Do you liked the movie Elvis and Me?

[Donut]

Dallas Started in 1978 and ended in 1991. Priscilla joined the cast in 1983-1988

We were talking about Those Amazing Animals, jc.

[Teddy]

We were talking about Those Amazing Animals, jc.

Speaking of which- here she is promoting it (30 seconds into the promo, then again around 1:16)
YouTube- 1980-1981 ABC "You and Me and ABC" Fall Promos (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCBGOTIqf94)
They don't make TV presenters do humiliating dances to herald the new season these days. Pity.

[Teddy]

Priscilla joined the cast in 1983-1988

At which point it became essential viewing. http://smiley.net.ru/misanm0169.gif

[Donut]

What is a shame is they don't make babies like this any more. Pity :closedeye

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[ForeverTheKing]

Pricilla was heavily involved in this film . She always talks about how much she loved him but by watching this movie i dont see how she could have , i cant remember one scene where Elvis treated her with nothing but contempt and badly . If he was this bad to her how could she loved him , he comes across as a horrible man . If he was this bad all it made me think is she was ther for the luxurious life and money

I asked myself the same:P

No doubt she was in love at the beginning but things to me changed after the marriage.She sure knew him enough when she married him so she decided to accepted many things....Memphis Mafia around, other women and so on...too easy to complain after a couple of years.
To me it wasn't a great marriage from the begging...what she shows in the movie is only Elvis bad character and how she apparently suffered for him...I think she didn't dislike the style of life she had.
And don't forget that if she still can live with popularity and money is for the name Presley, not for her role in Dallas, her parfumes, jewlery or bedlines (y)

This is my opinion of course :lol:

[May]

But then there are the touchy issues, like The Wink. When Elvis was leaving Germany, his two-year Army stint over, Priscilla accompanied him to the airport, where hundreds of screaming fans waited for him. The King of Rock and Roll mounted the boarding steps, waved to the crowd and then winked. As Priscilla saw it, The Wink was for her.



source:http://simplycilla.com/mp/simplycilla/articles/Priscilla%20Presley%20Articles%20-%20TV%20Guide%201988.htm

This is the first time I've heard of any "wink" :doh::doh::hmm: Everything I've read said it was "a wave", plus surely a wave is a lot easier for someone on the ground to spot than a wink when the person winking is at the top of the stairs of a plane :doh:

Everyone has seen when Elvis gets on that plane, therefore everyone has seen the wave. I have never heard of a "wink" until now. :hmm:

[Donut]

Everyone has seen when Elvis gets on that plane, therefore everyone has seen the wave. I have never heard of a "wink" until now. :hmm:

And this was her biggest problem with the movie :lmfao:. To me that says A LOT.

Anyone that has seen the movie and read the book can check for theirselves that they are almost identical, at least in what we are complaining about, Elvis behaviour and consequently portrayal.

[ForeverTheKing]

I've just bought the book bt I really hope it's not as the movie :lol:

[GIORGIA]

I asked myself the same:P

No doubt she was in love at the beginning but things to me changed after the marriage.She sure knew him enough when she married him so she decided to accepted many things....Memphis Mafia around, other women and so on...too easy to complain after a couple of years.
To me it wasn't a great marriage from the begging...what she shows in the movie is only Elvis bad character and how she apparently suffered for him...I think she didn't dislike the style of life she had.
And don't forget that if she still can live with popularity and money is for the name Presley, not for her role in Dallas, her parfumes, jewlery or bedlines (y)


Dear Friend,I'm TOTALLY agree with you(y)!

[ForeverTheKing]

Thanks Giorgia (y)

[GIORGIA]

Thanks Giorgia (y)
:hug::hug::hug::hug:

[Donut]

I've just bought the book bt I really hope it's not as the movie :lol:

I'm sorry to disappoint you ForeverTheKing :lol:

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[presley31]

I've just bought the book bt I really hope it's not as the movie :lol:

I hated the movie but enjoyed the book. Somethings in the book shouldn't of been in there.

[ForeverTheKing]

:'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

When I look at her interview when she says how marvellous he was, how generous and lovely I asked myself if she's the same person who wrote that book or produced that movie :hmm:

[GIORGIA]

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[Raised on Rock]

Regardless if she makes Elvis look good or not, regardless if its more of a movie about Cilla than Elvis, all that aside and just from the cinematographic point of view: It is poor quality crap; the book is lower than that. And again, my opinion has nothing to do with the way Elvis is portrayed in both, its just about: its cheap literature, and cheap entertainment.

The worst Elvis Presley movie, is celluloid greatness compared with Elvis and Me.

