If you’re hoping for expanded details about the “King of Rock n’ Roll” in this biopic, they’re here. When you hear the name Elvis Presley, outside of the songs he courted us with, you can’t help but think of the loud outfits, big belt buckles, the mismanaged movie career and his fondness for karate. Baz Luhrmann’s usual glitz and flash are all over “Elvis” because that’s who the singer was.
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Tag: Biography
ELVIS Trailer Debut
Baz Luhrman’s ELVIS – starring Austin Butler & Tom Hanks
Directed by: Baz Luhrmann
Screenplay by: Baz Luhrmann, Sam Bromell, Craig Pearce
Starring: Tom Hanks, Austin Butler, Olivia DeJonge, David Wenham, Gary Clark Jr.
Genres: Biography, Drama, Music
Being the Ricardos Movie Review
“Being the Ricardos” is very aptly named because what director Aaron Sorkin’s latest movie does is take you through a somewhat scandalous week in the lives of this beloved couple, one you wouldn’t have expected to see. It’s not just about Lucy.
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz were once the toast of the town, the bells of the Ball, you might say.
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King Richard Movie Review
At first, I found it somewhat odd that a film would be released about tennis pros Venus and Serena Williams’ father, Richard Williams (Smith), and not about them. But giving it more thought, that’s essentially in title only, as this is most definitely about the girls and who they grew up to be.
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tick, tick…BOOM! Movie Review
While watching “tick, tick…BOOM!” I was overcome with the impression that the music and overall feeling of the film were similar to that of “Rent.” I’ve seen “Rent” on-screen and live onstage many times, so I consider myself a bit of an expert on the subject.
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Being the Ricardos Official Trailer
Written and Directed by: Aaron Sorkin
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, Jake Lacy, J.K. Simmons, Nina Arianda, Tony Hale, and Alia Shawkat
Rated: R
Run Time: 125 mins
Genres: Biography, Drama
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain Movie Review
I had heard the term the “Louis Wain Cat” before but had no idea what it meant. Having had no genuine interest in cats until later in life when I got one for my child, I never dove into anything about the mousers. I instead believed that they were more vicious where dogs were more sweet.
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Being the Ricardos Official Teaser Trailer
You know Lucy and Ricky. Now it’s time to meet Lucille and Desi.
Written and Directed by Aaron Sorkin
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, Jake Lacy, J.K. Simmons, Nina Arianda, Tony Hale, and Alia Shawkat
Run Time: 125 Minutes
Genres: Drama, Biography
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain Trailer
Amazon Studios will release “THE ELECTRICAL LIFE OF LOUIS WAIN” in theaters October 22nd, 2021 and on Prime Video November 5th, 2021
Directed by: Will Sharpe
Story by: Simon Stephenson; Screenplay by Simon Stephenson and Will Sharpe
Starring: Taika Waititi, Aimee Lou Wood, Benedict Cumberbatch
Rated: PG-13
Run Time: 1h 51min
Genres: Biography, Drama, History
tick, tick…BOOM! Trailer from Netflix
Movie Trailer For “tick, tick…BOOM!”
On the cusp of his 30th birthday, a promising young theater composer navigates love, friendship, and the pressures of life as an artist in New York City.
Director: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Screenplay by: Steven Levenson
Based on Music by: Jonathan Larson
Starring: Andrew Garfield, Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesús, Joshua Henry,
Mj Rodriguez, Bradley Whitford, Tariq Trotter, with Judith Light, and Vanessa Hudgens
Rated: PG-13
Run Time: 1h 55min
Genres: Biography, Drama, Musical
Produced by: Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Julie Oh, p.g.a., Lin-Manuel Miranda p.g.a.
Executive Producers: Celia Costas, Julie Larson, Steven Levenson