Author: Genna Rivieccio
Genna Rivieccio writes for myriad blogs, mainly this one, The Burning Bush, Missing A Dick, The Airship and Meditations on Misery.
Never Underestimate the Value of Having a Schizoid Friend: Thoroughbreds
First-time writer-director Cory Finley might have had the fortune of attending Yale–the embodiment of New England privilege–but he somehow never lost his empathy, though he [Read More…]
Cynthia Nixon Proves Herself As Cutthroat As Any Politician By Preying on New Yorkers’ Sex and the City Nostalgia
It almost seems too perfect that Cynthia Nixon should time her announcement to run for governor of New York (for you have to be a [Read More…]
2018 to 2016: Ima One-Up Your Death Scene
2016 was a legendary year for so many reasons. Not just because it signaled the true demise of American politics, but because it offed so [Read More…]
So Sad So Sexy: Lykke Li’s Manifesto on the Guilt That Comes With Being a Deadbeat Woman
Lykke Li has always been adept at creating “despair you can dance to,” but so sad so sexy takes that ability to new heights with [Read More…]
Lily Allen Turns Notions of Music Industry Machismo On Its Ear With No Shame
Lily Allen has always been known for her outspoken brand. From calling out exes for their ineptitude in bed to trashing then “rival” Amy Winehouse [Read More…]
Die Antwoord’s Resuscitation of “Alien” Feels Right for the Times
Despite announcing their intended breakup for September 2017 and then putting a kibosh on the rumors, Die Antwoord has still managed to keep some focus [Read More…]
Pardon Me, While I Burst Into Flames: Trump’s Celebrity-Motivated Politics
But then, you already knew that, didn’t you? That the current U.S. president is driven by the favor and popularity of celebrities, no matter how [Read More…]
Topsy-Turvy Trainspotting Shit: Lily Allen Comes Down From A Relationship in “Lost My Mind” Video
On the eve of the release of Lily Allen’s fourth album, No Shame, the reluctant pop star has graced us with another single and video, [Read More…]
Selena Gomez Does Her Best Impersonation of A Jean-Luc Godard Movie (Meets Bonnie & Clyde Meets Badlands) in “Back to You” Video
While some would prefer to effortlessly liken Selena Gomez’s latest video for the single, “Back to You,” to something out of a Wes Anderson movie [Read More…]
Seek And “Ye” Shall Find…A Mental Illness Scapegoat
It’s already surrendering to the monster that Kanye West’s celebrity has become to grace His Highness (on ego) with an album assessment. And yet, here [Read More…]
