I have finished my first book of 2021, and it is the fantastic debut novel A Pho Love Story by Loan Le. I enjoyed every minute of this heartfelt romantic comedy about two Vietnamese-American teens falling in love despite the long-standing feud between their families over their competing restaurants. It’s a beautiful coming-of-age story that touches on themes of first love, identity, family expectations, restaurant rivalry, and the importance of following your passions. It’s a great Valentine’s Day read and is perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Sandhya Menon.
To say that Ronen Rubinstein had a breakout 2020 would be an understatement. Whether he was starring as a Russian socialite in No Escape or playing a college athlete struggling with his mental health in Smiley Face Killers, Ronen has quickly made a name for himself for the diverse characters he’s brought to life on the screen. But he’s probably best known for his scorching performance as fireman T.K. Strand in 9-1-1: Lone Star. Now in its second season, Pop Culturalist caught up with Ronen to chat about 9-1-1: Lone
Pop Culturalist is excited to be partnering with STX Films to give away tickets to an advance screening of The Mauritanian. You and a guest will see the film before it’s released on February 12. All the details are below. Good luck! About the Film Directed by Kevin Macdonald and based on the NY Times best-selling memoir Guantánamo Diary by Mohamedou Ould Slahi. This is the inspiring true story of Slahi’s fight for freedom after being detained and imprisoned without charge by the U.S. Government for years. Alone and afraid,
Comedian. Actress. Musician. Podcaster. Advocate. Entrepreneur. These are just a few ways you can describe the legendary Margaret Cho. For thirty-plus years, she’s been blazing a trail for women and other underrepresented groups through her work on the stage, screen, and studio. This February, she’ll be teaming up with RushTix for After Hours with Margaret, a one of a kind virtual event where nothing’s off limits! Pop Culturalist caught up with Margaret to chat about her career, After Hours with Margaret, and how she’s stayed creatively fulfilled during the pandemic.