SBIFF Cinema Society - Elvis Q&A

With Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin, and Austin Butler

[@joannemurdock7899]

AUSTIN DESERVES THE OSCAR

[@DYA9091]

Austin truly gave us a gift, he is beyond talented and magnificent. They way Baz and CM talk about him speaks volumes, I love that they love him.

[@barbaramatthews696]

Austin is loved by many ❤️

[@memphisflashfan1]

@@barbaramatthews696 He is definitely loved by many but I’m finding that the more I watch these type of interviews that provide so much depth the more respect I have for him as an actor. And I already had loads of respect for him as an actor. He’s only 31 years old!! I truly believe he deserves the Oscar but if he doesn’t get it, it’s almost like it doesn’t even matter because we all know that what he did was a tour de force. Listening to that last few minutes re the Unchained Melody and what Baz was thinking, I could have listened to them for several more hours.

[@edm5378]

@@memphisflashfan1 Baz is so perceptive. First time we see fat Elvis in the film, he did seem embarrassed & SORRY to have lost his looks.

[@teribradshaw-milling3164]

I love that Austin singing "unchained melody" begins the process, and the movie ends with Real Elvis singing "unchained melody"

[@susancooper3111]

It is eerily amazing as well as thought-provoking how Austin totally understood the mind of Elvis... and that Pricilla and Lisa Marie acknowledged that!! ... but the DEDICATION & talent of this lovely man Austin Butler is what astounded Baz, his wife, and everyone who was close to Elvis. He is liked by everyone who knows him... that is also remarkable.

[@kathyhays2516]

Austin became Elvis, emotionally, physically, spiritually. BRAVO

[@joannemurdock7899]

I agree, he deserves the Oscar for absolute best actor for Elvis!💙🙏🙏💙

[@charleneevans5848]

Austin is a gifted young man. His work ethic in studying everything about Elvis is amazing & well deserving of an Oscar

[@claraharrison6234]

I have been an Elvis fan from the beginning of his famous career. I avoided seeing the movie for months following its release. There is no one that came close to Elvis. Finally, I relented and went to see the film. I came out of the theater with tears streaming down my cheeks. I completely forgot I was watching someone other Elvis. Watching Austin in the many interviews he has participated in since the film was released does possess the complex qualities that made up Elvis. I believe Elvis helped this young man connect with his soul.

[@joannemurdock7899]

Clara beautifully said, I totally agree with you ,im so glad you loved the movie , I did to, so much so I had to see it 11 times at the big screen cinema ! Austin deserves to win the Oscar for Elvis! Elvis deserves to win Oscars gallore!💙🙏🙏💙

[@ritahiggison1357]

How can anyone beat these 3 people in one movie for the most talented people on the planet. They each deserve their own Oscar.

[@JR-ce6gt]

I luv the way Austin so intently listens to Baz when he talks. You could tell how much he respects & loves him !

[@betsyjonex9364]

I am a Elvis fans since 50's. It was pretty true to life in that era. So glad the real story is being told. Love Austin's performance let's hope he wins an Oscar. So happy.

[@jakikackert2796]

What a wonderful interview! A few new things learned today: I love the concept of “Beautiful Mind the Musical”, Baz and CM are adorable together like George and Gracie, and since the movie came in under budget, Austin deserves a big fat bonus!❤

[@mariaspink5596]

The way Austin prepared himself for this Elvis role is a commitment beyond anything else. The Covid lockdown gave him a chance to really study, watch tapes, listen to Elvis music and practice. Baz is an extraordinary human being and director. I watched the movie three times and you tubed almost every interview. Can hardly wait for the Oscars. 🙏🏻❤ For Austin to win. You are all talented and exceptional people ❤❤❤

[@joannemurdock7899]

MARIA i totally agree with beautifully said! He worked physically and mentally worked hard for two and a half years in character as Elvis living in Australia, he chose not to go back home to the states b4 lockdown, Austin really really deserves to win the OSCAR 💙🙏

[@jeikevanvelthoven6726]

So beautiful together I non't get quickly emotional but the movie Elvis got me in tears beautiful I was left speechless best movie ever Austin bulter touch my soul baz made a masterpiece I wil never forget this experience Elvis movie

[@staceyc1630]

Awww we were just getting deep into Austin's performance before the end but I love hearing how he felt during the Unchained Melody scene!

[@dianemadir5710]

I'm hoping they add that as part two. I find the process fascinating.

[@ruthnagarya2028]

Man, what a true TEAM I love these three so collavborative and respective of one another .

[@rebeccab1808]

My absolute favorite movie of 2022! Saw it multiple times in theatre. Rips your heart apart - Elvis had it all , tremendous natural talent, tragic ending. Hoping Austin Butler wins Best Actor Oscar - absolutely powerful authentic portrayal of Elvis! #Oscars #ElvisMovie #BestActor #Elvis

[@joannemurdock7899]

I loved it that much I had to see it at least 11 times on the big screen cinema! Austin deserves Best actor for Elvis! Elvis the movie deserve Oscars GALLORE!

