Marty Supreme and the Pitfalls of Over-Promoting
Ultimately, it reinforces the sense that Marty Supreme is less concerned with coherence or period accuracy than with high-intensity entertainment — a good old-fashioned movie above all else.
Nele Brack
Contributions by Nele Brack
Five Transformative Books to Read at the End of Summer
All things end, and so does summer. As the season shifts, here are five transformative books to help you reflect, renew, and embrace change.
Is Addison Rae the New Britney Spears? Pop Music’s Latest Anti-Heroine
Fame is a fantasy — and Addison Rae knows exactly how to sell it. When the first single of her new album, “Diet Pepsi“, was then released in August 2024, there was no doubt about Addison having come out of her cocoon. With influences like Björk, Lana Del Rey, Kylie Minogue and Britney Spears, Addison sure has some big pumps to fill. Yet, the word that was thrown around comment sections the most was: inauthentic. Read on for a deep dive into her glittering, polarizing pop metamorphosis.
What We’re Reading This Summer
But since summer is always over before you know it, you don’t wanna waste those precious days of sun on a disappointing book. You need the perfect summer read. So; what makes a book a perfect summer read? The most obvious trait might be a summery setting, perhaps by the ocean or a romantic Mediterranean village. Surely, romance works best in the summer, so you might find yourself enjoying a steamy love story to add to your own summer adventures. But for me, the biggest and most crucial part of the perfect summer read, is transformation. Whether it’s a coming-of-age story or a character study, the best novels confront their characters with situations and obstacles that require them to change, adapt and learn. These books can help us reflect on our own lives and the transformations we are going through.
Hot, Gay, Italian. How these films question ideas about sexuality and masculinity.
The allure of the Italian summer through the lens of queer cinema. Explore how films like "The Talented Mr. Ripley" and "Call Me By Your Name" challenge traditional notions of masculinity and sexuality against the breathtaking backdrop of Italy.
Everything Is Embarrassing – Looking back at the Golden Age of Tumblr (10 Years Later)
Reflecting on Tumblr's Golden Age: A nostalgic look back at the internet culture of 2014.
A Quick Look at Corsets Throughout History: Body Configuration
Fashion experts revised corsets throughout history, arguing they weren’t actually unhealthy and—when worn properly—offered plenty of room to breathe.
Courtroom Drama? Justine Triet’s Film Defies Clichés in ‘Anatomy of A Fall’
What is it that fascinates the viewers about the legal intricacies of a case? Morality, power and ambiguity.
L.A. Women and California Girls: Eve Babitz’ Radiant Legacy
Another indisputable member of the L.A. Woman category is singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey, who’s been shaping ideas and visual representations of California with her music for over a decade. Babitz’ legacy is embedded into the cultural fabric that all of these portrayals are made of.
Nele Brack
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