Tag: Genna Rivieccio
The “Ride” Stylings of the “Pink Pony Club” Video
Every time a new “pop girl” comes to the fore, it seems that their primary influence—whether in aesthetics or lyrical content—is Lana Del Rey. Indeed, [Read More…]
When Blackpink Says, “Jump,” Fans Will Only Ask, “How High?”
It’s been two years since the women of Blackpink have released a proper single together. In that time, each member has gone off to become [Read More…]
Buffalo Bill’s Anthem: Madonna’s “Skin (The Collaboration Remix Edit)”
In the years since Ray of Light came out, its effect on music has only heightened rather than waned. Just listen to FKA Twigs’ Eusexua or Addison [Read More…]
My Mom Jayne Reemphasizes the Monroe-Mansfield Similarities
By opening a door to the past that Mariska Hargitay had long kept closed for the sake of her own emotional self-preservation, the result became My [Read More…]
A Period You’ll Actually Want to Last Longer: The Deluxe Edition of Kesha’s Album
While it might have taken Ariana Grande over a year to deliver the truly deluxe edition (instead of the “Slightly Deluxe” one) of Eternal Sunshine, Eternal Sunshine: Brighter Days [Read More…]
The Nepo Baby/Class Commentary of The Ugly Stepsister
Despite Emilie Blichfeldt’s debut feature, The Ugly Stepsister being an old tale (though not a “tale as old as time”), the writer-director brings a fresh perspective to [Read More…]
No Good Can Come of Changing Yourself to Please a Man (Or Woman): The Ugly Stepsister
Following five short films made between 2013 and 2020, Norwegian director Emilie Blichfeldt settled in quite nicely to her feature-length debut, The Ugly Stepsister. As the [Read More…]
Once Again, Kesha Is the Only Reason to Celebrate Independence Day Thanks to Period
Just as last year around the Fourth of July felt like a nadir in U.S. politics (little did they know…), with the election looking to [Read More…]
Miley Cyrus and Naomi Campbell Give Good Face in the “Every Girl You’ve Ever Loved” Video
With the premiere of Miley Cyrus’ “pop opera,” Something Beautiful for one night only in select theaters throughout the U.S. and Europe in June, it’s obvious she’s [Read More…]
Reneé Rapp’s “Mad” Details What a Waste of Time and Energy It Is When the Other Person in a Relationship Is Easily Riled
In keeping with the “this is so stupid” aura of “Leave Me Alone,” Reneé Rapp’s first single from her forthcoming album, Bite Me, the second one, [Read More…]
