What’s most brilliant is that Olivia Rodrigo captures the sheer ecstasy of being lost in fantasy and anticipation—it’s so contemporary, so internet-driven. Our fantasies and joys can exist entirely independent of physical touch, and she wraps this love affair in illusory, speculative images in such a dreamlike, beautiful, and soul-stirring way that it truly captures the spirit of our times.
Of course, you could argue that all “dream girl” narratives are like this. ... read more