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Tag: Stephen Sondheim

Movie Review ~ West Side Story (2021)

Movie Review West Side Story (2021) 10/10 The Facts Synopsis: An adaptation of the 1957 Tony-winning musical explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. Director: Steven Spielberg Stars: Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Rita Moreno, Ariana DeBose, David Álvarez, Josh Andrés Rivera, Corey…
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December 8, 2021
The Silver Bullet ~ West Side Story (2021)

Synopsis: An adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. Release Date: December 10, 2021 Thoughts: While Oscar night was abuzz with much anticipation over who would win, when the news leaked the teaser trailer for Steven…
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April 26, 2021
Movie Review ~ Into the Woods

Movie Review Into the Woods 7.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. Director: Rob Marshall Stars: Meryl Streep, Chris Pine, Emily Blunt, Tracey Ullman, Frances de la Tour, Johnny Depp,…
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December 25, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Into the Woods

Synopsis: A witch conspires to teach important lessons to various characters of popular children’s stories including Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel. Release Date: December 25, 2014 Thoughts: The anticipation is certainly building for the big screen adaptation of Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine’s 1987 Broadway musical Into the Woods, with…
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July 31, 2014