Othersode #86: Usher and Me / Priscilla

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This week, the Squad and special guest Ang Ferraguto (aka Kelli’s gf) discuss Sofia Coppola’s new film, Priscilla, based on the 1985 book Elvis and Me by Priscilla Presley. We talk about our own personal connections to Elvis, the Sofia Coppola aesthetic of it all, the problematic nature of Elvis and Priscilla’s relationship, and the ~discourse~ around the movie. Tangential conversation addresses Usher’s Vegas residency. Read along with us for our next Bookpisode on Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle (11/28), and then tune in for our next Othersode about The Only One Left on 12/12. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
TOC
:30 – Welcome to Ang Ferraguto and fave style icons
9:52 – Film intro
13:44 – Mary’s intro corner
26:20 – Sofia Coppola
43:00 – The relationship
1:11:35 – The discourse around the film
1:22:50 – Costuming
1:33:35 – Listener feedback
1:35:33 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?
Links:
People https://people.com/priscilla-presley-praises-sofia-coppola-priscilla-movie-8387678
Variety: https://variety.com/2023/film/news/lisa-marie-presley-slammed-sofia-coppola-priscilla-script-1235777982/