ELVIS (2022) - Film Screening

This screening is part of our series of Sunday afternoon immersive film screenings by the Cultural Center’s Hi-Desert Film Institute at the Blak Box Theater in Joshua Tree, CA. Doors (and bar) open at 3:30pm with a brief film discussion followed by the screening. This film is rated PG-13 for substance abuse, strong language, suggestive material and smoking.

Summary: Elvis is a 2022 epic biographical drama film co-produced and directed by Baz Luhrmann, who co-wrote the screenplay with Sam Bromell, Craig Pearce, and Jeremy Doner. It chronicles the life of the American rock and roll singer and actorElvis Presleyunder the management of Colonel Tom Parker. It stars Austin Butler and Tom Hanks as Presley and Parker, respectively, with Olivia DeJonge, Helen Thomson, Richard Roxburgh, David Wenham, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Luke Bracey in supporting roles.

At the 95th Academy Awards, Elvis was nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Sound, Best Production Design, Best Cinematography, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Costume Design, and Best Film Editing.The film's other nominations include nine British Academy Film Awards (winning four),seven Critics' Choice Movie Awards (winning one), and three Golden Globe Awards (winning one). The American Film Institute named Elvis one of the top-ten films of 2022.

Presley's ex-wife, Priscilla, gave her thoughts on the film, saying,

"For those curious about the new film ELVIS, Baz Luhrmann, the director, provided a private screening for me and Jerry Schilling at Warner studios recently. This story is about Elvis and Colonel Parker's relationship. It is a true story told brilliantly and creatively that only Baz, in his unique artistic way, could have delivered. Austin Butler, who played Elvis is outstanding. Halfway through the film, Jerry and I looked at each other and said WOW!!! Bravo to him... he knew he had big shoes to fill. He was extremely nervous playing this part. I can only imagine. Tom Hanks was Col Parker in this film. What a character he was. There was two sides to Colonel, Jerry and I witnessed both. The story, as we all know, does not have a happy ending. But I think you will understand a little bit more of Elvis's journey, penned by a director who put his heart and soul and many hours into this film."

Doors and bar (drinks and light snacks) open at 3:30 pm.

Please don't bring pets to the theater.

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