‘Smile 2’ Interviews: Naomi Scott & Director Parker Finn Discuss Music Aspect to Creepy Sequel

Photo: Paramount PicturesWe were joined on the Popternative show by Smile 2 star Naomi Scott and director Parker Finn to discuss Smile 2 the highly anticipated sequel to the 2022 horror movie, Smile. Smile 2 arrived in theaters on October 18 and quickly landed at #1 at he Box Office. […]

Review: ‘Woman of the Hour’ Is Chilling But Also Teaches Powerful Lessons

Woman of the Hour Review Woman of the Hour is Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut, which is incredibly shocking considering what a phenomenal job she does with this film. On top of that, she stars in it. To take on a feat like that for your first feature film is impressive. […]

‘Hold Your Breath’ Interviews: Amiah Miller & Directors Karrie Crouse & Will Joines Discuss New Horror Film Set in 1930s

Searchlight Pictures’ latest film, the psychological horror-thriller, Hold Your Breath, arrived on Hulu on October 3 and takes viewers to 1930s Oklahoma during the region’s horrific dust storms, referred to as the Dust Bowl. Co-directed by Will Joines (The Push) and Karrie Crouse (Westworld), the film stars Sarah Paulson (American […]

‘She Taught Love’ Interview: Arsema Thomas, Darrell Britt-Gibson & Nate Edwards Discuss New Emotional Romance Drama

Hulu‘s new romance drama, She Taught Love, written by and starring Darrell Britt-Gibson (Judas and the Black Messiah), is an emotional roller coaster with many important layers to it. It also stars Arsema Thomas (Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story), Alexander Hodge (Insecure), D’Arcy Carden (The Good Place), Edwin Lee Gibson […]

Interview: Jinjara Mitchell & Jordan Connor Discuss Their Short Film ‘The Ornament’

We were joined on the Popternative show by Jinjara Mitchell and Jordan Connor to discuss their short film, The Ornament which had its world premiere in July at the Female Eye Film Festival, where it received an Honorable Mention for Best Short Film. Written and directed by Jinjara, and produced […]

‘Hell Hole’ Interview: Toby Poser & John Adams Discuss Creature Feature Filmed in the Serbian Wilderness

Shudder‘s latest horror film, Hell Hole, is a celebration of the classic creature feature and was was shot entirely on location in Serbia. Directed by John Adams and Toby Poser of Adams Family Films (Hellbender, Where the Devil Roams), and produced as a Shudder original by Justin Martell and Matt […]

Dìdi (弟弟) Interview: Sean Wang, Joan Chen & Izaac Wang on their Coming-of-Age Film Set in Late 2000s

We were joined on the Popternative show by director and writer Sean Wang (Nai Nai & Wài Pó), and actors Joan Chen (The Last Emperor), and Izaac Wang (Good Boys) to discuss their new coming-of-age film, Dìdi (弟弟). Released in select theaters on August 2nd and coming to theaters nationwide […]

Fantasia Film Festival 2024 Interview: Director Eugene Kotlyarenko on New Dark Comedy ‘The Code’

We were joined on the Popternative show by director Eugene Kotlyarenko (Spree) to discuss his new dark comedy, The Code which made its world premiere at the 2024 Fantasia Film Festival. Starring Dasha Nekrasova, Peter Vack, Vish Velandy, and Ivy Wolk, The Code is set during the height of the […]

Grammy Award-Winning Directors Alex Topaller & Dan Shapiro Head to Fantasia International Film Festival with Sci-Fi Short ‘Escape Attempt’

The team from Aggressive, the New York-based, design-driven studio, are heading to Montreal for the Canadian premiere of their award-winning short film Escape Attempt, which will debut at the Fantasia International Film Festival on July 21st, 2024. The short is directed by Grammy Award-winning duo Dan Shapiro and Alex Topaller, […]

Trailer Debut for MGM+ Four-Part Docuseries ‘Hollywood Black’ from Filmmaker Justin Simien

MGM+ today revealed the official trailer for the upcoming four-part docuseries Hollywood Black, from renowned filmmaker Justin Simien (Bad Hair, Dear White People). The series premieres on MGM+ on August 11 with the first episode. Inspired by the book from historian Donald Bogle titled Hollywood Black: The Stars, the Films, the Filmmakers, […]