Guides – Consequence https://consequence.net Music, Film, TV and Pop Culture News for the Mainstream and Underground Wed, 20 Dec 2023 21:24:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://consequence.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-correct-blue.jpg?quality=80&w=32 Guides – Consequence https://consequence.net 32 32 How Accurate Is Bradley Cooper’s Maestro? Here’s a Leonard Bernstein Fact Check https://consequence.net/2023/12/maestro-fact-check-leonard-bernstein/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/maestro-fact-check-leonard-bernstein/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 17:57:01 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1346805 Cooper's love letter to the famous composer doesn't fictionalize all that much.

How Accurate Is Bradley Cooper’s Maestro? Here’s a Leonard Bernstein Fact Check
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There’s no question that Leonard Bernstein is one of the most revered conductors and composers in classical music history. Though many know him for his vital contribution to the musical score for West Side Story (and his mentorship of one Lydia Tár), Bernstein’s career was rife with accomplishments. But like…

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How to See Your 2023 Spotify Wrapped https://consequence.net/2023/11/how-to-view-2023-spotify-wrapped/ https://consequence.net/2023/11/how-to-view-2023-spotify-wrapped/#respond Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:49:06 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1339193 The year's emotional highs and lows, wrapped in a bow.

How to See Your 2023 Spotify Wrapped
Mary Siroky

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and yes we’re taking about 2023 Spotify Wrapped season. For those Spotify subscribers  (or curious Apple Music users watching all the fun from afar), Spotify Wrapped offers a deep dive into listening habits, music discoveries from the past year, and a playlist…

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13 Films That Broke the Motion Picture Association Rating System https://consequence.net/2023/11/mpa-rating-system-broke-films/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:00:20 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1336240 Sex, violence, and the worst decisions of the MPA rating system.

13 Films That Broke the Motion Picture Association Rating System
Paolo Ragusa

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During Sex in Cinema Week, Consequence is looking at movies, the Hays Code, and what society labels taboo. See our introductory breakdown here, visit our analysis of Hollywood’s Pre-Code era and the ensuing Hays Code, and check out our list of the 50 best sex scenes in film history. With the…

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Sex in Cinema: The 10 Raciest Moments of Pre-Code Hollywood https://consequence.net/2023/11/movie-sex-scenes-pre-code-hollywood/ https://consequence.net/2023/11/movie-sex-scenes-pre-code-hollywood/#respond Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:45:47 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1336255 Whether as an act of rebellion or a last hurrah, filmmakers pushed the envelope as far as they could before Hays came to town.

Sex in Cinema: The 10 Raciest Moments of Pre-Code Hollywood
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Welcome back to Consequence‘s Sex in Cinema Week, an exploration of movies, the Hays Code, and what society labels taboo. Read our introductory breakdown and check back throughout the week for essays, interviews, and lists examining censorship of movie sex scenes and the creativity it inspired in filmmakers. As more…

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The Shoegaze Revival in 10 Songs https://consequence.net/2023/11/shoegaze-revival-in-10-songs/ https://consequence.net/2023/11/shoegaze-revival-in-10-songs/#respond Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:33:58 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1334169 Examining the second wind of the loudest, dreamiest subgenre.

The Shoegaze Revival in 10 Songs
Paolo Ragusa and Consequence Staff

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In 10 Songs is an entry point to tracing musical trends and exploring artist discographies. Today, we look at shoegaze’s second wind. It’s almost funny to think how angry some of shoegaze’s detractors were in the early ’90s: “‘Sing’ aside, I would rather drown choking in a bath full of…

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Everything We Know About the Fallout TV Show (So Far) https://consequence.net/2023/10/fallout-tv-show-everything-we-know/ https://consequence.net/2023/10/fallout-tv-show-everything-we-know/#respond Tue, 24 Oct 2023 16:39:00 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1332190 The Wasteland hits Prime Video in April 2024.

Everything We Know About the Fallout TV Show (So Far)
Paolo Ragusa

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After the success of HBO’s The Last of Us adaptation, the beloved post-apocalyptic video game Fallout is next to get the TV treatment. The new series, simply titled Fallout, will premiere on Prime Video in April, 2024 and will feature an original story set in the now-extensive Fallout universe. The…

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Film and TV’s Garths and Gareths: A Field Guide https://consequence.net/2023/09/men-named-garth-and-gareth-explained/ https://consequence.net/2023/09/men-named-garth-and-gareth-explained/#respond Mon, 25 Sep 2023 21:12:12 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1325196 Gareth Edwards, Garth Ennis, Gareth Evans? Here's how to tell them apart.

Film and TV’s Garths and Gareths: A Field Guide
Liz Shannon Miller

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We all struggle with names sometimes, especially if they’re relatively close to each other and occupy similar realms: The Hollywood Chrises come to mind, as do Lil Baby, Da Baby, and their infant kin. And right now, there’s another overlap in the world of film, but involving a much less…

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Why Do Earth, Wind & Fire Sing About September 21st in “September?” https://consequence.net/2023/09/earth-wind-fire-september-21st/ https://consequence.net/2023/09/earth-wind-fire-september-21st/#respond Thu, 21 Sep 2023 19:56:48 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1324447 A closer look at the story behind the classic hit.

