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My guest today is Baz Luhrmann, the award-winning director whose films include Moulin Rouge!, Strictly Ballroom, The Great Gatsby, Elvis, and Romeo + Juliet. His newest film is EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, a critically acclaimed documentary about Elvis that's playing right now in theaters and in IMAX. Before becoming a massively successful film director, Baz began his showbiz career as an actor, and as a ballroom dancer, in Australia. His first film was Strictly Ballroom, which came out in 1992, and became one of the highest-grossing Australian films of all time. It was originally a play, and there's a song in the film that was part of the story all the way back when it was first performed on stage. And that's what Baz and I talked about for this episode.For more info, visit songexploder.net/baz-luhrmann.
Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Emilio Tostado of Sleepless Cinematic Podcast as we break down William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and the 1996 Baz Luhrman film adaptation. In this episode, Emilio discusses the use of water throughout the film, we talk about this amazing cast, and we both struggle to pronounce the word "Elizabethan". Follow on Instagram @stonestoptens and @sleeplesscinematicpodEmail stonestoptens@gmail.comSleepless Cinematic Podcast episode on Shakespeare In Love keywordsRomeo and Juliet, Baz Luhrmann, classic literature, film adaptation, themes, iconic scenes, character analysis, modern adaptations, cultural impact, Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet, modern adaptations, character dynamics, dystopian aesthetics, visual storytelling, sound design, casting choices, timelessness, aging characters, memorable scenes Romeo and Juliet, Baz Luhrmann, character analysis, film critique, performance review, costume design, modern adaptation, Shakespeare, cinematic choices, character dynamics Romeo and Juliet, film adaptation, costume design, soundtrack, modern casting, Baz Luhrmann, Shakespeare, movie critique, character analysis, 90s nostalgia
Meryl & Kidman Month continues this week with Baz Luhrmann's 2001 dazzling display of a jukebox musical, Moulin Rouge! Diamond Dogs Angela and Amber debate the quality of Nicole's performance and swoon over Ewan, while Jeff does his best to remind them that the show must go on! Check out our NEW YouTube Channel and subscribe now! If you're one of the first 100 subscribers, you'll be entered to win a weekend pass for one of several comic cons happening in 2026!Would you like to hear the show early and ad-free? Head over to our Patreon and get started with a FREE 7-day trial. We've got plenty of exclusive content and episodes that you'll only find there! You can also sign up as a free member! Subscribe to us on YouTubeConnect with us on social media and our website
Star of the new play "ART" and all-round Aussie legend Damon Herriman joins us in studio to chat gentrification of the Inner West, David Mamet, acting, vulnerability and the way the Aussie community in LA has evolved.We also talk the new meta-comedy "Napa Boys" as well as Baz Luhrmann's "EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert". Take a deeper dive into our world at https://weirdertogether.substack.com
You've heard of method actors — performers who fully immerse themselves in a role until a project is complete — but Baz Luhrmann has been called a “method director.” Spectacle is his signature. From the glittering chaos of Moulin Rouge! to the roaring parties of The Great Gatsby, Baz fills every frame with vibrant colour, music and movement. For his new documentary, EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, he dives headfirst into the glitter once again, this time to tell the story of his longtime muse, Elvis Presley. The film shows the King of Rock and Roll not as a myth, but as a ferocious live performer full of humanity and power. Baz joins guest host Garvia Bailey to reflect on the bold, anything-goes style that's defined his career, and why he's drawn to cultural icons and big emotional swings.
This week we go fully corporate: Top 5 Corporate & Tech Jargon — the phrases designed to sound like progress while delivering absolutely nothing. We're talking circle back, take it offline, pivot, blue-sky thinking, synergy, and the whole “results-driven ecosystem” dialect spoken exclusively by people who describe themselves as “thought leaders” on LinkedIn.Then we hit the main feature: Thunderbolts* — Marvel's surprisingly sincere group-therapy movie disguised as an action film. Think The Breakfast Club, but everyone's a government assassin and the villain is basically existential depression with god-tier powers.Standard warning: we spoil. A lot. With confidence.What we talked aboutTop 5 Corporate / Techno-babbleWhy corporate language exists: credibility theatre, hiding behind vague phrasing, and “sounding senior” without committing to anything.The difference between useful technical language vs bullshit camouflage (and why “take it offline” can mean “I'm seething”).Techno-babble in movies: Back to the Future's flux capacitor, Avengers physics word-salad (quantum tunneling, heavy ion fusion, Coulomb barrier), and classic Star Trek “modulate the phase variance” nonsense.The “pivot” moment that sneaks into real life: Friends and the cursed sofa stairwell.Thunderbolts*Why this one lands better than recent Marvel: less quippy noise, more consistent tone, and a third act that's actually about something.The set-up: a clean-up operation that becomes a trap, plus Marvel's best “oh, we're definitely all going to die” elevator pitch.Bob / Sentry / The Void: a superhuman project gone wrong, and a villain that manifests as the darkest version of yourself.The big swing: a finale that avoids sky-portals and CGI armies and instead goes for inner trauma + solidarity (yes, basically an emotional intervention).The asterisk explained: the film's marketing payoff and the “New Avengers” naming chaos.The rough edges: runtime bloat, plot convenience, and the return of accents that should've stayed retired.Bonus life adminWalking football cup semi-final madness (knees sacrificed, glory secured).Random watches: Tarot (not recommended), “Lords of Metal” (unexpectedly wholesome), and a bit of hype for upcoming Peaky Blinders and Baz Luhrmann's Elvis project.If you're even slightly Marvel'd-out but still want something that tries to have a heart, Thunderbolts* is one of the more watchable recent entries — and if you've ever died inside hearing “let's circle back,” the Top 5 segment is basically free therapy.You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads
Max Foizey interviews Baz Luhrmann about "Epic," reviews "Scream 7" and "How to Make a Killing," and talks about the best musician movies of all time.
