Ariana Grande Releases Deluxe Version Of Eternal Sunshine
Pop star and actress Ariana Grande stunned audiences in March with a deluxe version of her album Eternal Sunshine.
The project, Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead, is accompanied by a short film that is directed and stars Grande. Both mediums serve as an ode to her most cherished and haunting memories.
The film titled Brighter Days Ahead centers around the character Peaches, played by Grande, at the memory clinic, Brighter Days Inc.
During the 26-minute film we are introduced to the clinic in the music video for We Can’t Be Friends, where Peaches gets the memories from her last relationship erased.
The performance is Grande’s most vulnerable and personal work of art. Both the album and the film are a heartfelt reflection on the singer’s marriage and its aftermath.
During the film, we get a look at four core memories during Peaches’ life.
The first memory navigates Ariana’s childhood and includes her parents, brother, and grandparents. In the second memory, we dive into her life as a pop star as the images of screaming fans are displayed on screens while she performs Dandelion, a sensually beautiful track.
In the third memory, Peaches walks through the ruins of a destroyed home. As she walks through the house, Twilight Zone, a song about a failed relationship, plays. When she steps outside, the track switches to Supernatural, a song about accepting new love.
During the fourth and final memory, Peaches lays on an operating table while being stitched back together as the doctor, played by Grande’s father Ed Butera, tries to revive her. The song Hampstead plays in the background, giving the scene a Frankenstein feel.
Despite previously hinting at a tumultuous relationship with her father, the film implies that he played a crucial role in helping Grande recover from moments of emotional ruin.
A sentimental and beautiful film, Brighter Days Ahead not only highlights Ariana’s struggles, but also serves as a mirror for those who have suffered similarly.
