We spoke with director Justin G. Dyck and writer Keith Cooper about their must-see new horror film, Anything for Jackson, how this partnership initially formed, and what they hope audiences take away after seeing the film. PC: The two of you have worked on several projects together in the past. How did this partnership originally form? Justin: It’s actually really funny. It was through a mutual friend. Keith and I both live in a small town about fifty miles north of Toronto. There isn’t a huge film community up here
Nick Moran has captivated British television and the West End stage for over a decade before making the transition to film with his leading role in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. It was one of the most successful domestic movies in British cinema and established Nick as a household name. In 2018, he made his directorial debut with Telstar. The film was adapted from his revered West End stage play about iconic ’60s record producer Joe Meek. Not only was the project critically acclaimed, but it was also the
Rising singer-songwriter and producer Devin Kennedy knows a thing or two about making a hit song. From gems like “Something Bout That Feeling” to “Sundress”, Devin’s music has connected with listeners around the globe, making him one to watch. His latest single, “Silence“, combines his sunny west coast vibes with faster vocal melodies and hard-hitting drums; the perfect way to roll in the summer. Speaking of the summer, Devin’s taken time out of his day to share five songs you need to listen to as the weather warms up. “Last
Jesse Leigh is a Chinese-American non-binary actor who’s captivated the screen in projects including Foursome, Cast Me, Heathers, and most recently, Rutherford Falls. Set in upstate New York, Rutherford Falls is a comedy series that centers around the lifelong friendship between Nathan Rutherford (Ed Helms) and Reagan Wells (Jana Schmieding), who live in a small sleepy town. Jesse shines as the outspoken Bobbie Yang who always says what’s on their mind. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to chat with Jesse about their career, Rutherford Falls, and non-binary representation in mainstream