#426 - Elvis (2022) - WatchThis W/RickRamos

<p><strong><span style="font-size: 24pt;">The Colonel and The King - Baz Luhrman's <em>Elvis </em></span></strong></p> <p>This week Ibrahim and I sit down to discuss the Academy Award nominated, Baz Luhrman directed, Elvis Presley Bio-Pic, <em>Elvis</em>. Definitely a visual assault on the senses, Luhrman has an incredible eye that re-creates the country from the 1950s thru the birth of the Vegas Lounge Act in the 1970s. Featuring an award-winning performance from star, Austin Butler, as Presley and Tom Hanks as his controversial and Svengali-like manager, Colonel Tom Parker (born Andreas Cornelis van Kujik) in a strange and polarizing performance. Luhrman's film hits the familiar points; the music, censorship, racism and segregation, The Blues, Gospel, and - of course - the enduring legacy of Elvis Presley and the early days of the media star and the beginnings of <em>cancel culture</em>. Take a listen; it's an interesting discussion. Questions, Comments, Complaints, & Suggestions can be directed to <a href="mailto:gondoramos@yahoo.com">gondoramos@yahoo.com</a>. Our Continued Thanks. </p>