We Revisit Elvis’s Stage Magic, Debate Scream’s Slump In NZ, And Place Bold Box Office Picks On A New Kiwi Comedy

We Revisit Elvis’s Stage Magic, Debate Scream’s Slump In NZ, And Place Bold Box Office Picks On A New Kiwi Comedy

March 4, 2026 · 19 min

About this episode

The episode discusses Elvis's concert magic, debates the performance of the Scream franchise in New Zealand, and makes bold predictions for a new Kiwi comedy.

The week’s lineup swings from iconic concert energy to sly, satirical thrills to a heartfelt Kiwi adventure—and we’re here for all of it. We kick off with Elvis Presley In Concert, Baz Luhrmann’s restoration that swaps reenactment for the real thing. Unearthed footage from the Vegas years puts you right on stage with Elvis—sweat, swagger, and sly asides intact—beautifully remastered for modern ears and eyes. It’s a rare chance to see why a voice can become a myth and how a myth can still feel...

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Hosts: Brent Harbour, Ross Churchouse

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Organizations: Baz Luhrmann

Books & works: Elvis Presley In Concert, Scream

Places: NZ, Kiwi

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