Taylor Swift has given a resounding endorsement to Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut, “Blink Twice,” which opened in theaters on Friday, August 24. The 34-year-old singer took to Instagram Stories to share her enthusiasm for the film, calling it a “clear and bold vision” from her longtime friend.
Swift shared an image of the movie poster, which features stars Channing Tatum and Naomi Ackie, and captioned it with high praise. “This film is incredible. Thrilling, twisted, wickedly funny, and visually stunning,” Swift wrote. She also included a link for fans to purchase tickets. “The performances are phenomenal. @zoeisabellakravitz conceptualized this, wrote it, obsessed over every detail, and directed it with such a clear and bold vision.”
In her caption, Swift expressed her admiration for Kravitz’s work. “I’m so blown away by what she’s accomplished here and I can’t wait to watch everyone discover this film and this brilliant filmmaker,” Swift said. She also included a trigger warning for potential viewers. “Trigger warning: contains mature themes and depictions of violence, including sexual violence. This may be upsetting or triggering to some viewers,” she added.
Kravitz’s film, “Blink Twice,” has drawn significant attention for its content and the director’s meticulous approach. The film is a psychological thriller that delves into themes of power abuse. Amazon MGM Studios issued a similar warning for the movie on August 22, highlighting its intense subject matter. “While this is a fictionalized movie, it contains mature themes and depictions of violence — including sexual violence,” the warning reads. It also provides resources for viewers who might find the content distressing, directing them to BlinkTwiceResources.com.
Naomi Ackie, 31, stars as a cocktail waitress who is invited by a tech billionaire, played by Channing Tatum, 44, to his private island. The plot unfolds as she becomes increasingly suspicious of the billionaire’s intentions and the motives of his entourage.
Swift’s support for Kravitz comes amid a period of high-profile events. Recently, Kravitz and Tatum attended one of Swift’s Eras Tour shows at London’s Wembley Stadium. Tatum shared his excitement on Instagram on August 19, posting a photo from the concert and praising Swift. “Date night with TSwift. The love is real and Taylor is an absolute force!” he wrote, noting a moment spent with Swift’s father, Scott.
The friendship between Swift and Kravitz, who is 35, has been public for several years. In 2022, Kravitz mentioned that she and Swift spent considerable time together in London during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Swift has previously shown support for Kravitz’s acting career, notably praising her performance in “The Batman” released in 2022. The two friends have also been spotted together at public events, including Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff’s wedding in August 2023.
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With “Blink Twice” now in theaters, Kravitz’s directorial debut is garnering attention for its provocative content and ambitious storytelling. Swift’s enthusiastic promotion and the careful consideration of content warnings reflect the film’s significant impact and the close friendship between the two women.
