Month: March 2014
Ray of Light 16 Years Later: Still a Ray of Light in a Dark Musical Void
It could partly be because I’m an aging gay man at heart, but Ray of Light still sounds like one of the most innovative and [Read More…]
Rayanne Graff Was the Original Rayon
Now that Jared Leto has secured an Oscar win for his role as Rayon in Dallas Buyers Club, it seems fitting to pay homage to the [Read More…]
Cake’s “Rock ‘n’ Roll Lifestyle” is One of the Most Salient Pieces of Music Ever Made
When “Rock ‘n’ Roll Lifestyle” first came out, I didn’t understand it. The year was 1993, and I hadn’t even cleared a double digit age. [Read More…]
In Defense of Mandy Moore’s Film Career
We all know there are certain “low-brow” actors (Sandra Bullock used to be one of them, for example). And then there are the pop stars [Read More…]