In her breakout role on the scripted AwesomenessTV series, Versus, Maddie McCormick is leaving it all on the field. The show follows two rival lacrosse players who are forced to play on the same team for a summer tournament. For Maddie’s character, Lauren, it’s an opportunity to change her life, and one she won’t throw away. She’ll quickly learn, however, that she can’t do it alone and how powerful female friendship can be. Pop Culturalist spoke with Maddie about the role, the women who inspire her, and the important message
The work of dancer and choreographer Sonya Tayeh is not something you’ll easily forget. Popularly known for her work on the TV show So You Think You Can Dance, Sonya’s pieces are, in one word, emotional. Her talent is in drawing audiences in and making them feel exactly what the performers are feeling and what the essence of the music is. In addition to short-form dances, Sonya has also choreographed a wide-variety of pieces for theater. Currently, you can see her work as the movement director of New York Theatre
TV fanatics! We’ve got something for you. Pop Culturalist is excited to partner with Fox to give away tickets to a NYC screening of 9-1-1! It’s one of the most buzzed-about new shows of 2018. So what are you waiting for? All the details are below. About the Show From prolific creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, new procedural drama 9-1-1 is a fast-paced exploration into the lives and careers of first responders—cops, paramedics, firefighters—the people who put their lives on the line to save others. Starring Academy and Emmy
‘Tis the season for giving, and boy, do we have a good one for you! Pop Culturalist has partnered with STX Entertainment to give away tickets to a NYC screening of Molly’s Game. The film marks the directorial debut of Aaron Sorkin and features a star-studded cast which includes Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Michael Cera, and Chris O’Dowd. It opens in select theaters on Christmas Day and nationwide on January 5, 2018. But you’ll be one of the lucky few to see the film before anyone else. About