Miss Americana: 7 revelations from Taylor Swift's Netflix documentary . American comedian Nikki Glaser wrote an apology on Instagram for her comments about Swift featured in the film. I needed to get to a point where I was ready, able and willing to call out bullshit rather than just smiling my way through it. And, finally, there's the "coney island" line, "But when I walked up to the podium I think that I forgot to say your name," which fans believe is a nod to Harris. The 18-year-old scion of one of the U.S.' most stories political dynasties caught Taylor's eye after she struck up a friendship with his cousin Patrick Schwarzenegger, and they had a few good months together. "[4], Additionally, the archive footages used in the documentary feature record producer Calvin Harris, singers Beyoncé, P!nk, Harry Styles, Shakira and Lenny Kravitz, music bands Dixie Chicks and Earth Wind & Fire, models Karlie Kloss and Kim Kardashian, rapper Kanye West, US senator Marsha Blackburn, US president Donald Trump, actors Taylor Lautner and Tom Hiddleston, drag queens Jade Jolie and Riley Knoxx, television personalities Barbara Walters, Dan Harris, David Letterman, Erin Robinson, Graham Norton, Hoda Kotb, Jedediah Bila, Jenny Johnson, Jimmy Fallon, JuJu Chang, Nancy O'Dell, Nikki Glaser, Phil McGraw, Sara Haines, Stephen Colbert, Sunny Hostin, Whoopi Goldberg, and the entire "Fab 5" cast of Queer Eye: Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk, Karamo Brown, Jonathan Van Ness and Tan France. [89] The New York Post's Elana Fishman confessed: "every so often, I'll still catch myself criticizing the way my tummy or legs look in a photo or how a certain pair of pants fits me. [91], The Daily Targum stated that, despite being an expert when it comes to handling negative comments, even Swift "succumbed to insecurities that blossomed into eating problems, which shows how even the strongest among us are susceptible to potential eating disorders due to the toxic environment of social media". Miss Americana (2020) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 'Miss Americana' director Lana Wilson admits she was surprised by Taylor Swift when they met. I remember how, when I was 18, that was the first time I was on the cover of a magazine, and the headline was like "Pregnant at 18?". [11] In December, Variety reported Big Machine had cleared the use of Swift's older material for the film.[1]. [6], On January 15, 2020, Swift revealed the release date and a poster of the film through her social media accounts. [32] Glamour's Marie-Claire Chappet wrote: "Miss Americana shows Taylor is sick of the restrictive parameters set out for women in the spotlight. Nancy Coleman, of the same magazine, opined that the film "opens a rare, honest window on what makes this star [Swift] tick". Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! Wesley Morris of The New York Times chose Miss Americana as his "critic's pick", describing the film as "85 minutes of translucence" with Swift, stating that she is "self-critical, grown up and ready, perhaps, to deliver a message beyond the music". ... like Harry Styles, Joe Jonas, John Mayer and Jake Gyllenhaal. Less than a week ago on Dec. 11, the singer blessed devoted Swifties with the surprise sister album to folklore, titled evermore. And I think one theme that ended up emerging in the film [Miss Americana] is what happens when you are not just a people pleaser but someone who's always been respectful of authority figures, doing what you were supposed to do, being polite at all costs. [14][15] On January 30, Swift announced the list of select theatres that will play Miss Americana, for a limited time. [70][71] Upon release, the film became the highest-rated Netflix-original biographical documentary by an artist in IMDb history. These two were still teenagers when they made the burgeoning-pop-star scene together. Will Harry Styles make an appearance as the heartbreak prince? She defies her advisors and gets political — breaking her silence and following in the footsteps of the Dixie Chicks – with thankfully less damaging consequences. The video concludes with the motto: "You've marched for four years. And he made enough of an impression to merit a mention in the liner notes for "All Too Well" on her Red album. [75] Perry further added that Miss Americana inspires her to make her own documentary. It couldn't get any cuter—the Valentine's Day costars had the same name, for goodness' sake! [3] The Sundance Institute outlined: "Director Lana Wilson offers a multifaceted window into Swift, her creative process, and her singular experience of being one of the brightest lights on the world's global stage. But in “Miss Americana,” the singer acknowledges that she no longer will look at the images posted of her online daily. People are connecting to it in a really deep way, which was, of course, my dream when making the movie. Usually we have to make alterations to the dresses, but we can take them right off the runway and put them on you!" [79], Miss Americana is credited for paving the way for singers to utilize major streaming platforms to assist their career, by eventizing tour footages into intimate, candid films. The critically acclaimed film topped the US box office in its first weekend and was one of the top grossing films of the summer. More broadly, the song juggles themes of loss, regret and nostalgia, but with a closer look—or should we say, listen—some Swifties have theorized the song references many of the star's A-list exes, from John Mayer to Calvin Harris, all within just a few verses. [78] In a Prospect article titled "It's time to face the facts—our male pop stars need to try a bit harder", Caroline O'Donoghue pointed out how Miss Americana talks about "the need for female pop stars to be highly visual, and to change that visual often", and quoted a line from the documentary that Swift says: "The female artists I know of have to remake themselves 20 times more than the male artists, or else you're out of a job". And then I'd walk into a photo shoot and be in the dressing room and somebody who worked at a magazine would say, "Oh, wow, this is so amazing that you can fit into the sample sizes. [31] Steve Pond of TheWrap pointed out that "the heart of Miss Americana is