Why Unapologetic Female Protagonists Aren’t Everyone’s Sweetheart
Are the protagonists of the films 'My favourite fabric' and 'The lost daughter' sinners? Maybe. But what really matters is that they aren’t heroines or victims.
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Romanticizing Torture: Why Sam Levinson’s “The Idol” Is a Flop
As each episode has been airing weekly, the show became darker and more disturbing. It has evolved into what the Rolling Stones exposé back in March called “sexual torture porn”.
Beyond Neo-Soul and Matriarchy with Erykah Badu
From the beginning of her early career, Badu’s artistic work and personal beliefs have been connected to processes of creation and rebirth, becoming a deity of black bohemian culture.
Reasons why you should get your nipples pierced
Piercings have permeated all areas of pop culture, becoming increasingly elaborate and even making their way into couture. But the story does not start with Christina Aguilera's 'Dirrty' music video or Britney's My Prerogative album cover. Piercings have a long, ancient history and perhaps this is your sign to book your next appointment with your trusted piercer.
Will Wes Anderson Become the First Artist to be Killed by AI?
Anderson‘s distinctive style is easy to mimic as only one single still from one of his movies is enough to capture his style. And that‘s the biggest threat to Anderson and in the long run to any artist with a truly distinctive style and instant recognisability — that AI can imitate their style.
Unraveling the Male Gaze in Haruki Murakami’s Novels
Murakami's male characters are compelling, unpredictable and enigmatic. Certainly, captivating and intuitive. However, Murakami’s creative energy to depict women falls short: they often emerge as the sexual accomplice of the male characters.
The End of The Weeknd Era: Abel Tesfaye’s Self-Actualization
Abel Tesfaye is killing The Weeknd. After 14 years as ‘The Weeknd’, Abel decided to close this chapter. What's sparked this epiphany?
BEEF: The Newest Netflix Craze – A Darkly Humorous Must-Watch Series
The newest Netflix craze BEEF quickly gained popularity and attention for a number of reasons. One of them, because of David Choe, who has caused a number of controversies based on the things he's said and created.
Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Tour Delivers Ballroom and Queen Bey Couture
The time has arrived and Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour kicked off on Wednesday in Stockholm. Needless to say, it matched and even outperformed the expectations we’d pictured from the album’s promise and collaboration with Balmain: an ode to dance music bestowed in glamour and extravagance.
Controlling The Narrative – Why Frank Ocean Never Performs
As many dedicated Frank Ocean fans speculated, the world-renowned contemporary RnB artist bailed on weekend two of Coachella 2023.
