Metaphorical Storytelling News

music2 years ago•1 min saved

Shakira's Mind-Blowing Flexibility Stuns Fans Ahead of VMAs Performance

Shakira's 1998 music video for "Ciega Sordomuda" showcased her smart, witty, and unexpected style, becoming a fan favorite. The video features memorable visuals of Shakira being arrested, sitting in a crowded cell, and escaping with her lover, all serving as a metaphor for the lyrics about feeling blind and foolish in love. The video also includes iconic moments of Shakira driving with a blindfold and disguising herself as a mannequin.

via Rolling Stone|

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tv-series-review2 years ago•6 min saved

"The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart: Sigourney Weaver Shines in Australia's Captivating Drama"

Amazon's adaptation of "The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart" features standout performances by Alyla Browne and stunning Australian sunsets, but struggles to translate the novel's literary conceit to the screen. The series explores the generational legacy of abuse through metaphors and visually captivating moments, but the thin overall narrative and supporting characters often get lost. While well-intentioned and beautifully filmed, the show's on-the-nose symbolism and simple plot fail to sustain interest over its seven-hour duration. Browne's portrayal of the young Alice is a marvel, while Sigourney Weaver delivers a masterful performance. However, supporting characters, particularly those played by Leah Purcell and Frankie Adams, are underdeveloped. The series' visual beauty compensates for the dark subject matter but spreads the powerful message too thin.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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