The Director’s Cut - A DGA Podcast West Side Story with Steven Spielberg and Damien Chazelle (Ep. 341)
Dec 24, 2021
Steven Spielberg and Damien Chazelle discuss the making of West Side Story, including the cast bonding and tragic storyline. They explore the balance of fantastical elements and realism in the film, updating the classic musical for a new generation while maintaining its timeless elements, and the process of setting up shots and determining the color palette.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Experience of Watching and Reimagining West Side Story
01:44 • 6min
Balancing Fantastical Elements and Realism with a New Vision of Cinema
07:41 • 2min
Updating 'West Side Story' for a new generation
09:40 • 19min
Setting Up Shots and Determining the Color Palette
28:33 • 2min