Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY - News & Discussion Thread- Page 44

[Globefan]

Posted: 10/23/21 at 1:41pm

I hope Rachel or Ariana are asked to host SNL when the film comes out 

[PalJoey]

Posted: 10/23/21 at 2:45pm

The end of that excellent Time magazine interview with Ariana and Rachel has Rachel giving us an exciting little spoiler that shows what Tony Kushner is bringing to the script. Rachel says that Tony gave Lieutenant Schrank a monologue at the beginning in which he says that with the construction of Lincoln Center forcing all of them out of their homes, the Jets and Sharks have more in common than they realize:

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ZEGLER: In the beginning, there’s a great monologue given by Corey Stoll, who plays Lieutenant Schrank, who talks about these people being kicked out of their homes to build the new Lincoln Center, and how they’re all wrong. They’re mad at the wrong people. They’re mad at each other because of their differences, and not understanding that they actually have a lot more in common. That’s a huge conversation we should be having right now: if we just focus for one second on the common problems we all have, rather than the common problems we have with each other, we could actually spark a lot of change.

[Musical Master]

Posted: 10/23/21 at 6:50pm

I'm so incredibly excited to see what Spielberg/Kushner/Peck and the talented cast and crew are bringing to the table. How about you?

[BwayLB]

Posted: 10/23/21 at 7:18pm

^ As I said before, I’ve been hyped since Rita Moreno signed on.

[Globefan]

Posted: 10/24/21 at 5:14pm

I feel ready to go into the movie theater in December. 

[degrassifan]

Posted: 10/26/21 at 7:26pm

Check out this awesome featurette on the costuming of the new movie! It begins at the 10 minute mark. 

Creativity with Paul Tazewell & Nina Cinelli

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 10/26/21 at 7:43pm

Thank you for sharing this. It was a fantastic watch. It runs almost 14 minutes and tons of BTS on the making of WEST SIDE STORY.

[Musical Master]

Posted: 10/26/21 at 8:09pm

I agree that was a fantastic watch, and all those costume sketches and B-Roll footage of the musical numbers were amazing. Can't wait to see other behind the scenes stuff getting revealed in November.

[BwayLB]

Posted: 10/26/21 at 8:25pm

I’ve been a fan of Tazwells work since In the Heights. I also seen his work doing A Raisin in the Sun, Memphis, The Wiz Live and Hamilton

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 10/26/21 at 9:17pm

“Oye, Javi! Ponle fuego! Vamos!”

Can’t stop saying this tonight. 

[Musical Master]

Posted: 10/26/21 at 9:30pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "“Oye,Javi! Ponle fuego! Vamos!”

Can’t stop saying this tonight."

Which in English it translates to: "Hey, Javi! Put fire on it! Let's go!". Which honestly is a great addition to begin the "Mambo" we all know and love.

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 10/27/21 at 11:54am

 

[Globefan]

Posted: 10/27/21 at 12:48pm

On the new poster, Rachel gets an "and introducing" credit. 

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 10/27/21 at 2:22pm

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 10/27/21 at 2:23pm

[Globefan]

Posted: 10/27/21 at 4:17pm

I hope they do individual posters too. One for Maria, one for Tony, one for Bernardo and one for Anita 

[degrassifan]

Posted: 10/27/21 at 5:16pm

Globefan said: "I hope they do individual posters too. One for Maria, one for Tony, one for Bernardo and one for Anita"

They will. Almost every movie has character posters. I imagine we'll see Maria, Tony, Anita, Bernardo, Riff, and Valentina.

[Musical Master]

Posted: 10/28/21 at 12:01am

That sneak peek was pretty nice and the two new posters are great.

[Globefan]

Posted: 10/28/21 at 8:37am

Rita Moreno's accent for Valentina sounds exactly like her Lydia accent on One Day at a Time 

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 10/28/21 at 9:25am

Globefan said: "Rita Moreno's accent for Valentina sounds exactly like her Lydia accent on One Day at a Time"

That’s her go to Latina/Cuban/Puerto Rican accent.

 

[degrassifan]

Posted: 10/28/21 at 4:22pm

ABC will air an hourlong making-of special on December 5 at 7pm ET/PT. Here is a description below -- 

“Something’s Coming: West Side Story – A  Special Edition of 20/20” – ABC News presents a one-hour primetime event that steps inside the upcoming film “West Side Story,” from director Steven Spielberg. The special features interviews with Spielberg, Rita Moreno and other members of the cast and crew; discussions with Puerto Rican actors, artists and journalists on the role this story has had on their lives and the importance of authenticity and representation in film; and behind-the-scenes footage of the film. The special edition of “20/20” takes viewers into the world of “West Side Story” past and present as the iconic musical is adapted for the next generation. (7:00-8:00 p.m.)

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 10/28/21 at 4:37pm

Also, these ABC News Specials are available on Hulu the next day so if you miss it, it’ll be on Hulu for a while.

[Globefan]

Posted: 10/28/21 at 4:48pm

degrassifan said: "ABC will air an hourlong making-of special on December 5 at 7pm ET/PT. Here is a description below --

“Something’s Coming: West Side Story – A Special Edition of 20/20” – ABC News presents a one-hour primetime event that steps inside the upcoming film “West Side Story,” from director Steven Spielberg. The special features interviews with Spielberg, Rita Moreno and other members of the cast and crew; discussions with Puerto Rican actors, artists and journalists on the role this story has had on their lives and the importance of authenticity and representation in film;and behind-the-scenes footage of the film. The special edition of “20/20” takes viewers into the world of “West Side Story” past and present as the iconic musical is adapted for the next generation. (7:00-8:00 p.m.)"

I KNEW this was gonna happen. 

[degrassifan]

Posted: 10/28/21 at 9:18pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "Also, these ABC News Specials are available on Hulu the next day so if you miss it, it’ll be on Hulu for a while."

Not always! I couldn't find the one they did for Mary Poppins Returns! I only watched half live and I had to leave to go somewhere. 

[BwayLB]

Posted: 10/28/21 at 9:32pm

Globefan said: "degrassifan said: "ABC will air an hourlong making-of special on December 5 at 7pm ET/PT. Here is a description below --

“Something’s Coming: West Side Story – A Special Edition of 20/20” – ABC News presents a one-hour primetime event that steps inside the upcoming film “West Side Story,” from director Steven Spielberg. The special features interviews with Spielberg, Rita Moreno and other members of the cast and crew; discussions with Puerto Rican actors, artists and journalists on the role this story has had on their lives and the importance of authenticity and representation in film;and behind-the-scenes footage of the film. The special edition of “20/20” takes viewers into the world of “West Side Story” past and present as the iconic musical is adapted for the next generation. (7:00-8:00 p.m.)"

I KNEW this was gonna happen."

I remember when Mary Poppins Returns had something like it.