Author: Genna Rivieccio
Genna Rivieccio writes for myriad blogs, mainly this one, The Burning Bush, Missing A Dick, The Airship and Meditations on Misery.
Jayne Mansfield: The Ultimate Symbol of the Meaning Behind Don DeLillo’s Underworld
Jayne Mansfield may very well have been one of the first emblems of life in a postmodern world. Thus, her strong presence throughout Don DeLillo’s [Read More…]
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…]
