West Side Story (2021) / Ep. 185

On Episode 185 of the Always the Critic Podcast, we head to New York to review West Side Story, starring Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, and Rita Moreno. Rico and Jess talk through director Steven Spielberg’s reimagining of the classic Broadway musical, including comparisons to the 1961 movie, the authentic cast of Hollywood newcomers, Ansel Elgort controversy, favorite sequences, and debating why the movie did so poorly at the box office. For episodes with similar movies, click below Drama Family Follow us! Patreon Instagram   Twitter   Facebook   Rico’s Youtube Rico’s Letterboxd   Jessica’s Letterboxd