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Reinventing Elvis: The '68 Comeback (2023)
Steve Binder - Your the Man
In 1968, Steve Binder told Elvis that his career was in the toilet. Thank God for his honesty with Elvis, and subsequent trust Elvis put in Steve's hands.
Steve was the right man for the right time. A bit of luck. A bit of belief by Bob Finkel in Steve's ability .
If Elvis had not decided to live at the NBC Studio, during film, the sit down unplugged boxing ring sessions may never have happened. But once again Steve saw the opportunity to adapt the dressing room sessions into something so special, unrehearsed and spontaneous that it will remain an iconic part of Elvis history
The master stroke (among many) was the closing of the Show with "If I Can Dream".
It is such a pity that Elvis never used this song again. Can you imagine this song as an occasional alternative to "Can't Help Falling In Love" throughout his latter live career.
Anyone who is interested in Elvis will enjoy this documentary.
John Farnham: Finding the Voice (2023)
Great Music Doco
Confirmed a lot of what I already knew, from the outside looking in. Insightful in a lot of other things I did not know. Being done over by managers, addiction problems, depression, conflicts with fellow musicians. I could not call myself a fan, but it gave me a lot of respect for John Farnham. I would certainly watch this again. Great soundtrack. There is a lot of archival footage that the documentary had to rely on and given that, the continuity was excellent. The documentary, was tinged with sadness, frustration, elation, love, and excitement. To see how John's career was resurrected was great. Let's hope John has as successful Road to recovery with his health.
Elvis (2022)
Great Interpretation of a Huge Career
Using a fair amount of creative licence, Baz Luhrmann, has made a stellar interpretation to Elvis's life.
Tom Hanks plays his first villainous role as the Colonel, and Austin Butler gives his all as Elvis.
I loved the use of the song "Trouble" early in the movie, although Elvis never performed it live (discounting the Comeback Special). Very fitting.
A great film that revives the legend and vulnerability of Elvis.
Who knows what the possibilities may have been for Elvis if he had had better advice all round.
The Last Witness (2018)
Great insight into the Massacre of 22,000 Polish people by the Soviets at Katyn.
Great insight into the Massacre of 22,000 Polish people by the Soviets at Katyn.