Sydney UrbanekThe Ballad(s) of Justin and Britney, Vol. 2: ‘Everytime’“I may have made it rain / Please forgive me”May 26, 2020May 26, 2020
Sydney UrbanekThe Ballad(s) of Justin and Britney, Vol. 1: ‘Cry Me a River’“The bridges were burned / Now it’s your turn, to cry”Mar 19, 2020Mar 19, 2020
Sydney UrbanekThe Strange Case of ‘Telephone’A closer look at the Lady Gaga/Beyoncé video-its origin story, its influences, its themes, and its legacy-on its 10th birthdayMar 11, 20201Mar 11, 20201
Sydney UrbanekThe Ghost of Madonna’s Mother in Her Videography“You sort of grow up being afraid to love things because they’re gonna leave you.”Feb 25, 20201Feb 25, 20201
Sydney Urbanek“It’s good to see you now with someone else”: Hope and Heartache in Gwen Stefani’s ‘Cool’You wouldn’t necessarily guess listening to Gwen Stefani’s “Love. Angel. Music. Baby.” (2004) how much she cried making it.Feb 25, 2020Feb 25, 2020
Sydney UrbanekBeyoncé’s ‘Rocket’ and the Pleasures of Artistic FreedomUsing euphemisms and wordplay, it builds towards a lyrical and musical climax.Feb 25, 2020Feb 25, 2020
Sydney UrbanekinMUFF Blog4 Ways Film Schools Can Do More for Female Students“You can’t just admit marginalized students to your program and call it a day.”Jun 28, 2018Jun 28, 2018