Nash, a veteran music journalist, published The Colonel: The Extraordinary Story of Colonel Tom Parker and Elvis Presley to acclaim in 2010 and her book has just been reissued with a new afterword. NEXT:Every Onscreen Portrayal Of Elvis Presley, Ranked. November is Native American Heritage Month in the United States. He was also a consultant to the Hilton, where he gambled every day. After her son Jesse died at birth, Gladys poured all her remaining love into her surviving son, becoming one of Elvis's staunchest supporters. But Nashs work is considered by many to be the authoritative word on Parker, a former carnie who made his fortune off the King, and whose pros and cons as a very, very controlling manager continue to be debated to this day. Listen, this guy was no fool! There was much presented about Presley, Lennon, and Ali which I already knew, but there were things I learned about each that I had not known until reading this book. Although, I will have to admit, in all fairness to the author, that I did find one thing in one of the profiles of which I was unaware and what saddened me about it was I went to high school with the person mentioned and I found they had died, a fact I either had forgotten or did not know about. These books always provide a good insight into the subject of the book as well as the history at the time. But unless youre a diehard fan of Elvis, the Beatles or Muhammad Ali, their stories are full of interesting tidbits but not enough to carry your interest. The name Elvis Presley might conjure bejeweled jumpsuits and Graceland, his magnificent mansion decorated in gold baroque furniture. is an all-time comedy great, so the reunion of Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson under the watchful eye of director Martin McDonagh is an enticing prospect for any movie lover. All fell victim to mercenary managers or close associates who did not have their best interests at heart. Later, in Memphis, he certainly attended a white fundamentalist church, and with his early girlfriend, Dixie Locke the all-Black East Trigg Baptist Church to hear Black gospel. The book is really good. But that gets telescoped in the movie. For instance, as Alanna Nash explains in the Variety interview, it isn't true that Elvis' most important musical influences were exclusively Black as the movie implies. The only time Parker got critical is when the shows began to falter with drugs or erratic behavior on stage. WebBig Hollywood covers and uncovers -- the glitz and glamour of the Hollywood left with reviews, interviews, and inside scoops about your favorite entertainment. As you can tell, it takes a leaf out of the. They were the inspiration for many in the fields of music and sports and left a legacy for all time. ( Source : people) When Elvis Presley passed away in 1977, some news was circulating that he was nearly penniless at his death. and B.B. Elviss first manager, Bob Neal, told me that he had a heck of a time getting stations to play Elviss first single. But that was in the 70s. This Cannes hit is another probing look at life in a hierarchical, judgmental society. Some scenes either entirely invent or twist events to suit the narrative of Parker as an out-and-out antagonist. A few years before Presley walked into Sam Phillip's Recording Service at Sun Studios in Memphis, Riley B. Read Next: Box Office: Brendan Frasers The Whale Scores Biggest Arthouse Opening of the Year, Shonka Dukureh as Big Mama Thornton in Elvis, Helping Elvis Presley, right, cut a straight furrow is his business manager and confidant, Colonel Tom Parker of Madison, Tenn. on January 7, 1957. There are sharp observations galore here about relationships and womens creative emancipation as well as a juicy, meta twist to keep you on your toes. Elvis and Colonel Parker each had a 727. No, it was ''Moody Blue'' which was released a month before his death. This is a better read than 3 stars, IMHO, for those who have not lived through these eras' lifetimes. So read. Baz Luhrmann's biopic Elvis plays fast and loose with the truth. So it is with this sublime reimaginingof Akira Kurosawas 1952 masterpiece Ikiru,in which Bill Nighys terminally ill civil servant rages, very politely, against the dying of the light, with some help fromSex Educations Aimee Lou Wood as hislife-positive underling. Tom Cruises ace pilot provides heart, soul and some fighter jet manoeuvres that were pretty sure defy every law of physics in the book. Parker, by contrast, was dedicated to the money he could pump out of Elvis. So, because the Black community remains divided on Presley's musical success, the movie Elvis had the chance to explore this dichotomy of opinions, but for whatever reason, chose not to. Norwegian actress Renate Reinsve is the heart and soul of this touching and inventive account of one millennial life that unfolds over several years in Oslo. If you're a fan of the three people profiled - Elvis Presley, John Lennon, and Muhammad Ali - of have ever read anything about them that goes into depth, there's nothing new here. The Masked Lookalike Explained. Just as an aside, there's a whole camp of people out there who continually repeat that Muhammed Ali's Parkinsons was not caused by his