Luis Herrero y Ayanta Barilli hablan sobre el nuevo documental de Baz Luhrmann sobre Elvis Presley.
On this week's show, Steve is joined by June Thomas, author of A Place of Our Own, and Michael Schulman, author of Her Again and Oscar Wars, for some rollicking Gabfest discourse. First up, they get all shook up by EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, the concert documentary directed by Baz Luhrmann from archival Elvis performance footage. Does the master of cinematic spectacle bring the King back to life?Next, they turn to The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, the new sitcom from 30 Rock co-creator Robert Carlock starring Tracy Morgan. Finally, they examine the uncanny and profound phenomena of posthumously-published celebrity interviews—including Eric Dane and Jane Goodall—of Netflix's Famous Last Words specials. Existential bravery or exploitative trash? They discuss.In an exclusive bonus episode for Slate Plus subscribers, the panel weighs in on the best casting Oscar race.EndorsementsMichael: The audiobook of the memoir I Regret Almost Everything by Keith McNally as narrated by the incomparable Richard E. Grant.June: Two niche podcasts featuring conversations with authors of biography including Bio, the official podcast of the Biographers International Organization, and Biographers in Conversation. Also, jumping on the Richard E. Grant train, the BBC parody cooking series Posh Nosh starring Grant and Arabella Weir.Steve: The recent essay “The Stony Dark Within” by Joy Williams about Rainer Maria Rilke in the New York Review of Books.--Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's show, Steve is joined by June Thomas, author of A Place of Our Own, and Michael Schulman, author of Her Again and Oscar Wars, for some rollicking Gabfest discourse. First up, they get all shook up by EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, the concert documentary directed by Baz Luhrmann from archival Elvis performance footage. Does the master of cinematic spectacle bring the King back to life?Next, they turn to The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, the new sitcom from 30 Rock co-creator Robert Carlock starring Tracy Morgan. Finally, they examine the uncanny and profound phenomena of posthumously-published celebrity interviews—including Eric Dane and Jane Goodall—of Netflix's Famous Last Words specials. Existential bravery or exploitative trash? They discuss.In an exclusive bonus episode for Slate Plus subscribers, the panel weighs in on the best casting Oscar race.EndorsementsMichael: The audiobook of the memoir I Regret Almost Everything by Keith McNally as narrated by the incomparable Richard E. Grant.June: Two niche podcasts featuring conversations with authors of biography including Bio, the official podcast of the Biographers International Organization, and Biographers in Conversation. Also, jumping on the Richard E. Grant train, the BBC parody cooking series Posh Nosh starring Grant and Arabella Weir.Steve: The recent essay “The Stony Dark Within” by Joy Williams about Rainer Maria Rilke in the New York Review of Books.--Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
During the research process of making his 2022 biopic ELVIS starring Austin Butler director Baz Luhrmann gained access to mountains of archival footage of interviews, performances, and candid moments behind the scenes. He's now assembled a documentary entitled EPiC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT. We've got a review plus a Trailer Tapas segment with quick glimpses of films on the release schedule horizon. Recommendation from our hosts in this episode - Man on the Run Footcandle Film Society
After months away from the mic, Tupelo Tom & Big Lew return with a “Comeback Special” of their own! Yes! We are back, and we are STILL TALKIN'! In this episode, we dive into Baz Luhrmann's EPiC, a visually stunning and emotionally powerful celebration that redefines Elvis for a new generation! We cover everything from the new masterpiece that's melting hearts and opening eyes, Elvis' mystery shoe choice, recent and upcoming Elvis Festival fun, Jake Hargis in the wild west, Buck Owens stories from the Big Lew vault, the retired life and times of Tupelo Tom, and the miraculous recovery of one of our own! All this and so much more in the TALKIN' Comeback Special! Order your copy of Serial West by Jeff Lewis: https://a.co/d/09vjWL1G
Enough about romance, it's time to get rich! This week the guys are talking some money movies in Outrageous Fortune and Million Dollar Mystery. They're talking Bette Midler, Shelley Long, George Carlin, and even Terminator, Baz Luhrmann, and Moulin Rogue!
