Swift public outcry gave the movie a chance to speak for itself.
by Charles Pulliam-MooreApr 26, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCCharles Pulliam-Moore is a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years.
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