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Like many, I had my doubts when I heard that Steven Spielberg was directing a remake of West Side Story. First of all, the man has never taken on a musical. Second, West Side Story is already a masterpiece. How could he, even the great Spielberg, improve such a wonderful film? Long story short, he d read more

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals.In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical:West Side Story (2021) – read more

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: West Side Story (1961) – read more

As classic movie lovers, we can be a very sensitive group when it comes to messing with our favorites. Even movies that seem to get a new version for each successive generation get severely criticized by those of us who are devotees of the originals. While Lady Gaga received a lot of acclaim read more

Field Trip: “West Side Story” at AMC River East 21 on the big screen June 24 West Side Story on the big screen Date: June 24  Where: AMC River East 21, 322 East Illinois, Chicago, IL  Time: 2:00 p.m. This electrifying musical, with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics f read more

Win tickets to see “West Side Story” on the big screen! In Select Cinemas Nationwide Sun June 24 and Wed June 27! “When you’re a Jet, you’re a Jet all the way! from your first cigarette your last dyin’ days.” CMH continues into our 3rd year of our partnership with Fathom Events - read more

West Side Story Directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins Written by Ernest Lehman from the musical play by Arthur Laurents and Jerome Robbins; lyrics by Stephen Sondheim 1961/USA The Mirisch Corporation/Seven Arts Productions Repeat viewing/Netflix rental One of 1001 Movies You Must See Before read more

When I was 14 in 2002, I watched “West Side Story” for the first time and became obsessed with the movie musical, which premiered 55 years ago in New York City on Oct. 18, 1961. My dad who introduced me to the film later regretted it, because I listened to the soundtrack every night and read more

Look at West Side Story through a simple lens and you might see a Shakespearian classic given a 1950s face lift and set to music. It might seem antiquated, perhaps not as politically correct as we have come to expect, and maybe a bit regressive. However, this musical based off of the bard’s fa read more

Look at West Side Story through a simple lens and you might see a Shakespearian classic given a 1950s facelift and set to music. It might seem antiquated, perhaps not as politically correct as we have come to expect, and maybe a bit regressive. However, this musical based off of the bard’s fam read more

Look at West Side Story through a simple lens and you might see a Shakespearian classic given a 1950s face lift and set to music. It might seem antiquated, perhaps not as politically correct as we have come to expect, and maybe a bit regressive. However, this musical based off of the bard’s fa read more

In this 1960s, musical adaption of Romeo and Juliet, two lovers become infatuated with each other but the problem is that none of their friends would ever approve. They come from two different classes and backgrounds which are constantly at odds. The two sides frequently clash as represented by the read more

In this 1960s, musical adaption of Romeo and Juliet, two lovers become infatuated with each other but the problem is that none of their friends would ever approve. They come from two different classes and backgrounds which are constantly at odds. The two sides frequently clash as represented by the read more

West Side Story (Jerome Robbins & Robert Wise, 1961) Winner of 10 Oscars, this adaptation of a Broadway musical could have been a complete disaster considering the latest screen adaptations of Broadway musicals like Rent. West Side Story has been a success on the stage and read more

For nearly fifty years, this is what all musicals strive to live up to.  West Side Story brings the theater on screen without missing a beat. It’s a classic twist on Romeo and Juliet.  Two gangs, Jets and Sharks rival each other for control of their west side New York neighborhood.  When Maria, read more

About MeBlogger, Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog and more. Please add my Google profile to your circles. The last entry for June's Guest Blogger Month extravaganza comes from the lovely Sarah from Cinema Splendor. Sarah's posts are always fun to read and she just about dazzles and amuses ever read more

West Side Story The Jets, the Sharks, and the Making of a Classic by Richard Barrios TCM & Running Press Hardcover ISBN: 9780762469482 232 pages June 2020 Amazon — Barnes and Noble — Powell's When West Side Story was released in 1961, moviegoers had never seen anything quite like read more

West Side Story The Jets, the Sharks, and the Making of a Classic by Richard Barrios TCM & Running Press Hardcover ISBN: 9780762469482 232 pages June 2020 Amazon — Barnes and Noble — Powell's When West Side Story was released in 1961, moviegoers had never seen anything quite like read more