Tag: Genna Rivieccio
Hail, Caesar! Reveals the Most Important Job of the Hays Code Era of Filmmaking
If one thinks that spinning the sordid personal lives of celebrities now is an impossible feat, look only to the Golden Age of Hollywood to [Read More…]
All the Ways in Which Ace of Base’s “The Sign” Doesn’t Apply to Someone After A Breakup
There are a wealth of available tracks to listen to after a breakup. From “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now” to “Nothing Compares 2 [Read More…]
“Lotta White Folks In Here”: Moonlight
It is rare for black audiences to “get” a “serious” movie. Sure, once a year, Hollywood will throw the “demographic” a historical film about civil rights [Read More…]
Destiny’s Child’s “Cater 2 U” Somewhat Nullifies Beyoncé Being a So-Called Feminist
Just as people like to forget that Beyoncé had to slum it with Sisqo for a while back in 2000, so too, do they like to [Read More…]
I Fink You Freeky & I Like You A Lot: Elle
When it comes to what to expect from Paul Verhoeven, the only thing any viewer can predict for certain is that it will always be [Read More…]
At Last Credit Where Credit Is Due: Madonna Wins Billboard’s Woman of the Year Distinction
In an era where it’s more common than not to completely shit on Madonna (generally because of her age), it’s uncannily refreshing to learn that one [Read More…]
The Evolution of Hocus Pocus Into A Movie for Generics
It’s difficult to imagine a time when Hocus Pocus wasn’t something that both thin and fat generics alike were obsessed with. Its constant screenings on [Read More…]
The Only Reassuring Thing About American Honey Is That People Still (Sort Of) Buy Magazines
If you’re looking for a film to reassure you that America is still one of the most economically booming countries in the world, Andrea Arnold’s [Read More…]
On The Head Exploding Theory Put Forth by Sarah Jessica Parker
For as “frothy” of a show as Sex and the City was perceived to be, a new theory put forth by Sarah Jessica Parker (more [Read More…]
Trans-Antagonism Turns Portlandia, Ergo Portland, Ugly
Portlandia is that sort of show you never really need to watch to understand what its primary sketches are. And one of the most famous, [Read More…]