Author: Genna Rivieccio
Genna Rivieccio writes for myriad blogs, mainly this one, The Burning Bush, Missing A Dick, The Airship and Meditations on Misery.
Kesha Goes Hippie Dippy Kabbalist for “Praying”
“Am I dead? Or is this one of those dreams?” The opening to Kesha’s latest video for the single, “Praying”–the first official release since 2016’s [Read More…]
If Independence Day Had Been Released in 2017
If Independence Day had been released in 2017 (we’re ignoring the whole existence of that Independence Day: Resurgence thing that happened in 2016–which was pre-Trump anyway [Read More…]
Five Less On the Nose Movies to Watch for Fourth of July
Yes, you can watch Independence Day and Born on the Fourth of July to celebrate the U.S.’ separation from Britain–a choice that grows increasingly understandable [Read More…]
Sorry/Not Sorry: How Many Times Will the Jenners Be Allowed to Apologize Before Actually Ceasing to Fuck Up?
The word “tone-deaf” continues to be redefined by the sisters Jenner in the wake of the intense backlash that was the response to their line [Read More…]
Generation L.O.V.E.L.E.S.S.: Melodrama Automatically Joins the Ranks of Greatest Breakup Albums
Now that Lorde has officially secured her first number one album with Melodrama, it goes without saying that the only subject matter that will forever [Read More…]
I Can’t Make You Love Me If You Don’t–Unless You’re Antonio Banderas in Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!
At the outset of every relationship, he who is least attracted/into it starts with the upper hand. It is a simple mathematical formula for enchantment [Read More…]
The Beguiled: Polyamory in the 1800s
Men and women can’t be friends. Especially when there’s a palpable attraction to penetrate. They can really only be lovers or enemies. One usually leading [Read More…]
Catfight: The Nonsensical Film About Mutual Female Contempt You Didn’t Know You Needed
Upon watching a trailer for Catfight, you might suppose there would be more detail to the premise behind Veronica (Sandra Oh) and Ashley’s (Anne Heche) [Read More…]
All Tears Flow From the Same Source: Beatriz At Dinner
The class divide between the poor and the rich isn’t a subject unexplored in American cinema, and yet, it takes on a new and darker [Read More…]
LDR Aging & The Deterioration of Cuteness When It Comes to Expressing Suicidal Desires
What they don’t tell you when you’re in junior high and high school (in addition to the fact that life will only either get worse [Read More…]