[@miriedewaal6668]

He does deserve the Oscar!

[@joannemurdock7899]

OSCARS GALLORE FOR ELVIS THE MOVIE IS BRILLIANT AMAZING FANTASTIC ARTISTIC ENTERTAINING MESMERISING FROM START TO FINISH

[@ruthnagarya2028]

this IS WHY BAZ MADE A MOVIE THAT... 15 YEAR OLDS,... 25 YEAR OLDS, 70 YEAR OLDS AND 80 YEAR OLDS....ALL CAN TOTALLY ENJOY THE FILM ...ELVIS

[@LynFairlyMedia]

Roger Durling is a master of interviewing; the observation of the lace shirts Elvis begins to wear after his mother dies-incredible. Plus, he allows the guests to go into the hypnotic creative spaces (especially Baz) without interruption.

[@luciharper4027]

The whole team, from the director Baz, Tom Hanks, Austin Butler, the whole team, deserve the Oscar. Great, great film.

[@joannemurdock7899]

Best movie , entertaining mesmerising from.start to. Finish! ALL THE HARD WORK.PAID OFF

[@cemcalex]

Wow, so many nuggets of new information in this discussion (and I’ve watched A LOT)😅. And so much laughter, loved it.

[@ruths.neumeister894]

And let me add, watching this talk again: it is deeply moving how all here talk and think about all the things, people, atmospheres, necessities, …. concerned. What a piece of life, art and more this movie has become! And this here shows just h o w. What a sheer case of luck (and work, clarity, mindfulness and vision) that exactly these people came together. One more thing, if I may: the „Am I good?“ - question Baz Luhrmann interprets of being there in Elvis‘ look at his audience during the Unchained Melody part at the end of the ELVIS movie for me includes one more or one other aspect and I find this one true and important as well, knowing that interpretations are not a 100% thing, but then we humans cannot but not interpret each other. So I think his look is : „Am I good?“, but maybe also „See, I can still be this good and I wanted to give it to you, my friends“ a n d: „Here we are, you, my audience, and I, and here we are again, we are one, I am you, you are me somehow, and we, all of us have come a long and diverse way, thank you, and maybe this is a task fulfilled now, and who knows what‘s going to be…“. Somehow I wanted to add this. Thank you.

[@memphisflashfan1]

Beautifully written. I wish that discussion could have continued. I would like to have heard Austin elaborate on that Unchained Melody experience he had begun.

[@ruths.neumeister894]

@@memphisflashfan1 thank you, thank you very much!

[@joannemurdock7899]

I just watched the movie for the 17th time, entertaining ,mesmerising from start to finish, and blending in the real Elvis at the end after the young Elvis runs to the tent, beautifully done! BAZ LURHMANN MADE A VERY ENTERTAINING, HISTORICAL, CULTURE, AND NOSTALGIC MOVIE! AUSTIN IS BRILLIANT AS ELVIS! THANK U BAZ,AUSTIN, TOM AND CATHERINE LURHMANN

[@joannemurdock7899]

Wow, Austin you were really out if your comfort zone playing Elvis💙🙏

[@pattyrech4471]

ASTOUNDING, isn't he?

[@joannemurdock7899]

@@pattyrech4471 Austin really is very talented , he Deserves to win the Oscars ! he worked physically and mentally hard for 2 and a half years and living in Australia away from his family! AUSTIN OSCAR! ELVIS💙💙

[@joannemurdock7899]

Great questions Roger, great interview

[@marilynadams349]

We loved Elvis

[@ruths.neumeister894]

What I like in this talk here is that questions are answered in a contentoriented plus personal way and one can get an idea about these things. Good.

[@123Rockchild]

That was a good line from Baz. He said: “What is that adage about never appearing with either animals or Austin Butler?”

[@lifeissweet9826]

Oh that's so funny.

[@joannemurdock7899]

Good one Baz👍

[@edm5378]

Baz has a scarily agile mind. What a force.

[@booluther]

Baz is such a fun interviewee

[@joannemurdock7899]

ELVIS OSCARS 👍💙🙏

[@yaffajm]

God! Baz is a GENIUS!

[@MichelleJ.-qk1xp]

beautiful interview

[@deborahcartwright8672]

Incredible

[@lifeissweet9826]

I think several things are happening with his voice. 1. the mic makes his voice sound deeper and kind of hollow. 2. his work on his voice changed it permanently at least in the short term. 3. he is literally hoarse from all the interviews he has done since the movie premiered. when you get lots of standing applause during a movie and then a 12 minute standing ovation at the end, a lot of people want to talk to you.

[@anandamoersid4747]

It's all a natural process and truthfully a deeper voice suits Austin's appearance, so why not ?

[@lifeissweet9826]

​@@anandamoersid4747 it's true!

[@johnjungkook2721]

his voice was always deep, though. I don't understand why this is confusing to people. Watch his interviews from 5-10 years ago.

[@판타스틱마마]

✈️💖부탁이에요+한국에 꼭 다시 =엘비스+영화 +상영해주세요

[@mouryjahan9769]

In the beginning when the reporter asked Baz about editing. Baz’a answer was long . I was staring at Austin and listening to Baz.😂 Still confised about that Baz was talking about. But I like his accent.

