Master maximalist Baz Luhrmann is often criticized for his flamboyant style, campy acting, thin storylines, and kinetic pacing. However, it’s hard to deny the filmmaker’s unique eye for cinema, which has enthralled audiences for three decades. In this video essay, I’ll be examining the different facets of Baz Lurhmann’s Cinema—his daring vision as a modern day auteur, the common themes and stylistic choices within his films, his incredible use of music, and finally, how he brings his productions to life, with the help of wife and creative partner, Catherine Martin.
MUSIC CREDITS:
INTERPLANETARY ALIGNMENT by NoMBe
JUST DANCE by Patrick Patrikios
DREAM ESCAPE by The Tides
GLIMPSING INFINITY by Asher Fuller
FEELS by Patrick Patrikios
ICELANDIC ARPEGGIOS by DiviKid
SEVENTH HEAVEN by E’s Jammy Jams

FILMS FEATURED:
Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
Winter of Our Dreams (1981)
Strictly Ballroom (1992)
Romeo + Juliet (1996)
Titanic (1997)
Moulin Rouge! (2001)
Australia (2008)
The Great Gatsby (2013)
Elvis (2022)

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