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How is Taylor Swift as a director? Apparently, the ‘real deal’ according to Laura Dern | Hollywood

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Oscar-winning actress Laura Dern ‘unwrapped’ the answer to the intriguing affair while discussing her career highlights in the March 29 episode of the UnWrapped podcast. Having worked with the Grammy-winning artists previously on her 2022 music video for Bejeweled, the Palm Royale star only had affirmations to shower the pop songstress with. Laura Dern and Taylor Swift in a behind the scene picture from the Bejeweled music video set,(Instagram) “She is a real deal,” Dern proclaimed, addressing how Taylor Swift was as a director. Much to Swifties’ relief, the Jurassic Park star believes the 34-year-old singer can make it to the big leagues as a filmmaker “on top of everything else amazing she does.” Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Taylor Swift as a director Bejeweled isn’t the sole self-directed music video she’s delivered. The pop diva originally made her directorial debut with the 2010 video Mine, which she co-directed with Roman White. In addition to stitching stories via her lyrics, Taylor has dove into storytelling from behind the camera, …

All Too Well snubbed, but Taylor Swift still in Best Song for Oscars shortlist

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Taylor Swift is out of the Oscars shortlist for Best Live Action Short Film nomination for her 10-minute short All Too Well despite her campaigning efforts. The pop star has a shot at another category though, as revealed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday. (Also read: Guillermo del Toro calls Taylor Swift ‘accomplished director’ amid criticism: ‘I have the greatest admiration for her’) Although Taylor Swift’s All Too Well: The Short Film received a significant amount of attention when it was released alongside Red (Taylor’s Version), she was unable to make the cut for the final 15 slots. The video, which won big at the MTV Video Music Awards for Video of the Year and Best Direction and an American Music Award was inspired by the singer’s relationship with actor Jake Gyllenhaal. The final 15 nominations were determined by the branches from short films and feature animation, directors, producers, and writers. The short film that stars actors Sadie Sink and Dylan O’Brien centers around a romantic relationship that quickly turns …

Guillermo del Toro calls Taylor Swift ‘accomplished director’ amid criticism | Hollywood

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Guillermo del Toro came to the defense of Taylor Swift amidst recent online criticism of the singer taking up a place in Hollywood trade magazine Variety’s Director on Director series with Martin McDonagh. Taylor, who has only directed a short film based on her song All Too Well, also announced her untitled directorial debut soon after. Guillermo revealed that the two had chatted recently and he had great admiration for the singer-songwriter. (Also read: Taylor Swift criticised for taking up a spot on Hollywood directors panel, Twitter asks ‘What is this BS?’) Upset Twitter users had flocked to the Variety announcement sharing their displeasure with Taylor’s selection. One Twitter user commented, “Taylor swift who directed 1 (one) short film in the same lineup as Ryan Coogler and Rian Johnson.” Another tweet read, “What is this BS?????? yt (sic) mediocrity really be prevailing but what do you expect from Hollywood.” Several ‘Swifties’ also defended the singer, making her choice on the panel a divisive topic. Speaking to W magazine, the Mexican filmmaker stated, “She’s a very …

Taylor Swift criticised for spot on directors panel: ‘What is this BS?’ | Hollywood

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After it was announced that Taylor Swift would be kicking of Hollywood trade magazine Variety’s Director on Director series with Martin McDonagh, there was immediate backlash to the news. The singer, who has directed one short film so far, was given the spot over many reputed filmmakers. Soon after, news broke that Taylor would be making her directorial debut with an original script produced by Searchlight Pictures. (Also read: American Music Awards: Taylor Swift wins big. Check out full list of winners) The lineup which was announced on Thursday features award-winning filmmakers James Cameron and Francis Ford Coppola as well as younger breakout filmmakers Ryan Coogler and Sarah Polley. Several of these makers are in the conversation for best director ahead of the award season next year. Film fans took to social media to announce their displeasure with the situation. One Twitter user commented, “Taylor Swift who directed 1 (one) short film in the same lineup as Ryan Coogler and Rian Johnson lmao,” while another said, “What is this BS?????? yt (sic) mediocrity really be …