Tag: Genna Rivieccio
Priceless: The Signature Vocal Stylings of Vincent Price
Perhaps most recognized for his camp addition to Michael Jackson’s beloved “Thriller,” Vincent Price was a unique actor not just for his voice, but for [Read More…]
Love Lost and Found in Journey to Italy
Although 1954 was still a year when divorce was considered unfathomable and marriage was something you simply endured regardless of how unhappy you were, Roberto [Read More…]
All The Ways Jewel Is Meant For You
Jewel’s appearance onto the music scene came at a time when women were finally emerging as the stronger sex in the industry. Festivals like the [Read More…]
La Roux Lets You Down Gently With New Musical Direction
La Roux’s self-titled debut in 2009 revitalized mainstream audience interest in the largely defunct synthpop genre. Fronted by Elly Jackson and supported by Mickey O’Brien, [Read More…]
The Evolution of the Single Girl From Marlo Thomas to Tina Fey
The single girl archetype in television most logically began with That Girl. Marlo Thomas’ role as the plucky Ann Marie gave rise to a new [Read More…]
Are Countries With Shitty Internet Access Secretly Happier?
When considering the countries with the highest quality of internet–specifically the United States–it makes one wonder if the territories without quick and easy access are [Read More…]
The Man Who Loved Children: A Non-Pedophilic Horror Story
One of the most tragic tales in literary history is also one of the most under appreciated (unless you count John Waters’ nod to it [Read More…]
Like A Virgin: Donna Martin and the 90s Quest for Some Vestige of Chastity
By the time the repressed vibe of the Reagan and Bush eras had concluded in the United States, the 90s saw a resurgence in sexual [Read More…]
Jean Renoir: More Than Just the Son of Pierre-Auguste
The challenge presented by usurping or even just matching the genius of Pierre-Auguste Renoir is hard to imagine. And yet, this is exactly what his [Read More…]
The Vreeland-Avedon Alliance: A Fashion Dynasty
When Diana Vreeland’s reign as editor-in-chief at Vogue began (yes, it’s hard to imagine, but try to think past Anna Wintour) in 1962, the young [Read More…]