Los Goya ya están aquí, oportunidad para como siempre poner a patrir la gala por su duración, chistes malos o porque la película que a mi me gusta no se lleva nada, Mientras tanto nosotros, en el último programa del mes de febrero, comentamos la variada oferta de nuevos títulos que llegan esta semana a los cines: EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert de Baz Luhrmann, Los miserables: El origen Dirigida por Eric Besnard, Scarlet Dirigida por Mamoru Hosoda, Sorry, Baby Dirigida por Eva Victor y Hasta la montaña Dirigida por Sophie Deraspe.
Boris Jancic joins Culture 101 to unpack Baz Luhrmann's latest Elvis documentary, revisiting the life and cultural legacy of Elvis Presley through archival material and newly assembled footage. He also reflects on key moments from this year's BAFTA Awards and what they signal for the rest of awards season. Plus, a look at streaming platform MUBI, its curated approach to cinema, and why it continues to attract audiences seeking international and independent film.EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert Movie trailerGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Ryan, Bec, Gurdip and Justin pile in for a round table discussion on Baz Luhrmann's EPiC. You don't need us to tell you it's worth seeing or that it's good - there's no shortage of other opinions you've heard affirm both, so we just dive right in. We discuss our perspectives on how the film presents Elvis and his creative process, major sequences of significance, any insights we picked up along the way, as well as the contexts of our viewing experiences (including the responses of guests we took with us, and anecdotal demographics), and our major takeaways from this remarkable cinematic remix, not simply of Elvis's words and performances, but of the work left behind by Denis Sanders, Pierre Adidge and Bob Abel. Finally, Justin wraps the episode with a sort-of Song of the Week, discussing how Baz Luhrmann's "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)" provided him with some illumination as the Elvis fandom comes to reckon with EPiC as a new collaborative reinterpretation, unpacking the mindblowing critical reappraisal of Elvis' 1970s era in the media reviews of the film, examining a few criticisms of Luhrmann's 2022 film and EPiC from certain corners of the fandom, and bringing the "art vs archive" arc that he and Bec had begun last September after the Toronto premiere (episode 376) to a conclusion. This episode contains excerpts from Rolling Stone Australia/New Zealand's interview with Baz Luhrmann, which we highly recommend watching in full on their YouTube channel.
Today on the show: Peter Charalambous from ABC News with the latest on the Clinton depostitions. Live to Israel updating Iran talks. Caleb Silver from Investopedia live on the markets. Political Analyst Bill Crane. Plus, filmmaker Baz Luhrmann joins us live! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.
Today on the show: Peter Charalambous from ABC News with the latest on the Clinton depostitions. Live to Israel updating Iran talks. Caleb Silver from Investopedia live on the markets. Political Analyst Bill Crane. Plus, filmmaker Baz Luhrmann joins us live! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.
Today on the show: Peter Charalambous from ABC News with the latest on the Clinton depostitions. Live to Israel updating Iran talks. Caleb Silver from Investopedia live on the markets. Political Analyst Bill Crane. Plus, filmmaker Baz Luhrmann joins us live! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.
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Chaz and AJ spoke to Baz Luhrmann this morning about his latest Elvis project. Chaz and AJ wanted to know what the documentary is all about, while Baz was more interested in sharing how it got made.Photo courtesy: Baz Luhrmann
In this episode, roots music returns via the altar: Gillian Welch & David Rawlings live at Melbourne's Forum, with guest Andy White joining the chat. They describe the duo as deities in Australia, playing with disarming minimalism (mics on guitars, SM58s, no fancy DI wizardry), and drawing an audience so quiet it feels like church. Brian's only complaint is the kind you're only allowed after 20-plus gigs: he wanted setlist variations — the tour's Neil Young (“Cortez the Killer”), Springsteen (“Racing in the Street”, “Atlantic City”), maybe a Garcia nod — and didn't get them. Michael diagnoses him as “gluttonous”, which is fair, though “devout” might be kinder. The conversation widens into stagecraft: tuning mishaps, the art of filling dead air, and the delicate question of whether you should tell stories between songs or let the song do the work. That segues beautifully into a bigger theme: the thrill (and terror) of the no-setlist life. Bill Frisell becomes the exemplar: dazzling, improvisational, apparently operating without a set list, with Brian recounting a classic partner-at-gig moment — Karen asking if Frisell's strange effects are just him tuning up. Frisell, told the story, laughs and admits people say that a lot. (This is the highest compliment: “your art is so unfamiliar I assumed it was maintenance.”) From Frisell they leap to Elvis — specifically Baz Luhrmann's concert-footage film EPiC (Elvis Presley in Concert), made from newly uncovered Vegas-era material. Michael's key point is unexpectedly roots-adjacent: underneath the jumpsuits and spectacle, Elvis is vulnerable. He's also a kind of bodily conductor, cueing the band with movement rather than baton, with the musicians watching him like hawks for the next dynamic turn. It's showbiz as improvised gospel. And in case you worried the episode might end without another collector's item, Brian flags a song that did land perfectly at the Forum: Gillian & Dave covering Guy Clark's “Desperados Waiting for a Train”, from Old No. 1 (1975), notable also as Steve Earle's first recorded appearance — and now reissued in a special edition. They wrap by teasing more about the new McCartney