You might recognize Shane Coffey from his guest-starring role as Holden Strauss on the massive hit television show, Pretty Little Liars. But this summer, he’s stepping into the shoes of a leading man, playing the mysterious character Isaiah in the Syfy original, Hover. The film takes place in the near future where environmental strain has caused food shortages and drones may be humanity’s only hope. But as locals suddenly fall ill one after another, they begin to question whether it’s connected to this new technology. Pop Culturalist had the pleasure of speaking
Landing the role as Jeffery Harrington on OWN’s The Haves and the Have Nots is everything Gavin Houston could have hoped for and more. He gets to work alongside two of his idols, Oprah and Tyler Perry, and is representing a character whose story has touched the lives of many. Pop Culturalist had the pleasure of speaking with this scene-stealer about the series, the impact his character’s story has had on the LGBTQ+ community, and what’s ahead. The Haves and the Have Nots Questions PC: Tell us about The Haves and
Every June, the LGBTQ+ community and their allies come together to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall riots that launched the gay rights movement. It’s a month-long celebration of love, diversity, and acceptance—better known as Pride Month. And we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than with these six films centered around LGBTQ+ themes. Closet Monster Starring: Connor Jessup, Aaron Abrams, Isabella Rossellini, Joanne Kelly, and Sofia Banzhaf. Where to Watch It: Netflix Closet Monster follows a queer youth struggling with his sexuality after being traumatized by a hate crime he
Don Argott’s duty as a documentary filmmaker is to help others discover their truth and share their stories. His latest project, Believer, centers around Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds as he reconciles his Mormon faith with the church’s policies against the LGBTQ+ community. It’s a moving piece that’s sure to ignite meaningful conversations. Pop Culturalist had the pleasure of speaking with Don about the film. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. PC: Tell us about Believer and how you got connected with Dan. Don: I met Dan