Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Luhrmann's Elvis Concert Film: Critics vs Crowds

Episode Date: March 14, 2026

Baz Luhrmanns new concert film, EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, offers a unique blend of old and new footage, focusing on Elviss stage energy and showmanship. However, it faces criticism for its portrayal of Elviss silence during social movements and lack of depth in his musical influences and personal life. Despite this, audiences are enjoying the live song segments, keeping Elviss performances at the forefront. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a884662c3cfec7bd

It's March 14th. Here's what's happening in entertainment. Bos Luhrman just dropped a new concert film called Epic, Elvis Presley in concert. It's his latest take on the King, coming four years after his Oscar-nominated biopic from 2022 that starred Austin Butler. This one blends old footage from Elvis's Las Vegas residencies with fresh unseen clips and interview snippets to highlight his stage energy. The director mixes high-energy performances with Presley talking directly to the

camera, creating what he calls a hybrid documentary. It focuses on Elvis's own voice rather than outside opinions, spotlighting his showmanship from the late 60s and early 70s era. Critics are pushing back hard on how it handles Elvis's quiet stance during key social moments like the civil rights movement in Vietnam. Many say the film frames him as trapped by his teen, dodging why a huge star chose silence and what that meant back then. There's more heat over skipping deeper dives into his roots in rhythm. and blues, gospel, and early rock from black artists, plus barely touching his personal life. Priscilla Presley and their daughter pop up only briefly, ignoring recent talks about their

early relationship dynamics. Still, crowds are loving the live song segments, with folks up dancing to tracks like Burning Love. As the Bates rage on Elvis's full story, Lerman's project keeps his performances front and center. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor. See the description. pillow that plays your podcast and music without earbuds built for listening in bed s o l i solely pillow dot com