Harry Nilsson Being the Devil on John Lennon’s Shoulder Doesn’t Prevent Lana Del Rey From Saying “I Just Wish I Had A Friend Like Him”
Lana Del Rey is no stranger to name-checking white male musicians from the 60s and 70s in her music. It’s become something of a barometer [Read More…]
The Flying-By-the-Seat-of-His-Pants Mr. Ripley
From the outset of Steven Zaillian’s adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s seminal work, The Talented Mr. Ripley, it’s pretty clear why the title of the series [Read More…]
Truth Hurts: It Doesn’t Matter If Lizzo Feigns Quitting Music, The Damage to Her Brand Is Already Done
As Lizzo rounds out her recent rash of bad publicity by pulling a Doja Cat and declaring she was “quitting” music only to clarify days [Read More…]
Sexy Beast: An Allegory For How No One Wants You to “Soft Live”
From the moment viewers first encounter Gary “Gal” Dove (Ray Winstone) in Jonathan Glazer’s directorial debut, Sexy Beast, it’s clear that you can’t find a [Read More…]
As the Diddy Scandal Unfurls, Kesha’s “Tik Tok” Becomes Increasingly Sullied
It’s one of the most iconic opening lines of any hit song: “Wake up in the morning feelin’ like P. Diddy.” When Kesha first came [Read More…]
Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” Is A Direct Assault on the “Purpose” of Men
As Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” continues to dominate charts and shatter records in 2024, it bears reflecting on the why of its enduring success. And the [Read More…]
Immaculate: The Perfect Easter/Pro-Abortion Movie
Released in mid-March, the Michael Mohan-directed horror movie (or “nunsploitation” film, if you prefer), Immaculate, was well-timed to not only coincide with having some box [Read More…]
Hot Centaurs Beware: Shakira and Cardi B Take Aim in Video for “Puntería”
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Just Another Day in Florida: Camila Cabello’s “I LUV IT” Video
After the Cubano-infused stylings of Camila Cabello’s third album, Familia, it seems the singer has decided to pivot to what is now being branded by [Read More…]
Girls5eva Season 3 Explores the Struggle Between the Group’s Bid For Worldwide Fame and Simply Settling for the “Medium Time” Instead of the Big Time
If Girls5eva is seeking to achieve anything (apart from de-glamorizing late 90s/early 00s pop) in season three, it’s that, sometimes, “settling” is for the best. [Read More…]
