Bradley Cooper’s ‘Maestro’ Receives 7-Minute Standing Ovation At Venice Film Festival Premiere

Bradley Cooper appears to have another winner on his hands.The actor-director’s latest film, “Maestro”, made its debut at the Venice International Film Festival this weekend, and received a rousing reception at its festival premiere.As Variety reports, the Cooper-directed biopic — in which Cooper also portrays famed composer Leonard Bernstein — was met with a standing […]

Bradley Cooper Defended By Jewish Organizations Amid ‘Maestro’ ‘Jewface’ Backlash

Some of the biggest Jewish organizations have no issues with Bradley Cooper’s portrayal of Leonard Bernstein in “Maestro”, despite some recent criticism.The trailer for the upcoming flick dropped last week and some social media users weren’t happy with Cooper wearing a prosthetic nose to play the composer, calling the portrayal “Jewface.”TMZ then spoke to the […]

‘Maestro’: Leonard Bernstein’s Children Support Bradley Cooper’s Prosthetic Nose After ‘Jewface’ Backlash

Leonard Bernstein’s three kids are coming to Bradley Cooper’s defence following criticism that the actor portrayed himself with “Jewface” in his upcoming biopic of the classical composer.Cooper, 48, found himself facing the brunt of online flack when the trailer for his latest flick, “Maestro”, which follows the life story of the Jewish-American composer, dropped on […]

‘Maestro’ Trailer: Bradley Cooper Stars As Leonard Bernstein Alongside Carey Mulligan’s Felicia Montealegre

Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan star in the newly-released trailer for “Maestro”.After making his directorial debut with the successful “A Star Is Born”, Cooper is back with his second directorial effort.The actor is taking on the role of conductor Leonard Bernstein in the flick, which tells the tale of his tumultuous 25-year marriage to Felicia […]

Venice Film Festival 2023 Surges With Star-Studded Lineup: ‘Priscilla’, ‘Ferrari’ & ‘Maestro’ Shine Despite Strikes

The Venice Film Festival on Tuesday released a star-studded and A-list heavy lineup of films that will debut at the 2023 Biennale, including the films vying for this year’s Golden Lion.This was done despite the ongoing SAG-AFTRA actors and WGA writers strike.Read More: ‘Challengers,’ Starring Zendaya, Will Skip Venice Premiere Due To Actors Strike, Moves […]

Yvonne Wilder, Actor Known for ‘West Side Story’ and ‘Seems Like Old Times,’ Dies at 84

Carey Mulligan Joins Cast of Bradley Cooper’s Leonard Bernstein Film ‘Maestro’

Sid Ramin, Oscar-Winning Composer-Arranger, Dies at 100

Composer-arranger Sid Ramin, a longtime associate of Leonard Bernstein who won an Oscar, an Emmy and a Grammy for his work in film, TV and theater, died of natural causes Monday (July 1) at his home in New York City.He was 100.Ramin won a 1961 Academy Award for adapting the music of “West Side Story,” […]

Here’s What Bradley Cooper Is Up to After His Oscars Duet with Lady Gaga

With the Oscars (and awards season) now behind him, Bradley Cooper is gearing up for more work.While the 44-year-old actor didn’t walk away with an Oscar for his directorial debut in A Star Is Born, he’ll likely have other chances to win with some of the projects lining up his slate.With summer blockbusters soon upon […]