Why Baz Luhrmann gets criticised more than his movies

Why Baz Luhrmann gets criticised more than his movies

He is one of our most successful cultural exports,so why do Australians love to trash Baz Luhrmann so much?

  • byAndrew Hornery

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Baz Luhrmann on making Elvis the movie – in Australia;a TV producer’s gobsmacking discovery about her dad;singer Rickie Lee Jones on losing ‘everything’.

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‘I’m used to that’:Baz Luhrmann on polarising critics and his next project

‘I’m used to that’:Baz Luhrmann on polarising critics and his next project

The director of Elvis talks about reviews,what he’ll do next,and why it’s time for Australia to become a republic.

  • byGarry Maddox
Behind-the-scenes stars transform Moulin Rouge into a musical

Behind-the-scenes stars transform Moulin Rouge into a musical

The creatives behind the film’s iconic costumes and make-up have pivoted to theatre,helping bring Paris to life for the musical version of Moulin Rouge!

  • byGarry Maddox
The Broadway director who couldn’t refuse turning Moulin Rouge into a live show

The Broadway director who couldn’t refuse turning Moulin Rouge into a live show

Tony winner Alex Timbers was not out to copy the movie when he translated Moulin Rouge to the stage.

  • byLinda Morris
Sixteen wardrobe changes in one show:The secrets behind Moulin Rouge’s costumes

Sixteen wardrobe changes in one show:The secrets behind Moulin Rouge’s costumes

Industrial-strength zippers and a mountain of laundry are the secret behind Moulin Rouge’s extravagant costumes.

  • byAndrew Taylor
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Elvis director Baz Luhrmann feared just one review:Priscilla Presley’s

Elvis director Baz Luhrmann feared just one review:Priscilla Presley’s

Baz Luhrmann’s massive film Elvis,full of the flash of disco and the trash of Vegas,had its gala launch at the Cannes Film Festival.

  • byStephanie Bunbury
How do you update the Moulin Rouge soundtrack? Say yes to Lady Gaga and no to Taylor Swift

How do you update the Moulin Rouge soundtrack? Say yes to Lady Gaga and no to Taylor Swift

To make it hum for a new audience,Levine looked to modern-day superstars – think Beyonce,Lady Gaga,Rihanna – as well as finally giving the Rolling Stones their moment.

  • byLouise Rugendyke
Tom Cruise and Australia’s biggest directors are the star attractions as Cannes returns

Tom Cruise and Australia’s biggest directors are the star attractions as Cannes returns

Along with two films from Australian star directors,the launch of Top Gun:Maverick at the 75th Cannes Film Festival tells the world that big cinema is back.

  • byStephanie Bunbury
Why Baz Luhrmann is turning his movie Australia into a TV series

Why Baz Luhrmann is turning his movie Australia into a TV series

The director has revealed he is re-editing the cinematic epic starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman into a six-part series,without shooting any new scenes.

  • byGarry Maddox
The great persuader:Baz Luhrmann on his biggest gamble yet

The great persuader:Baz Luhrmann on his biggest gamble yet

Taking on the tale of the King of rock’n’roll,Elvis Presley,is a job for the crazy brave. But as he nears 60,the Australian director still has plenty of chutzpah.

  • byGarry Maddox