Tag: Paris
The Preferability of Mortality: Interview With the Vampire
In a classic case of what’s known as choosing from shit sandwich or shit cereal, wealthy plantation owner Louis (Brad Pitt, at his 1994 peak) [Read More…]
The Primary Takeaway From Cold War Is: Leaving Paris Will Fuck You Over
Despite being “insignificant” in size, the political importance of Poland during World War II made it a hot little commodity. And, of course, this included [Read More…]
The Spy Who Dumped Me Perpetuates the Myth That We Can All Live Well If We Take Risks
In keeping with the new Hollywood feminism that Ocean’s 8 kicked off at the beginning of the summer (everything now being a roundabout reaction to [Read More…]
Frances Ha(lladay) & Carrie Bradshaw: Two Women Who Iterate That Traveling Alone Blows
“There’s nothing better than traveling alone,” most men will tell you. Emphasis on men. And the women who try to tell you the same are [Read More…]
“What Are You Gonna Do?”: “Justify My Love” Turns 25
The month of November 1990 may have been a cold one by normal standards, but luckily Madonna was there to keep things sweltering. Yes, it’s [Read More…]
Anorexophobia
There was a time in model history when heroin chic was both literal, hyperbolic and perfectly acceptable within the modeling community. Now, it’s become more [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…]
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…]
Audrey Hepburn: Still The Pinnacle of Elegance
On May 4th, what would be Audrey Hepburn’s eighty-fifth birthday, her poise and elegance remains more vivid than ever. Not only evident in her film [Read More…]
