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A mid-stage millennial who's been fascinated by pop culture since before he can remember, and is dedicated to untangle the mess that it can often be. My opinions are mine and mine alone, and I try to make sure they are as well-researched and understandable as humanly possible. Because there's enough confusion that I have no interest adding to.

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  • ‘Elvis’ Buries the Electrifying Austin Butler in Dizzying Chaos
    Baz Luhrmann's razzle-dazzle excesses may be enough for some people; Elvis deserves more than enough.
  • Performances That Pop: Adele at the 2011 BRIT Awards
    Adele's show-stopping performance at the BRIT Awards - on the cusp of her earth-shattering album '21' - crystallized her role in pop music.
  • Antony Starr in ‘The Boys’ is a Masterclass in Psychological Torment
    Antony Starr's unsettling, riveting performance in "Herogasm" is one of the best across all of television this year.
  • “BREAK MY SOUL” is Beyoncé’s Well-Deserved Dance Break
    After a decade of transformation, Beyoncé takes a spin on the dance floor for transcendent, conditional liberation.

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Month: February 2021

‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Scratches the Surface of Fred Hampton and the Black Panthers
Awards Season, Chasing Oscar 2021, Movies

‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Scratches the Surface of Fred Hampton and the Black Panthers

Even with fiery performances and strong direction, Shaka King’s film keeps the civil rights icon at a distance. Continue reading ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Scratches the Surface of Fred Hampton and the Black Panthers

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‘Nomadland’ Finds Grace and Dignity on the Road
Awards Season, Chasing Oscar 2021, Movies

‘Nomadland’ Finds Grace and Dignity on the Road

Chloé Zhao and Frances McDormand come together to tell a deceptively emotional story about living alone, but together. Continue reading ‘Nomadland’ Finds Grace and Dignity on the Road

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We Are All Responsible For What Happened to Britney Spears
Culture, Music

We Are All Responsible For What Happened to Britney Spears

There are systems in place that facilitated Britney Spears’ downfall to feed our morbid amusement. We need to own that. Continue reading We Are All Responsible For What Happened to Britney Spears

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The Super Bowl Halftime Show Has Jumped the Shark
Culture, Music, Television

The Super Bowl Halftime Show Has Jumped the Shark

With The Weeknd’s workmanlike performance in the record books, where does the world’s biggest stage go from here? Continue reading The Super Bowl Halftime Show Has Jumped the Shark

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Janet Jackson’s Greatest Pop Moments
Music

Janet Jackson’s Greatest Pop Moments

A long overdue celebration of the pop music titan. Continue reading Janet Jackson’s Greatest Pop Moments

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Zendaya Shines in the Exhausting ‘Malcolm & Marie’
Awards Season, Chasing Oscar 2021, Movies

Zendaya Shines in the Exhausting ‘Malcolm & Marie’

If you can make it past the overwrought writing and unwavering pretentiousness, you will witness two of Hollywood’s most promising talents. Continue reading Zendaya Shines in the Exhausting ‘Malcolm & Marie’

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