Author Archives: PopLifer

Unknown's avatar

About PopLifer

bloggists at www.poplifer.com

“I wished at 13 there was somebody I looked up to who would have said something like that” – Frank Ocean part 2

Posted on July 21, 2012 by PopLifer

There are some people, gay and straight, who argue that a person’s sexuality should be a private matter. There are also some who would argue that it doesn’t matter how a celebrity happens to “come out”, as long as it happens. I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in "Art", Gay shit, Miscellany, Music, Politics, Straight shit | 4 Comments

Messing with perfection – when artists should leave well alone

Posted on July 21, 2012 by PopLifer

It’s a crime cliche that serial killers are often drawn to revisit the scene of their crimes, risking their capture and arrest. If only your average murderer was that stupid. In fact, the only time this is likely to happen … Continue reading →

Posted in "Art", Film, Miscellany, Music, TV | Leave a comment

Picture this #3

Posted on July 21, 2012 by PopLifer

An 18 year old Cassius Clay receives his gold medal in Rome 1960 – an image overloaded with magnificently sinister backlighting and potent foreshadowing (see below). Clay, wide eyed, smiling – a boy standing tall above men. And what men … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellany, Politics, Sport, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Frank Ocean’s first album, “Nostalgia Ultra” – free download and mini review

Posted on July 20, 2012 by PopLifer

Thanks to everyone who has already visited this baby blog, but thanks in particular to those who have commented, emailed, liked etc. And thank you to those who have asked where you can find “Nostalgia Ultra”, the album referred to in our … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Pop’s gentle revolutionary – Frank Ocean, part 1

Posted on July 20, 2012 by PopLifer

“Anyone that has an issue with Frank Ocean is an idiot.” 50 Cent, 3 days ago. And anyone who doubts that pop music has lost its potential to change the world, or that Frank Ocean is a revolutionary, should read … Continue reading →

Posted in "Art", Gay shit, Miscellany, Music, Politics, Straight shit | 9 Comments

Picture This #2

Posted on July 18, 2012 by PopLifer

Street art promoting the Dark Knight Rises, in Madrid. It almost looks worth the airfare just to go and get my photo taken on that. Posted by Neil

Posted in "Art", Film, Miscellany, Picture This | Leave a comment