Baz Luhrmann Wants an Elvis Cinematic Universe
Vulture • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Baz Luhrmann's new concert documentary "EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert" features 59 hours of unearthed footage from Elvis's early 1970s Las Vegas residency, discovered in a Kansas City salt mine, combined with rare interviews where Elvis reflects on his life and career.
- Unlike Luhrmann's 2022 biopic "Elvis," this film allows Elvis to narrate his own story, presenting a concert experience that blends energetic editing with intimate moments, aiming to make viewers feel as if they are at a live Elvis show.
- The documentary reveals Elvis's humor and humanity, showcasing his playful interactions with the audience and band, and highlights his struggles with fame, his musical influences including the Beatles and Bob Dylan
