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
Karate Kid fans, it’s time to get ready to return to the dojo. Daniel Larusso and Johnny Lawrence are bringing back their rivalry for the new YouTube Red series, Cobra Kai. And yes, the original cast members will be back! They’re joined by new actors and characters including Courtney Henggeler, who plays Amanda Larusso, Daniel’s wife and new Miyagi. She’s the grounding force when he starts to go off the rails, and Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to chat with her ahead of its premiere at Tribeca to learn more about