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Metascore
74 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critics What's this?

User Score
8.9 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

Your Score
10 out of 10
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  • Summary: The Sundance channel brings Costello to TV with a new talk show featuring mainly musicians as guests.
  • Genre(s): Talk Shows, Reality

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    80
    The best moments in Wednesday night's chat between Elvis Costello and Elton John, which are good enough to recommend the show for fans of both men, serve up small but sparkling musical pleasures.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    80
    Costello (who has subbed for David Letterman) makes a fine host--a bit reverential at times, but never as pious as, say, James Lipton can become over at the similarly configured "Inside the Actors Studio."
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Randee Dawn
    50
    Alas, the program has little direction and almost no flow.

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User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. MikeR
    10
    Elvis is a witty interviewer who, like us, is interested in more than just nonsense and self-promotion from his guests.
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  2. TSpencer
    10
    It is not flawed enough to lower to 9. Mostly because I can't knock a show for not being longer. I love every minute of the show, but feel that there is a longer conversation happening that I only get the highlights. It is less like being at the table with Elvis and his guests and more like being in the booth next to him. Sometimes for the sake of time, the conversation shifts abruptly, but it always remains interesting. It may be true that Elvis loves his guests a bit too much, but I he is asking questions that always have interesting answers.… Expand
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  3. StevenHuete
    10
    This series is a must see for music lovers. Elvis manages to capture the true essence and genius of every artist he interviews. The performances are amazing. Elvis has a rare ability as a musician to draw out fellow musicians and articulate their influences and the magic that is their art. The intimate connection he allows us to share with these incredibly talented artists is unrivaled in any other forum I have seen. Hopefully we will see many seasons that will open even more singers and songwriters to their appreciative fans.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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