documentary, sponsor fantasies (“someone with really deep pockets”), and the ongoing podcast mission statement: tell your friends — and also tell people you don't like. Which, frankly, is the most honest marketing plan in music media. You can catch Andy White live on stage in May at the Merri Creek Tavern. Important Links Gillian Welch & David Rawlings: Tiny Desk Concert Andy White - James Joyce's Grave (live at Abbey Road) The Rolling Stones - Can't You Hear Me Knocking (Live At The Wiltern) Billy Bragg - A New England (Later... with Jools Holland) EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert | Official Main Trailer Paradise Season 2 | Official Trailer | Hulu An t-Eilean | BBC ALBA trailer RTÉ | These Sacred Vows trailer Blue Lights | Trailer - BBC BILL FRISELL TRIO - "You Only Live Twice" @ XJAZZ Festival | LIVE FROM BERLIN Bill Frisell's New Album In My Dreams Bill Frisell - In My Dreams (Live / Visualizer) Bill Frisell - A Change Is Gonna Come Guy Clark - Desperados Waiting For A Train
Regissören låter Elvis berätta sin egen historia i EPiC Elvis Presley in Concert. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Efter att ha regisserat succéfilmer som ”Romeo och Julia”, ”Moulin Rouge” och ”The Great Gatsby” har regissören Baz Luhrmann gett sig in i Elvis Presleys liv. 2022 kom spelfilmen Elvis, med Austin Butler som Elvis. Nu är Luhrmann aktuell med konsertfilmen ”EPiC – Elvis Presley in Concert”, där publiken får följa med bakom scenen i aldrig tidigare visade klipp av repetitioner och liveframträdanden. I filmen är det Elvis själv som kommenterar sin karriär och musik.P1 Kulturs Björn Jansson har träffat regissören Baz Luhrmann.
durée : 00:11:31 - Les Midis de Culture - par : Marie Sorbier - Pour poursuivre son exploration du personnage d'Elvis Presley, amorcée avec le biopic "Elvis", Baz Luhrmann dévoue au rockeur un documentaire musical. - réalisation : Laurence Malonda - invités : Philippe Azoury Journaliste, critique et auteur; Christophe Conte Journaliste
durée : 00:27:41 - Les Midis de Culture - par : Marie Sorbier - Aujourd'hui, au menu de notre débat critique, de la musique sous plusieurs formes : le documentaire musical "EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert" de Baz Luhrmann, en salle depuis hier, et le nouvel album de Gorillaz, "The Mountain", qui sortira demain sur le label Kong. - réalisation : Laurence Malonda - invités : Philippe Azoury Journaliste, critique et auteur; Christophe Conte Journaliste
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It's 2026 and we're back, baby! Clearly not much has been happening in the world since we left you appreciating the one liners of dreamy cult classic The Princess Bride, so this we'll keep brief. HA! Your intrepid hosts cast our sights beyond the binfire of domestic politics for a moment to the latest international institution to draw the ire of the Trump administration - this week featuring the International Energy Agency! The IEA's recent biennial ministerial gathering in Paris last week saw the US demand climate be dropped as a priority – and specifically that net zero scenarios be dropped from their projections – Or Else! In this case, Or Else means a US withdrawal along with their dollars. Will the IEA succumb to these demands? Your intrepid hosts think unlikely, but Australia and other countries will need to stand firm and/or pick up more of the tab. Our main course The folks at The Superpower Institute must have known the LMSU crew leapt into 2026 ravenous for climate content and oh boy, did they deliver. Their recent paper, ‘The Case For Pricing Pollution,' authored by 2025 Wonky Award winner Reuben Finighan and Ingrid Burford packs not one BUT TWO big ideas for your intrepid hosts to digest. A ‘Polluter Pays Levy' would see a price on carbon applied to fossil fuel production/supply with price eventually pegged to the EU ETS, combined with a ‘Fair Share Levy', a two-way cashflow tax of 40% on oil and gas (but mostly gas) producers, replacing the current and not effective Petroleum Resource Rent Tax. In other words: don your meat dress, crank One Direction, and tax rents and carbon while planking. YOLO (again)! Why has TSI ‘gone there'? we can hear you gentle listeners ask. We are not on track to meet our net zero commitments, structural budget deficits demanding spending restraint in the face of growing costs attached to worthy social supports, and weak productivity suggests the need for a more efficient way to price carbon and raise revenue ($35.6 Bn a year out to 2050 is big dollars). This report is a bold provocation, aiming to stimulate discussion ahead of the 2026/27 Safeguard Review to suggest it's time to revisit the policy that until recently dared not speak its name. Your intrepid hosts welcome the provocation and thinks there may be multiple ways to skin the carbon price cat. Also, this should definitely have been two papers. Kthnxbye. One more things Tennant's One More Thing is: another obscure but entertaining pop culture find: V: The Original Miniseries. Available we're not sure where. You're welcome! Frankie's One More Thing is: a strange and unexpected role reversal as she plugs the long-awaited, much lusted after in one T Reed's heart, the final report from the Government's carbon leakage review! Slipped out the same day as #LibSpill2026 no less. TL;DR is: do the CBAM! (and not much change from draft report). Luke's One More Thing is: the currently-showing-in-theatres-Baz-Luhrmann-spectacular “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert”. Stitched together from footage of different Elvis concerts over time, Luke reckons even if you're not a hunk of burning love for Elvis before seeing this, you might be after. And we throw in a cheeky plug right at the end for Climate Action Week Sydney! Get on it! And that's it for now, Summerupperers. There is now a one-stop-shop for all your LMSU needs: head to letmesumup.net to support us on Patreon, procure merch, find back episodes, and leave us a voicemail!
