Tag: capitalism
As Charlize Theron’s J’Adore Era Comes to An End, Rihanna and Dior Have “Capitalism on the Brain”
There’s nothing Rihanna won’t do these days—except, of course, release new music. As such, for her latest foray into the world of high fashion (including [Read More…]
Trump Brings Back the Worst of the 80s
Although some could argue that Ronald Reagan’s oppressive regime in the 1980s is part of what fueled better pop culture than the schlock of the [Read More…]
Griselda Shades What A Shithole America Is
As yet another narrative that proves capitalism drives people to do insane (and cold-blooded) things, Griselda is as much an exaltation of the beloved American [Read More…]
Madonna’s Emotional Speech in Detroit is Rife With Boomerisms
Despite Madonna constantly being called “old,” few people seem to immediately brand her as “boomer,” the very generation she hails from. For some reason, Madonna [Read More…]
“Passive” Living Has A Price (And It’s Called White Guilt): The Curse
Consistently talked about as the weirdest, most unclassifiable thing that has ever aired on television (obviously, those who say that have never seen Twin Peaks), [Read More…]
Thanksgiving: The Kickoff of Greed Season, Or: Eli Roth Gives America a Bitter Reflection of Itself in Ultimate Holiday Horror Movie
In 2021, a horror-comedy called Black Friday was released to little fanfare. For, while its premise was solid, its execution was decidedly wobbly. When Eli [Read More…]
Cry For Argentina (Among Other Countries)
As the world continues to turn evermore in an extreme right-leaning direction, it can be no real surprise (especially not to the highly jaded ones) [Read More…]
The Grim Fan Fiction Presented by the Mean Girls x Wal-Mart Commercial
In 2023, Wal-Mart has so “generously” allowed us to catch a glimpse into the lives of where the mean girls from 2004 are now. Not [Read More…]
Gen Zers Think Millennials Are Cringe, But Still Want to Emulate Them in the Mean Girls Commercial
Apart from being one of the most overt pieces of capitalist propaganda to wield pop culture in recent memory, the Mean Girls x Wal-Mart commercial [Read More…]
Mean Girls x Wal-Mart Commercial: A None Too Subtle Trojan Horse for Capitalism Via Millennial Nostalgia
As the “reunion” that everyone’s been waiting for, it was practically inevitable that the Mean Girls “assembly” (high school pun intended) would disappoint. Mainly because, [Read More…]
