Sydney UrbanekThe Ballad(s) of Justin and Britney, Vol. 2: ‘Everytime’“I may have made it rain / Please forgive me”18 min read·May 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”16 min read·Mar 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 birthday15 min read·Mar 11, 2020--1--1
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.”29 min read·Feb 25, 2020--1--1
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.14 min read·Feb 25, 2020----
Sydney UrbanekBeyoncé’s ‘Rocket’ and the Pleasures of Artistic FreedomUsing euphemisms and wordplay, it builds towards a lyrical and musical climax.12 min read·Feb 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.”9 min read·Jun 28, 2018----