Spielberg’s take on those star-crossed lovers: ‘West Side Story’ returns
09 December 2021 |
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It's hard to imagine a more perfect musical than the 1961 version of "West Side Story", and yet Steven Spielberg took on precisely that challenge. Film critic Lisa Nesselson tells us why that gamble paid off, with a particularly lyrical appraisal of some of the film's highlights.
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