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    UHD Review A Few Words About While we wait for a few words about...™ West Side Story (2021) -- in 4k UHD

    I'd say she's got it sewn up. With Kirsten Dunst as a possible spoiler. My favorite performances in the category this year came from Bree Elrod ("Red Rocket") Olga Merediz ("In the Heights"), Ann Dowd ("Mass" and Jayne Houdyshell "The Humans". But none of them were nominated.
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    UHD Review A Few Words About While we wait for a few words about...™ West Side Story (2021) -- in 4k UHD

    I enjoyed Natalie Wood in many films over the years. And what a beauty! When I was living in college residence during the mid-60's, my cork pin message board was decorated with pictures of Natalie, Kim Novak, Doris Day, Jeanne Moreau, Vanessa Redgrave and Brigitte Bardot. I think all of them...
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    UHD Review A Few Words About While we wait for a few words about...™ West Side Story (2021) -- in 4k UHD

    An earlier poster gave "The Greatest Showman" (a film I don't care for) a lambasting over its anachronistic musical score. It should be remembered that young people flocked to this movie largely because of its soundtrack full of up to date hit tracks. Had it been scored with authentic period...
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    UHD Review A Few Words About While we wait for a few words about...™ West Side Story (2021) -- in 4k UHD

    I have no great reverence for the '61 version, though of course the Bernstein-Sondheim score is magnificent. The new edition's no revelation. But it's good - sometimes better than good. It certainly amps up the general bleakness of outlook for both Jets and Sharks and the depth and scope of the...
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