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Even decades later, the music, choreography and effect of 'West Side Story' are hard to resist

posted 8 years ago by Los Angeles Times
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West Side Story (1961) - News, Rumors & Gossip

EDITOR'S NOTE: On Oct. 18, 1961, “West Side Story” hit movie theaters. To commemorate the anniversary of that event, here is the original Los Angeles Times review of the film. “West Side Story” will be the American picture to watch at Oscar time, for ... read full story on Los Angeles Times

[–] mplo (2356) 7 years ago

I just read that story! It's fantastic!

[–] mplo (2356) 7 years ago

The fact that the musical score of West Side Story does go from harsh to lyric and back again so many times is part of what makes this great, golden oldie-butp-keeper of a classic movie-musical so irresistible!!!

How I wish the 1961 film West Side Story would come back to the Boston area, or at least within driving distance of me, so that I can go see it again!!

[–] mplo (2356) 7 years ago

I wish the 1961 film West Side Story would be re-released into the movie theatres, on a national basis, for a very long period of time! That would be so cool, and I'd be SO there, if one gets the drift!!