Few filmmakers have a style as bold, romantic and unmistakable as Baz Luhrmann. From his breakout debut Strictly Ballroom to the glittering spectacle of The Great Gatsby starring Leonardo DiCaprio, and the fever-dream energy of Elvis, Luhrmann has built a career on transforming familiar stories into cinematic events. In this episode, he takes us inside one of his most iconic creative decisions: the unforgettable fish tank scene in his 1996 adaptation of Romeo + Juliet - and reveals how that moment came to life. We also explore his latest project, EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, a return to Elvis Presley through newly uncovered footage from the legendary Las Vegas residency. Beyond the films, Luhrmann reflects on the journey that shaped him. Raised in Herons Creek, a tiny rural town in New South Wales, Australia, he grew up surrounded by performance and storytelling: his father ran a quirky petrol station and cinema, while his mother owned a dress shop and taught ballroom dancing. We discuss the setbacks that tested him, his unconventional audition process, his enduring creative partnership with his wife and the viral TikTok moment that sent the internet into a frenzy. I hope you enjoy this candid, wide-ranging conversation with one of modern cinema's great showmen. ✨ IN THIS EPISODE: 02:28 Creativity as Self‑Medication 05:52 Why Elvis? 09:22 The Romeo + Juliet Fish Tank Origin Story 11:01 Everybody's Free to Wear Sunscreen: The Accidental Hit 13:56 Failure #1: Losing Instincts, Depression and Finding the Way Back 26:16 Casting Without Auditions: Baz's Workshop Method 27:58 Creating a Fear-Free Room 28:47 The Big Break That Became a Public Flop 30:56 Rebounding with Strictly Ballroom 32:19 Choosing Collaborators 33:36 Marriage and Deep Trust 35:42 Criticism and Staying Humble (Plus the Viral TikTok Moment) 40:38 Future-Focused Filmmaking & Final Reflections
Baz Luhrmann isn't done with Elvis just yet. After his blockbuster biopic with Austin Butler, the singular filmmaker has crafted a unique documentary/concert film, EPIC, that is earning some of the best reviews of his career. He joins Josh to talk about his journey with Elvis, how close Harry Styles came to playing him, reflections on MOULIN ROUGE, and a sneak peek at his long gestating Joan of Ark film. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! QUINCE -- Go to Quince.com/HAPPYSAD for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns. NordVPN -- EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/hsc Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Saily --
NBC's chief consumer investigative correspondent Vicky Nguyen breaks down the things consumers should be looking out for when shopping on social media. Also, Baz Luhrmann stops by to talk about his latest project, “EPIC: Elvis Presley in Concert,” which showcases never-before-seen footage of the icon. Plus, NBC's Maria Taylor shares details on a new docuseries, ‘Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback,' highlighting the trailblazing Black quarterbacks who changed football. And, chef Suzy Karadsheh shares a Greek chicken and potatoes recipe. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Emerald Fennell's new Wuthering Heights is full of stylistic provocations — skin walls, bed eggs, and light BDSM among them — but whether they are in service of, or distractions from, a bigger idea about the source material is up for debate this week. The divided reactions to Fennell's contemporized take on an oft-adapted classic are reminiscent of the love-it-or-hate it response that greeted Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet back in 1996, which we bring back in for Connections to examine the core romantic notions driving these two tales of doomed (and frequently soaking wet) love and/or lust. And in Your Next Picture Show we continue the Wuthering Heights adaptation discussion with a couple of recommendations that illustrate some of the different tonal directions this material can take. Please share your thoughts about Romeo + Juliet, Wuthering Heights, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2 - Is border security also security from human trafficking? How ignorant are the politicians and media personalities who cast aside Angel Families and families affected by violence? 210 - Your calls. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Can anyone get the Money Melody? 225 - Michael Mann blames the storm on climate? 235 - Linda Kerns, attorney at law, joins us today. What is the latest news on Elvis? Why is Linda so passionate about this latest Baz Luhrmann project? How does it shed a positive light on his Las Vegas years? Does Linda like The Lincoln Lawyer? Why does McCormick get so much blowback from The Inquirer for saying that one of the smartest and affluent counties in PA, Chester County, needs to reform their voting procedures? 250 - The Lightning Round!
