“Jaÿ-Z in 8,” All This Work To Get To Hov
HBO’s “Jaÿ-Z in 8” tells you why the rapper and entrepreneur exists on the S-tier of influence of your favorite artists’ favorite artists.
Angie Maldonado
After working in the music industry throughout the aughts, and succumbing to misery and madness for over a decade, Angie Maldonado is back to freelance writing. She’s previously written for SPIN magazine and local, Chicago-based music publications.
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Now in Season 2, “The Paper” Finds Humor in Dismal State of Journalism
“The Paper” tackles the conflicts between journalistic integrity and an outlet’s business model in an ever-consolidating media system.
Casual Viewing, “East of Eden,” and the Attention Economy
The attention economy is ravaging our ability to think critically – and consume works of art like “East of Eden.”
Reading Baek Sehee this Mental Health Awareness Month
After Baek Sehee died, I wanted to read her books even more – and I felt disgusted by my morbid curiosity even as I fed it.
Rachel Zoe Is Back On TV, And I’m So Happy “I Die”
As a longtime fan of Rachel Zoe, I am ecstatic (but surprised) to see her back on reality TV via the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”
“It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley.” Por Siempre.
The HBO documentary “It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley” tells the story of the Panamanian-American musician who died way too soon.
Recently Renewed, “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Brings the Most Drama
If ever there was a reality show competition amongst reality shows, “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” would sweep.
Tim Robinson is the Unhinged Jester Who Will Be King (of Comedy)
Watching Tim Robinson is like getting a customized gift from a comedian god who crafted the man for my questionable entertainment.
The Limits and My Love for the Old Latinx Films of My Youth
A Gen X/Millennial middle-aged kid looks back at the old Latinx films she grew up and sees promise and failure.
What They’re Selling Us with Latina Bravolebrities
What’s going on with the new and old crop of Latina Bravolebrities – are they making us proud or serving the same, old stereotypes?