Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Howlin' For You (#5)



   The music video for Howlin' For You by The Black Keys is about a girl who becomes an assassin to take revenge against her father's killer. She pretends to fall for him, and ends up blinding him one eye, but not killing him. The music video is set up like a trailer for a feature film. So, you basically get a quick overview of her motives, her friends and enemies, but an unknown ending.
   How this relates to society is with its need for revenge and getting your way in life. The protagonist will do whatever it takes to get back at her father's killer, even if it breaks the law. She centres her whole life on it, killing anyone her stands in her way. And, if she was ever caught, she would probably get sympathy from many people because she's just trying to 'right a wrong' that's been done onto her and her family. 
   It's inspiring to me, because of how clear the goal of the movie is. It even has a very unique, recognizable style which would be synonymous with Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez. It also inspires me because it shows how specific styles can add to the feel of something. Picking the wrong way to portray something can ruin the whole thing, even if everything else is done well. 

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