‘West Side Story’ (2021) Improves on and Is Limited by the Original
Steven Spielberg's West Side Story (2021) improves on the original's terrible representation, poorly written romance, and more. --> check out reviews & film summary

Four cousins from a tight-knit family are thrust into a world of chaos when the youngest of them is suspected of stealing money from one of Memphis' most dangerous drug dealers. But when one of them falls for the mark, things get complicated.
Steven Spielberg's West Side Story (2021) improves on the original's terrible representation, poorly written romance, and more. --> check out reviews & film summary
Tarantino's alternative history of the 1960's uncritically repeats the era's sexist and racist stereotypes.
Desi Arnaz was an innovator in television and Lucille Ball was a sketch comedy clairvoyant of sorts; 'Being the Ricardos' focuses on their genius as a couple, but shies away from the interracial aspect of their marriage.
The idea of Rosemary's baby but with lesbian partners drew me in, and I was anticipating what the film had in store with its reimagining. Unfortunately, it all felt a little too vague to leave an impact.