West Side Story: The Jets, the Sharks, and the Making of a Classic by Barrios, Richard
West Side Story: The Jets, the Sharks, and the Making of a Classic by Barrios, Richard

West Side Story: The Jets, the Sharks, and the Making of a Classic

A captivating, richly illustrated full account of the making of the ground-breaking movie classic West Side Story...
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Author: Richard Barrios
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West Side Story: The Jets, the Sharks, and the Making of a Classic by Barrios, Richard

West Side Story: The Jets, the Sharks, and the Making of a Classic

$57.59
West Side Story: The Jets, the Sharks, and the Making of a Classic by Barrios, Richard

West Side Story: The Jets, the Sharks, and the Making of a Classic

$57.59
Author: Richard Barrios
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
A captivating, richly illustrated full account of the making of the ground-breaking movie classic West Side Story (1961).

A major hit on Broadway, on film West Side Story became immortal-a movie different from anything that had come before, but this cinematic victory came at a price. In this engrossing volume, film historian Richard Barrios recounts how the drama and rivalries seen onscreen played out to equal intensity behind-the-scenes, while still achieving extraordinary artistic feats.

The making and impact of West Side Story has so far been recounted only in vestiges. In the pages of this book, the backstage tale comes to life along with insight on what has made the film a favorite across six decades: its brilliant use of dance as staged by erstwhile co-director Jerome Robbins; a meaningful story, as set to Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim's soundtrack; the performances of a youthful ensemble cast featuring Natalie Wood, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris, and more; a film with Shakespearean roots (Romeo and Juliet) that is simultaneously timeless and current. West Side Story was a triumph that appeared to be very much of its time; over the years it has shown itself to be eternal.

Author: Richard Barrios, Turner Classic Movies
Publisher: Running Press Adult
Published: 06/30/2020
Pages: 232
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 7.10w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9780762469482


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 08/01/2020 pg. 15

About the Author
Richard Barrios is the author of the award-winning A Song in the Dark: The Birth of the Musical Film, Screened Out: Playing Gay in Hollywood from Edison to Stonewall, and Turner Classic Movies: Must-See Musicals. He has presented films at the Smithsonian Institute and the Film Forum; appeared in documentary films; and contributed audio commentaries to numerous DVD and Blu-Ray releases. Barrios lives in Beverly, New Jersey.

Turner Classic Movies is the definitive resource for the greatest movies of all time. We entertain and enlighten to show how the entire spectrum of classic movies, movie history, and movie-making touches us all and influences how we think and live today.
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