NEON There’s no better reason to visit a movie theater this month—or possibly this year—than EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert , a rousing non-fiction portrait of the King in all his 1970s glory. And while the film’s exhilarating energy is due, first and foremost, to its legendary rock ‘n’ roll subject, it’s also the byproduct of its acclaimed director, Baz Luhrmann , who turns his latest into a breathtaking feat of cinematic virtuosity. Currently in IMAX release (a format ideally suited for its larger-than-life thrills) and debuting across the country on Feb. 27, EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert is a natural follow-up to the Australian auteur’s 2022 feature Elvis , itself an extravagant biopic that tapped into Presley’s megaton-grade magnetism. Still, there’s nothing like the real deal, and Luhrmann makes clear why the singer-songwriter remains one of the 20 th century’s preeminent cultural icons, using newly unearthed outtakes from 1970’s Elvis: That’s the Way It Is and 1972’s Elvis on Tour —along with a never-heard-before interview about his life and career—to celebrate Presley’s peerless artistry and charisma. Read more at The Daily Beast.