Tag: leonard Bernstein
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Maestro, the intimate side of Leonard Bernstein
Maestro tells the story of Leonard Bernstein’s marriage and family and of his relationships with men. It’s intimate and inward. It acknowledges his genius and his iconic status in American life. It’s more about relationships than music. The directing and acting in the film were brilliantly done, but the overall feel and impact of the…
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Review: West Side Story, the old is new again
West Side Story reached streamers HBO Max and Disney+, which was my cue to watch it! Finally! I watched the original film version of West Side Story several times in theaters when Rita Moreno and I were both young women. I expect to see this 2021 version more than once as well. I do appreciate…