There were few surprises among the shortlisted films announced for the 2022 Documentary Film Oscar but, as always there was at least one. While “Summer of Soul,” “The Rescue” and “Flee” (also earning an International Film shortlist mention) were expected, “Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry” was definitely not. It was one of two Apple TV+ shortlisted docs this year alongside Todd Haynes’ “The Velvet Underground.”

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One of the most competitive categories (and often head-scratching) of them all, it’s no surprise there were a number of high-profile snubs from this shortlist including Edgar Wright’s “The Sparks Brothers,” Liz Garbus’ “Being Cousteau,” “Wojnarowicz: F**K You F*ggot F**ker,” and “North By Current” and “Jacinta.”

Additionally, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced shortlist selections for the Documentary Short, Live Action Short, and Animated Short Film categories.

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At only 19-years-old, pop singer Billie Eilish has already experienced the level of high-pressure stardom, all-eyes-on-her success that most pop stars take decades to accrue. As the internet and entertainment world at large reawaken to the toxic culture surrounding celebrity in the wake of the “Framing Britney Spears,” there’s no better moment to take another scrutinizing eye to the way female artists are treated in the unforgiving, over-sexualizing music industry.

Continue reading ‘Billie Eilish: The ‘World’s A Little Blurry’ Depicts A Nascent Chapter Of Teenage Stardom [Review] at The Playlist.

How does someone cope with becoming a teenage superstar? A young singer-songwriter comes to terms with her own stardom in “Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry.” The Apple Original documentary gives viewers an unprecedented look at Eilish’s life; its exploration goes into the triumphs as well as the heartaches that make her music so personal. It also chronicles the creation of her hit album “When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?

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If you’re a person of a certain age, aka anyone that isn’t a Millennial or younger, you may not be super familiar with the work of pop star Billie Eilish. The young singer is one of the biggest names in music and has a devoted fan base that loves everything she does. Apple is hoping those fans are willing to subscribe to a new streaming service as part of their devotion.

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