Emme Oliver, Author at Pop Culture Press

The West Side Story Remake is Here-and it’s Light Years Better Than The Original

Broadway, Entertainment, Movies, News, Reviews / By Emme Oliver

Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story More Than Stands Up To The Original Award-winning director Steven Spielberg’s first musical movie West Side Story goes above and beyond its predecessor with beautiful vocals, extraordinarily well-choreographed numbers, and intense focus on the story’s key message. The original West Side Story premiered in 1957 winning best picture at the …

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Latvia’s Oscar Contender “The Pit” Teaches Audience About Love, Friendship, and Acceptance

Interviews, Movies, News, Streaming / By Emme Oliver

Dace Pūce and Kristele Pudāne discuss filming The Pit Based on stories reflecting true events by author Jana Egle, The Pit tells a fascinating story about what really lies beneath the surface in all humans regardless of age, or gender. Telling the story of 10-year-old Markus, living with his grandmother after his father passes. The …

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What’s Streaming On Amazon Prime in December 2021

Streaming, Television / By Emme Oliver

Amazon is delivering more than cyber-Monday deals! This holiday season Amazon Prime Video is treating us to cult classic films and new original series to keep you watching until the new year! Here’s everything that’ll be streaming on Amazon Prime Video in December 2021! Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012) (Dec 1) Alex Cross (2013) (Dec …

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Hulu Releases In December 2021

Streaming, Television / By Emme Oliver

There’s no place like Hulu for the holidays! From the Ocean’s franchise to Stephen King classics Hulu is serving up content new and old for you and your family to enjoy around the fireplace this season! Here’s everything that’s coming to Hulu in December 2021! Candified: Home For The Holidays: Season 1 (Hulu Original) (Dec …

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What’s Streaming on HBOMax In December

Streaming, Television / By Emme Oliver

After being the streaming host to many blockbuster films this year, HBOMax is gearing up for the holiday season with these new releases! 12 Strong, 2018 (Dec 1) 20 Feet from Stardom, 2013 (Dec 1) Adrienne, Documentary Premiere (Dec 1) A Perfect Murder, 1998 (Dec 1) All I See Is You, 2016 (Dec 1) All …

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Disney’s Encanto Movie Review

Movies, Reviews, Streaming / By Emme Oliver

Just in time for Thanksgiving comes Walt Disney Animated Studios’ 60th film Encanto. Transporting the audience to Colombia, the film follows the story of Mirabel Madrigal and her extraordinary family who were blessed with a lively house and magical gifts…well except for Mirabel. The film’s premise is like other Disney films we’ve seen-essentially a protagonist …

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Top 10 Upcoming Christmas Movies

Christmas, Streaming, Television / By Emme Oliver

New Christmas Movies for 2021 It’s that time of year again-where everyone overlooks Thanksgiving and dives right into all those familiar holiday festivities. The phrase “Alexa, play Christmas music” is more popular than you think in November, but after the repetitive and desolating cycle we’ve been in over the past two years, it’s only fair …

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Coming Up on Disney+ in December 2021

News, Streaming, Television / By Emme Oliver

If you’re looking for some Disney magic this holiday season you’re in luck! Following their 2 year anniversary and Disney+ Day, Disney+ has a new lineup of releases that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit this season! Featuring the Disney Channel original movie Christmas Again, a classic holiday twist on the typical …

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Coming Up On Netflix in December 2021

Christmas, Streaming, Television / By Emme Oliver

Netflix December Releases Last month, Netflix made waves in the streaming world once again with Squid Game, You Season 3, and Big Mouth Season 5 among many others. As the holiday season rolls in, Netflix is pumping out new content that’s bound to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. December will give us …

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Edgar Wright Delivers First Experimental Horror/Thriller: Last Night In Soho

Movies, News, Reviews / By Emme Oliver

Acclaimed director Edgar Wright’s first experimentation in horror Last Night In Soho comes with a delightful 60s soundtrack as well as astounding cinematography-including a continuous shot where two actresses are switched out while dancing with another cast member. Unfortunately, the film missteps with its messy pacing, mixed messages on a very relevant and sensitive topic, …

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