josephine⋆. 𐙚 ˚

i am like trying to explain the bell jar to a group of teen boys

[itnousejo]

[itnousejo]

every day i push the bounds of what i can get away with under the label of "just friends"

[luvlymayas]

[itnousejo]

inspiring audiences to stay authentic under absurd commercialism - the real brat summer forever

[itnousejo]

The Moment (2026)

Adain Zamiri's The Moment is such a nuanced exploration of authenticity under the pressures of relevancy and perfection in the public eye through Charli xcx's infamous 'brat summer' The concept of 'brat summer forever' in itself is ridiculous, it creates an unbearable and idealistic expectation of relevancy, and The Moment effectively highlights how this pressure to immortalise their image can force artists to compromise their authenticity when trying to appeal to a mass audience. While in Ibiza, originally to escape the hectic industry she finds herself lost in, Charli is confronted with her struggle to maintain relevancy ultimately surrendering her creative freedom to the demands of commercial control. This moment also highlights Charli's personal insecurity relating to fame, and the staggering pressure to immortalise the brat image. After Celeste (her creative director), Charli finds herself shamelessly suspended in a harness performing "I might say something stupid", ironic due to the songs expression of insecurity relating to fame and authenticity, Charli realises the absurdity of conforming to expectations of commercial success and the sacrifices artists make at the expense of genuine expression. This scene really was a turning point in the film, having Charli realise the ridiculous nature of her performance during such an emotional song was such a perfect way to do so - I also just love "I might say something stupid" so!!! Additionally, the film's mockumentary style helps to satirise industry figures and creative decisions, having Alexander Skarsgard's character treat clearly commercial and artificial choices and deeply artistically profound highlights the absurd gap between authenticity and marketing. Ultimately!!! I think that this movie just so perfectly solidifies Charli as a truely authentic artist by criticising and challenging the commodification of artistic expression and through some crazy deserved taylor swift shade. I actually loved this so much, all the performances were outstanding and the writing was just incredible! I truely don't think this would work for any other artist, the confrontation of the absurd nature of commercialism is just so refreshing to see in a world where everything really just is performative - which really just further solidifies Charli's genuine authenticity when it comes to the music industry I actually have so much to fucking say about this but i am so fucking lost for words i need to rewatch and get my shit properly together - sorry if this was stupid rambling <3

[itnousejo]

what does it mean if i can't even think about school without crying

[itnousejo]

trying to find the motivation for school while having no passion for anything or goals to work towards

[itnousejo]

listening to teen idle at 13 every school morning was fundamental to my development

[itnousejo]

she's so perfect it feels offensive to be near her

[itnousejo]

hating myself would be misogynistic ‪‪❤︎‬‪‪❤︎‬‪‪

[itnousejo]

when i thought he was cute but it might just have been hair in my eyes from cutting my bangs ❤︎⁠❤︎⁠

[itnousejo]

cancelling freaks and geeks after one season is still the biggest mistake ever !!

[itnousejo]

Pearl 2022

This film truely shines due to Mia Goths outstanding performance. Her portrayal is both haunting and captivating, bringing depth to a character torn between her dreams and her dark impulses. She delivers a layered portrayal of a woman on the edge of sanity. Pearl is driven by a mix of yearning for fame, and a profound sense of isolation. Goth’s ability to convey Pearl’s struggle, from her charming facade to her disturbing outbursts, adds immense depth to the character. The character faithfully embodies the struggles of wanting to be more than what you're seen as, aswell as the the need to prove others wrong.

The film’s color palette is rich and vibrant, with lush, saturated hues that contrast sharply with the dark themes of the story. The camera work often lingers on Pearl’s face, capturing her shifting emotions and heightening the psychological tension. Doing so enhances Pearls characters and adds another layer of depth to this true star <3

Personally I prefer "Pearl" to "X" as I feel it focuses more on Pearl's psychological state and her dark, almost obsessive, desires.

[itnousejo]

some people will never understand lorde tightening her belt during broken glass and thats okay

[itnousejo]

the comment and like button on tumblr need so desperately to be switched

[itnousejo]

the haunting of hill house

Shirley Jackson's The Haunting Of Hill House is not only an enthralling gothic novel, but also a horrifyingly beautiful depiction of women's mental health within the context of identity and sense of belonging.

The novel follows the story of Eleanor Vance, who is invited by a Dr Montague to spend the summer in a supposedly 'haunted' house due to her previous paranormal childhood experiences, of which she denies. The journey to Hill House brings Eleanor a strong sense of freedom and liberty from her boring life, in which she feels no sense of purpose or belonging. After arriving at Hill House, Eleanor befriends Theodora - an outgoing, lighthearted and passionate woman who serves as a stark contrast to a fragile and repressed Eleanor. Eleanor feels to have formed an immediate close connection with Theodora, along with some pretty heavily implied queer subtext. At Hill House, Eleanor feels she truely belongs.

However, as the novel progresses and the 'haunted' side of Hill House begins to unravel, we see Eleanor fall into an unstable state of disassociation and paranoia. Believing her companions at the house dislike her, and reflecting on her own lack of self worth. As Eleanors paranoia grows stronger, so does an unstable anxious-attachment to Theodora; seeing a future in which she can only survive if she remains in her life.

After feeling a sense of belonging for the first time in her life, Eleanor cannot even imagine a future outside of Hill House. Hill House liberates her of day to day struggles, and allows her to exist solely as herself. The 'haunted' condition of the house mirrors Eleanors mental instability and as the 'paranormal' experiences increase, Eleanor and Hill House begin to blend as one. When asked to leave by Dr Montague, Eleanor is met with an overwhelming depressive betrayal, ultimately leading to her suicide. Believing her death would cement her to belong within Hill House.

Shirley Jackson's wonderfully written novel presents a haunting representation of the thin line between belonging and wanting to belong, and the impact taking both of them to an extreme has on ones mental state. Eleanor wanted nothing but to belong, wether it was with Theodora or at Hill House, to the point where acquiring that desired feeling resulted in an all-consuming state of body and mind.

"They can’t turn me out or shut me out or laugh at me or hide from me; I won’t go, and Hill House belongs to me."

[itnousejo]

marty supreme !

To preface, I absolutely adored this movie! After watching yesterday, this film works perfectly: narratively, cinematically, aesthetically, and thematically!!! From the outstanding performances from the whole cast to its entrancing soundtrack, this is such a genuinely good movie

the problem with a movie like marty supreme, where its story is centred around a flawed male, lies not in the fault of the film itself but instead in how its perceived by viewers. Josh Safdie, director and writer of 2025s Marty Supreme, does not intend for Marty Mauser to be a character you aspire to be, the films purpose is not to present poor traits such as narcissism, selfishness and manipulative behaviours as desirable. Safdie highlights the disgusting nature of these flaws when shown in such extreme, and used purely for self gain.

After self-inflicted struggle, Marty succeeds in defeating his opponent in table tennis, purely for his own ego and to prove his self worth. When impressionable audiences - that being in this instance younger men - see a flawed character succeed like this, said flaws are interpreted as necessary for success and the negative effect of them are often ignored. The film lacks closure in Marty's relationships with anyone but himself, again underscoring how Marty's priorities were consistently self-revolved and how his behaviour negatively impacted others "never even enter[ed] his conscience".

Timothee Chalamet's Marty Mauser is a self-obsessed, egotistical shell of a man, who is written to be that way!! Not with the intent to inspire others to act in such ways, but to inspire audiences to be aspirational and ambitious.

DREAM BIG.