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It has made me so happy to see a new generation of #Elvis fans celebrate the new movie about the legendary singer and his manager. The movie is everything you’d expect a Baz Luhrmann movie to be: eccentric, fast, amazing, glorious cinematography….
You feel ALL the feelings watching this movie. Negative and positive feelings which is what a great filmmaker wants you to feel.
You’re IN this movie with the characters.
I am working on an in depth video regarding my complete review, but wanted to post my thoughts now because of what I’m reading/seeing on social media from long time Elvis fans expressing hate regarding this movie.
Firstly, the movie is not a biopic. This is not a detailed version of every second of his life. This is a movie that focuses on the (bizarre) relationship between Elvis Presley and his manager, Colonel Tom Parker.
Secondly, those who want to dissuade people from seeing this movie because <insert reason here> you are doing a disservice to the man you have claimed you’re a fan of. If this movie exceeds the financial expectations of the movie industry… guess what? There will be more movies made about Elvis with a higher price tag.
Take away all the noise about how it’s not 100% accurate. No movie will get it right. It’s a MOVIE with creative license. That’s with all movies. You know this going in. People aren’t stupid. This movie is a great springboard for individuals to do their own research. Get a podcast. Make your own videos. Explain the facts. But do not dissuade anyone from seeing this movie.
As an Elvis fan, shouldn’t you be pleased that we finally have a movie in which this MAN is portrayed in a way that isn’t a ridiculous caricature?
Go buy a ticket and watch this movie. Go three or four times. Elvis deserves to finally have a movie with a high Hollywood price tag. The essence of Elvis is portrayed by Austin Butler in such an iconic way that a person who didn’t get the privilege to see him on stage will finally ”get” the screaming.
That alone is worth the movie ticket.
Jaime Kay
Co-Host of The Jungle Room
I'm going to discuss my experience with Elvis Week 2020 which included my interviewing Ginger Alden on stage for her event, "An Evening with Ginger Alden" and also tell you all that's ahead with the podcast. Join me!
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“Anita Wood dated Elvis from 1957 to 1962. They broke up when she discovered he was also in a relationship with Priscilla Presley, who was still only 16 at that time. Anita talked about the shock and anger briefly on a TV interview but detailed it much more in an in-depth interview where she recounted Elvis' fears she could destroy his reputation if she publicly revealed what she had discovered.”
