Examining the Over-the-Top Style of Baz Luhrmann

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Jun 22, 2022

This Friday, the hotly anticipated new Baz Luhrmann film "Elvis" premieres. Some critics have called the film a hot mess... but some might argue that you could describe nearly every Baz Luhrmann film as a beautiful, over-the-top jumble. New York Times awards columnist Kyle Buchanan joins us to discuss the career of the celebrated director, explain how he developed his unique style, and preview "Elvis."

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