12 - It's State of The Union Eve! 1210 - Side - all time doctor 1215 - Pennsylvania Senator Dave McCormick joins us today ahead of tonight's big State of The Union Address. What does he want to hear President Trump say tonight? Will Trump bring up what is happening in Mexico with the curtailing of drug trafficking and the elimination of a Mexican cartel leader? Who is Dave McCormick bringing to the address tonight? The US Men's hockey team will be in attendance tonight, what does Dave think of them coming but the women's team 1230 - What will be the Democrat messaging for the SOTU tonight? 1250 - What are the betting odds on Donald Trump tonight for the SOTU? 1 - Founder & CEO of XX-XY Athletics and Author, Jennifer Sey joins us today. How hypocritical is this Sally Jenkins for commending Title IX in the Olympic, but still advocates for trans-women competing in women's sports? Jennifer gives her strong thoughts on Sally and her track record. What are her thoughts on Trump's comments on the Women's US Hockey Team when congratulating the Men's Hockey team? With lawsuits heading towards hospitals and medical professionals over pushing transgender surgeries and affirming care, is the tide turning out on the ideology? Will this lead to a change in men competing in women's sports? How has her apparel line been doing since the Olympics? 110 - Why does Dom care so much that the Women's team will not be at the SOTU? 120 - Why were New Yorkers pelting police officers with snowballs? How does this reflect a bigger attitude problem in the city? Your calls. 135 - How good is Dr. Strangelove? Your calls. 150 - Dom Giordano Presents: Progressive Women Gone Wild! 2 - Is border security also security from human trafficking? How ignorant are the politicians and media personalities who cast aside Angel Families and families affected by violence? 210 - Your calls. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Can anyone get the Money Melody? 225 - Michael Mann blames the storm on climate? 235 - Linda Kerns, attorney at law, joins us today. What is the latest news on Elvis? Why is Linda so passionate about this latest Baz Luhrmann project? How does it shed a positive light on his Las Vegas years? Does Linda like The Lincoln Lawyer? Why does McCormick get so much blowback from The Inquirer for saying that one of the smartest and affluent counties in PA, Chester County, needs to reform their voting procedures? 250 - The Lightning Round!
Elvis is back on the big screen in the new Baz Luhrmann film "Epic".
In this episode George is reviewing EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, the new concert film restoration project from Baz Luhrmann. Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/PulpKitchenPodcastSend us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.com!Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Baz Luhrmann sits down with IndieWire's Jim Hemphill to discuss EPIC: Elvis Presley In Concert. While making his 2022 biopic, Luhrmann uncovered boxes of unseen Elvis footage that inspired a new kind of documentary he describes as a cinematic “dreamscape.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're taking care of business here at Breakfast All Day. Here's what we reviewed for you on our latest episode: EPiC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT. Baz Luhrmann digs through the archives to find 59 hours of never-before-seen footage from Elvis Presley's Las Vegas run. The results are thrilling. Whether or not you're a massive Elvis fan, you'll come away with an appreciation for his singular showmanship: They don't call him The King for nothing. Playing exclusively in IMAX for the next week (which is really how you should see it) before opening on more screens Feb. 27. NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE. So many of our viewers asked us to review this, and we're so glad we did. The cult-favorite Canadian web series is now a full-length feature film. Longtime friends and collaborators Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol are still scheming to book a gig at the Rivoli in Toronto. You don't need to know a single thing about this show to enjoy this energetic time-travel comedy. In theaters. MOVIE NEWS LIVE! Lots to discuss as always, including the deaths of Robert Duvall, Frederick Wiseman and Eric Dane. Plus: Stephen Colbert standing up to CBS, and the trailer for "The Mandalorian and Grogu." Join us every Friday at Noon Pacific. Thanks for being here, and have a great weekend! Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/
Emerald Fennell follows up her earlier provocations with one aimed at lovers of literature, "WUTHERING HEIGHTS." Marya E. Gates ("Cinema Her Way") joins Adam and Josh to unpack it all. Then, a Pantheon Project review of John Ford’s Best Picture-winning HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY, and listeners advocate for the best '90s movie soundtrack. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ads.)Intro (00:00:00-00:02:12)Wuthering Heights with Marya E. Gates (00:02:13-00:48:41)Filmspotting Family (00:48:42-00:52:32)Robert Duvall, Frederick Wiseman (00:52:33-01:01:56)Next Week, Notes (01:01:57-01:05:16)Polls (01:05:17-01:19:39)How Green Was My Valley (01:19:40-01:52:17)Credits / New Releases (01:52:18-01:55:51) Notes/Links: -Filmspotting Pantheonhttps://www.filmspotting.net/pantheon Feedback: -Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net -Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access.https://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts and more available at the Filmspotting Shop.https://www.filmspotting.net/shop Follow: https://youtube.com/filmspotting https://instagram.