Kay Lives Through the Torture in Shygirl’s “Lucky (Hymn)” Video, a “Part II” to “Alyse”
For those who have been waiting with bated breath to figure out where the two goons from Shygirl’s “Alyse” video took “Kay” (Samson Hughes) in [Read More…]
Slayyyter Goes for Early 2010s Lana and Gaga for “Crank 2” Video
Despite Barack Obama still being president at the start of the 2010s, there were early signs in certain musicians’ work that the decay of America [Read More…]
9/11 Signaled the Demise of “Empire” America Not Just Politically, But Pop Culturally
Despite the scandal that “rocked the nation” in 1998—Bill Clinton’s lechery fully coming to light thanks to his “relations” with a certain White House intern—for [Read More…]
Practical Magic 2: Well, It’s Better Than Hocus Pocus 2 (But Of Course That Doesn’t Say Much)
In the new tradition of beloved films that weren’t necessarily critically acclaimed or even notable box office successes getting sequels, Practical Magic 2 joins the [Read More…]
Delia Deetz As Representation of Second-Wave Feminism’s Failings
As “spooky season” has long ago been bumped up to September (perhaps the fault of Mariah Carey’s own bumping-up-of-Christmas timeline), and with the coinciding of [Read More…]
Not a Drop of Ignorance to Be Found on Ellie Goulding’s I Know Too Much
Although the last time Ellie Goulding released an album (Higher Than Heaven) was only three years ago, in many regards, it’s as if ages have [Read More…]
Adéla Becomes the Ultimate Fangirl with “Nicole Kidman”
The tradition of pop and rap musicians naming their songs after notable icons is hardly new. There was Robbie Williams with 2006’s “She’s Madonna,” Nicki [Read More…]
The “A” List: Ariana and Addison Shine Through the Most on Adéla’s Debut, Prima
Although Adéla is proudly Slovakian, she opted for an Italian word to characterize her debut album: Prima. A word associated with “first” (as in, this [Read More…]
Miley Summons the Spirit of Britney’s “Gimme More” for “Bass Persuades”
It’s no secret that Miley Cyrus is a long-time Britney Spears fan. This much immortalized on 2009’s “Party in the U.S.A.,” when she’s comforted by [Read More…]
Coyote vs. Acme: A Tale of Discrimination, Perseverance and Corporate Evil
When Ian Frazier’s short story, “Coyote vs. Acme,” was published in The New Yorker in 1990, it’s doubtful that very many people envisioned it as [Read More…]