[Brian]

She was involved in the title and that's about it.

I think she probably had some control because she co-produced it but ABC probably had more

I will argue that Priscilla shouldn't of sold the rights to her book in the first place though.
It was just about $$$$$$$

[Brian]

I don't think for a second that she was behind the decision to feature Graceland on American Idol by way of an advertisement.
Somebody obviously was, but I doubt very much that it was her.
It's far more likely to be somebody who was looking for a return from their investment, and the family's cooperation was a condition in whatever deal was made.

Robert Silllerman owns American idol and now owns Elvis so it was him that made the decision.
But Lisa Marie has assured fans when she made the deal to sell Elvis' image that she had veto power over ideas that she didn't like.
She said she wouldn't allow tasteless things like Elvis toilet paper or Elvis condoms.
So if Lisa decided it wasn't a good idea for The American Idol going to Graceland she could have stopped it.

[Teddy]

There you go- so to return to the original point, any shenanigans around the Meditation Garden in that ridiculous show did not reflect any great lack of respect for Elvis or exploitative intent on Priscilla's part. She was most likely just chosen to be the one to walk the guests around the graves because Lisa didn't want the same allegations that we're now levelling at Priscilla to be cast at her. Glad we've finally cleared that up.

[Brian]

There you go- so to return to the original point, any shenanigans around the Meditation Garden in that ridiculous show did not reflect any great lack of respect for Elvis or exploitative intent on Priscilla's part. She was most likely just chosen to be the one to walk the guests around the graves because Lisa didn't want the same allegations that we're now levelling at Priscilla to be cast at her. Glad we've finally cleared that up.

No, that isn't what I said

Lisa Marie Presley has never cared to be involved with her fathers estate very much so Sillerman pays Priscilla money to make these personal appearances such as on American idol.
My point was Lisa Marie Presley could've put up a fuss about it and gotten it called off but didn't as she has veto power.
Priscilla showed up to earn her $$$$$$$$ as usual

[Teddy]

No, that isn't what I said


Nevertheless, that is what the information which you have presented reveals.

Whether Priscilla got paid to be a part of the abomination is beside the point.

[Brian]

Nevertheless, that is what the information which you have presented reveals.

Whether Priscilla got paid to be a part of the abomination is beside the point.

I don't see how

Priscilla went through with it because she got paid if Sillerman didn't pay her she would not have done it.
that's the point

[Teddy]

Priscilla went through with it because she got paid if Sillerman didn't pay her she would not have done it.
that's the point

Says who?!
What about her greater responsibility to Lisa, who was the one with power of veto and the opportunity to make a conscience call, after all?

So Sillerman and Lisa are the direct profiteers of the entire exploitation, but you want to focus on Priscilla for honoring her daughter's wishes and accepting a negligible fee for presenting the TV show (which is an unavoidable union requirement, by the way).

[Brian]

Says who?!
What about her greater responsibility to Lisa, who was the one with power of veto and the opportunity to make a conscience call, after all?

So Sillerman and Lisa are the direct profiteers of the entire exploitation, but you want to focus on Priscilla for honoring her daughter's wishes and accepting a negligible fee for presenting the TV show (which is an unavoidable union requirement, by the way).


Not at all

I blame all 3 of them because they were involved in this fiasco

It was a bad call to film the thing at Graceland by Sillerman
I think Lisa should have vetoed it and Priscilla should've showed some respect when standing over the graves

It's just a known fact that Priscilla gets paid by Sillerman to make the appearances and if she wasn't paid she wouldn't do it.

Lisa Marie had the power to stop it but if Priscilla didn't really want to do it she could've put up a fuss and talked to Lisa about it but she went along with it and got paid her usual amount of $$$$$$$$$

[Teddy]

Jeez Brian, why should she work for Sillerman's interests and receive no money from him for her effort?
I wouldn't do it for free either!

And I still don't see what was so outrageously disrespectful about her graveside manner!

I just think some people work incredibly hard at finding a problem with Priscilla.
Especially when we're now giving her a hard time for not talking Lisa out of bad decisions which Lisa has made.

[elvia7]

I see this movie recently for the first time and I absolutely don't liked at all(n)!

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[May]

Regardless if she makes Elvis look good or not, regardless if its more of a movie about Cilla than Elvis, all that aside and just from the cinematographic point of view: It is poor quality crap; the book is lower than that. And again, my opinion has nothing to do with the way Elvis is portrayed in both, its just about: its cheap literature, and cheap entertainment.

The worst Elvis Presley movie, is celluloid greatness compared with Elvis and Me.

