Author: Genna Rivieccio
Britney’s Drug-Addled Past Crops Up Again
As news of Britney Spears’ ninth album continues to send fans into a frenzy, another sect of current reports have dredged up Spears’ sordid 2007-2008 [Read More…]
Kesha’s “True Colors”: A Testament To A Woman’s Strength
The insanity of Kesha’s legal battles starting in early 2014, signaled by her check-in to a rehab center to treat an eating disorder, has had the [Read More…]
Mommy: An Examination of the Matriarch as Enabler
When it comes to the films of Xavier Dolan, few emotional stones are left unturned. With his fifth film, Mommy, Dolan explores the nature of [Read More…]
Richard Linklater Haunts Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong
As it gets to be more and more of a challenge to draw audiences in to sit through a romantic movie, writer-directors have to try [Read More…]
Me Him Her: It’s All About Sexualité
Max Landis’ buildup to his directorial debut, Me Him Her, has been a long time coming, particularly with the box office cachet of his major [Read More…]
Kim Kardashian Finally Finds a Real Cause Thanks to Wall Street Journal Snafu
Kim Kardashian, or Kim Kardashian West if you prefer more of a mouthful, isn’t exactly known for partaking in meaningful causes. Unless you count her [Read More…]
In The Azealia Banks/Beyoncé Beef, Banks Serves Some Harsh Truths
What would another day be without Azealia Banks being vexed by another person or entity? Her latest beef is with Beyoncé, a singer she feels gives [Read More…]
Letters To Juliet: A Romance That Offers More Than Cheese
It’s difficult to imagine William Shakespeare finding success in the modern era. So much of his message adheres to the rom-com formula that appears to [Read More…]
Beyoncé Makes Bitter Lemonade
“What a wicked way to treat the girl that loves you.” This lyric from the second track on Beyoncé’s sixth album (and sophomore “surprise” one), “Hold [Read More…]
“Ain’t Your Mama” Tears the Oedipus Complex a New Asshole
Regardless of the controversy surrounding Jennifer Lopez’s latest single (due its Dr. Luke-produced beats), the song has undeniable value when it comes to the very [Read More…]