Cinematic Songwriters: Lana Del Rey is a deep dive into the themes of Lana Del Rey’s music through the films which inspire her songwriting. Complex female characters, loss of innocence, and coping with the pitfalls of the American dream are explored through the selection of films reflecting Del Rey’s elevated “sad girl” pop music. Experience the TikTok edits or Tumblr gifs in their original contexts while learning more about how film and music have ongoing conversations.

About the Programmer: Mackenzie Mayor is a cinephile drawn primarily to women’s stories throughout the history of cinema. When not enjoying a film at Metro Cinema, the music of Lana Del Rey often soundtracks her strolling up and down Whyte Ave, shopping for vintage clothing, and writing essays. Intrigued by the influence music and film has on one another, she is thrilled to share this exchange on the big screen!