clash kicked off in Atlanta with a sound battle between SHELLEY FKA DRAM and West Side Boogie. For those wondering how Red Bull SoundClash works, it features two artists competing across