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting https://facebook.com/filmspotting https://twitter.com/filmspotting https://instagram.com/larsenonfilm https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm https://bsky.app/profile/larsenonfilm.bsky.socialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feeling like the wheels are coming off your life—or the world? The Year of the Fire Horse is here, and the old paradigm is dissolving fast. For some, it feels like rock bottom. For others, a slow unraveling. This week, Lacy and Jessica unpack the collective stripping, ego deaths, and visibility fears rising to the surface—and why this acceleration is actually a portal into your most authentic self. If you've been stuck in perfectionism, burned out by optimization culture, or clear on your purpose but unable to move, this episode unpacks what's happening beneath the surface. Through the lens of TBM tools, human design, Chinese astrology, and nervous system regulation, they explain why hustle, formulas, and “matrix authenticity” won't carry you into the new paradigm—but why a more aligned, authentic approach will. This season isn't about fear. It's about releasing what no longer fits so something truer can emerge. 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Gurdip, Justin and John quickly gathered last night to discuss initial impressions of the soundtrack album for EPiC which is now available on all major music platforms for purchase and streaming. At the time of recording, John's the only one to have seen the film, so we're judging it based on how it works as its own cohesive presentation, keeping in mind that like all Baz Luhrmann soundtracks, it's a companion piece, but also a standalone work. There's plenty of hubbub in the Elvis community about the remixing and re-recording of some elements for the soundtrack, but we have exclusive insights on some of the creative choices made for the film and album from Jamieson Shaw, music producer and supervising music editor on EPiC. Shaw very kindly responded to some questions we asked him via email, which John reads aloud for us on this episode (though without attempting Jamieson's Australian accent). We also break down plenty of the new mash-ups and discover the component elements from across Elvis's catalogue that were utilized in devising these more artful reinterpretations. We recommend checking out the soundtrack for yourself on your preferred music platform or choice or available physically on CD/vinyl from Sony Music!
Baz Luhrmann resurrects The King one more time in this must-see concert documentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Disney & 20th Century Studios did not want them to see Psycho Killer this week, but Erik Childress & Steve Prokopy still have six films to talk about. Steve delves into Baz Luhrmann's lost footage film (EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert). A woman seeks to constantly avenge her daughter (Redux Redux), two Game of Thrones stars reunite for some folk horror (The Dreadful) and would you believe there's another zombie outbreak (This Is Not A Test). Harry Melling enters into a domme relationship with Alexander Skarsgard (Pillion) while Glen Powell tries to eliminate a family tree in order to receive his inheritance (How To Make a Killing).1:16 - EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert9:56 - Redux Redux19:45 - The Dreadful29:43 - This Is Not A Test40:27 - Pillion52:54 - How To Make a KillingCLICK ON THE FILMS TO RENT OR PURCHASE AND HELP OUT THE MOVIE MADNESS PODCAST OR BUY FROM MOVIEZYNGBe sure to check outErik's Weekly Box Office Column – At Rotten TomatoesCritics' Classics Series – At Elk Grove Cinema in Elk Grove Village, ILChicago Screening Schedule - All the films coming to theaters and streamingPhysical Media Schedule - Click & Buy upcoming titles for your library.(Direct purchases help the Movie Madness podcast with a few pennies.)Erik's Linktree - Where you can follow Erik and his work anywhere and everywhere.The Movie Madness Podcast has been recognized by Million Podcasts as one of the Top 100 Best Movie Review Podcasts as well as in the Top 60 Film Festival Podcasts and Top 100 Cinephile Podcasts. MillionPodcasts is an intelligently curated, all-in-one podcast database for discovering and contacting podcast hosts and producers in your niche perfect for PR pitches and collaborations.USE COUPON “MOVIEMADNESS” TO GET 10% OFF ALL DUBBY PRODUCTSSIGN UP FOR AUDIBLE This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit erikthemovieman.substack.com
"EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert" is a documentary film about Elvis Presley directed by Baz Luhrmann, acting as a follow-up to Luhrmann's 2022 biographical film "Elvis." The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it received extremely positive reviews from critics for its visual and audio restoration, and an electric look at one of the greatest entertainers of all time, fully in his element, on stage in front of an audience. Luhrmann was kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about his work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released exclusively in IMAX theaters by NEON beginning on February 20th, before being released theatrically to the general public one week later on February 27th. