Here's a new release by a remarkable woman in danger of being overlooked in a market crowded with Xmas product and far too many soporific X-Factor Idols of Disney uniformity and blandness. Truly remarkable and independent voices have a hard time being heard at all, let alone getting a decent chance at finding an audience in the overcrowded cacophony that is the net.
BITCH:CULTURE
29 Dec 2011 15:16 GMT
When Juno was first released it felt incredibly fresh and unlike anything in cinemas. It took the subject of teen pregnancy and not only made it hilarious, a hard feat in and of itself, but maintained a brutally honest outlook, while preserving its heart. Sadly, however, its effects dulled when revisited. The dialogue that upon first perusal was fresh and full of sardonic wit, morphed into something highly choreographed and arranged in later viewings.
BITCH:CULTURE
22 Dec 2011 13:06 GMT
You can listen to most our top 10 alternative Christmas songs on a specially created BitchBuzz Alternative Christmas playlist. There are a couple that aren't available on Spotify so I've substituted them with something suitably alternative and festive – enjoy and have a very Merry Christmas!
BITCH:CULTURE
19 Dec 2011 10:14 GMT
It’s not often you find yourself in a Michelin starred eatery, dining on the finest and enjoying a heady dose of wine courtesy of your very own sommelier. But this weekend I was treated to that very experience at top restaurant, The Kitchin. As someone used to spending their Saturday nights with The X Factor and a take-away, it was quite a treat.
BITCH:CULTURE
16 Dec 2011 17:00 GMT
I think the western world can attest that the worst part of Christmas, aside from seasonal depression, is buying gifts for the people you love. It is a seemingly endless quest for that perfect gift that makes it seem like we tried really hard, but doesn’t actually require us to try that hard. I am going to try and alleviate some of that pressure. Don’t know what to get the pop culture inclined geek in your life for Christmas? There’s a pretty good chance they’d like something on this l...
BITCH:CULTURE
15 Dec 2011 14:22 GMT
The digital revolution continues unabated, or perhaps it's just the grumble heard round the world as writers feel their words devalued again. Penguin started up their very own "self-publishing" business. The "self" is optional, of course. As the coverage in The Wall Street Journal describes it:
BITCH:CULTURE
08 Dec 2011 10:00 GMT
I’ve always been fascinated by Marilyn Monroe, along with the rest of the world, I’m sure. My fascination, however, has never been for the sexpot, but rather the unseen and tortured Monroe, a side to the star the world has only seen through the vicarious glimpses of the people who surrounded her and committed their experiences to paper. My Week With Marilyn, based on the Colin Clark memoir of the same name, attempts to show us just that. It sadly falls short of just that as well.
BITCH:CULTURE
06 Dec 2011 13:00 GMT
There wasn't a Scrooge in sight this weekend as hundreds turned out to eat, drink and be merry at the Taste of Christmas exhibition.With eight top restaurants to sample and stall upon stall of festive delights, the Excel centre in London played host to the three day event. From spiced apple crumble and salt beef sandwiches to traditional turkey, there was more delicious food than you could shake a Santa's hat at.
BITCH:CULTURE
05 Dec 2011 15:00 GMT
It’s that time of year again when excitement is in the air, the Internet is full of expectation, and children and adults are so excited they can barely sleep at night. No, not Christmas, it’s Lady Gaga Video Day! Pop the champagne!Last night at 8pm in the States the video for “Marry The Night”, Gaga’s new single and directorial debut, exploded on to the scene. Litera...
BITCH:CULTURE
02 Dec 2011 09:31 GMT
The good ladies over at Slate's XX Factor Blog have noticed an interesting new trend in ChickLit jackets. While one might guess that the trend is teeny tiny dogs, half-naked men, cupcakes or even pink furry boas - you'd be wrong. The new trend is, in fact, teacups.
BITCH:CULTURE
30 Nov 2011 10:11 GMT