Trying to see the other side;), the movie was always going to be more about Prissy than EP. It was her side of the story.

I don't think, had Elvis lived, he would have written a book about his life with such intimate details. If he had though, it would have been from his view and more about him than his ex wife.

To be honest about the question, I am glad I saw the film although I wasn't particularly thrilled to see how Elvis was portrayed during most of it.

[debtdbruno]

Trying to see the other side;), the movie was always going to be more about Prissy than EP. It was her side of the story.

I don't think, had Elvis lived, he would have written a book about his life with such intimate details. If he had though, it would have been from his view and more about him than his ex wife.

To be honest about the question, I am glad I saw the film although I wasn't particularly thrilled to see how Elvis was portrayed during most of it.

I definitely agree with that..........far too private(y)(y)(y)(y)(y)

[GIORGIA]

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Thank's My SweetHeart:D:blush:!

[GIORGIA]

I don't think, had Elvis lived, he would have written a book about his life with such intimate details.
I think the same thing my friend!
You right!

[GIORGIA]

Lisa Marie Presley has never cared to be involved with her fathers estate very much so Sillerman pays Priscilla money to make these personal appearances such as on American idol.
My point was Lisa Marie Presley could've put up a fuss about it and gotten it called off but didn't as she has veto power.
Priscilla showed up to earn her $$$$$$$$ as usual
I agree(y)!

[GIORGIA]

I think she probably had some control because she co-produced it but ABC probably had more

I will argue that Priscilla shouldn't of sold the rights to her book in the first place though.
It was just about $$$$$$$
Yes,unfortunatelly only for that!
Poor My Love Elvis:'(!
It's sooooooooooooooooo unfair:'(!

[Brian]

Jeez Brian, why should she work for Sillerman's interests and receive no money from him for her effort?
I wouldn't do it for free either!

And I still don't see what was so outrageously disrespectful about her graveside manner!

I just think some people work incredibly hard at finding a problem with Priscilla.
Especially when we're now giving her a hard time for not talking Lisa out of bad decisions which Lisa has made.

That's not my point

I don't begrudge Priscilla getting paid by Sillerman at all for her appearances
It's a deal between Priscilla and Sillerman and he has decided to pay her.
I was just explaining to you that she does get paid and that's why she makes those appearances.

I think the whole American idol thing just shouldn't of taken place and if Lisa wouldn't of stopped it Priscilla should've.
I think it's ultimately Lisa's fault it happened because as i've said she could of stopped it but evidently wanted it to happen.

If Priscilla goes on the cooking channel, Shows up at Graceland for birthday and death anniversaries or other special appearances that's fine and dandy with me.

[JerryNodak]

A qualified yes. Yes, I like the first half. As I recall the 2nd half picks up right after he returns from the U.S. Army and really stinks.

[Sweet_One_E.]

Lisa should be doing more, period. it's her father, her legacy to share and not his ex wife.

[debtdbruno]

Lisa should be doing more, period. it's her father, her legacy to share and not his ex wife.


From our point of view, we think she should do more to continue her Father's legacy...........
However, I suppose she wants to be her own person, not an extension of her Dad....sad though it may be..........

[annie1000]

From our point of view, we think she should do more to continue her Father's legacy...........
However, I suppose she wants to be her own person, not an extension of her Dad....sad though it may be..........
Yes,very sad:sad:

[Dany]

No, I don't like.

[Dany]

I read the book but don't like no.

[Unchained Melody]

I like it because it was one of the very first elvis movies I saw that told the story of his life.
But now alot of it thats in the movie i do not like, like the scene where he forces her to sleep with him, throw sthe flashlight at her head etc.
Guess its just sentimental reasons i like it.

[Sweet_One_E.]

I guess to me it has little to do with being an extention of her father-she is and greatly benefits from it. it is what it is. it has always opened doors for her and that she also does not mind, I would say. so lets see, she doesn't mind how it benefits her and yet, she in some ways resents it?? I have little doubts as to if Elvis would have wished for her to carry on or her mother. unpleasant as she may find it, I just think she should honor what her father would have wanted, since she benefits well, it is the least she could give back. and from a personal standpoint, if he had been my father, this misguided idea of a separation of identity would never be more important than proudly doing the honors.

[Donut]

I guess to me it has little to do with being an extention of her father-she is and greatly benefits from it. it is what it is. it has always opened doors for her and that she also does not mind, I would say. so lets see, she doesn't mind how it benefits her and yet, she in some ways resents it?? I have little doubts as to if Elvis would have wished for her to carry on or her mother. unpleasant as she may find it, I just think she should honor what her father would have wanted, since she benefits well, it is the least she could give back. and from a personal standpoint, if he had been my father, this misguided idea of a separation of identity would never be more important than proudly doing the honors.

