Topic: Blue Hawaii

2 chapters across the catalog

The Christmas Special
Episode 889 1:17:35 - 1:20:48

889: The Christmas Special

Misogyny in Elvis Presley's Blue Hawaii

A re-watching of the 1963 Elvis Presley film "Blue Hawaii" leads to a discussion about the overt misogyny and casual cruelty toward women depicted in the movie. The hosts describe scenes of Elvis's character being physically aggressive and demeaning toward female characters, noting how much social standards have shifted since the film's release.

Non-Disabled
Episode 812 2:59 - 6:13

812: Non-Disabled

Elvis Presley Movie Blue Hawaii and 1960s Misogyny

A review of the 1963 Elvis Presley film Blue Hawaii reveals what is described as shocking levels of misogyny and casual mistreatment of women. The film is compared to Breakfast at Tiffany's, with the hosts noting how much cultural standards have shifted since the early 1960s. The commentary highlights specific scenes involving Elvis's character being dismissive of his girlfriend and the use of "little slaves" in the film's Hawaiian setting.