We discuss Elvis and The Makanai, a film and a series about the people behind the performer.
03:37 Elvis, streaming on HBO Max, is a gaudy, flawed, stirring love letter to the King of Rock and Roll.
17:43 The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House, streaming on Netflix, is a comforting series about friendship, life choices, and following one’s dreams.
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Artwork and design: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/saramaciasart/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">Sara Macias</a> and <a href="https://www.a-liu.net" rel="nofollow">Andrew Liu</a>

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