Once upon a time, Broadway music was popular music. Classic American songs that have since been dismissed as mere “show tunes” were once kings of the airwaves, entire cast albums were hot sellers, and musical theater composers were even household names. In the late 1960s and 1970s, as the sound of popular music shifted, electrified, and went its own way, Broadway music chugged along and continued to develop on its own terms. And so the great chasm between “pop music” and “stage music” was born. With the release of Richard Rodgers Reimagined,
Amitai Marmorstein has been involved in tons of projects that have dedicated fans. From Supernatural and Power Rangers to Wayward Pines and The Magicians, his supporting performances are ones that you take notice of. Currently, he can be seen on Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency and in the upcoming comedy Killing Gunther so we were excited to chat with him about both experiences and how he approaches the variety of characters he brings to life. PC: What drew you to acting? Amitai: My mom would play improv games with us when we
The internet is buzzing and we have Marcus Johns to thank for that. The quadruple threat released a teaser for his upcoming film, In This Gray Place, and it’s safe to say that bad has never looked so good. Directed by R.D. Womack II, In This Gray Place tells the story of a robbery gone wrong. As you’ve probably guessed, Marcus plays Elijah Whelan, an accomplice to the crime. It’s a role that sees Marcus stepping outside the box and showcasing his versatility. Marcus told Pop Culturalist: “My favorite part
Jigsaw’s back! The character who has scared us for over a decade has returned for more twisted games. And just in time for Halloween. Pop Culturalist is excited to partner with Lionsgate and Atom Tickets to give our readers the opportunity to see the film when it hits theaters on October 27th. Enter here for your chance to win. About the Film Thirteen years ago on Halloween weekend—Saw and the character of Jigsaw introduced the world to a new face of horror. For seven straight years “If it’s Halloween it