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‘West Side Story’ Review: Steven Spielberg’s Musical Dazzles Despite A Key Casting Fumble

December 2, 2021 9:01 am

How badly can a single performance wreck an entire film? This is the unfortunate question prompted by Steven Spielberg’s new film adaptation of “West Side Story,” a dazzling and energetic movie ...

‘Rita Moreno: Just A Girl Who Decided To Go For It’ Trailer: A Hollywood Legend’s Life Is Showcased In New Documentary

Charles Barfield

April 22, 2021 10:56 am

News, Trailers

If you’re a fan of films and TV series, you’ve probably heard of the term EGOT. It’s the title given to someone who has earned Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards. It’s a rare achievement that is often seen a...

Academy Award-Winning Actress Rita Moreno Is “Nervous” About Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’

Charles Barfield

October 15, 2018 3:18 pm

News

To most film fans, the idea of a remake, especially of a classic film, is a bit sad. Why remake something that already exists and is damn good? Well, when you look at the upcoming remake of “West Side Story,” t...

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Rita Moreno And ‘One Day At A Time’ Family Reflect On A Timely Second Season

Gregory Ellwood

June 3, 2018 10:51 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News, Television

When Norman Lear's producing partner Brent Miller realized there was a tremendous lack of representation of Latino families on television he pitched the now 96-year-old television pioneer about bringing back a ...

Dave Chappelle, Nicole Kidman And Ansel Elgort Also Presenting at 90th Academy Awards

Gregory Ellwood

February 27, 2018 3:28 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

With only five more days until this year's Oscar telecast the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has finally revealed it's last set of presenters to join host Jimmy Kimmel on the Dolby Theater stage. A...

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