From the moment that actor-producer Alex Castillo read Chinonye Chukwu’s award-winning script for Clemency, he knew he had to be part of the production. The timely and important film tells the story of Bernadine Williams (Alfre Woodard), a prison warden who has spent years carrying out death row executions. As she prepares to execute another inmate, Bernadine must come to terms with the psychological and emotional toll her job has taken on her. One of the inmates she encounters along the way is Alex Castillo’s character Victor Jimenez. The role
India’s biggest pop star, Ananya Birla, is well on her way to becoming a global icon. At only twenty-five, she’s quickly racking up the accolades, including becoming the first musician to go platinum singing in English in India. She’s shared the stage with the likes of Sean Kingston and Wiz Khalifa, and has a brand new single out called “Day Goes By”. Pop Culturalist caught up with this fast-rising superstar for an in-depth conversation about her career and defying the odds. PC: How did you discover your passion for music?
Last year, Mina Sundwall blew audiences away with her performance as Penny Robinson in Netflix’s adaptation of the ’60s sci-fi classic Lost in Space. She brought to life her character’s quick-witted one-liners and sarcastic exterior in addition to her internal struggles as she tries to find her place within her family. Now with the show back in its second season, Pop Culturalist caught up with this talented leading lady about reprising her role. Career PC: How did you discover your passion for acting? Mina: I was always very dramatic when
Since 2011, We Were Sharks has captivated the recording industry and music lovers with their tenacity, grit, catchy vocals, and stellar guitar riffs. The five-piece band has dedicated their lives to their craft and put in the long yards. In 2012, they released their debut EP, Highways, laying the foundation for a loyal and growing fan base. Since then, they’ve amassed millions of streams on Spotify and continued their momentum with their 2015 release Not a Chance and 2018’s Lost Touch. Next year, the band writes a new chapter in