a dapper (and sometimes disgruntled) take on popular culture
Posted in Celebrities, Entertainment, Music, Pop Culture, Video on Mar 11th, 2010
I am not the biggest fan of Lady Gaga, but I do see why people would like her – but I do like me some Beyonce.
With her latest video directed by Jonas Åkerlund (whose resume includes a slew of Madonna video) there’s a lot goin’ on – and blatant product endorsement. When watching you can [...]
Posted in Entertainment, Music, Pop Culture, Video on Mar 10th, 2010
I really appreciated the We Are the World remake by all those famous people. Their heart was in the right place and it was for a great cause and I am glad it helped the Haiti victims. But let’s be honest – it wasn’t great. It was an unnecessary remake that wasn’t that pleasant to [...]
Posted in Entertainment, Film, Movies, Pop Culture, Video on Mar 10th, 2010
Just watch and you’ll agree.
Posted in Actors, Celebrities, Entertainment, Film, Movies, Music, Pop Culture, Video on Mar 9th, 2010
As I continue to feed my reluctant obsession with Taylor Swift, I continue to stumble upon things that add kindling to the fire of sugarcoated country pop – and some friends help me along the way.
Within the past couple of months, I have seen her take a crack at comedy on Saturday Night Live, listened [...]
Posted in '90s, Celebrities, Entertainment, Music, Pop Culture, Video on Mar 9th, 2010
Yes, that was MC Lyte (I think).
There’s nothing like running along the Embarcadero whilst listening to a genuine ’90s midriff exposing, gyrating jam – especially if it’s sung by the sultry, breathy whisper of Janet Jackson.
Posted in Celebrities, Entertainment, Fashion, Music, Pop Culture, Video on Mar 8th, 2010
Beyonce’s “Video Phone” video (featuring Lady GAGa) has withstood the pop cultural relevancy timeline and it is still as entertaining as the first time I blogged about it back in November 2009.
What many don’t know is that this video can be used in geography classes all over the world. Beyonce is a virtual teacher of [...]
Posted in Celebrities, Entertainment, Fashion, Pop Culture, Television, Video on Mar 4th, 2010
The other day, I was chatting with my office mate, Hersha and for some reason, this TV show from the ’80s came randomly popped into my head:
Nancy Glass. Linda Dano. The names themselves strike horror into my soul. Shown on Lifetime Television, Attitudes was like watching Tess McGill give us pointers on how to be [...]
Posted in Celebrities, Entertainment, Music, Pop Culture, Video on Mar 2nd, 2010
For the past couple of weeks, I get really hype when I am running in the mornings and “You Belong With Me” by Taylor Swift funnels its way through my iPod shuffle and courses through my veins.
Now, I have found that her modern day Romeo and Juliet pop country tune “Love Story” gives me [...]
Posted in Entertainment, Pop Culture, Sports, Television, Video on Feb 21st, 2010
So how about those speed skating races last night? Man, that Apolo Anton Ohno sure knows how to do a nice crotch shot.
Seriously – did the camera man wake up in the morning and say, “I am going to get an upward angle shot of Apolo’s crotch today.” That whole sequence made me feel uncomfortable. [...]
Posted in Actors, Celebrities, Entertainment, Pop Culture, Television, Video on Feb 18th, 2010
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