Reality Queen! (2020)

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A comedy asking the question: is heiress/socialite London Logo a marketing genius, or simply the accidental beneficiary of an ignorant American public?

Introduction
"Reality Queen!" is a 2020 American funny film directed by Steven Jay Bernheim. The satirical film focuses on highlighting the shallow and vacant nature of truth tv in today's media-driven society. The film centers around an elegant socialite, 'London Logo', played by Julia Faye West, whose fame is wrapped up in dull truth TV programs and continuous physical enhancements.

Story
'London Logo' is a parody of television celebrities typically present in popular culture, understood for nonstop hogging limelights for their materialistic way of lives, instead of any significant accomplishments. The movie narrates her risible trajectory from being an authentic reality star to becoming a casualty of her own vanity filled world. Her self-obsessed mindset and inane desires supply an amusing if rather cringe-inducing story.

The storyline is observed through the perspective of an accomplished BBC journalist, Diana Smelt-Marlin, played by Kate Orsini. Diana is bemused and somewhat vexed by London's vacuity, however still prepares to record her unimportant life for the wider audience. Diana represents the viewer's point of view offering an element of peace of mind and logic amidst the madcap world of London Logo.

Supporting Characters
The movie parades a variety of similarly distinctive supporting characters that bolster the comedy. There's London's self-obsessed cousin and heiress to Logo's fortunes, Kristy Kim, played by Candace Kita; a strolling parody of tech billionaires, portrayed hilariously by Loren Lester; a magical 'therapist', Angelique Heavenly, played by Denise Richards and a string of other notable cameos.

Insight into Reality Television
"Reality Queen!" discovers as a mockumentary that glimpses into the crazy, excessive world of reality television. The movie satirizes the outrageous culture of fame, farcical social value, and the media's function in perpetuating such uninhibitedly vacuous behavior. Throughout the film, the audience is offered looks into the absurdities around tabloid culture, the impact of social networks, and the desire for perpetual '15 minutes of popularity' scenarios.

Comedy Aspect
"Reality Queen!" uses a humoristic view that can at times trend towards cringe comedy, with its extremely overstated parody these days's 'Insta-famous' culture. The movie discuss various aspects of star culture such as obsession with physical appearance, media adjustment, and pseudo-intellectual profundity of it all, resulting in a comedic satire that promotes an eye-rolling action instead of outright laughter.

Conclusion
Owing to its mockery nature on pop culture and truth television, "Reality Queen!" serves as a plain commentary on today's fame-obsessed social environment. The movie does not keep back from portraying the outrageous elements of the vain pursuits of fame and fortune. Ostensibly vacuous, the movie means to clarify the societal standards of success and popularity while producing momentum through its subtle humor. Although the movie's comedic timing can be seen as unusual, it still manages to paint a ludicrous yet accurate caricature of our 'follow-for-follow' social media-centric society.

Top Cast

  • Julia Faye West (small)
    Julia Faye West
    London Logo
  • Denise Richards (small)
    Denise Richards
    Angelina Streisand
  • Mike Tyson (small)
    Mike Tyson
    Himself
  • Kate Orsini (small)
    Kate Orsini
    Diana Smelt-Marlin
  • John Witherspoon (small)
    John Witherspoon
    Joe The Plumber
  • Charles Fleischer (small)
    Charles Fleischer
    Talk Show Host
  • Cliff DeYoung (small)
    Cliff DeYoung
    Joe Logo
  • Jamie Bernadette (small)
    Jamie Bernadette
    Woman in Black