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BY JULIE ANDERSON high-minded and conflicting. But this BY KELLY CHURCH it was very easy to get lost in his character. frank, authentic sense is definitely Childish As not much of a Johansson fan, I ost people know o longer are we in the age of Gambino’s signature style. struggled to connect with the character. I for his career in acting and, simply going steady. Romantic Because the Internet can be viewed found her voice not as soft, vulnerable and most notably, his character on relationships now consist of more as a concept of sorts. The album is approachable as it should have been, so it Mthe NBC comedy Community. Fewer know Nstages than just in a relationship or not in broken down into sections, starting off with did not match her personality. him by his music career as rapper Childish a relationship. Maintaining relationships instrumental or sound effect tracks less than Amy Adams, a seemingly more Gambino. But with his latest album, Because with others is hard enough without having a minute long each. Then, all of the actual appropriate voice for Sam, was cast as the Internet, debuting impressively on many to worry about what to label it. songs are ordered like chapters in a book Theodore’s best friend instead. I imagined a album charts, Glover’s notoriety might soon Her channels our era of increasingly within these sections. voice slightly more maternal for a character change. complicated relationship statuses through Childish Gambino features some other that was supposed to be all-knowing. Childish Gambino came into the rap one man’s attraction to his interactive up-and-coming rappers like Theodore and Sam’s relationship was scene in 2008, releasing his first mix tape, operating system. and on select tracks. somewhat rushed in the beginning, but I and has since released a multitude of The film tells the story of Theodore, a But other than those few, Childish Gambino suppose their immediate connection to each and EPs. His past album, Camp, was his lonely struggling writer played by Joaquin shines all on his own. other was part of the charm. first major release. Much of his experiences Phoenix, and his relationship with his newly “3005” was the first single from the Admittedly, I was quite uncomfortable from the success of the album served as advanced operating system, Sam, with whom album and upon hearing it, it is clear why. during their unconventional sex scenes. Yes, inspiration for Because the Internet. he starts an unusual affair. Essentially, Sam It is one of the catchier songs he has written, you read that right. Although sex scenes are Childish Gambino’s musings on life is a more modernized version of Apple’s Siri. but is still different from anything else on far from uncommon in movies, the approach have largely changed from his previous Her voice, recorded by Scarlett Johansson, Top 40 charts because it utilizes the unique in this case was unlike anything I’ve seen albums, as he has now added the facet is less digitized and more realistic than Childish Gambino flair. On the other end before. These scenes came relatively early of fame to his work. Anyone listening to Siri. Users hear and talk to their operating of the spectrum, “Crawl” and “Worldstar” in the film when the audience is still getting Childish Gambino’s music can tell that systems through wireless ear buds. Each both sound similar in their eerie, mysterious used to the premise, and it is difficult the rapper is very self-aware. But Because user has an operating system personalized tones. His raps on both of these tracks to understand an extremely physical yet the Internet has this additional awareness to them based on their answers to overly complement the spooky beats while still bodiless relationship. of his celebrity side in the present tense, personal and complicated questions. Think being melodious. Theodore and Sam’s relationship while his previous songs would mention his of Sam as an even nosier, personal and The standout track by far though is surprisingly real. They discuss deep- celebrity briefly in a much more aspirational present Siri in a person’s life. is “Sweatpants.” “Sweatpants” is classic rooted issues. They have sex. They fight. or anticipated sense. This is coupled with Overall, this movie was very well put Childish Gambino through and through They laugh. They communicate. It begs the overall theme of the album, the “digital together. It was extremely unique and without being stale. It stuffs many thoughts the question, if they have all of the pieces generation,” and many of the stereotypes thought provoking. However, I found into a few verses but they are just as witty of a normal relationship, is it? This movie within that — hence, the title of the album. my mind wandering at several points. It and surprising as you would expect it to be. will make you reconsider how you define a Childish Gambino writes with extreme is relatively void of action, so I do not Childish Gambino is good at what he does loving relationship. honesty and candor that is not often seen in recommend it for those seeking an edge-of- and his music never comes off as repetitive. This film was written, directed and the traditional rap world. Because of this, your-seat thriller. On the brink of a phenomenal career, he produced by Spike Jonze. It is Jonze’s first his work can be seen as complicated and Phoenix was excellent in his role. Being will undoubtedly continue to satisfy and solo screenplay. critics may describe his music as overly Theodore came off as effortless for him and surprise. January TV Pilots

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