Why Do Earth, Wind & Fire Sing About September 21st in “September?”
Mary Siroky

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Happy 21st of September, which has lived on in song since November of 1978, when Earth, Wind & Fire dropped “September” as part their first compilation album, The Best of Earth, Wind & Fire, Vol. 1. The single was preceded by the release of “Got to Get You into My…

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The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly of Rap-Rock Crossovers in 10 Songs https://consequence.net/2023/08/rap-rock-crossovers-10-songs/ https://consequence.net/2023/08/rap-rock-crossovers-10-songs/#respond Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:35:55 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1317351 From Aerosmith and Run-MC, to Linkin Park and JAY-Z, here are the highs and lows of rap-rock crossovers in 10 songs.

The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly of Rap-Rock Crossovers in 10 Songs
Paolo Ragusa and Jonah Krueger

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With the 50th anniversary of hip-hop officially marked on August 11th, 2023, we’re commemorating the landmark all month long. Today, we’re taking a look at 10 notable moments where the hip-hop and rock ecosystems combined as “rap rock.” Keep an eye out for all our Hip-Hop 50 content throughout the month, and…

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Will There Be a Barbie Sequel? https://consequence.net/2023/07/barbie-sequel-greta-gerwig-margot-robbie/ https://consequence.net/2023/07/barbie-sequel-greta-gerwig-margot-robbie/#respond Wed, 26 Jul 2023 02:20:37 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1310388 Greta Gerwig's long-awaited film enjoyed the biggest opening weekend of the year, and the biggest for any woman director in history.

Will There Be a Barbie Sequel?
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Thanks to an A-team cast and crew, a box office competition for the ages, and generally one of the best big-budget marketing campaigns in recent history, Greta Gerwig’s Barbie opened to a whopping $162 million in its debut weekend, the biggest opening of the year and the highest-grossing debut for any…

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Everything We Know About Olivia Rodrigo’s New Album GUTS (So Far) https://consequence.net/2023/06/olivia-rodrigo-new-album-everything-we-know-so-far/ https://consequence.net/2023/06/olivia-rodrigo-new-album-everything-we-know-so-far/#respond Tue, 13 Jun 2023 19:03:44 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1301143 Olivia Rodrigo has begun teasing her new album GUTS. Here's what we know so far.

Everything We Know About Olivia Rodrigo’s New Album GUTS (So Far)
Mary Siroky

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Following the enormous success of her debut album, SOUR, three-time Grammy Award-winner Olivia Rodrigo is releasing her sophomore follow-up, GUTS. Smashes “drivers license,” “good 4 u,” and “traitor” pushed the young singer-songwriter from rising star status into outright pop phenomenon territory, and the “SOUR Tour” allowed Rodrigo to take her…

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BTS’ Unprecedented First Decade in 10 Songs https://consequence.net/2023/06/bts-unprecedented-first-decade-in-10-songs/ https://consequence.net/2023/06/bts-unprecedented-first-decade-in-10-songs/#respond Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:28:22 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1300744 A sampling of songs to celebrate the record-breaking group's 10th anniversary.

BTS’ Unprecedented First Decade in 10 Songs
Mary Siroky

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In 10 Songs is an entry point to tracing musical trends and exploring artist discographies. Today, we look at the  unprecedented first decade of BTS. Ten years ago today, on June 13th, 2013, a scrappy boy band called Bangtan Sonyeondan debuted on South Korean station Mnet’s M! Countdown. The new…

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Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies’ Lead Songwriter Guides Us Through All the Original Songs https://consequence.net/2023/06/grease-rise-of-the-pink-ladies-soundtrack-justin-tranter-interview/ https://consequence.net/2023/06/grease-rise-of-the-pink-ladies-soundtrack-justin-tranter-interview/#respond Thu, 01 Jun 2023 20:00:22 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1284477 Let's go through the Grease prequel's original music, track by track, with insight from lead songwriter Justin Tranter.

Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies’ Lead Songwriter Guides Us Through All the Original Songs
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The ambition of Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies goes beyond capturing the spirit of the 1978 film — it’s also a full-fledged musical series packed with original tunes, crafted by prolific songwriter and former Semi Precious Weapons lead singer Justin Tranter, who has written for artists including Selena Gomez,…

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All the Music from Showtime’s Yellowjackets Season 2 https://consequence.net/2023/05/yellowjackets-season-2-soundtrack/ https://consequence.net/2023/05/yellowjackets-season-2-soundtrack/#respond Mon, 22 May 2023 16:45:15 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1280320 See the full list of songs featured in the hit series, updated weekly with each new episode.

All the Music from Showtime’s Yellowjackets Season 2
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[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for Yellowjackets, Season 2 Episode 9, “Storytelling.”] After a riveting first season filled with sonic callbacks to the ’90s, Season 2 of Showtime’s Yellowjackets kicked off with a similarly wistful tone, thanks to the new trailer, spotlighting Florence and the Machine’s cover of No Doubt’s…

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Summer Gear Guide: Seasonal Essentials for Music and Festival Lovers https://consequence.net/2023/05/summer-gear-guide-essentials-music-festivals/ https://consequence.net/2023/05/summer-gear-guide-essentials-music-festivals/#respond Tue, 09 May 2023 15:00:47 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1291927 Everything you need to enjoy the warm months whether you're in the backyard or at the show.

Summer Gear Guide: Seasonal Essentials for Music and Festival Lovers
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The warm weather is back from its winter hibernation, which means we’re back with a guide to the essential gear you’ll want this summer. It’s the season of backyard hangs, beach hangs, and live music excursions, so we’ve gathered together some must-have items you’ll want with you all summer long.…

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