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Episode 710: “…Bad Jazz?”

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Peter Fenzel, Mark Lee, Jordan Stokes, and Matthew Wrather overthink Steven Spielberg’s near-universally praised remake of West Side Story, with a screenplay by Tony Kushner aiming to give more dimension and social resonance to the characters. We discuss our impressions of this film and talk through the power of its score by Leonard Bernstein.

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Further Reading
  • “West Side Story (2021) vs. West Side Story (1961): What Are the Differences?” (Den of Geek)
  • Teen gangs in NYC brutally murdered a 15-year-old boy, two months before ‘West Side Story’ came out (Timeline/Medium)

    • Episode 710: “…Bad Jazz?” originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]

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