Jae Suh Park discovered her passion for acting at a young age, but it wasn’t until college that she decided to pursue it professionally. So, she packed up her life and headed for Hollywood. It was a decision that was hard at the time, especially for her parents, but it’s one that’s ultimately paid off. She’s since starred in blockbuster films and hit television shows including Friends from College, The Big Short, The Mindy Project, and countless others, but her greatest role is without question being a mother. Pop Culturalist had the pleasure
During his junior year of college James Chen discovered his passion for writing and acting. It was a pivotal moment in his life and the first time he recalls being able to separate his parents’ dreams for him with his own. It’s a struggle many face, especially within the Asian community. Without that realization and leap of faith, though, James would have never gone on to have starring roles on The Walking Dead, Iron Fist, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and FBI. Pop Culturalist had an insightful conversation with
The holiday season is upon us, and one film that’s sure to touch your heart is Lifetime’s My Christmas Inn. It tells the story of hardworking Jen Taylor (Tia Mowry-Hardict) who’s on the verge of landing the big promotion she’s been working for. Her life, though, takes an unexpected turn when she inherits a cozy inn in Alaska from her aunt. When she goes to inspect the property, she meets handsome town attorney Steve Anderson (Rob Hayes), and she begins to wonder if the inn is where she belongs. Could
If there’s ever a time when we need art and entertainment that will make you laugh, cry, and warm your heart, it’s now. The Prom fits the bill. Broadway vets Barry Glickman (Brooks Ashmanskas) and Dee Dee Allen (Beth Leavel) are narcissist performers in a career slump. Their friend Angie (Angie Schworer), has been relegated to the chorus for decades; an old colleague, Trent Oliver (Christopher Sieber), is a cater-waiter-actor. In an effort to boost their careers and head back into the limelight, the four of them decide to take on a charitable (and newsworthy)