Tag: Culled Culture
It’s Not the Fountain From Clueless, It’s the Fountain From the “Our Lips Are Sealed” Video
Although the Electric Fountain near Wilshire and Santa Monica rarely gets called by its actual name, one long-running way to refer to it is: “the [Read More…]
Harry Nilsson Being the Devil on John Lennon’s Shoulder Doesn’t Prevent Lana Del Rey From Saying “I Just Wish I Had A Friend Like Him”
Lana Del Rey is no stranger to name-checking white male musicians from the 60s and 70s in her music. It’s become something of a barometer [Read More…]
The Flying-By-the-Seat-of-His-Pants Mr. Ripley
From the outset of Steven Zaillian’s adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s seminal work, The Talented Mr. Ripley, it’s pretty clear why the title of the series [Read More…]
Truth Hurts: It Doesn’t Matter If Lizzo Feigns Quitting Music, The Damage to Her Brand Is Already Done
As Lizzo rounds out her recent rash of bad publicity by pulling a Doja Cat and declaring she was “quitting” music only to clarify days [Read More…]
Sexy Beast: An Allegory For How No One Wants You to “Soft Live”
From the moment viewers first encounter Gary “Gal” Dove (Ray Winstone) in Jonathan Glazer’s directorial debut, Sexy Beast, it’s clear that you can’t find a [Read More…]
As the Diddy Scandal Unfurls, Kesha’s “Tik Tok” Becomes Increasingly Sullied
It’s one of the most iconic opening lines of any hit song: “Wake up in the morning feelin’ like P. Diddy.” When Kesha first came [Read More…]
Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” Is A Direct Assault on the “Purpose” of Men
As Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” continues to dominate charts and shatter records in 2024, it bears reflecting on the why of its enduring success. And the [Read More…]
Immaculate: The Perfect Easter/Pro-Abortion Movie
Released in mid-March, the Michael Mohan-directed horror movie (or “nunsploitation” film, if you prefer), Immaculate, was well-timed to not only coincide with having some box [Read More…]
Hot Centaurs Beware: Shakira and Cardi B Take Aim in Video for “Puntería”
As the first song on Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran to set the tone for Shakira’s twelfth album, “Puntería” is, thematically speaking, in direct contrast [Read More…]
Just Another Day in Florida: Camila Cabello’s “I LUV IT” Video
After the Cubano-infused stylings of Camila Cabello’s third album, Familia, it seems the singer has decided to pivot to what is now being branded by [Read More…]
