Moulin Rouge! is an unexpected take on the stage, contrasting modern cinematic techniques and song compilations against Paris in the turn of the century.
With references to Madonna, La bohème, Orpheus and Eurydice, Moulin Rouge! led the way for early aughts musicals. It's inspired Mr. Brightside, the Muppets Christmas Movie and Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir's gold medal winning routine in the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Moulin Rouge! won two Academy Awards and ranked 53rd on BBC's 100 greatest films of the 21st century. It was also adapted to a stage musical in 2018.
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"Brown Sugar" ft. Kay-B
Brown Sugar has everything a classic rom-com needs: friends to lovers, slow burn, miscommunication and a wedding mishap! Think 13 Going On 30 meets Love & Basketball. The cast is full heavy hitters and recognizable faces, while giving us tons of laughs. It's a lovely portrayal of Black love on screen that tests your knowledge of New York hip-hop.Our guest Kay-B is a TV and film critic, writer, producer and podcast host. She gives us the inside scoop on the festival circuit and how this film made media journalism an attainable goal for her! Follow Kay-B:@theladykaybOn-Call with Kay-BKeep up with Uncultured Twenties:Instagram: @unculturedtwentiesTwitter: @uncultured20sTik Tok: @unculturedtwentiesLetterboxd: @uncultured20sSpotify: @unculturedtwentiesunculturedtwenties.com
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"BRAT"
It’s truly been a brat summer…we were too busy this weekend being it girlz to upload! it’s been awe-spiring to watch this cultural movement happen in real time, and we just had to break it down.
From Y2K references to diss tracks to love songs, BRAT encapsulates Charli xcx’s iconic career as a songwriter and performer. Her inspiration from hyperpop pioneers SOPHIE and A.G. Cook are evident throughout, and remix guest artists Lorde, Billie Eilish and Addison Rae solidify this album as a must-listen.
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The Rose ft. Brenessa Roach
Korean pop has become an international phenomenon through groups like BTS, Blackpink and TWICE. The genre has crossed cultural and language barriers through impressive social media presence and online fan culture.
However, this isn't all Korea has to offer. Behind The Beat's Brenessa Roach is here to show us the wealth of diversity Korean music has to offer though one of her favourite bands: The Rose.
The Rose won “Most Promising Artist” in the International K-music Awards in 2018, performed at Lollapalooza and Coachella, and toured North America, Asia and Europe in 2023. Brenessa tells us about her experience photographing them, and why she thinks The Rose should become a house-hold name!
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"Archie Comics" and "Riverdale"
Over the past 80 years, Archie Comics have shaped comics as we know them today. They have garnered awards, memorabilia and collaborations with their iconic characters...particularly the Archie/Betty/Veronica love triangle.
Though the story and it's spinoffs have been adapted for television multiple times, none of them have captured the world's attention quite like Riverdale. With a reputation of “so bad it’s good”, Riverdale became one of the most popular shows worldwide on Netflix for it's campy interpretation of the beloved Archie Comics.
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You're tired of hearing it: "you've NEVER seen that?" and "you HAVE to listen to it!" Enough is enough! Time for us to educate ourselves on media considered 'classic' in pop culture. Join us on this journey as we go over our initial impressions, why we think it's made its way into the canon, and decide: is it worth the hype? Film bros beware - Lian and Julia are here with our honest, biased, opinions.
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