Director Joseph Kahn praises Taylor Swift for her intelligence, denying claims of manipulation, in an exclusive interview with The Independent.
Joseph Kahn, the director behind Taylor Swift’s music video for “Look What You Made Me Do,” recently took a stand in support of the pop star while promoting his film, Bodied, at the Toronto Film Festival. Kahn has been vocal about defending Swift against criticism she has faced regarding her music and creative choices.
In an interview with Variety, Kahn addressed the accusations of Swift being manipulative, stating, “The biggest insult anyone throws at her is that she’s manipulative. What does that mean? As an artist, because you know what clothes you want to wear, you know what edits you want to make, you know what the set-ups are, you know what the theme of every idea is, you know what your lyrics are. Is that manipulative, or is that just being smart?”
He went on to praise Swift’s upcoming album, reputation, calling it “spectacular” and “a monster” of a record. Kahn described Swift’s abilities as “magical” and highlighted her creative vision in crafting her music and visuals.
The music video for “Look What You Made Me Do” stirred controversy due to its perceived references to feuds involving Swift and other artists, such as Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, and Katy Perry. In one scene, Swift is depicted in a bath filled with diamonds, gesturing a gun sign with her hand, which some fans interpreted as a nod to Kim Kardashian’s robbery in Paris.
Furthermore, Beyonce fans accused Swift of “copying” visuals from Beyonce’s “Formation” video. However, Kahn, who has also worked with Beyonce, refuted these claims, stating that Swift’s video exists in a different artistic realm from Beyonce’s work.
Swift’s album reputation is scheduled for release on 10 November, and fans are eagerly anticipating what the pop star has in store for them. With Kahn’s defense of Swift and his praise for her creative endeavors, it’s clear that the director has a deep respect for the artist and her artistic vision.
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