Tag: West Side Story
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Ava DuVernay Gives Impassioned Speech at amfAR Venice Gala: ‘Justice Requires Imagination’
While receiving amfAR’s Award of Inspiration at the AIDS nonprofit’s Venice gala on Sunday night, Ava DuVernay recalled the first time she fell in love with movies.“It was the original ‘West Side Story,’” DuVernay said. “The colors, the Brown people, the romance, warring gangs, dance fighting, Maria and Tony… it ignited my passion for film…
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‘Hunger Games’ Director Says Rachel Zegler’s Lucy ‘Wears Sexuality on Her Sleeve,’ Whereas Katniss Was ‘Almost Asexual’
The upcoming “Hunger Games” prequel movie “The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” may not feature Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen, but it does feature her longtime franchise director Francis Lawrence behind the camera. Francis Lawrences directed every “Hunger Games” sequel and is back for the Lionsgate prequel, which features “West Side Story” breakout Rachel Zegler…
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Steven Spielberg’s Favorite Movies: 28 Films the Director Wants You to See
The highest grossing director of all time, Steven Spielberg enjoys high-brow classics as much as crowd-pleasing blockbusters. Known for “Jurassic Park,” “Indiana Jones,” “Jaws,” “West Side Story” (2021), and more favorites, the beloved American filmmaker premiered his semi-autobiographical “The Fabelmans” in theaters last November.The movie, nominated for seven Oscars (winning none), tells the story of…
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Challengers Has More Sexy Tennis Scenes Than Actual Sex Scenes
Determining what the sexiest sport is at any given time may come down to the players themselves instead of what happens on the pitch, on the field, or on the court. In Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming seductive drama “Challengers,” stars Zendaya, Mike Faist (“West Side Story“), and Josh O’Connor (“The Crown“) bring their undeniable chemistry to…
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Talk To Me Catches Ban In Kuwait Due To Trans Actor Existing On Screen
Let’s get something out of the way: Kuwait, and other countries within the Gulf, ban films all the time for featuring Lgbtqia+ characters and themes. Best Picture winner “Everything Everywhere All At Once” was banned for Joy’s queerness (and moments like the butt-plug battle), “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” was banned for Gwen and her father’s…
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Revenge Of The Fallen’s First Scene Was A Trial By Fire For The Transformers Crew
The term “vulgar auteurism” was coined in the early 2010s to describe the work of low art big-budget filmmakers like Michael Bay. I’ve always felt it was a silly expression, myself. “Auteur” is a loaded word for reasons too complicated to get into here, but for me, “auteur” isn’t necessarily synonymous with quality. It simply…
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What Do the Films Tied for the Most Oscar Wins Have in Common?
It’s quite common to see certain movies “sweep” the Academy Awards and take home a bevy of trophies in one night. However, it’s very rare to see a motion picture score 10 or more Oscar wins. Per a March 2023 Variety piece, only four movies in history have managed to secure 10 or more Oscar…
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Zendaya Sexy Love Triangle ‘Challengers’ by Luca Guadagnino Set as Venice Film Festival Opener
Luca Guadagnino’s sexy sports comedy “Challengers,” starring Zendaya as a former tennis prodigy turned coach entangled in a love triangle with two pro tennis players, played by Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist, will open the Venice Film Festival.“Challengers” will world premiere out of competition on Aug. 30 in the Venice Lido’s Palazzo del Cinema, providing…
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‘Challengers’ Trailer: Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist Star in Luca Guadagnino’s Sexy Tennis Love Triangle
Could Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming film be a “love” story for the ages?Guadagnino’s latest feature, “Challengers,” has finally released its first trailer, providing a highly anticipated look at Zendaya and Josh O’Connor in what’s being billed as a romantic sports comedy film.Zendaya stars as pro tennis player Tashi opposite O’Connor and Mike Faist (“West Side Story”).…