We were joined on the Popternative show by Canadian filmmaker Chandler Levack, who had two new movies premiere on the same day last month. On April 17, the coming-of-age rom-com Mile End Kicks, written and directed by Levack, arrived in theaters after debuting at TIFF 2025. That same day, the […]
Interview: Nathan Greno Talks New Animated Film ‘Swapped’ & Its Nature-Fueled Body-Swap Story
To celebrate Earth Day 2026, we were joined on the Popternative show by director Nathan Greno (Tangled, Frozen) to discuss his upcoming animated film Swapped, premiering on Netflix on May 1. The film dives into the complexity of a wild ecosystem through comedy, following a small woodland creature and a […]
‘Slanted’ Interviews: Shirley Chen, Amy Wang, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan & Amelie Zilber Talk Satirical Body Horror
We were joined on the Popternative show by Slanted writer-director Amy Wang and cast members Shirley Chen (Dìdi, Quiz Lady), Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Never Have I Ever, Turning Red), and Amelie Zilber (Emily in Paris, Grown-ish) to discuss their new satirical body horror. Released in theaters on March 13, Slanted tells […]
Interview: Director Morgan Neville Talks ‘Man on the Run’ & Exploring Paul McCartney’s Life After The Beatles
We were joined on the Popternative show by Academy Award-winning director Morgan Neville, whose 2013 documentary, 20 Feet from Stardom, earned the 2014 Oscar for Best Documentary, to discuss his latest project exploring a music legend. Man on the Run, which premiered on February 27 on Prime Video, traces the […]
‘Dust Bunny’ Interview: Bryan Fuller on the 80s Films That Shaped It & Steven Spielberg’s Unexpected Role
We were joined on the Popternative show by writer and director Bryan Fuller (Hannibal, Pushing Daisies) to discuss his feature film directorial debut, Dust Bunny, now playing in theaters. Starring Mads Mikkelsen (Hannibal, Another Round), Dust Bunny is modern day fairy tale thriller about a 10-year-old girl who joins forces […]
‘Sidelined 2: Intercepted’ Interviews With Charlie Gillespie, Drew Ray Tanner, Roan Curtis & Director Justin Wu
‘The Carpenter’s Son’ Interview: Noah Jupe & Director Lotfy Nathan Discuss Biblical Horror Film
We were joined on the Popternative show by Noah Jupe (Hamnet, A Quiet Place) and writer-director Lotfy Nathan (Harka, 12 O’Clock Boys) to discuss The Carpenter’s Son, a thriller that blends supernatural horror with Biblical themes. Now playing in theaters, the film also stars Nicolas Cage (Longlegs, National Treasure), FKA […]
‘Hal & Harper’ Interview: Cooper Raiff on Bonding with Lili Reinhart Before Filming & Playing Himself as a Child in Flashback Scenes
We were joined on the Popternative show by filmmaker and actor Cooper Raiff (Cha Cha Real Smooth, Shithouse) who writes, directs, and stars in the heartfelt dramedy series, Hal & Harper. The series premiered with the first two episodes on MUBI’s streaming platform on October 19. Also starring are Lili […]
‘Hell House LLC: Lineage’ Interview: Writer & Director Stephen Cognetti on The Latest Entry in ‘Hell House LLC’ Franchise
Facing the Unexpected: Andy & Barbara Muschietti & Cast Break Down ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ Season 1 Episode 1 & More
With IT: Welcome to Derry Season 1 Episode 1 now out, the show’s premiere episode truly shocked fans (not just counting its terrifying opening sequence!) If one were to think that the original It films were truly gruesome, then this introductory episode could be considered as a huge step forward […]










