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July 2026

Criticism 7 min read Jul 3, 2026

Madonna, Confessions II, and the Record You Can Hold

Confessions II reunites Madonna with producer Stuart Price, landing in a vinyl market that just crossed one billion dollars for the first time since 1983.

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Pop culture 7 min read Jul 1, 2026

The DCU Is Selling Genre, Not Spectacle

James Gunn's new DC slate sells genre, not spectacle. Why the strategy is the most interesting bet in studio filmmaking in a decade.

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