boxing. Not quite as good as some of the others I have read (I've read every book in the series except Killing the Killers), but still very good. In making him such an antagonist, they have robbed him of his many accomplishments with his client. Elvis Presley, John Lennon and Muhammad Ali are all iconic figures and, yes, they changed the world of music and sports. Refresh and try again. It was sad how all three of these stars succumb to the pressure of society and/or drugs. In fact, many of these misrepresentations much like Hanks' highly affected accent couldn't have been further from the truth. According to his depiction in the film, Parker was an almost entirely venal, self-interested figure who in many cases actively made suggestions that could have had disastrous consequences, were it not for Elvis' instinctive intervention. But he worked closely with the Pentagon, planning Elvis army career and post-army concert to raise money for the U.S.S. Is it true that Colonel Parkers reason for being attracted to Elvis was that he thought a white singer who sounded Black was bound to be a star and accomplish what a Black singer could not? While the bond isn't quite so saccharine in the movie, it's important to show how strong it was, because just as Gladys couldn't stand Elvis being taken from her, he felt just as isolated and alone after she died. Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions. How Much Did Col Parker Steal From Elvis? What we said: A father-and-daughter drama that will stop you in your tracks.. "Sinc I liked that 'Mississippi Delta Blues' and to listen to him yodel'. Ive read them all, and theyre going downhill. Nash, a veteran music journalist, published The Colonel: The Extraordinary Story of Colonel Tom Parker and Elvis Presley to acclaim in 2010 and her book has just been reissued with a new afterword. Is there anything to that? It enhanced the read to an even greater level. I listened to this book recently as an audiobook, performed and read very nicely by Robert Petkoff. In a year in which the US Supreme Court put Roe v Wade in its crosshairs, Audrey Diwans tumultous, hard-hitting drama arrives to show the realities of illegal abortions. There may be no one better to go to who can provide the truth on both Presley and the Colonel, in tandem, than the latters biographer, Alanna Nash. WATCH ON AMAZON WATCH ON HBO MAX The Black Phone It might be strange to conceive that at the same time he was filling arenas, Elvis was contemplating the mediocrity of his career, and lamenting the milestone of turning 40. shown as being Parkers idea to get him away for a while to put a lid on the sexual energy and image. On the other hand, I always admired Elvis. I have never read any histories on Elvis, John Lennon (or the Beatles--even though. RCA took this innovation even further by marketing Presley in Country, Rhythm and Blues, and Pop fields. gets serious with this poignant investigation of Spains buried Civil War trauma, although without ever sacrificing his light touch and delight in giddying melodrama. He just had his own interpretation of the music hed grown up on, same is true for everyone. And so things resumed as they had been. Its protagonist, Ramin, emerges from imprisonment for bankruptcy and finds a shot at redemption in the form of 17 gold coins found by his girlfriend. 'I'll tell you a secret', King winked and laughed. WebThe AOL.com video experience serves up the best video content from AOL and around the web, curating informative and entertaining snackable videos. He was very good at it. Read Next: MPTF Telethon Raises Nearly $860,000; Aubrey Plaza Drops F-Bomb on KTLA Via Speakerphone, Shonka Dukureh as Big Mama Thornton in Elvis, Helping Elvis Presley, right, cut a straight furrow is his business manager and confidant, Colonel Tom Parker of Madison, Tenn. on January 7, 1957. Arizona monument. Elvis Was Near To Penniless At The Time Of His Death. Listen, this guy was no fool! Highly recommended. The controversies around Colonel Parker came to a head when the singer was about to embark on a World Tour but was waylaid by the Colonel who, as an undocumented noncitizen from the Netherlands named Andreas van Kuijk, didn't possess a US Passport, and would not be able to return to America if he ever left. WebLatest breaking news, including politics, crime and celebrity. During this time, however, the Colonel betrayed Presley, selling the entire back catalog of his music to RCA for $5.4 million, a grossly undervaluing of one of the most significant catalogs in music history. An oddly-shaped package, sure, what with itstitular robot, Charles Petrescu, being built from an expressionless mannequins head plonked on top of an old washing machine. js.src='https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js'; The only time Parker got critical is when the shows began to falter with drugs or erratic behavior on stage. Yes and no. This proves that, while Elvis is definitely not a picture-perfect retelling of Presley's life, Luhrmann's biopic contains enough truth to make it compelling as both art and a version of history. Killing the Legends: The Lethal Danger of Celebrity. No real new insights. But its a blockbuster thatd unafraid to be depart radicallyfrom the norm, securing a likely spot in the midnight movie pantheon in the process. Thelatter half of the movie introduces Elvis's personal doctor utilized by The King to stabilize various health conditions. Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic. theres been much to celebrate. Luhrmann hasnt really given him his due by a long shot. Given these extreme examples, it's not difficult to see the character of the person who would think nothing of manipulating Elvis. Did Parkers accent really sound like the one Tom Hanks is using in the film? After the loss of his mother, it seemed like Elvis needed an authority figure in his life to help him make decisions,thus enabling the Colonel to take more and more control. Thats Luhrmann being the showman. What we said: Itflows like a Joy Division song: moody and ethereal until it escalates into a burst of sonic violence., This elemental, awe-inspiring doc follows two volcanologists Maurice and Katia Krafftto the ends of the earth and witness their passion: for this molten geological marvels and, even more movingly, for each other. He learned to pick a guitar from some of them. Nighy has never been better, delivering a remarkable turn that should, in a fair world, be rewarded with Oscars. The iconic anchor of The O'Reilly Factor led the program to the status of the highest rated cable news broadcast in the nation for sixteen consecutive years. The scene shows how sensitive and human even someone as famous as Elvis could be. I disapproved of them then and reading this book only confirmed my scorn of younger days. Its beguiling trio of 30-odd-minute vignettes takes the perspective of three different women, each with a deeper heartache and confusion that steers them in emotionally dangerous directions. Some movie do-overs feel entirely superfluous (see: just about any Hollywood remake of a Scandi thriller), but others just make perfect sense. But even the lingering impact of Covid hasnt stopped it being an often crowd-pleasing, occasionally electrifying six months so far. Elvis lived and played with black children back in (Tupelo) Mississippi. But for all its flaws. Elvis is famously quoted as saying, Down in Tupelo, Miss., I used to hear old Arthur Crudup bang his box the way I do now and I said, if I ever got to the place I could feel all old Arthur felt, Id be a music man like nobody saw. But its unclear whether this was on the radio or in person. Are the liberties worth it for creating an artistic picture? In his autobiographyBlues All Around Me, B.B Kingdeclared, "Elvis didnt steal any music from anyone. Thats total and unequivocal bunk, a complete invention in the movie. Benediction is yetmore proof that Davies filmmaking remains sublime. Elvis would invite B.B. He also paid a visit to Little Richards home in California in the late 50s. In a separate interview, [via USA Today] Nash explains that, "Elvis and B.B. Nash told Variety (opens in new tab) that the scene is the movie took inspiration from the 1974 incident, in which Elvis criticized Barron Hilton from the stage for firing one of Elvis favourite employees. Elvis didn't grow up in wealth, which is perhaps why he coveted such opulence later in life. Did Parker talk of things in carnival or carnie or conman terms as much as he does in this movie? He is seen attending so many performances by R&B singers, whether its Arthur Big Boy Crudup as a kid or Big Mama Thornton, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, B.B. Read breaking headlines covering politics, economics, pop culture, and more. Yes. Alex Shoofey, the executive VP of the International, testified that Parker was good for $1 million a year in gambling, but others think that number is low. The Little Miss Sunshine comparisons are unavoidable, but Hit the Roads destination is altogether more impactful. 'If anyone says Elvis Presley was a racist', charged B.B. My guess is that, if Elvis had been Black, he wouldnt have been as interested, because it would have been harder to take him to a larger audience, especially in the segregated South, which was Parkers stronghold from his days on the carnival circuit. In photographer-turned-filmmaker Alejandro Loayza Grisis captivating film, a married pair of llama farmers (assuredly played by non-professionals) face an uncertain future as their community, herd and way of life perish. up to the suite after the shows. however, some minor mistakes can't go unnoticed; The book identifies Julian in 1968 as young Sean when Sean wasn't born yet. Elvis, especially, thought that it might even be over by the time he got out. Peter Capaldi plays the once-closeted gay writer in his older, embittered years, but its Jack Lowton who really catches the eyes as the younger version, who struggles to find himself amid the buzzing gadflies of Londons post-war social scene. What we said: Funny and touching, this bittersweet robot buddy movie is the oddly-shaped surprise package of the year.. Mind you, the book gets binned early (and literally) in this one, to reinvent the so-called legacy sequel into something that soars way above hollow Hollywood cash-ins.What we said: Tom Cruise owns a crowd-thrilling sequel that easily surpasses the original., Paul Thomas