[@marilynadams349]

It took me 3 times the 4 I got the Elvis movie. I need to buy a copy.

[@bellestar777]

Austin truly did him justice. R.I.P to the King and his daughter Lisa Marie.

[@susancooper3111]

Another strange thing nobody seems to know that I find significant on Austin feeling "oddly connected to Elvis" ... Elvis died on August 16th . .. Austin was born on August 17th... obviously a different year, but it's almost like Elvis died & came back and inhabited Austin... just worth wondering about....

[@123Rockchild]

That’s gotta be tough filming out of true-time sequence.

[@emilymathews7073]

I can't take my eyes off him and his clothes are FLY (old term)...bravo to his stylist!

[@caroylncampbell4622]

Love you Austin you are special.

[@pamela8687]

Fan since I can’t remember! The true King of Rock n Roll❤

[@janicemackey2293]

Elvis was a true Blessing but he was Human . Look around at most 42year men At no time not even at the end of Elvis's life was he not still beautiful yes over weight He was truly beautiful inside out.

[@판타스틱마마]

✈️💖 Please + please come back to Korea = Elvis + movie + screen

[@marilynadams349]

Austin Win his Golden Globe tonight. 10:20,pm . Jan 19, 2023

[@susanbarco2579]

What was the academy thinking? Total injustice to Elvis and Austin!

[@alimilano1]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@woooohooooayo]

this is amazing!

[@joannemurdock7899]

AUSTIN AUSCAR AUWARDS AUWSOME AUSTRALIA

[@marilynadams349]

Austin’s mom and Gladys? Sent Austin to do that sing?

[@joannemurdock7899]

Yes, I agree 💙🙏💕🙏💕🙏

[@pamela8687]

What’s the interview all about? Ty

[@robertduncan3007]

Hi my name is Robert Duncan and I live in a small town call Henderson Kentucky about 450 500 miles so to Graceland and I am 66 years old and I have been trying to get the money to come up and visit Graceland that is my only wish I have at this moment and the only wish that I have had but I just can't seem to get the money up to come and visit Graceland so like I say I'm 66 and you can imagine how long I've been trying to get the money up to save my cannot save it because I draw such a little money so I guess my wish in my dream won't come true but I will say this besides the Lord Jesus Christ Elvis Presley watch the best-known person in the US now mind you besides the Lord he's number one and will stand number one but when it comes to singing acting and giving things to people that they need he was the man and that is what I really really Amar and glorify about that man Elvis Aaron Presley the singer the actor and most of all The Giver so I guess I will just have to close about going and coming to Graceland because I guess I won't make it again just can't get the money and I'm very very deeply humbly and truly sorry about Lisa Marie rest in peace may God be with you and may God be with us all and take care everyone love you all out there Robert Duncan 1526 OB y r n e Street Henderson Kentucky. 42420 goodnight to all

[@robertduncan3007]

If anyone out there wish to help me get there that will be very thankful

[@joannemurdock7899]

@@robertduncan3007 what a heart felt letter, u stay strong, things will get better for you🥰💙🙏

[@dolourfitzgibbon6065]

Corrupted is a horrible discription..Elvis had heart failure, yes drugs but also genetic ,fluid and weight.

[@marilynadams349]

I felt different about Gladys

[@joannemurdock7899]

I thought Australian actress who played Elvis Mom in the movie played her emotions and feelings tp perfection! They mad her look like Elvis's Mom too

[@lifeissweet9826]

Now we are a week or so away from the academy awards and most articles keep saying everything all at once is going to win best film. Can yu even believe that? I couldn't watch it frankly I just ff thru it to get to the end. It's a terrible movie but the Oscars is very political making the awards worthless. Now Austin is no longer being over shadowed by colin Farrell but Brandon fraser. Are you kidding me? There is zero comparison between Branden and Austin. I don't understand the media. But politics influences who wins, not talent. However it won't surprise me if Elvis sweeps the awards. A lot of academy voters are older and watched elvis perform for 25 years.

[@joannemurdock7899]

It would seem that way, but Elvis and Austin have won Golden Globes awards, Bafta awards UK, AACTA Australian Academy of Cinema Television Awards Australia!🥰👍

[@marilynadams349]

So sorry movie lost on Drama/ at Golden Globes tonight. I was disappointed . But sone of the others I have not seen. Jan 10, 2023 at 10:2O. Pm

[@lifeissweet9826]

I saw Banshees and really hated it. made me feel creepy. and everything everywhere.... I literally could not watch more than 5 mins. it was terrible. what is happening in Holly weird?

[@123Rockchild]

Spielberg and company got to the voters.

[@deboraribeiro718]

Se eu tive fome um pouco e quiser come que coma e fique detada ninguém pode fazer nada se quiser só café e venha deta de volta nem que vá no banheiro que fique sozinha até de tarde se puder nem que escureca

[@marilynadams349]

It took me 3 times the 4 I got the Elvis movie. I need to buy a copy.