Steven Spielberg and the Cast of 'West Side Story' on Reenvisioning the Classic Musical
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- čas přidán 8. 12. 2021
- In all of his nearly five decades of work behind the camera, Steven Spielberg has never directed a musical, but that all changes with the release of 'West Side Story,' his take on the 'Romeo and Juliet'-inspired Broadway hit. Starring Rachel Zegler and Ansel Elgort as the star-crossed lovers from opposite sides of a street gang conflict in 1950s New York, the film reintroduces the world to the Jets and the Sharks with all the classic melodies and spectacularly updated choreography. Ahead of the film's release, RT correspondent Nikki Novak spoke with Spielberg, Zegler, and Elgort, as well as co-stars Brian d'Arcy James, David Alvarez, Ariana Debose, and Mike Faist about their experiences bringing the production to life. In addition, Nikki spoke with Rita Moreno, who won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar as Anita in the 1961 film adaptation of the musical and also plays a newly expanded role in Spielberg's film, about the "sublime, thrilling, weird" experience she had returning to the story. The cast discuss how Zegler's Maria was updated from previous incarnations (and why she was like the LeBron James of her high school senior play), how choreographer Justin Peck put his own stamp on the dance numbers, and what it was like working with Moreno. Then Steven Spielberg reveals how he belted inappropriate lyrics at the dinner table as a 10-year-old, what it was like to work alongside original songwriter Stephen Sondheim, and why he'd like to see his films 'Hook' and 'Always' remade by another director.
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This version of Riff, Bernardo and Anita were absolutely perfect.
The unsung hero of this video is the interviewer. I appreciate her careful questions and her background on the actors and production.
This film was a masterpiece. Saw it tonight and will be viewing it several more times in theaters.
Rachel Z is so reminiscent of Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday. A complete newcomer who is born to play their part. Oscar please.
Almost 90?? Jeez.... we'd all be that lucky to look that good and have that much energy
I can't stop smiling throughout Mike and David's interview. Such charismatic and talented actors.
It's hilarious at
Unbelievable film. This old man cried for 2 days...from the gut. From the heart. From the brain. It's not like I didn't know Romeo and Juliette, nor the 61 version of the film. All of them were great. It just hit me by how sublime it was. Are you allowed to cry for the aestthetics of a film , the lighting, the dance, the music, the choreography, the acting???? The ability to make a Moreno bridge from the 61 film to this one... How wonderful! How beyond words! Everybody showed up to give a real gift in the 21st century.
Rita Moreno is always such a delight to watch. From being Anita and now to Valentina, she's just so amazing. I love the rest of the cast as well! Their performances were so so good!
Mike Faist describes things so well. Him and David do have amazing chemistry.
Ariana saying she was born to be a triple threat 😭 she has grown SO much as a performer; her Anita is powerful and incredibly moving.
having seen the movie - what 'Riff and Bernado' are saying about that moment in the knife fight is so true -- it could have been pure blind stupid rage -- but their performances bring remarkable depth to tragedy
this film was an absolute masterpiece. the best and my favorite musical ever.
Mike and David...the CHEMISTRY IS OFF THE CHARTS!!! LOVE IT!💝💝💝
My dad introduced me to West Side Story about twenty years ago. The show has become one of the biggest reasons I ended up going yo college for theatre and performance. I saw this film with my dad yesterday and I can’t express the emotions we both felt. When i say this might be one of the greatest movie musicals of all time, I mean it. My dad and I could barely talk when the movie was over. I could not recommend this piece of art enough!!
It has been 60 years since 'West Side Story” its original release.
A letter to Mr Spielberg...
This project HAS literally made Steven Speilberg YOUNGER.
I just have to say the chemistry between riff and tony is so so amazing
Rita is 89?! wow she looks fantastic!