Anderson delivered his sunniest film with this 70s nostalgia trip to the San Fernando Valley about a cocksure teenager trying to win the heart of a drifting twentysomething. It sounded like a weird (Southern) regional dialect, and you would know it was Dutch only by listening for certain consonants. He opened many doors and by all his actions, not just his words, he showed his love for all people'. What King knew 'the definitive truth about Elvis Presley and racism'. Mind you, the book gets binned early (and literally) in this one, to reinvent the so-called legacy sequel into something that soars way above hollow Hollywood cash-ins. And this years RRR, the third highest-grossing Indian film ever, could be the most fun of them all. It's fun to witness theprecocious spirit of a young teenager who impressed Elvis with her mature worldview, making it believable that despite their age gap, he could see her as "unlike anyone" he'd ever met. The afternoon show footage is wonderful and electrifying : Here is Elvis in his prime rocking and rolling in front of 11.000 people. For example, regarding Parker's desire to tone down some of the singer's more risqu performance antics, Nash states that the manager "liked it that Elvis did what brought folks into the big tent." Did the Colonel live out his later years being sickly in casinos, as portrayed in the movies framing device? Well, Parker finally said, Did they spell his name right?. The Last Train to Memphisalso goes into detail about his tumultuous relationship with Colonel Parker, who seemed prepared to sacrifice his client's health in order to make him a star at all costs. The following December, King was there as Presley opened up almost unbreakable racial barriers by attending and supporting the segregated WDIA black radio station's annual fund-raising event for 'needy Negro children' at Memphis' Ellis Auditorium. Now, we know Elvis didnt really fire Colonel Parker on stage. The only pity is that it went straight to Disney+, because its surprisingly Godzilla-esque climax would have looked epic on the big screen. In a just world, she would have picked up her second Oscar for it. WebVarious conspiracy theories allege that U.S. government officials had advance knowledge of Japan's December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor.Ever since the Japanese attack, there has been debate as to why and how the United States had been caught off guard, and how much and when American officials knew of Japanese plans for an attack. Just a rehash of Elvis: What Happened. It sounded like a weird (Southern) regional dialect, and you would know it was Dutch only by listening for certain consonants. Helena Bonham Carters probing voiceover only adds to a sense of immediacy that makes its small crowds of Polish Jews feel like new friends by the end. 'Water is for every living person and every living thing'. It was Rhythm and Blues. I liked that'. While Ray Charles doesn't particularly like Elvis, the movie Elvis did accurately portray the relationship between him and B.B. Was there a late 50s concert riot in which Elvis deliberately disobeyed Parkers orders not to move around or wiggle on stage? Vernon needed something to do, and he was always willing to take money under the table, and Parker saw how malleable he was, and would have suggested Vernon be the so-called business manager. What we said: Hansen-Lve has a real genius for amplifying small moments in relationships, and she finds deft collaborators in Krieps and Roth.. He didnt care what color he was. Whats the real origin story of Parker hearing about and going to discover Elvis? Davis went to have a look and went back to tell Colonel Parker all about him and how he wiggled and girls went wild. Its easy to over-lionise the filmmaker as the savour of horror as one poor tweeter discovered and Nope isnt without flaws. For the rest of us, this high-concept multiversal sci-fi is the first proper showcase of what directing duo the Daniels could do. This is perhaps unsurprising, considering that the Elvis soundtrack boasts songs from contemporary artists such as Doja Cat and Eminem, highlighting that strict chronology is not high on Luhrmann's list of priorities. Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! Does Tom Hanks waxy, fat-suited version of Colonel Parker seem to be in danger of melting from contact with the nearest bright light? He liked B.B. No, all that stuff was rehearsed and rehearsed. See, Elvis did that too, but only much wider. 'If you ask anyone, I'm talking about people from all kinds of music - Blues, Soul, Country, Gospel, whatever - and if they are honest with you and have been around long enough to know---they'll thank Elvis for his contributions. Elvis influences were so diverse. Elvis, John Lennon, and Muhammad Ali were all famous celebrities who paid the consequences for lives of excess. up to the suite after the shows. This would sand the rough edges off his image and bring him back as the all-American boy fit for family entertainment with Frank Sinatra. of loosely connected relationship tales, made fewer waves but is just as worthy of the clamour. 