Month: June 2014
Nicki Minaj Doesn’t Care How Fancy Iggy Azalea is Until She Writes Her Own Music
Iggy Azalea may no longer be in the fast lane from L.A. to Tokyo. The rumor mill is abuzz after she gave her BET Awards [Read More…]
Michael Bay and Midwest Audiences: A Toxically Symbiotic Relationship
With Transformers: Age of Extinction unsurprisingly rising to the top of the box office chart its opening weekend, Michael Bay continues to prove that the [Read More…]
John Cusack: The Perfect White Boy
If you’ve ever heard the age old aphorism, “White boys care,” then surely you must know that John Cusack pioneered the concept. His film roles [Read More…]
Why Madonna’s Film Roles Are Redeeming From a Feminist Standpoint
Madonna is not known for being a great actress–or even being an actress at all. The most people will ever give to her is Desperately [Read More…]
The LDR/Smiths Connection
Melancholy is a sentiment that can be difficult to convey in a manner that others are able to find resonant or even take seriously. The [Read More…]
The Irony of Shania Twain’s “You’re Still The One”
Considering “You’re Still The One” is among the most romantic songs ever, the irony behind the love story that inspired it seems almost Greek in [Read More…]
New Music From Grimes Is A “Go”
Rihanna, known for rejecting songs that other artists are happy to pick up (see: Miley Cyrus’ “We Can’t Stop”), may be kicking herself after hearing [Read More…]
Tove Lo Perpetuates The Tradition of Amazing Swedish Pop
In the tradition of amazing Swedish pop music pioneered by ABBA, Tove Lo continues to prove that no one knows danceable beats better than a [Read More…]
That’s Because I’m Jealous: A Playlist for the Green-Eyed Monster
There’s no worse emotion than jealousy. Or worse, when the person who’s making you feel jealous just doesn’t give a shit. So, if you’re going [Read More…]
The Leopard Print in Film
While leopard prints are to fashion cliches what Wildean aphorisms are to the intro of novels, they are still among the most memorable ensembles worn [Read More…]