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TCBCast 224: Baz Luhrmann's Elvis - The TCBCast Review, Part 2

TCBCast 224: Baz Luhrmann's Elvis - The TCBCast Review, Part 2

FromTCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast


TCBCast 224: Baz Luhrmann's Elvis - The TCBCast Review, Part 2

FromTCBCast: An Unofficial Elvis Presley Fan Podcast

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Length:
105 minutes
Released:
Jun 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

There are a lot of people saying a lot of things. Some would make him out to be the hero, the villain, the victim, the perpetrator... in their story of who Elvis was. Baz Luhrmann's Elvis is not Gurdip's, Justin's, Ryan's or Bec's Elvis. And we know plenty of people are happy to tell the world right now how it's not their Elvis, either. But we're here to tell you, Baz Luhrmann's Elvis is a beautiful work of art, one that has not even begun to be fully appreciated. We explore the artistic necessity of the film's bending of history, try to understand the narrative reasons for exclusions, as well as celebrate the film's underlying message that music is a power that brings people together and lifts us above the worst of who and what we can be. Oh, and... on the the theme on flying... what does a 1960 Marlon Brando movie, based on a Tennessee Williams play, have to do with Elvis? Has every single critic out there except us missed the most poignant and touching final detail? You may never watch this film the same after hearing Part 2 of our review. Our deepest gratitude to our Patreon supporters, and to all of our listeners these past four years: thank you. TCB.
Released:
Jun 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

"Elvis is history," Carl Perkins once said, "and anytime anyone or anything becomes history, whether it be Pearl Harbor or Elvis, it will never go away. The world will never tire of his songs." TCBCast is an unofficial fan podcast featuring co-hosts Gurdip Ladhar and Justin Gausman, along with regular guest co-hosts Ryan Droste and Bec Wyles, plus an array of Elvis fans and experts setting out to better understand that history, and those songs. Tackling topics from throughout Elvis's lifetime and beyond, TCBCast seeks to offer thoughtful, intelligent, heartfelt and honest discourse on Presley's career, his influences, the people who made his work possible, and the cultural phenomenon surrounding his iconography. TCBCast is not associated with or endorsed by Graceland, Elvis Presley Enterprises, Authentic Brands Group or Sony.