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Ep. 58: "Rocketman," 2019
Ep. 58: "Rocketman," 2019
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71 minutes
Released:
Jun 25, 2020
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Well I think it’s gonna be a long, long time before we watch a biopic this fun and fresh! Hello listeners, blast off with Alex and a Daisha into a new episode about "Rocketman," the 2019 musical biopic about the effervescent rock icon, Elton John! The Babies are discussing how the importance of ethical representation, abuse and addiction, and how the gorgeous fantasy elements changes the impact of what could have been a run-of-the-mill biopic. So wash your hands, take a seat, put on your electric boots and mohair suit, and enjoy the episode (which we'll be releasing on Thursdays now to better fit Alex's work schedule)! Also, arrest the cops who murdered Breonna Taylor. Where to watch: Hulu | Amazon Songs: “The Bitch Is Back” performed by Taron Egerton “Crocodile Rock” “Your Song” “Rocket Man” Music by Elton John and Bernie Taupin Released by Virgin EMI Records Show Notes: The Laverne Cox clip Daisha was talking about is actually not a clip but in the documentary itself, which is here. Elton’s Guardian tell-all The costumesssss Rolling Stone’s article on fact checking the obviously super-factual “Rocketman” Elton in Kingsman 2 kicking ass and smashing guys' heads with pianos. I guess Taron’s audition for Rocketman? How you can help right now: Donate to the charity for George Floyd‘s daughter, Gianna Floyd. Sign the petitions to bring justice to the victims of police killings. Donate to the Louisville Community Bailout Fund, or refer to the list of U.S. bailout fund donations here. Donate to the fund for the community of black trans women who live in Atlanta and are sex workers and/or homeless. Educate yourself on issues facing the Black Lives Matter movement. Learn how to be safe if you're out protesting and getting tested for COVID-19. And finally: REGISTER TO VOTE! And finally finally: Learn more about what and how the Elton John AIDS Foundation funds (mostly organizations that deliver HIV programs to marginalized groups) Podcast cover art: David Taylor Twitter: @bwaybabies Facebook: Facebook.com/broadwaybabiespodcast
Released:
Jun 25, 2020
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Podcast episode
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