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Baz Luhrmann

Acclaimed filmmaker Baz Luhrmann takes James King through the music of his films, from his 1992 debut Strictly Ballroom to the Oscar-winning Elvis, his biopic of the King of Rock and Roll.

Acclaimed filmmaker Baz Luhrmann takes Radio 2's resident movie critic James King through the music of his films to celebrate the release of the brand new Elvis biopic, starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks.

Starting with his very first introductions to music and playing in a punk band with his brothers, Baz discusses the importance of music in his life, how Elton John helped him make Moulin Rouge!, how he was told the soundtrack to Romeo + Juliet would flop (it was a global hit) and why he describes Elvis鈥� story as a 'tragic American opera'.

The Oscar-nominated Australian director and writer made a huge impact with his first feature film in 1992, Strictly Ballroom. He followed that up with an effortlessly stylish adaptation of William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet with Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. He then pioneered the jukebox musical with the lavish Moulin Rouge! - the final part of his 'red curtain' trilogy.

Baz then made an epic tribute to his home country with Australia in 2008, followed by adapting F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby in another wildly lavish picture, which juxtaposed modern hip-hop and R'n'B with the music of the roaring 20s. We then waited nine years for his next movie on the big screen - the highly successful biopic of Elvis Presley's life, showing the highs and lows of the life of the King of Rock And Roll. Using his huge back catalogue combined with new covers recorded by a-list modern artists, the film stars Austin Butler in the title role alongside Tom Hanks as manager Colonel Tom Parker.

57 minutes

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Wed 9 Aug 2023 03:00
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Music Played

  • Valeria

    Rhythm of the Night

  • The Cardigans

    Lovefool

  • John Paul Young

    Love Is In The Air (Ballroom Mix)

  • 叠别测辞苍肠茅

    Back To Black (feat. Andr茅 3000)

  • The Wannadies

    You And Me Song

    • Indolent Records.

  • The Saints

    (I'm) Stranded

    • COLUMBIA.

  • Etta James

    I'll Fly Away

  • Ewan McGregor & Alessandro Safina

    Your Song

  • ABBA

    Dancing Queen

    • Abba Gold (40th Anniversary Edition).
    • Polar.
    • 001.

  • Quindon Tarver

    When Doves Cry

  • 顿别蝉鈥檙别别

    I'm Kissing You

  • Mark Williams & Tara Morice

    Time After Time

  • David Bowie

    Nature Boy

  • Christina Aguilera, Lil鈥� Kim, 惭媒补 & P!nk

    Lady Marmalade

    • (CD Single).
    • Interscope Records.

  • Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor & Jamie Allen

    Elephant Love Medley

  • Fergie, GoonRock & 蚕鈥怲颈辫

    A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got)

  • JAY-Z

    Renegade (feat. Eminem)

  • JAY-Z

    100$ Bill

  • Big Mama Thornton

    Hound Dog

    • The Original Hound Dog.
    • Universal-Island Records.
    • 1.

  • Doja Cat

    Vegas

  • Austin Butler

    Trouble

  • Elvis Presley

    Cotton Candy Land

  • Swae Lee & Diplo

    Tupelo Shuffle

  • Elvis Presley

    Unchained Melody (Rapid City, 21 June 1977)

Broadcasts

  • Sun 19 Jun 2022 21:00
    麻豆约拍 Radio 2
  • Wed 9 Aug 2023 03:00
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