Tag: Culled Culture
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…]
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…]
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…]
Karen O’s Media Blitzkrieg for Crush Songs Has A Decidedly Contrived Feel
When you’re Karen O, I suppose it’s to be expected that becoming a solo artist separate from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs is merely par for [Read More…]
The Early 00s Nature of Charlie’s Angels
The early 00s was a particularly distinct time in the world of film. Movies like Josie and the Pussycats, Two Can Play That Game and [Read More…]
Joan Rivers: Never to Be Plucked Again
At some point in Joan Rivers’ career, she became less comedian and more plastic surgery test subject–two professions that kind of go hand in hand. [Read More…]
