Priscilla (2023) - On The Ethics of Biopics
Priscilla dir. Sofia Coppola (2023) 7.5/10 " When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a vulnerable best friend." ( IMDB ) Adapted from the memoir titled Elvis and Me , the film follows Priscilla Presley née Beaulieu from the time she first meets Elvis in 1959 through their relationship until its end and their breakup in 1972. Cailee Spaeny portrays the titular character alongside Jacob Elordi as Elvis. The film follows a chronology of significant events through the span of their relationship taking place mostly behind closed doors, with plenty of music accompanying, though none sung by the "King of Rock 'n' Roll" himself. Coppola and Spaeny had consulted with Priscilla Presley, and while Priscilla Presley is credited as not only a writer but also an executive producer, Elvis Presley ...