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Should ‘Elvis’ have won an Oscar? Certified movie critic thinks so

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2 years ago

March 14, 2023

Unsurprisingly, Everything Everywhere All at Once dominated the 95th Academy Awards, but what was surprising was that Elvis did not win a single award.

SuperTalk Mississippi’s own Tanya Taylor, a certified Critics Choice Awards voter, explained that Elvis not winning was a major shock. The Baz Luhrmann-directed film was nominated for eight Oscars and was even favored to win in multiple categories.

“I really thought ‘Elvis’ was going to come away with a lot of wins and they were shut out,” Taylor said. “I was very, very surprised, just because it was such a well-executed movie. I really thought they were going to get costume design, makeup, cinematography, and production design.”

Some experts, including Taylor, also thought Elvis star Austin Butler was going to take home the award for best actor. Butler, who played the King of Rock n’ Roll himself, was ultimately ousted by Brendan Fraser of The Whale.

“I really thought maybe the momentum was for Austin,” Taylor explained….

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By: J.T. Mitchell
Title: Should ‘Elvis’ have won an Oscar? Certified movie critic thinks so
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/should-elvis-have-won-an-oscar-certified-movie-critic-thinks-so/
Published Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 16:08:46 +0000

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Family of Dexter Wade rallies outside JPD nearly two years after his death

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2 days ago

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www.wjtv.com – Tia McKenzie – 2024-11-20 14:20:00

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Man shot while helping with stalled vehicle in Jackson

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November 20, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-11-20 19:08:00

SUMMARY: A man was shot in Jackson, Mississippi, while attempting to assist a person with a stalled vehicle on State Street at Beasley Road around 4:00 p.m. on November 20. Detective Tommie Brown reported that the victim was working on the vehicle when the suspect approached, questioned him, and then opened fire. The assailant fled the scene in a vehicle. Fortunately, the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital. The Jackson Police Department is seeking information about the incident and encourages anyone with details to contact them or Crime Stoppers.

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