In Lobby Hero, playwright Kenneth Lonergan presents us with everyday, working class people who all are, at their cores, decent human beings; they all, however, make morally questionable decisions. Jeff (Michael Cera) is a night shift security guard for a New York City apartment building. He’s trying to get his life started after some rough patches, including debt and a Navy discharge, but has been without much ambition so far. His boss, William (Brian Tyree Henry), is the opposite. He is a stickler for the rules as he makes the
Jimmy Bellinger knows how to make people laugh. His brilliant comedic timing has played an integral part in him landing coveted roles in various indie films, television, and nationwide commercials. You’ll probably best recognize him as the face of Skittles or for one of the many characters he’s played in shows including The Middle, Liv and Maddie, and Shameless. This April, Jimmy is making his studio film debut in Universal Pictures’ laugh-out-loud comedy, Blockers, starring alongside John Cena, Leslie Mann, and Ike Barinholtz. We spoke with Jimmy ahead of the release to learn more
Meet Ashleigh LaThrop. Fans of the Fifty Shades franchise will recognize her for her portrayal as Hannah, Anastasia Steele’s driven and outspoken assistant. Since then, she’s been hard at work filming her new Netflix series, The Kominsky Method, starring alongside Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin. Created by Chuck Lorre (Big Bang Theory), the story is centered around Sandy Kominsky, an aging actor turned coach, and Ashleigh will play one of his students, Breana, the quiet and reserved one. Pop Culturalist spoke with Ashleigh during filming to learn more about the series, why this
You never know when or where your next opportunity will come from—just ask Andrea Bordeaux. The talented actress initially auditioned for a one-day guest spot on NCIS: Los Angeles, and ended up landing the role of a lifetime playing recurring character Special Agent Hidoko. Like her character, Andrea grew up as an army brat and was able to draw many parallels between their respective journeys. We spoke with her about the role, why her mom is her biggest influence in life, and the exciting shift in the industry. PC: Tell