"Aida" (pronounced like eye-YEE-duh) originally began as an Italian opera from 1871. It was later adapted as a movie in 1953, starring Sophia Loren, in which the actors lip-synced opera recordings. Later, in 1998, the plot line was used as a musical in NYC, with music written by Elton John and Tim Rice. Setting &… Continue reading A brief retelling of “Aida”
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Melanie Martinez’s “K-12” ~ A Cute & Creepy Film About the School of Life
Melanie Martinez just dropped a visual album, "K-12." The film, essentially a sci-fi musical, is over an hour-and-a-half long. It's a continuation of her first album, "Cry Baby," which is the introduction of the persona of Crybaby. Her style is very unique and specific -- cute and creepy, a theme of childlike innocence mixed with… Continue reading Melanie Martinez’s “K-12” ~ A Cute & Creepy Film About the School of Life