Pop Culturalist is excited to be partnering with Netflix to give away tickets to an advance screening of Juanita. You and a guest will see the film before it’s released on March 8. All the details are below. Good luck! About the Film Burdened by troubles in life and love, a mother of three grown children searches for hope and healing on an impromptu trip to Paper Moon, Montana. Check out the trailer below: Location Metrograph Theater 7 Ludlow Street New York, NY 10002 Date & Time Thursday, March 7,
Connor Finnerty is a talent who can do it all. He acts, dances, sings, and writes—and he’s taking the industry by storm. This year he dropped a new single, “A Million Degrees”, and it’s about to be your new favorite song. Pop Culturalist spoke with Connor about the single and the year ahead. PC: Tell us about your new single, “A Million Degrees.” What inspired the song? Connor: There wasn’t really an inspiration since I wrote it before I met my girlfriend, Siena Agudong, who’s an actress. I started dating
Eight times a week, Celia Keenan-Bolger steps onto stage at the Shubert Theatre and transforms into a child: Scout Finch, the plucky, overall-clad heroine at the heart of a celebrated new adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Whenever adults play children on stage or in film, it is almost always tricky and sometimes awkward—but not for Keenan-Bolger, whose Scout is a pitch-perfect revelation of fidgety curiosity and clear-eyed justice. Considering her resumé, this isn’t too surprising: from blockbuster musicals to Tony-nominated comedic and dramatic performances—in shows like The 25th
Areana Lopez danced her way into the hearts of audiences around the world when she joined the Abby Lee Dance Company Mini Team in season six of Dance Moms. Trained in a variety of styles including contemporary and ballet (which are her favorites), Areana was unquestionably a standout. Since then, she’s continued to hone her craft and has an exciting project launching this year. Areana spoke with Pop Culturalist about her favorite moment on Dance Moms and her new creative venture. PC: How did you discover your passion for dance?