This week we watch Maestro, a film directed and co-written by Bradley Cooper, who convincingly ages across four decades. In this episode, we address his biographical film about American conductor Leonard Bernstein and learn a lot about Cooper’s career and directing techniques. Also, we finally learn what a conductor actually does. We discuss whether the apparent 6 years of prep goes unnoticed as far as the performances are concerned. And we recoil in horror at Carey Mulligan's lack of ageing.
The film follows Leonard Bernstein as he begins a tumultuous relationship with actress Felicia Montealegre, upturning both of their lives.
Co-written, directed and starring Bradley Cooper. Carey Mulligan, Maya Hawke and Sarah Silverman also star in Maestro.
Maestro is available to stream on Netflix.
Chapters:
0:00 - Film intro + catch up
4:20 - Initial thoughts
10:15 - Background of the film
14:15 - Other filmmakers experience working with Bradley Cooper
17:30 - Carey Mulligan’s performance
20:36 - Bradley Cooper’s voice
22:30 - Artistic choices in the film
27:23 - Bradley Cooper’s acting influencing his directing
30:13 - The role of a conductor
35:23 - The ethics of prosthetics
39:52 - The response from the Bernstein family
40:30 - The budget
41:35 - Letterboxd reviews
43:19 - Final thoughts
17 авг 2024
