"Jealous"

2 March 2021

3 mins 32s

Jealous

Anyone with fond memories of the glossy R'n'B promos which flooded MTV during its glory days will feel a spark of nostalgia upon viewing Mahalia's 'Jealous'. From styling choices (PVC and pigtails) to neon lighting and screens-within-screens, director Melody Maker toys with promo tropes while a home invasion with a twist plays out onscreen.

Considering the film's retro leanings, it also offers a pertinent take on the hyper-connected world we now live in. The action takes place in a smart home, with technology increasingly becoming a hindrance rather than a help as things break down. Add in a spirited performance from rapper-slash-hacker Rico Nasty, and this film is intriguing, foreboding, and very Y2K.

UK

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