Here Are All the Background Information Before Watching 'Elvis'! (3/3)

The mystery of Elvis lies with Colonel Snowman.

In 1996, Tom Hanks played Colonel Snowman in That Thing You Do! which was not a coincidence. The film, which he wrote, directed, and starred in, was of excellent quality and based on the experiences of the Beatles. He played the manager of a band called "The Wonders." Interestingly, Hanks also discovered two gorgeous actresses, Charlize Theron and Liv Tyler, in the same movie.

The narrator of Elvis is actually EP's manager, Colonel Tom Parker, whose symbol is a snowman.

Colonel Snowman, like a spokesperson for Mephistopheles, controlled EP's every move from the moment he pointed his wand at the young EP. He used EP's vulnerability after losing his mother to completely manipulate him, creating and distorting the personality of "Elvis Presley."

The portrayal of Colonel Snowman, along with Hanks' influence, reshaped the personality of "Elvis Presley" once again.

"Elvis Presley" was destroyed by Colonel Snowman.

the 2018 movie Bohemian Rhapsody hinted at Freddie's sexuality and served as his self-revival.

The movie portrays Freddie being manipulated due to his love and blinded by his lover Paul, who is portrayed as a manipulative figure.

Paul's ignorance and cruelty leads Freddie to a state of emotional and musical turmoil. The film mocks the commercial music video shoots that Queen did for survival and suggests Freddie's inner conflicts, resulting in a more complex character development than the EP.

In contrast, Elvis extensively uses split-screen visuals, potentially aiming to compete for the Best Production Design and Editing at the Oscars.

Bohemian Rhapsody also features some multi-screen visuals, including dual-screen shots, a trendy technique in Hollywood's revival of the 2010s.

Finally, Austin Butler played Elvis in his last performance, capturing his extremely frail state.

In 1977, Elvis Presley continued to perform before his death, and his final story is told by Colonel Tom Parker. The film suggests a deep codependency between the two men, with Colonel Tom knowing Elvis's soul so well that he could always control him. Colonel Tom says that Elvis was not killed by drugs or heart problems, but by love. It is a profound statement.

In Bohemian Rhapsody, Freddie confesses to his soulmate Mary that he may be bisexual. He knows he cannot spend the rest of his life with Mary, but he lets her live nearby.

Freddie and his lover Jim return to his parents' home. Symbolic shots showcase his self-acceptance of his Indian-Parsi ethnicity, homosexuality, and sonship especially for his father. Freddie finally gains redemption from his family.

Freddie died in 1991 at the age of 45.

Elvis passed away in 1977 at the age of 42, reflecting on his life journey.