That is because you are a shithead.  You are trying to make your argument sound reasonable, but you are not applying any form of logic to it.  You are simply making the statement from your own perceptions without examining those perceptions or prejudices and without even backing it up.  I believe that you are trying…

"I became interested in Insane Clown Posse as a sociological and cultural
phenomenon, but I eventually developed a deep, unironic affection for
the group’s music"

"I became interested in Insane Clown Posse as a sociological and cultural
phenomenon, but I eventually developed a deep, unironic affection for
the group’s music"

Shakespeare hasn't posted anything very good in a while.

Shakespeare hasn't posted anything very good in a while.

"as particularly masterful at this, dissecting what makes a good and just
ruler, and what options are available to people under corrupt or evil
men in a monarchy"

"as particularly masterful at this, dissecting what makes a good and just
ruler, and what options are available to people under corrupt or evil
men in a monarchy"

Not so in Australia, where the best series are on public boradcasting.  In fact the ABC (The Slap, The Straits, Summerheights High, CNNNNN… et al.) is so good that the others almost don't bother.  All local content comes from the ABC and the subsersive stuff, drama or comedy.  The 'stations' are so busy pursuing…

Indeed

If you trace any artist you will find references, I think true originality is rare.  I think Amy Winehouse had tremendous talent and stood beside the great singers she admired.  How many male singers do the ol' brat pack songs and tour every fucking year, trundling Their Way.    Michael fucking Buble and many, many…

You are Austrealian?

I've read a bit about this film and read a lot of reviewers who are disgusted but respectful of style and intent.  It does sound gauche and the reflection of 120 Days seems apt ( I enjoyed 120 Dayas… but couldn't stomach again.  Actually couldn't eat for two days after watching that. 120 Days… will haunt me forever…

The AV club is all caught up in the Brian Wilson Americana to give this the fierce welting it deserves.  'Plays around with the arrangements' don't become his fluffer.