West Side Story DVD [2022]

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Polowy, Kevin (November 24, 2021). "Steven Spielberg explains why he directed 'West Side Story' (exclusive)". Yahoo.com. Archived from the original on December 6, 2021 . Retrieved December 6, 2021.

Aurora Flores questioned the use of accents in the film and wrote: "In the end, you need more than just an advisory board. You need writers, directors, and producers. We need our stories told, our way". [130] Arlene Dávila echoed this sentiment: "It's high time to say enough with the half-baked remakes, imports, and adaptations, and to start demanding productions and original content that is written and produced by our diverse community". [128] Velez, Mandy (December 6, 2021). "Why Can't 'West Side Story' Just Cast a Puerto Rican Maria?". The Daily Beast. Archived from the original on January 11, 2022 . Retrieved January 11, 2022.Director Steven Spielberg, screenwriter Tony Kushner, actress/executive producer Rita Moreno and cinematographer Janusz Kamiński The film's screenplay hews more closely to the Broadway script of West Side Story than to the 1961 film adaptation written by Ernest Lehman. [31] Moreno, who played Anita in the 1961 film, plays Valentina, the wife of the stage play character Doc; Valentina is also a reconceived and expanded version of Doc's role, which is as a mentor to the younger characters. [43]

Bankhurst, Adam (December 5, 2021). "West Side Story Director Steven Spielberg On His Decision to Not Use Spanish Subtitles". IGN. Archived from the original on December 5, 2021 . Retrieved December 5, 2021. Prologue - From the iconic finger snaps to the complex choreography, we are introduced to the film's opening scene and explore its setting. We begin to see Spielberg's vision take shape. N'Duka, Amanda (April 16, 2019). "Steven Spielberg's West Side Story Sets Sharks/Jets Chorus Including Riff & Rosalia". Deadline. Archived from the original on August 27, 2019 . Retrieved March 3, 2020. He had some healthy anxiety beforehand. “I work better that way,” he explains. “Fear is my fuel and confidence is my enemy. If I’m on my heels, I get better ideas than, let’s say, coming in to do the sequel to Jurassic Park. It’s a lot better for me not to make the sequel to Jurassic Park.”Fuster, Jeremy (December 13, 2021). "Can 'West Side Story' Ever Feel Pretty After a Weak Box Office Opening? | Analysis". TheWrap. Archived from the original on December 13, 2021 . Retrieved December 13, 2021. I Feel Pretty - Screenwriter Tony Kushner sheds new light on "I Feel Pretty." We see how, in Spielberg's film, the beloved song by lyricist Stephen Sondheim is given new vision, as it is set and performed within Gimbel's department store.

D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 24, 2022). "Oscar's Halo Effect On Best Picture Nominees Dims — Not Just At Box Office But On Streaming: A Scorecard". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 24, 2022. O'Hara, Helen (December 2, 2021). "West Side Story (2021) Review". EmpireOnline.com. Archived from the original on December 3, 2021 . Retrieved December 6, 2021. Laurents, Arthur (2009). Mainly on directing: Gypsy , West Side Story , and other musicals. New York: Alfred A. Knopf. p.349. ISBN 978-0-307-27088-7. At the 79th Golden Globe Awards, it received four nominations and three wins, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Zegler made history as the first actress of Colombian descent/ Latina to win Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical for her performance as María as well as becoming the youngest winner in that category at 20 years old. [138] It also tied with Belfast for a leading eleven nominations at the 27th Critics' Choice Awards, including Best Picture, and won two awards, including Best Editing. In addition, it received five nominations at the 75th British Academy Film Awards, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Faist, and won two awards, including Best Casting. Bradshaw, Peter (December 2, 2021). "West Side Story review – Spielberg's triumphantly hyperreal remake". The Guardian. Archived from the original on December 5, 2021 . Retrieved December 6, 2021.West Side Story became available to stream on Disney+ and HBO Max on March 2, 2022. [82] [83] [84] The film was released on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD on March 15 by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment through the 20th Century Home Entertainment label. [85] Marketing [ edit ] Ryzik, Melena (December 15, 2021). "Rita Moreno and Ariana DeBose: From One Anita to Another". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 28, 2021 . Retrieved December 16, 2021. Lee Lenker, Maureen (December 11, 2021). "West Side Story stars Ariana DeBose and Rita Moreno open up about Anita's attempted sexual assault". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on December 11, 2021 . Retrieved December 13, 2021.

Letter requesting Hollywood Bvld. closure" (PDF). Ctycms.com. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 15, 2021 . Retrieved December 6, 2021. Yakas, Ben (July 30, 2019). "Video: West Side Story Fever Hits NYC as Steven Spielberg Films Around Town". Gothamist. Archived from the original on November 7, 2020 . Retrieved May 7, 2020. Odman, Sydney (November 22, 2021). "American Music Awards: BTS, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion Take Home 3 Awards Each". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 23, 2021 . Retrieved November 23, 2021. Gee, Officer Krupke - Spielberg and the Jets make "Gee, Officer Krupke" their own through a new setting, vocal direction and choreography, while they explore the meaning of Stephen Sondheim's lyrics. Get to know Iris Menas (Anybodys) and the significance of their role. I've always wanted to make a musical. Not like Moulin Rouge though – an old-fashioned, conservative musical. ... Like West Side Story or Singin' in the Rain. I've been looking for one for twenty years. I just need something that excites me".Josie Meléndez Hernández praised the film's portrayal of Puerto Ricans: "Many have been nervous about this new iteration of the musical. The original gave way to a stereotypical view of Puerto Ricans and our culture, which has affected how we are portrayed in the media since then. This time around, with Spielberg at the helm, it is safe to say that many of the harmful pieces of the first adaptation were patched up." Hernández also noted that the film had "a better depiction of Puerto Ricans" while suggesting it "is not a musical for Latines". [131] Legacy [ edit ] Rosky, Nicole (April 27, 2018). "Steven Spielberg's West Side Story Remake Will Hold Open Call This Weekend in NYC!". BroadwayWorld. Archived from the original on May 9, 2019 . Retrieved February 21, 2019.