A movie that came out in 2020 shows an inconsistent rhythm throughout the movie. Usually it seems to not work for movies, but the movie “Inside the Rain”, is about a man with manic and depressive episodes seems to follow the lead characters mood.
A movie review done in the New York Times follows the story of a boy named Ben who is on his second attempt in college. Normal fails at romance cause him to self harm and a misunderstanding threaten to get him expelled. Ben decided he needs help from an endeavoring actress and sex worker to make a film about his situation.
Writer and director Aaron Fisher based this movie on his own life experiences. It’s a bounce between comedy and drama and half-finished plot lines, but is seen to reflect Ben’s constant changing of manic and depressive states. Fisher wanted to highlight the real side of mental illnesses rather than sugar coating it or show horror behind it.
I haven’t seen this film yet, but I’ve always been a fan of movies that are based on true events. I always find those the most fascinating because it shows the true sides of people’s lives.
I’ve never done any kind of movie or music review, but here’s my chance to practice on both. Kesha just released an album a few months ago after a long hiatus.
She used to be the party monster Ke$ha and after a long journey and what seemed like some kind of awakening she took a more spiritual and earthier path to create her newest album High Road.
The album gives listeners a look into the new Kesha, while she still gives us some tunes to relive our inner Ke$ha. She mentions her therapist and Tarot cards, but also has an anthem for getting ready for the club.
It’s refreshing to have Kesha making music again because her music always put me in a good mood. And it seems her music is putting herself in a better place too.
Kesha is bringing the essence of her old self into her music. In her song “Kinky” she mentions how she’s ready to hit the town and dance her worries away. In “Father Daughter” she talks about how she grew up without a father.
She seems to have some relatable material for some. In one song she says, “Do you ever lie in bed with your three cats and get obsessed with some boy you met once three years ago in Nashville and you can’t remember his last name?” I had a friend who said she could relate to that statement.
Kesha’s newest album has everyone going back and forth saying she sounds so sane yet so crazy and the same time. I guess that’s the price you pay to make great music that people can relate to and reminisce on the old Ke$ha.
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What a great topic! Ke$ha truly is one of a kind as I remember playing her hot hits when I was in middle school. Your review on her music and movie compliment each other and create a great piece. Ke$ha would be proud.
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Your stance on the movie analysis that you commented on really got me interested in seeing it. From what you described, it seems as if the director was trying to paint a picture of their own life by making the movie out of rhythm. I think this will be something that will resonate with viewers once they watch the movie. Your take on the Kesha review was also great. For someone that hasn’t released music in a while, it seems like her opportunity to shine. From what you mentioned, it sounds like her new album features a variety of different sounds and perspective. This is something that we usually don’t see from her party girl self. It does show that she has a soft side. I’ll have to give it a listen.
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You actually did great on your reviews! I’ve never seen Inside the Rain but now I’m interested at looking at it. You described it very well without giving any major spoilers. You choose a great topic since I’m always interested in watching films that’s based of a college student. As crazy as it might sound, college romance can easily distract someone for sure.
Your review on Kesha was great. I don’t really listen to her songs but the way you described some of her songs from the album makes me curious. I never took her as someone that would describe her personal life through music. In interviews yes, but not through content that people can download off the internet and upload to their music app on their phones.
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