Tag: Madonna Erotica
Madonna’s Satan Year
It seems fitting that this is the year Madonna turns sixty-six—her “Satan year,” as it were. After all, satanic panic is chic again, what with [Read More…]
Mondo Bullshittio #49: Attempting to Sue Madonna For Being “Pornographic”
In a series called Mondo Bullshittio, let’s talk about some of the most glaring hypocrisies and faux pas in pop culture…and all that it affects. [Read More…]
“Vulgar”: A 2023 Update to the Sentiments of “Human Nature”
Although reports (and video) surfaced of Madonna’s steely demeanor toward Sam Smith as he approached the stage to perform “Unholy” with Kim Petras at the [Read More…]
Madonna Gambles on Rereleasing “Gambler”
Apropos of nothing—not even some TikTok virality bullshit—Madonna has seen fit to reissue her 1985 single, “Gambler,” for all streaming platforms. Although Madonna has been [Read More…]
Madonna Takes A Bigger Risk on Dredging Up the Sex Book in the Present
While it’s nice to see #JusticeForErotica happening after thirty years, Madonna’s decision to dredge up her accompanying project of the day, Sex, proves, perhaps more [Read More…]
Madonna Makes An Accurate Assertion That’s Met With A Response Similar to the One Given After Lana Del Rey’s “Question for the Culture”
On the occasion of Erotica’s thirtieth anniversary, Madonna has been feeling particularly “Dita-esque” of late. That is to say, rocking her bondage-y aesthetic, complete with [Read More…]
“La Isla Bonita” Redux: “Hung Up on Tokischa” Video Continues Madonna’s Tradition of Catholic Imagery and Latino Fetishism
In 2005, when Madonna first repurposed the lines, “Time goes by so slowly for those who wait,” it still felt somewhat earnest. Even if she [Read More…]
Madonna Is “Hung Up on Tokischa” Beyond the Confines of Artistic Collaboration
The ostensible “romance” between Madonna and Tokischa has been brewing since, appropriately, Pride. Recreating her VMAs maneuver at a performance she called Finally Enough Love [Read More…]
So You Wanna Keep Dredging Up “Vintage” Instances of Women Being Abused by the Media?: Look at Madonna
Madonna long ago knew that she would not have the same kind of worshipful fame as Marilyn Monroe. Or any other “tragic” figure typically martyred [Read More…]
Too Gay To Function: “Rain On Me”
In the tradition of gay icons having songs about rain–from Barbra Streisand’s “Don’t Rain On My Parade” to Geri Halliwell remaking “It’s Raining Men” to [Read More…]
