“When I was born, the word for what I was did not exist.” Thus begins Madeline Miller’s newest novel Circe. It is a fantastic, spellbinding read. Whether or not you love Greek mythology, Circe is, at its heart, the story of a strong woman forging her path in the world….she just happens to also be a goddess. Circe is the daughter of the Titan god of the sun, Helios, and nymph Perse. She is the oldest of three siblings: sister Pasiphaë (who was the wife of King Menos and mother of
Things are about to get even crazier on Empire this week when Preacher Azal makes his arrival. He’s a New York rapper with a sharp tongue, and a character created specifically for actor and musician Kade Wise. Pop Culturalist spoke with Kade about his character, what it was like joining a show he felt a deep connection, and the challenges up-and-coming actors face. PC: You’re making your debut on Empire this week! Tell us about your character. Kade: I’m pretty excited about it! Preacher Azal is a unique, yet very common New
Gladers! It’s time to race to the store (or your computer) to purchase your copy of Maze Runner: The Death Cure, which is now available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, and digitally. Yes, you read that correctly. You can now own a piece of film history. In the final installment of this epic three-part saga, Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) leads the escape Gladers on their final mission. They must work together to save their friends by breaking into the legendary Last City, a WCKD-controlled labyrinth which may prove to be
Another exciting Tribeca Film Festival is underway, and that means storytellers from around the world are sharing their narratives and documentaries in the Big Apple. A staple of the event is, without question, its shorts program. This year’s competition features 55 diverse and engaging titles, but the stand-out is Travis Bible’s sci-fi thriller, Exit Strategy. Featured in the Shorts: Into the Void program, Exit Strategy is a smartly crafted, thought-provoking adventure that will touch audiences at their cores. The film’s central characters are two brothers, Matt (Richard Kohnke) and Shane (Christopher