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Charlie Lamb, who was present that day, told me that Parker got up from the lunch table and got in his car that minute and drove to find him. Are the maximalist visuals a lot to absorb over two-and-a-half hours? Harris Dickinson and the late Charlbi Dean are great as the model/influencer couple at the heart of the storm, butFilipina actorDolly De Leon steals the show as the overseas workerwho executes Triangle of Sadnesss memorable coup. When she isn't writing for ScreenRant, CBR, or The Gamer, she's working on her fiction novel, lifting weights, going to synthwave concerts, or cosplaying. Of course, I had no idea what he was saying, much less remembered it. King used to visit some in Las Vegas, but that was in the 70s. For instance, although the circumstances around Elvis' army stint (which curtailed Presley's musical and acting careers) were changed, it's clear that Parker was pulling the strings away from the front line. Yet this is not the only area where the new Elvis Presley movie takes liberties with the truth. Similarly, Nash dismissed the assertion that Parker was threatened by the government in a bid to stop Elvis' controversial performances as "total and unequivocal bunk," further highlighting the discrepancies between the movie and historical fact. Years of abuse ravaged his body before his death. O'Reilly should quit while he's ahead. Variety spoke with her about how much rings true about both of the movies primary subjects, point by point. liked him.. You see, Elvis knew this and I know this'. Elvis Presley and B.B. It girls, grieving high-schoolers and cyber dragons collide in Mamoru Hosodas dazzling anime skew on Beauty and the Beast. Any thoughts on the portrayal early in the film of country star Hank Snow, who first takes Elvis out on the road before becoming disgusted with him, and his son, Jimmie Rodgers Snow, who seems to worship Elvis? Thats a story for another day, though. Some movie do-overs feel entirely superfluous (see: just about any Hollywood remake of a Scandi thriller), but others just make perfect sense. How Much Did Colonel Parker Steal From Elvis? 'Then they don't know a thing about Elvis Presley or music history. Also, The book lists Elvis' second movie as ''Jailhouse Rock''. But Baz wanted to make him seem more other. Or as Baz told me in an interview, I thought it was very important that Tom present the audience with a strangeness, a sort of What is going on with this guy?. For the rest of us, this high-concept multiversal sci-fi is the first proper showcase of what directing duo the Daniels could do. The King, the Walrus and the Greatest.three legendary individuals spanning the same years who each had an enormous impact on history and bringing about cultural changes. He just had his own interpretation of the music he'd grown up on, same is true for everyone. Check it out if you want to read an exciting fun history book that is fast paced. set entirely among a herd of dairy cows. Answer (1 of 10): Because the law is written such that the accused has to be impersonating an active duty military officer. And this years. Elvis, especially, thought that it might even be over by the time he got out. Thats really what he was looking for all along. Although his wife Priscilla plays a prominent role, later partners such as Ginger Alden and Linda Thompson are ignored completely, representing a grossly simplistic version of The King's love-life. He liked B.B. The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. Well, Parker finally said, Did they spell his name right?. He enjoyed listening to gandy dancers, African American workers, who would sing hymns and work songs daily. This is important'. Country radio stations said Elvis sounded too Black to play, and the stations that played rhythm and blues said he sounded too much like a hillbilly. Until Now! I had all but forgotten about Ali and Lennon but I was around when they were still major influences on pop culture. The real story behind these individuals is who surrounded them and what those people did to further their own gain at the expense of the stars. Is it true that Colonel Parkers reason for being attracted to Elvis was that he thought a white singer who sounded Black was bound to be a star and accomplish what a Black singer could not? Throughout his career, he was severely abused, and his body began to deteriorate. King : December 7, 1956, Radio Station WDIA Goodwill Revue Ellis Auditorium, Copyright 2022 by www.elvis.com.au & www.elvispresley.com.au, https://www.elvis.com.au/presley/the-definitive-truth-about-elvis-presley-and-racism-according-to-b-b-king.shtml. The End Of Sonys Elvis Distribution. Read More. The story goes that Elvis was performing in Las Vegas in 1976 when he suddenly stopped the show, walked off stage, and fired Parker. Tommy is based in London and joined the Screen Rant team in 2021. He might have gone to Black churches with his friend, Sam Bell, in Tupelo, as a kid. Did Parker talk of things in carnival or carnie or conman terms as much as he does in this movie? In 1963, Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis Presleys audacious manager who had gotten his start selling candy apples in carnivals, Shes not going to steal it, Colonel, Loanne laughed. It was all to make him into a beloved pop idol, not a dangerous, lugubrious rock n roller. While representing Colonel Tom Parker into an unambiguous villain is probably Elvis' most obvious change, the movie also takes liberties with Elvis Presley himself. The past, present and future are all shook up like a 50s milkshake and served with a thousand straws! Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. 'Before Elvis we had Little Black Sambo, separate black restrooms and water fountains, and colored events that kept us away from the whites', King noted as he mention that Presley would attend events especially designated just for African-Americans. On August 18, 1955, Parker signed a contract with Elvis Presley to be his official representative and manager, a date in which Presley was a promising singer of the new rhythm called rock and roll, but without being a real musical star. Is it fantasy that he was constantly seeing or meeting up with all these important artists? In few places are the effects of climate change more acutely felt than among Bolivian farmers, for whom devastating drought represents an existential threat. It was supposed to be a Christmas show in the sense that it would air in December, and Parker wanted it to be a family show with Elvis as a 60s-era Bing Crosby or Perry Como. Eddy Arnold, whom Parker had built into a household name, had fired him as his manager over failing to honor their exclusive contract, though Parker continued to book him. Is the portrayal of the 68 comeback special accurate, with Parker trying desperately to keep it a Christmas special, and resisting the rock n roll throwback elements that everyone loved, because he was kowtowing to a deeply upset TV network? Much like the legends in this book at the end of their own careers, trying to stay relevant. If you have read and enjoyed other books in this series, you will enjoy this one as well. How much did Elvis pay his band? Still, the odds were heavily in favor that hed be a country singer and his stint on the Louisiana Hayride seemed to point him in that direction. Norwegian actress Renate Reinsve is the heart and soul of this touching and inventive account of one millennial life that unfolds over several years in Oslo. Its not for the faint hearted it goes further than Mike Leighs. He benefited from being more accessible towhite audiences, but he gave credit. Though speculations as King was talking about how, on the corner of Houston and St. Mary's streets in San Antonio, at the Gunter Hotel, Johnson changed the music world forever. Snow had a big ego and resented the fact that Elvis quickly became the draw on his shows, not Snow. But Nashs work is considered by many to be the authoritative word on Parker, a former carnie who made his fortune off the King, and whose pros and cons as a very, very controlling manager continue to be debated to this day. whorivals his workon Remains of the Day withamoving, deeply humane script. No one is probably expecting that; any practiced watcher of biopics knows virtually any example will take deep liberties with the facts for dramatic purposes. King would be playing in the lounge, and Elvis would be playing in the big room. But the legends here make this book interesting, fast, and dazzling. It is a deal that severed the Presley estate from the royalties for more than 700 songs and put $2.6 million in the colonel's pocket. Cant say I really cared a lot about any of the men who were the focus of this book. Scene is from the set of the Presley movie, Love Me Tender.. Great War poet Siegfried Sassoon gets the touching, immaculately mounted Terence Davies treatment in a biopic that manages to be both heart-wrenchingly sad and PG Wodehouse-funny. Fittingly for a movie with a cloaking device at its heart, we did not see this period-setPredatorflick coming, Sure, the trailer looked sufficiently promising to banish awkward memories of the last few outings from this creaking franchise, but just how much fresh life talenteddirector Dan Trachtenberghas managed to inject into it amid all the gory, inventive offings still came as a very happy surprise. Microsoft pleaded for its deal on the day of the Phase 2 decision last month, but now the gloves are well and truly off. Is the portrayal of Elvis relationship with Priscilla, however briefly that is dramatized, basically accurate? This is Luhrmann showing us Elviss influences. All Rights Reserved. The King, the Walrus and the Greatest.three legendary individuals spanning the same years who each had an enormous impact on history and bringing about cultural changes. In an Oct. 10, 2010 interview with this writer in his tour bus behind the Majestic Theater in San Antonio, Texas, King was particularly open in his comments. has managed to inject into it amid all the gory, inventive offings still came as a very happy surprise. Declared a "psychopath," he was discharged from the Army, and when the draft was later introduced during WWII, he ate until he weighed 300 pounds and could be deemed unfit for service. On the other hand. Weighing in at 488 pages and 150,000 words, these stories, poems, and novellas--supplemented by Champion Joe's That sold tickets! It was Pop music. 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