Empty cabins, lush fields and dreamy scenes intertwine in Leonn Ward's video for Olivia Rodrigo's Can't Catch Me Now, the song featured in The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes. The director brings her signature intimate style to the video, which has an understated, naturalistic style and beautiful cinematography. The location is also key, with the concept unfolding in a picturesque landscape which feels very much like the calm before the storm. Intercut with scenes from the latest installment in the Hunger Games universe, the visual elements complement each other perfectly, and don't feel shoe-horned in as some tie-in videos do. Instead, it's a snapshot of time and character, and an exciting look into the world of the film.
Rob Ulitski - 30th Nov 2023