visually its delicious. very much how i see the world when i have a clear head (which is rare). and u can appreciate it that much more when you're aware that it is suppose to be from a 5 year old's perspective. U kno enuff the be aware, but everything is still so new.
the music is awesome. kanye gives it to us every time. I can honestly say I have never been disappointed by a kanye album. he is consistently awesome, and always the artiste. speaking of being an artist, some people's responses to this film were negative. But you know what they say, "hater niggas marry hater bitches and have hater kids". they said that kanye was being self-indulgent, but like Toure said on twitter, what art isnt? as an artist, if u do not realize this fact then ur head is up your ass. we see the world a certain way, and we are overwhelmed with the desire to try to "help" the people of that world to see if that way too, or similar. and whats wrong with that?! esp. if ur innovative? im sure that this film is not completely original, but what on earth is? im sure he was inspire by things that have already been done 100xs over. but what is innovative about this film is that kanye is a hip-hop artist and a pop star in America. He is a spokesperson for African-Americans in America (whether he wants to be or not...which im sure he does). And basically he is opening our (America/black people/the mainstream world) to some shit we, in general, wouldnt normally choose to sit down for 34 min. and watch. That shows the power (pun intended) that the "abomination of Obama's nation" truly has.
but im getting off the subject. the film...
Apparently the main characters are based off of the mythical creatures, the Griffin (Kanye), and the Phoenix (Selita Ebanks). You can click on the names and draw your own theories. There's really no need to say how beautiful the Phoenix is because more important than that, i think, is that Selita did an excellent job at embodying her character. She fully conveyed a being new to this world. She showed innocence, oddity, and exuded a natural sexiness.
im very intrigued by this MJ/Klan part. any thoughts?
the dinner was my favorite part. theres no point in speaking on the white people serving the blacks. Im sure ya'll got your own kicks and giggles from that. I didnt even notice it the 1st time, honestly. What got my attention were the "Negros" at the dinner. if you kno me you kno what i mean by that. if you watch the vid then ull know what i mean, as well. Scared, basic ass people. "Your girlfriend is beautiful. do u know shes a bird??"
I enjoyed the "Runaway" performance alot more in the film than the live performance. I think the vibe of the film, and the fact that i was already expecting it, made it easier for me to digest and appreciate. (s/b: i wish i were a ballerina. true story.)
are they eating...CHICKEN at this dinner??? o_0 how rude. well thats not exactly chicken, but still. in all seriousness tho, i totally dig the metaphor. i dont know how to verbalize it yet. but i dig it. i get it.
that damned explosion.
"i have to burn!" o_0 *giggle*
summation: the acting was crappy, the cinematography was beautiful (eyegasm...*giggle*), and the message was clear...kinda. I give it an A for Effort. Definitely. Thank you Kanye, sincerely.
"First thing about this world, baby, dont pay attention to ANYTHING you see in the news."
if your looking for a more...(i guess) "professional" opinion/analysis of the film
click here.
2 comments:
I like your critique on this film. You hit all the points that I thought was great about it and like you, Kanye has not let me down thus far.
I watched the interview Kanye had with Sway and for the MJ part he was saying that the hooded guys represented a cult. The scene portrayed how pop culture is basically like a cult. The boy running with the red smoke is an individual then at the end of that scene it shows that he has decided to follow the cult.
I really enjoyed the film and I can't say that I got it right off but after hearing Kanye speak about it I understand it much more. Kanye is such a breath of freah air and I can't wait for his album to come out and if this film goes to broadway I'll be there too.
Oh and I absolutely can't wait to hear the final version of "All of the Lights".
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