Taylor Swift telling us what she stands for on gay rights and women's rights, and what she's learned about the fate of being a woman in the public eye". [76][77] Emily Strayer, of the American country music band The Chicks, commented on the documentary, stating: "The power she [Swift] has right now to change things is way beyond any power we [The Chicks] ever had. 1 on Digital Song Sales Chart With 'Only the Young, "Taylor Swift documentary Miss Americana receives glowing early reviews at Sundance Festival", "12 of the best and 12 of the worst Netflix originals that have come out this year, so far", "I Used to Be a Taylor Swift Fan. Taylor Swift: Miss Americana trailer is here and it's everything fans were hoping for and more. [17] Upon release, the song received universal acclaim from music critics, who praised its politically charged lyrics that deal with gun violence and school shootings in the United States. ... It’s an unsolved mystery – with later rumours even pointing the finger at ex-boyfriend Harry Styles. "Only the Young" debuted and peaked at number one on the US Billboard Digital Song Sales chart, and entered the charts in several other countries. It also became the highest-rated Netflix-original biographical documentary by a recording artist in IMDb history. The site's critics consensus reads: "Miss Americana provides an engaging if somewhat deliberately opaque backstage look at a pop star turned cultural phenomenon. To start, with the lines "Were you standing in the hallway/with a big cake, happy birthday," the song harkens back to seemingly the same birthday Swift sang about on her Red track, "The Moment I Knew," which tells the story about her boyfriend not showing up for her at her 21st birthday. I experienced it as a person with extreme privilege, so I can only imagine what it's like when you don't have that. [16], The documentary includes the song "Only the Young", playing during the end credits, which was released as a promotional single alongside the film. Accompanying the film's release, "Only the Young", a song by Swift featured in the end credits, was released as a promotional single. ... Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles photographed holding hands amid reports they're dating [85][86][80], Miss Americana fueled several conversations about eating disorders, body dysmorphia, exercise anorexia, self-esteem, toxic internet culture and sexual assault. She described the film as "glossy, conventional, flicking between past and present with a warm intimacy" as Swift "bares her soul in this intimate, earnest docu-portrait". [13] Six days later, an official trailer to the film was released on YouTube and on Swift's social media accounts. 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The camera pans over a "Mr. Americana" poster starring "Tyler Swift", directed by "Larry Wilson", and premiering at the 2020 "Mandance Festival", a wordplay on the 2020 Sundance Festival. Amy Kaufman 22:54, Jan 26 2020. He added that the film does not depict a "drastic change" but rather "a tough, somewhat deflating process of self-recognition". [23] [72][73][74], American singer Katy Perry praised the film, stating that she was impressed by Miss Americana, because of its self-awareness and vulnerability, and commented that she was "really excited for her [Swift] to be able to show that to the world: that things aren't perfect, they don't have to be, and it's more beautiful when they aren't". Taylor retweeted his sentiments. [21] Miss Americana has been described as an "intimate", "genuine", "funny" and "empowering" film, that documents "her humble beginnings as a country-music star to her position as an influential figure in pop culture". Representative Eric Swalwell revealed that Swift authorized the usage of the song for the campaign free-of-cost, marking the first time Swift has allowed her music to be used in a political advertisement. The song was written by Swift after the 2018 United States elections,[6] but did not make it on the track-list of Lover. Lautner didn't get the urge to imprint, however, and this innocent liaison instead marked the beginning of Swift's serial monogamy. Miss Americana (also known as Taylor Swift: Miss Americana) is a 2020 American documentary film directed by Lana Wilson, that follows American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and her life over the course of several years of her career. Taylor was 19 when when she hooked up with the legendary lothario—but she got her revenge with "Dear John," which the "good man with a good heart" thought was really mean of her to write. He concluded that "it's truly enough to make you feel like an asshole for ever thinking that Swift was some kind of Aryan crypto-fascist, and not just a mega-famous young woman who didn't yet love herself enough to be hated for her convictions". [25] Slash Film's Chris Evangelita termed the film as a "dynamite crowd pleaser" and described it as "a sweet, surprisingly funny portrait of Taylor Swift growing up and getting political". Here are all the details about Joe Alwyn, his relationship with Taylor Swift, and if he appears in Miss Americana.. 1. But for one second let this sink in: she is Miss Americana and who could possibly be the Heartbreak Prince?! [5], Swift expressed interest in making a documentary with Netflix following the concert film Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour, which premiered on the streaming platform in December 2018. Showcasing Swift's trademark vulnerability and her fierce intelligence and wit, Wilson captures moments both tender and exhilarating as the superstar embarks on the latest chapter of her already extraordinary career. It is a biographical compilation of interviews, flashbacks, studio footage, home videos, cellphone videos and concert recordings that cover a number of events in Swift's life and career, including the making of her sixth and seventh studio albums, Reputation (2017) and Lover (2019), her past battle with body dysmorphia and allied eating disorder, her mother's cancer diagnosis, the toxic internet culture and media scrutiny she faces, her sexual assault trial, and her decision to go public with her political views, including LGBTQ+ allyship. 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