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With its bold stylization, pop soundtrack, and provocative sensibility, Emerald Fennell's new Wuthering Heights appeals to a contemporary audience so openly it can't help but call to mind Baz Luhrmann's 1996 adaptation of another literary classic about doomed lovers, William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet. Fennell citing it as a reference point for her film prompted us to revisit what made Lurhmann's approach so enticing and/or annoying at the time, and consider how its maximalist mix of reverence and irreverence toward the source material — not to mention an ascendant Leonardo DiCaprio in peak heartthrob mode — has turned it into a generation's formative Romeo and Juliet. Please share your thoughts about William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet, Wuthering Heights, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Outlouders, enjoy this free bite of Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright & Amelia Lester. Catch the full chaos at 5 pm TODAY. Not a subscriber yet? Honestly, why wait? Holly loved Wuthering Heights. Amelia hated it. Mia was meh - probably the most batshit of all reactions about the most talked-about movie of the year. So today we get into it. Mia Freedman asks Amelia why she thinks Margot Robbie was so miscast as Cathy, why she wished Jacob Elordi came with subtitles and why she’d like two hours of her life back, please. And Mia wants Holly to explain why there was a barking woman on a leash, and whether the finger-sniffing scene was, actually, in Emily Bronte’s classic novel. It’s a no-holds-barred dissection of the choices made by Emerald Fennell and of course, why Mia walked out of the premiere. Remember, this is your free sample of today's subs episode. The full debrief drops for subscribers at 5pm. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Wuthering Heights & the ‘Bad Man’ Controversy Listen: "Uh-Oh, I'm A Finger Princess" Listen: Jessie and Clare Stephens' Weird Twin Shit Just Got Weirder Listen: An Affair Confession Live On Air Listen: The Best (And Worst) Generations Of Parents. A Leaderboard! Listen: The Most Bizarre Celebrity Profile We’ve Ever Read Listen: Do I Matter? & The Bathroom Taboo Listen to The Quicky: “Outrageous & Provocative” Holly Wainwright’s Surprising Review of Wuthering Heights Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: 'I thought I loved the new Wuthering Heights. So why did I walk out feeling so uneasy?' A brutally honest review of Wuthering Heights, a movie that will force you to scream. The two big problems with the Wuthering Heights cast announcement. 'In defence of Saltburn, 2023's most divisive movie.' There's a much more controversial Saltburn scene than the bathtub one. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Part 2 of our review of "Elvis: That's The Way It Is" the gang takes a look at our Patreon supporters's votes and comments on which version of the film is preferred, then debate the merits of the inclusion of interviews with fans and hotel staff in the original, as well as the producers' reasons for removing fan favorites such as "I Just Can't Help Believin'" and "Bridge Over Troubled Water' in favor of more well-known Elvis hits like "Don't Be Cruel" and "Hound Dog" for the Special Edition. Justin challenges the commonly held belief that the Special Edition features substantially more time with Elvis than the theatrical cut, Elvis biographer Peter Guralnick's take on the film in "Careless Love" is contrasted with what we now know of Elvis's thoughts on the film, and the group looks forward to how both versions of the movie may influence Baz Luhrmann's EPiC. If you enjoy TCBCast, please consider supporting us with a donation at Patreon.com/TCBCast. Your support allows us to continue to provide thoughtful, provocative, challenging and well-researched perspectives on Elvis's career, his peers and influences, and his cultural impact and legacy.
READ FULL SHOWNOTES ON Chat10Looks3.com Crabb demonstrates her limited grasp of the kissing terminology of her youth by running out of options after tonguey and pash, while Sales has predictably bounded straight off to watch Baz Luhrmann's new Elvis documentary, EPiC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What an immense privilege to chat with true visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann about his new film EPiC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT. Baz's maximalist imagination meets its perfect subject and energizes the mythology of Presley. It's like a cinematic mosaic that evokes legend. Epic is a truly mesmerizing concert film and an inspired step into factual filmmaking and documentary storytelling - it's safe to say Alexei, the ever the Elvis tragic, absolutely frothed it. Pick up tickets to Alexei's comedy festival tour of his new show VHS in 2026 (https://comedy.com.au/tour/alexei-toliopoulos/) Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd (https://letterboxd.com/thisisalexei/) for all the rental combo lists. Hit up the Last Video Store on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lastvideostorebetoota/) for all of our guests picks.
Sam Raimi's new survival thriller Send Help is more overtly comedic and cartoonishly violent than the other film in this week's pairing of dueling castaway duos, but those qualities are both rooted in complimentary ideas about class, gender, and power. They're also both rooted in a baseline cynicism toward humanity that informs a lot of Raimi's work, as well as our discussion of Send Help, for which we are once again joined by cultural critic and friend of the show Charles Bramesco. Then in Connections we bring 1974's Swept Away back into the discussion to see how its sexual fantasy aligns with Send Help's revenge fantasy, and how both are shaped by these films' desert (or is it deserted?) island setting. Please share your thoughts about Swept Away, Send Help, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Next Pairing: Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights and Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices