Quinn Copeland is one of Hollywood’s most promising young stars. At nine years old, she’s wowing audiences with her flawless comedic timing in her television debut as Izzy in Peacock’s Punky Brewster. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to chat with Quinn about this breakout role. Career PC: How did you discover your passion for the arts? Quinn: As far back as I can remember, I was always encouraged at home to be silly and express myself in creative ways. We would sing our favorite songs, and change the words to
Rising rapper Cezur III has always seen music as a vehicle to change the world around him. It’s why his words have resonated with listeners across the globe, and why he’s one to watch in 2021. Pop Culturalist recently caught up with Cezur to chat about his mission as an artist, his new single, “I’ll Be Honest“, and his upcoming debut EP, BK Baby. PC: How did you discover your passion for music? Cezur: My older brother, Daryll, is a musician—he’s a rapper. He always urged me to pursue music
Uzma Jalaluddin is well-known for her debut novel, Ayesha at Last, which is a Pride & Prejudice retelling featuring Muslim protagonists, as well as her parenting column in The Toronto Star called Samosas and Maple Syrup. Her new book, Hana Khan Carries On, is a modern-day retelling of You’ve Got Mail! The title character, Hana, is an intern at a radio station, and her family’s restaurant is on the verge of shutting down due to their new neighbor, Aydin’s, new restaurant. Hana starts a podcast to talk about her feelings.
When you walk into an indie comedy, you expect a small film with modest acting and a few hearty chuckles from time to time. What’s unexpected is the laugh-out-loud, balls-to-the-wall dark humor of Donny’s Bar Mitzvah, which it delivers from start to finish. If I had a heart condition and my lungs were deformed, I would have died fifty times over of asphyxiation due to the fits of laughter. Make no mistake, this film is as disgusting, revolting, and as lowbrow as you can get. But boy, is it an