The arts and humanities are extremely vulnerable forms of expression, so when paired with the idea that art is in every aspect of life, it can make expression feel so raw and scary. Niu did an excellent job in portraying this awkward emotion in her poetry, it connected with the audience in a beautiful way.
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The word “Konnakol” means to make vocal drums. Rhythmically sounding out percussion, it is a South Indian classical art form. Zayn’s “KONNAKOL” didn’t necessarily have that aspect within each track, nor did most tracks contain a radiant sense of culture he raved about in interviews. The album felt more like a breakup record, followed by themes of mental illness and the idea of self-help.
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The story follows Jordan Berman navigating his love life as his three best friends each find love and get married, leaving him behind. Berman struggles with identity, family, friendship and self- worth in the 75-minute duration of the show, allowing audiences to enter his mind and wallow with him.
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Zendaya’s portrayal of Emma was emotional, ridiculous and authentic. Emma has been carrying a dark secret with her for almost her entire life, and has found a good life beyond her past. When that darkness comes back into her life, her reactions are complex. Be prepared to see Emma throw up from guilt and anxiety at least two times in this film.
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The film also focuses on Grace’s companion Rocky, an alien from another planet who works with Grace to save Earth. Rocky, voiced by James Ortiz, is an extremely lovable character. The two form a particularly strong bond, which adds such whimsicality to the film. It was so fun seeing these two characters interact and grow together, adding an empathetic yet hard-hitting aspect to the film.
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The ceremony started off with a shocking win, with Amy Madigan receiving the Best Supporting Actress award for her portrayal of Aunt Gladys in “Weapons.” Fans of the film have been shocked since awards season began, not expecting to see Madigan’s name anywhere in the race since the horror genre is hardly ever awarded.
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Other than the film being an unsuccessful tribute to the iconic piece of literature, it didn’t send a powerful message. The first half of the movie allowed the audience to expect one overarching message, then the other half of the film switched that message up and left more chaos.
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Introducing the album is “In a Lake,” a peaceful anecdote on the struggles of smalltown life. Mitski’s ability to romanticize a lake as well as big city life is incredible, urging the listeners to leave all their belongings behind and backstroke in a lake for eternity or move to a big city and start over.
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It’s obvious in the film that initially Becket is very hesitant about the murders. While he curates his plans and feels the urge to commit them, he feels nervous and knows he shouldn’t do it. His fear quickly dissolves once the first murder is done, sending him down a spiral, soon consuming his life.
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“The Moment” follows Charli XCX’s post-album fame and the sudden push into the spotlight. The audience observes her as she faces difficulties such as venue lighting and how to stay relevant in the music industry. Ultimately, she woefully yet humorously captures the idea that this industry is not for the faint of heart, and that holding the star title is more gore than glamour.
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