It’s a big week for music icons and masked mayhem.
Baz Luhrmann returns to the King with EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, and this time, it’s less fever dream and more front-row seat. Early reviews praise the film for its restored concert footage and immersive sound design, calling it a visually rich tribute that captures Elvis at the height of his Las Vegas era.
Critics say the documentary leans heavily on performance rather than dramatization — making it feel more like a live experience than a biographical recap. For fans who want to feel the electricity of an Elvis show, this is designed to deliver.
Where to watch: The film is rolling out in select theaters, with streaming availability expected later this year.
If Elvis is spectacle, McCartney is introspection.
Man on the Run focuses on McCartney’s Wings era, aka the years after The Beatles, and early reviews describe it as candid and surprisingly vulnerable. Critics are calling it “career-correcting,” reframing Wings as a legitimate creative chapter rather than a post-Beatles footnote.
The documentary features rare archival footage and studio moments that highlight McCartney’s drive to prove himself all over again. It’s less about superstardom and more about resilience.
Where to watch: The documentary is currently available on a major streaming platform and for digital rental.
The horror franchise that refuses to die is back in the headlines. Scream 7 has faced casting shakeups and behind-the-scenes drama, but the return of legacy characters has fans cautiously optimistic.
Early buzz suggests a tonal shift toward psychological suspense over heavy meta commentary. If the filmmakers focus on character stakes instead of nostalgia overload, this installment could reinvigorate the franchise.
Where to watch: Scream 7 is slated for a theatrical release next year.
Awards season chatter is getting louder, and here’s my early take:
• Music-driven storytelling is resonating with voters, which could give performance-focused projects a boost.
• Biographical and legacy-centered films traditionally perform well in acting categories.
• Horror still faces an uphill climb with major acting nominations — but genre barriers are slowly breaking.
My prediction? Expect at least one surprise acting nomination from a music-centered project and another strong showing from a streaming platform in the major categories.
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