Month: September 2014
The Statue of Amy Winehouse
After joining the 27 club in 2011, Amy Winehouse seemed to almost fade from the public’s memory as quickly as she injected herself into it. [Read More…]
On Urban Outfitters Selling A “Vintage” Kent State Sweatshirt
Urban Outfitters has never been known for staying within the limits of good taste. From t-shirts that say “Eat Less” (which isn’t really that offensive [Read More…]
The Tao of Rory Gilmore
Rory Gilmore is that rare breed of girl who could only really exist on a TV show. Rendered with the just the right amount of [Read More…]
Kanye West Doesn’t Care About Handicapped People–But That Doesn’t Make Him A Bad Person
Kanye West’s latest controversy is one of his biggest since the infamous “George Bush doesn’t not care about black people” comment. This time, the media [Read More…]
Ariel Pink Delves Into Modern Romance With “Put Your Number In My Phone”
Ariel Pink has always been something of a romantic songwriter, it’s just a matter of reading between the lines. His latest single, “Put Your Number [Read More…]
To Be Paris Hilton’s $13,000 Pomeranian
Paris Hilton, of course, never ceases to amaze with regard to what sort of obscene purchase she’ll make next, but the latest one, a $13,000 [Read More…]
The Philosophy of Moving To the City and Thinking It’s Going to Solve Your Suburbia Problems, As Explained by High Fidelity
There’s a dangerous belief people who feel trapped in suburbia have: That if they leave for the city–whatever that nearest metropolitan city may be–their life [Read More…]
Do the Loose-Fitting Clothes of Monica Vitti’s Character in L’Eclisse Represent a Loose Moral Compass?
It’s clear when watching Monica Vitti on screen that she’s one of those beauties who you have to acclimate yourself to, the type who becomes [Read More…]
Britney Predicted Being Cheated On With “Perfume”
Arguably the sleeper hit of Fall 2013, the Sia-penned track “Perfume” appeared on Britney Spears’ eighth album, Britney Jean. In the wake of the revelation [Read More…]
Reagan as a Catalyst for Great Pop Culture in the 1980s
While Ronald Reagan is not typically viewed as a “great” president who promoted a time of prosperity and free speech, it must be said that [Read More…]