Minecraft, Piper Rockelle, and Balloonerism
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- Apr 6
- 2 min read
This weekend, the long-awaited Minecraft movie was finally released. Starring Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and Emma Myers, the movie is a strange combination of animation and live-action. Despite its unorthodox style, the movie is the biggest of the year so far, already boasting an 157 million dollar opening weekend. While many critics discounted the movie and dubbed it as yet another kids live-action recreation, the universal experience of playing Minecraft is strong, and people all around the world are certainly showing their support for this nostalgic reboot.
Many teens today grew up watching Piper Rockelle and her "Squad" of friends. Her videos were fun, light hearted, and clearly acted out. As she and her friends grew up, they garnered a huge audience and tons of money making brand deals. Throughout the years, Piper and her friends have had their fair share of controversies, especially with her mother, who has constantly been accused of exploiting the kids for profit. Now, a Netflix documentary, "Bad Influence," is coming out this April. It consists of previous members of her "Squad" sharing their experiences as a child influenced, and delves into the negative impacts of social media fame. This is especially relevant in today's world of social media, where parents are constantly plastering their kids over the internet, and vying for their fifteen minutes of fame.
The new Mac Miller album, Balloonerism, is quickly gaining popularity for its whimsical yet meaningful tracks. It is a posthumous album, since Miller tragically passed away in 2018 to overdose. Even more so, it makes this album emotional. Some tracks feel polished, and typical of his work, while in others it is clear that he hadn't finished yet, his lyrics seeming incomplete and rather fragmented. Due to this, I would not name it his best album, but it is certainly one of my favorites. Tracks like Excelsior and Rick's Piano stand out as exceptionally intimate and a true representation of some of Mac Miller's greatest work.
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