Taylor Swift has faced criticism this year after being selected to appear on Variety magazine’s Directors on Directors. Netizens flocked to Twitter to condemn the singer, accusing her of undermining other struggling female directors who need more attention. Directors on Director is an annual presentation in which famous directors discuss the big films of the year as well as their directing experience.
This year’s directorial team includes pop singer Taylor Swift, who won the award for directing the All Too Well music video, which was released in November. The series, which airs on December 12, will begin with dialogue between Martin McDonagh and Taylor Swift.
Ramin Setoodeh, co-editor of the journal said:
“Ever since Taylor Swift’s short film ‘All Too Well’ premiered in New York last winter, Variety has been impressed with her vision as a director. We’re thrilled that she’s joined James Cameron, Ryan Coogler, Gina Prince-Bythewood and the most adventurous and successful filmmakers of the past year.”
James Cameron (Avatar: The Way of the Water), Robert Rodriguez, Ryan Coogler (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever), Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Woman King), Chinonye Chukwu (Till), Tyler Perry (A Jazzman’s Blues), Sarah Polley (Women Speak), Francis Ford Coppola, Joe Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) and Rian Johnson are among the other directors who will appear in the film (Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery).
However, most individuals were unhappy with Swift’s inclusion on the list and expressed their displeasure with Variety’s verdict. Many people criticized Taylor on Twitter, saying that she only made a short music video and lacked many years of professional experience like other directors on the show. One individual claimed to admire Taylor Swift but called the effort “crazy”.
Netizens are criticizing Taylor Swift for allegedly abusing her ‘power’ while attending Variety’s Director on Director event.
Taylor received a ton of love and comments from fans and reviewers for her 15-minute music video for All Too Well, which features actresses Sadie Sink and Dylan O’ Brien. Her directing skills were praised after the short film was released. The singer also revealed the idea at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. Netizens speculated that Taylor was “storming” at the Oscars ceremony after learning that she might be nominated at the Oscars. Short Film category at the Oscars. As a result, she is joining the Director on Director program to strengthen her background as a director.
Taylor Swift directed a 10-minute MUSIC VIDEO and was paired with real directors who have dedicated their lives to the craft.
What did Martin McDonagh do for Diversity to be so despised? pic.twitter.com/ZpTN4Vg6XQ
– Stefano (@AllysPimp_) December 8, 2022
Martin McDonagh explains what it’s like to direct two of the best actors working right now Taylor Swift, who directed… Dylan O Brien and Sadie Sink pic.twitter.com/AmlteLzjwT
– Hannah ️ (@rejectedhannah) December 8, 2022
Some people, including some Taylor Swift fans, were unhappy about her appearance on the show. Their main fear is that Taylor will turn down many other filmmakers who need this recognition and exposure more than she does, as well as the chance to show their work on a prominent stage. Another user went on to compile a list of female directors for whom the platform could be a huge opportunity if Taylor’s music videos don’t overshadow their work.
Others also questioned Taylor’s filmmaking and directing skills. They deemed her completely unfit to talk to an Oscar-nominated seasoned director like Martin McDonagh. Despite this, some of her followers remained loyal to her and praised her for being put on Director over Director.
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Source: vcmp.edu.vn