About Us

Film Culture is a weekly podcast by Jay Donell, Craig Newman, Aaliyah Greenwood, Dasha Samoylova, and Veronica Perez.

We are a weekly podcast that talks about and reviews new and notable movies and TV shows.

Meet The Culture

Jay Donell

He/Him

The de-facto leader of the pack, Jay formed the group in 2020 as a way to stave off boredom during the pandemic, which became a successful YouTube channel within 3 years.

Aaliyah greenwood

They/Them

Possibly the most artistically-inclined of the group, Aaliyah is a well-known indie filmmaker and producer, and is Jay’s best friend since childhood.

Craig Newman

He/Him

The nerdy, aloof but playful Craig loves to prank the group and suggest out-there movies, but is a kind soul and the editor for the channel.

Veronica Perez

She/Her

Veronica’s analytical and inquisitive mind helps her see the finer details, oftentimes accurately guessing entire plotlines and even plot twists before the movie is over!

Dasha Samoylova

She/Her

One of the channel’s earliest superfans, Dasha became the fifth member of the group after her migration from Russia, and was originally simply a guest collaborator for the channel.