The new 'West Side Story' by Steven Spielberg lessens racism in the original — but not enough, Luisita Lopez Torregrosa writes.
I am sure that will be the general response to a film that is deeper, more emotive and more incisive than its beloved predecessor. The movie makes a definitive and obvious effort — if mostly via contrived dialogue — to give us a multidimensional image of Puerto Ricans in the New York barrios of the 1950s.
Only Maria, the star of the movie, and Valentina, a new character brought to wrenching life by Rita Moreno, are the exceptions in the new production. They provide a sympathetic perspective on what it meant to be a Puerto Rican trapped in the squalor of poverty and discrimination. They fight against the violence and the dispiriting lives around them and they believe in a better place.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Spielberg's 'West Side Story' brings deeper focus on the Puerto Rican experienceSteven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' works to correct the original musical and movie's stereotypical depictions of the Puerto Rican experience.
Weiterlesen »
From ‘West Side Story’ to ‘Snow White,’ Rachel Zegler Is Living Her Own Hollywood Fairytale''I left every single audition being like, 'If that was it and I never see him again, I'm very grateful,'' Rachel Zegler says of her WestSideStory audition process with Steven Spielberg.
Weiterlesen »
With ‘West Side Story,’ choreographer Justin Peck brought dance into the Spielberg universeThe former New York City Ballet dancer says that while working with Spielberg on the remake of the classic movie musical, he showed the director how movement is its own language.
Weiterlesen »
'West Side Story' Cast On Steven Spielberg's Remake | Around the Table | Entertainment WeeklyAnsel Elgort, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, Rachel Zegler and Rita Moreno break down the new Steven Spielberg 'West Side Story.'Subscribe to EW ►...
Weiterlesen »
New Movies to Watch This Week: ‘West Side Story,’ ‘Don’t Look Up’Fall movie season is upon us — though the release schedule has never been more confusing, with some blockbusters heading directly to streaming, others in theaters only and various independent films…
Weiterlesen »
‘Dune’ and ‘West Side Story’ Among AFI 2021 Film and TV Award WinnersThe American Film Institute's choices for the year’s 10 best films and 10 best TV shows includes movies like 'CODA' and 'King Richard' and TV series 'Hacks' and 'Reservation Dogs.'
Weiterlesen »