Tag: Madonna
Bounty Hunter/Dog Walker/Mercenary: Harley Quinn (& Women in General) Can Do It All–Including Draw Inspiration From Nikki Finn
Just like that iconic opening animated sequence in Who’s That Girl, from the moment of Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley [Read More…]
No “Gentlemen” in England…Nor in the Tacit Generational Power Struggle: Guy Ritchie’s Latest Is A Biting Statement on Young Vs. Old
After the overt “for the paycheck” movie that was the live action remake of Aladdin last year, Guy Ritchie has seen fit to re-prove his [Read More…]
There’s Nothing Especially “Rare” About Selena Gomez’s New Album, But It Still Enlivens An Otherwise Bleak January
More than likely aware of a lack of much competition in the musical realm when January hits, Selena Gomez’s management and publicity team surely had [Read More…]
Pop Culture’s Decreasing Ability to Unite People Through Common Ground Is More Insidious Than One Thinks
As the internet has served as a conduit for what once would have been called “niches” to thrive, the phenomenon of “monoculture” has been essentially [Read More…]
The Snubbing of Madame X By the Grammys Is Something of a Compliment
While even Barbra Streisand managed to get a nod from the Grammys (for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album thanks to Walls), noticeably lacking from the [Read More…]
Plebes Sue Madonna For Being Tardy to Their Milquetoast Party
As is typical of the adage about biting the hand that feeds you, a lawsuit against Madonna for taking the stage too late for her [Read More…]
Mel C Takes Cues From Cher, Madonna in “High Heels” Video
As though embracing the full weight of what it means to be a Spice Girl in 2019–that is to say, capitalizing on its present LGBTQ [Read More…]
Kiss of the Vampire Family: On the Kardashian-Jenners Dressing as Actual Talented Icons for Halloween
With the unveiling of Kylie Jenner’s first Halloween costume of the “season,” a certain pattern of the Kardashian-Jenner juggernaut has been encapsulated. That is to [Read More…]
“Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)” vs. “Look At Her Now” Videos: A Spotlight on Why Pop Was More Meaningful in Decades Past
In 2000, Paul Hunter (often known for working with Aaliyah, creating the masterpiece that was the “Honey” video and then carving out a distinct aesthetic [Read More…]
The Misunderstood Critic in the Age of Celebrity Worship, Or: The Critic Hasn’t Written the Lines You’d Like to Hear, Or: Ann Powers to Lana Del Rey: Bitch You Ain’t Joni Mitchell
Something happened long ago when celebrities were finally allowed the same democratizing outlet as every other plebe: “the tool” of social media. It “empowered” them [Read More…]
