Cate Blanchett is the tranquil eye of the storm in the video for Sparks' The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte - the first single from the band's 26th studio album.Directed by Ron and Russell Mael of Sparks and Richie Starzec, the video sees actress Cate Blanchett show off some impressive moves in a re-worn yellow Stella McCartney suit, flanked by the Mael Brothers. Deadpan and expressionless throughout, this is in stark contrast to the dramatic performances audiences have come to expect from Blanchett - and that is the utter genius of this concept.Her movement is a direct reaction to the fun track - bouncy, bonkers and energetic - and the whole thing feels like a contemporary art installation. An absurd moment in time that you have to see to believe.
Rob Ulitski - 8th Mar 2023