The Eras tour movie: can Taylor Swift get any bigger?
Oct 20, 2023
Discussion on Taylor Swift's successful film release of her sold-out eras tour, the concert film experience, Taylor Swift's fame and future, seeking happiness and fun in the booming concert business, and wrapping up the show with team introductions.
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Emotional reactions to the film
Anna Nicolaou describes her experience watching the film as magical despite initial reluctance.
Jo Ellison shares getting emotional and crying during the concert film, especially at the song "Fearless."
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Eras as life phases
The Eras Tour film invites fans to celebrate Taylor Swift's musical phases, paralleling their own life eras.
Fans emotionally connect with her music as it taps into shared life experiences and memories.
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Personal Vogue interview with Taylor
Jo Ellison recounts interviewing Taylor Swift in 2014 for her first UK Vogue cover.
They spent two hours at Swift's apartment, discussing poetry and playing with her cat, creating an intimate and memorable moment.
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This week, we’re talking about the show, and pop star, of the century: Taylor Swift just released the film version of her Eras concert in theatres, and it’s already breaking records. Lilah hosts a roundtable on both the film and the Taylor phenomenon with HTSI Editor Jo Ellison and US media correspondent Anna Nicolaou. How did we all get wrapped up in the hype? Is there anywhere else for Swift to go? Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or at http://ft.com/ftweekendpodcast.
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