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Reviews
The Simple Life (2003)
10/10
I'm dismayed & confused by the low rating. I watch this show because I'm guaranteed to laugh out loud. These girl's are outrageous and really funny. That's the charm, simple as that.
The American Meme (2018)
One man's opinion.
I liked the film for the most part. At other times I felt like a voyeur witnessing something akin to a horrible crime. I find the concept of the meme interesting and boring all at the same time. The providers churning out content for the sake of content without much regard for the quality of the content. A case of throwing too much at a wall and seeing what sticks.
The brightest spot in the film is someone I knew little about until a few years ago, Paris Hilton. Paris Hilton was born into this and is the originator of the selfie, meme and being famous for being famous. There in lies the difference. Hilton, born into a paparazzi landscape, conquered and then moved on to dominate the worlds of business, fashion, movies and music.
Check out Hilton's recent music video for "I Need You" as further evidence. Push play, listen and watch it on repeat. Listen to the tone, crystal clear, pleading and longing. A real torch song. There's beautiful artistry at work here and more interesting still is Hilton writes her own lyrics. The voice, the visuals and the lyrics are amazing. A confirmed talent on a number of levels Hilton is magical.
The revelation of the tape in the film is the titular part of the film. A look at the glossy side of the business and then a peek at the dirty underbelly. The honesty is a cathartic experience for both the victim and the viewer. The viewing experience leaves one unsettled, hoping that it never needs to be experienced or addressed but realizing that it probably will. Still and nonetheless we hope, we grow and we learn.
Being born into something is not the same as being born for something. Paris Hilton was born for this... She "loves it" and the camera loves her. Hilton stands as a giant defying expectations. I expect that we'll being seeing even more amazing things from this woman for years to come. Watch with a critical eye, you won't be disappointed.