When Elle Fanning Transforms Into a Pop Star in This Dreamlike Drama, You Believe It 100%
The musical drama Teen Spirit examines the complex process of a pop star’s rise to prominence, and features Elle Fanning's best film performance.
Although it is easy to speak derisively about pop music and claim that it is inherently populist and unambitious, it is undeniable that the genre has a unique ability to capture the cultural zeitgeist. The pop music that ends up standing the test of time is not just representative of a specific moment in culture, but the result of a highly calculated personality that embodies everything that music fans want out of a star. Even if being a pop star seems like a fantasy for those outside of the industry, the reality is that it is a challenging task that requires both artistic dedication and a performative edge. The musical drama Teen Spiritexamined the complex process of a pop star’s rise to prominence and featured Elle Fanningin the best film performance of her career.
