Author: Genna Rivieccio
No “Finesse” to What Bruno Mars & Cardi B Are “Doing”
Though the Cardi B and Bruno Mars collaboration, “Finesse,” a remix of a song already featured on the odious 24K Magic–the 2016 album that wouldn’t die–is [Read More…]
Whether Miami, Tokyo or London, Taylor Swift’s “End Game” Video Is An Attempt to Channel “Carefreeness”
As Taylor Swift continues to retool her “reputation” to her advantage by becoming more of a bad girl, it seems the video for “End Game” [Read More…]
Holiday & The Family Stone: The Artless Implications of What Happens When The Sister You’re Not Dating Has It Going On
Ah, is there any more complex relationship than the one shared between sisters? Likely not. For, in contrast to the brother-brother or brother-sister permutation, there [Read More…]
Anger Begets Anger & Then Some in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri–Especially If You See It Post-Golden Globes Win
Martin McDonagh, a longtime playwright who has been quoted as saying he possesses a “respect for the whole history of films and a slight disrespect [Read More…]
Let LDR “Get Free”
The fine line between inspiration and total ripoff has always been a source of contention in every artistic medium. From Banksy/Mr. Brainwash “expounding on” the [Read More…]
Diet Misandry at Golden Globes 2018
“Here are the all-male nominees,” Natalie Portman underscores while standing next to Ron Howard to present the award for Best Director (which, by the way, [Read More…]
The Nora Ephron Sensibilities of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Once again speaking to the trend in pop culture of either reverting well into the past or much further into the future, one of the [Read More…]
Simpler Times at the Golden Globes: Like When Elton John’s Boo Berated Madonna for Winning & Madonna Thanked Harvey Weinstein
It’s one of those non-secrets that we all agree not to acknowledge: that many a gay man holds a barely veiled contempt not just for [Read More…]
Dress You Up in My Mind Games: Phantom Thread
“You’ve got style, that’s what all the girls say.” And so they do of Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis)–not the finest last name for a man [Read More…]
NOW Meryl Feels Compelled to Speak on Sexual Harassment, And It’s Rather Kevin Spacey-esque in Its Deflection
In the face of continued pressure to actually express an opinion–largely thanks to Rose McGowan’s rampant and merciless shaming about actresses wearing black to the [Read More…]