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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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  • ‘Infinity Pool’: No Thoughts, Just (Dirty) Vibes
    Brandon Cronenberg's latest horror flick offers little beneath the rushes of blood, sweat, and other bodily fluids.
  • ‘The Son’ is a Frustratingly Hollow Film About Teen Mental Health
    Hugh Jackman and the rest of the cast deserve better than this narratively inert and over-directed family drama by Florian Zeller.
  • The 2023 Oscars Narrative: Overdue and Joyous Recognition
    The prevailing story uniting this year's leading Oscar contenders is triumph over Hollywood's history of neglect.
  • Bill Nighy’s Stiff Upper Lip Slips in the Lovely, Understated “Living”
    Bill Nighy's elegant, beautiful performance sharpens this cinematic gem about the dangers of sleepwalking through life.

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Category: Culture

The Earnest Legacy of Meat Loaf’s “I’d Do Anything For Love”
In Memoriam, Music

The Earnest Legacy of Meat Loaf’s “I’d Do Anything For Love”

Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s 1993 magnum opus challenged the assertion that bombastic emotion in music was insincere. Continue reading The Earnest Legacy of Meat Loaf’s “I’d Do Anything For Love”

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The Irrepressible Persistence of Betty White
In Memoriam, Movies, Television

The Irrepressible Persistence of Betty White

Remembering Betty White’s career, unequaled in breadth, depth, and warmth. Continue reading The Irrepressible Persistence of Betty White

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One Year Later, Hollywood Still Needs to Accept its Streaming Future
Culture, Movies

One Year Later, Hollywood Still Needs to Accept its Streaming Future

After a year of qualified highs (Spider-Man: No Way Home) and lows (The Last Duel and West Side Story), I reassess my argument that Hollywood needs to go all-in on digital distribution. Continue reading One Year Later, Hollywood Still Needs to Accept its Streaming Future

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How Christmas Immortalized Mariah Carey
Culture, Music

How Christmas Immortalized Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey’s reign as the “Queen of Christmas” is one of the greatest pop culture pivots in history. Continue reading How Christmas Immortalized Mariah Carey

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Why is Princess Diana Everywhere Again?
Culture

Why is Princess Diana Everywhere Again?

The People’s Princess is having a moment – TV series, documentaries, an Oscar-worthy biopic – but what does it mean? Continue reading Why is Princess Diana Everywhere Again?

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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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How Do You Solve a Problem Like Armie Hammer?
Hot Mess, Scandals

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Armie Hammer?

Can the embattled actor stage a comeback? Should he even bother to try? Continue reading How Do You Solve a Problem Like Armie Hammer?

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