I Don't Care Much For Lana Del Rey Anymore, But This Video Is So Beautiful. Her Vulnerability Plays Perfectly

I don't care much for Lana Del Rey anymore, but this video is so beautiful. Her vulnerability plays perfectly on the screen. This video gave some substance to an otherwise mediocre (almost comical) song. Her monologue at the end truly affected me, and I wouldn't doubt that she is a decent actress. The most beautiful scene was of her in the garden, surrounded by fuchsia flowers and the sunlight in the distance. She was wearing a creamy blue dress and it contrasted amazingly with setting. ASAP Rocky as JFK was a very cool idea, and the children in it were adorable! Brilliant.

I love the lazy laid back feel of this video. I can relate to feeling unable to be productive because I am too busy thinking about someone else, and recalling events over and over again. You become addicted to feeling that way again, and it becomes an escape from reality. You wonder, why doesn't he like me? How could one not like me? The video captures this perpetual state of insecurity perfectly with its isolated suburb settings and the characters' lack of direction. The juxtaposition of shots makes it seem like the characters are in the same setting, but in reality he is in the wilderness, and she is in her house. In the end they switch settings. Their relationship is out of sync. 

RISE: Jack Siegel

Jack Siegel was the first person who sparked my interest in photography. I still remember while all the other kids were going out sophomore year of high school, I was sitting on my computer, eagerly sifting through the numerous nostalgic photos that Jack took of his friends, and their carefree and interesting lifestyles. The pictures for me served as mirror to an entirely different world.You could feel the energy bursting out of them. Whenever I went anywhere, I would photograph whatever seemed interesting, no matter how seemingly insignificant. It made me happy to record such events. 

The ELECTRICK CHILDREN trailer is now on Vimeo, ooh shiny! 

Dreams do come true.

 http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2110178925/electrick-children

I love Caroline Polachek. For an indie darling her voice is very distinctive as she sounds nothing like those high pitched whispering fairies that are so prevalent nowadays. She has a great presence but at the same time is very "normal" seeming and chill. I must take notes! 

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