Spielberg’s West Side Story — Page 9

adamgreer said: "degrassifan said: "I'M HERE FOR THIS CASTING!!!!!! *Hands up emoji*

https://deadline.com/2018/11/rita-moreno-returns-to-west-side-story-egot-winner-to-play-the-role-of-valentina-in-steven-spielbergs-remake-1202509734/"

What about a role for Chita?"

I agree. We are lucky to have Chita and Rita both still with us. Chita deserves a cameo.

Which are so creaky and old that one has to be told they're gay jokes to understand that they are, no less.

The role of Doc is to support/guide the Jets and Tony. How is a mature Latina going to fill that purpose in the story? Will Officer Krupke now be an Asian priest?

Clearly, there will be significant rewrites to make this work and it will alter the narrative and perspectives of the piece. Arthur is rolling in his grave. I'm assuming he's with Papa Legba, so he's probably trying to hex Steven and Tony from beyond right now!

Why aren't they just doing a new take on the Romeo & Juliet tale? If they want to make significant changes, isn't that the easier way to go? And, you could write it however you want to! I don't understand the point of a "remake" when they revise it clearly beyond the original authors' intent.

Sondheimite said: "greensgreens said: "Arthur is rolling in his grave. "

It means this project is moving in the right direction is Arthur is rolling in his grave.

He has no more horcruxes left, who cares what he would have thought"

You're absolutely right. Why should we respect the overly acclaimed original stage or film versions of WSS! This is the new era of anything goes - where we can rewrite, edit and manipulate whatever to fit our vision; rather than just creating something new that fits our vision to a T.

Since we're disregarding the original authors' intent and words, I'm going to rewrite Angels in America to be less gay and I'll recut Indiana Jones to have more female representation. Then, I'm going to reframe 9 To 5 as if it were Marat/Sade. I am so excited to be so above and beyond the original authors wishes!

I'll invite y'all to the respective opening night performances! Assuming we don't get closed down first. Oh wait, who cares what anyone thinks!

If I'm correct, they're still sharing songs, racial tensions, and themes with the original stage show; it appears similar enough and therefore I believe the term 'remake' in regards to West Side Story is more than appropriate. I doubt the minor change of Doc's character will render the story unrecognizable. It could add layers as some have pointed above; Tony working for a Puerto Rican woman; maybe her character could even provide some insight on the conflict that Doc's character missed. If it's a motivated change- there should be no issue.

And there's hardly a purpose to remaking an old story just to copy it word for word. You say it differs from the original authorial intent with distaste. But that's... the point? The entire premise of a remake is to reinterpret an old material, bring it new life, and make it relevant for a new era. If you don't want to see something new; just watch the original.

And moreover, stories change with time to stay relevant. You act like this is a new modern concept. But the truth is; classic literature and works have been constantly retold in different ways throughout history. It's hard to criticize this aspect of our modern culture when in reality, it's just part of the nature of humanity Particularly look at examples of The Hunchback of Notre Dame or something as old the Greek myths. The original ending of Pygmalion changed upon being adapted to a musical for the romantic, Hollywood crowd of the 1950s and recently the ending of that adaptation was changed back closer to it's original intent in the 2010s. You can have your personal favorites, as I do mine, but the fun is in comparing and recognizing the differences.

What would exactly be the issue with a female Indiana Jones? A charismatic, sexy, fun, whip-wielding woman going on archaeological adventures? Sounds like a grand old time.

Janaenae said: "If I'm correct, they're still sharing songs, racial tensions, and themes with the original stage show; it appears similar enoughand therefore I believe the term 'remake' in regards to West Side Story is more than appropriate.I doubt the minor change of Doc's character will render the story unrecognizable. It could add layers as some have pointed above; Tony working for a Puerto Rican woman; maybe her character could even provide some insight on the conflict that Doc's character missed. If it's a motivated change- there should be no issue.

And there's hardly a purpose to remaking an old story just to copy it word for word. You say it differs from the original authorial intent with distaste. Butthat's... the point?The entire premise of a remake is to reinterpret an old material, bring it new life, and make it relevant for a new era. If you don't want to see something new;just watch the original.

And moreover, stories change with time to stay relevant. You act like this is a new modern concept. But the truth is; classic literature and works have been constantly retold in different ways throughout history.It's hard to criticize this aspect of our modern culture when in reality, it'sjust part of the nature of humanityParticularly look at examples of The Hunchback of Notre Dame or something as old the Greek myths. The original ending of Pygmalion changed upon being adapted to a musical for the romantic, Hollywood crowd of the 1950s and recently the ending of that adaptation was changed back closer to it's original intent in the 2010s. You can have your personal favorites, as I do mine, but the fun is in comparing and recognizing the differences.

What would exactly be the issue with afemale Indiana Jones? A charismatic, sexy, fun, whip-wielding woman going on archaeologicaladventures? Sounds like a grand old time."

I did hear about that with My Fair Lady. I never seen the stage version or the stage version of WSS. But both movies are equally beautiful. The new Lincoln Center production looks so good

On BBC radio today, Sondheim said "The script by Tony Kushner is absolutely brilliant, and it's quite different, not in plot or character, but in terms of treatment, of course influenced by Spielberg and his imagination."

Call_me_jorge said: "Im not sure how I feel about a 17 year old playing opposite Ansel. And holy, I thought all the original broadway Billys were like dead! "

I'm OK with it. Ansel is only 24. Its not like this has become a May/December romance, or something. There have definitely been many pairings that have felt far more uncomfortable than this one.