I agree with you completely, Sweet_One_E.

[debtdbruno]

I guess to me it has little to do with being an extention of her father-she is and greatly benefits from it. it is what it is. it has always opened doors for her and that she also does not mind, I would say. so lets see, she doesn't mind how it benefits her and yet, she in some ways resents it?? I have little doubts as to if Elvis would have wished for her to carry on or her mother. unpleasant as she may find it, I just think she should honor what her father would have wanted, since she benefits well, it is the least she could give back. and from a personal standpoint, if he had been my father, this misguided idea of a separation of identity would never be more important than proudly doing the honors.

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[waymore44]

I thought it was OK....only OK. I do like Dale Midkiff in other TV shows and movies though. I think he's cool in his own way.

[lvs2day]

the only thing i liked about this movie was that they showed ELVIS bedroom for the first time minus the console tv and the bookshelves that they said need to be removed because of the cameras that were filming were very large.

[debtdbruno]

I guess to me it has little to do with being an extention of her father-she is and greatly benefits from it. it is what it is. it has always opened doors for her and that she also does not mind, I would say. so lets see, she doesn't mind how it benefits her and yet, she in some ways resents it?? I have little doubts as to if Elvis would have wished for her to carry on or her mother. unpleasant as she may find it, I just think she should honor what her father would have wanted, since she benefits well, it is the least she could give back. and from a personal standpoint, if he had been my father, this misguided idea of a separation of identity would never be more important than proudly doing the honors.


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Absolutely............
she obviously feels it's that double edged sword

[Sweet_One_E.]

to be in the places to celebrate his life with his fans would be awesome as a daughter. I'd be beaming with pride. I'd want my children there too so I could say, "See how wonderful your grandfather was!" sure they know it, sure she knows it, but to be there and feel the love, to feel it from the fans, priceless. he soaked in the love from the fans because there was nothing like it. the fans are a huge connection to him, I'd want that, I'd need it.

[Marlena]

No!! No!! No!!

[debtdbruno]

to be in the places to celebrate his life with his fans would be awesome as a daughter. I'd be beaming with pride. I'd want my children there too so I could say, "See how wonderful your grandfather was!" sure they know it, sure she knows it, but to be there and feel the love, to feel it from the fans, priceless. he soaked in the love from the fans because there was nothing like it. the fans are a huge connection to him, I'd want that, I'd need it.

Let's see what posative things she has to say when she goes to Graceland in January..........

[Sweet_One_E.]

or if she really shows up.

[debtdbruno]

I hope she gives her Dad due repect for his 75th................and does go

I would love to hear her talk with enthusiasm, love etc....about him. Maybe in front of fans and not on a talk show she will 'open' up a bit............

[ThreeCornPatches]

Did i like it? not really i like some parts of it. i have the book but i think im goin to put it in a fire place lol

[elvislina]

I have watch this many times. but i still think it´s unfair that she judge Elvis this way. Well We will still have the true story from Elvis Presley too. i think Elvis would have tell the whole truth about this movie. i think somehow Cilla hides the reality too.

[Nicole Presley]

I´ve seen the movie by now and I don´t like it. I don´t like the way they portray Elvis. The guy who plays him looks so mean and it makes Elvis look like he would be a bad person.

[elvislina]

I´ve seen the movie by now and I don´t like it. I don´t like the way they portray Elvis. The guy who plays him looks so mean and it makes Elvis look like he would be a bad person. I agree with you. she just show up all the bad sides from Elvis. i dont think Elvis was even close to this. he had so many good sides too

[manclad1984]

rubbish film
Dont sugar the pill Jim. Say what u really feel lol

[manclad1984]

It wasn't that bad. There were worse films. Anyone remember Don Johnson as Elvis in Elvis and the beauty queen (n) (n)

[cibetty]

It wasn't that bad. There were worse films. Anyone remember Don Johnson as Elvis in Elvis and the beauty queen (n) (n)

I have seen that movie (Elvis And The Beauty Queen) and I agree! It was much worse. (n) (n) Anyway I'm not against Don Johnson, but as he played Elvis, that was very far away from reality I think. I thought the same about "Elvis Meets Nixon", that was a very bad movie too! Even ridiculous. I think the best was Kurt Russel in Elvis' role. I liked his movie, I think it went through that he really cared about his life.

[geordie]

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