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Maestro review – Bradley Cooper’s head-flingingly heartfelt Leonard Bernstein biopic

Cooper’s impersonation of the great composer is eerily exact, and gets to the heart of the sacrifices great artists feel they need to make

The Guardian - UK

Makeup artist who created prosthetic nose for Bradley Cooper film apologises

Kazu Hiro says he was surprised by ‘Jewface’ criticism over actor’s portrayal of composer Leonard Bernstein in biopic Maestro

The Guardian - UK

Steven Spielberg told Bradley Cooper he ‘must’ direct Maestro after watching 20 minutes of A Star Is Born

Leonard Bernstein biopic was originally set to be directed by Martin Scorsese, then Steven Spielberg before finally falling to Bradley Cooper

The Independent UK

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Venice Film Festival 2023: forget the strikes, this festival thrives on the frisson of controversy

As the festival turns 80, it may be short on American A-listers, but there’s still a buzz

Evening Standard

Quiz of The Week: 19 - 25 August

This week will be remembered for world-changing events ranging from India’s Moon landing to the reported death of Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin. But the image that may stick in many people’s heads is Donald Trump’s mugshot.

The Week

Helen Mirren's Jewish casting debate

Is she guilty of "Jewface," as Bradley Cooper was accused of for wearing a fake nose to play Leonard Bernstein?

Salon

‘The rockets didn’t stop us’: Odesa violinist gears up for symbolic concert

Kyrylo Markiv, whose instrument was nearly destroyed in Russian attack, to perform in Berlin to mark Independence Day

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Bradley Cooper, Leonard Bernstein and performing in ‘Jewface’

The nose of Leonard Bernstein, the legendary American conductor played by Bradley Cooper in an upcoming Netflix biopic, has become the focus of a furore over the issue of representation in Hollywood.

The Week

Bradley Cooper supported by Anti-Defamation League amid ‘Jewface’ criticism

Bradley Cooper’s use of a prosthetic nose for his portrayal of Jewish composer Leonard Bernstein in the forthcoming biopic Maestro has been defended by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).

Evening Standard

Bradley Cooper’s prosthetic nose not antisemitic, Anti-Defamation League says

Jewish organisation defends actor after he was accused of performing in ‘Jewface’ for Maestro, his biopic of conductor Leonard Bernstein

The Guardian - AU

Bradley Cooper defended against ‘Jewface’ criticism by Anti-Defamation League

Actor sparked backlash for wearing a prosthetic nose to portray Jewish composer Leonard Bernstein in forthcoming biopic ‘Maestro’

The Independent UK

After Bradley Cooper Was Accused Of ‘Jewface’ Over Maestro Role, Jewish Organizations Are Weighing In

Jewish organizations are chiming in after Bradley Cooper was accused of engaging in "Jewface" for Netflix's Maestro.

Cinemablend

The mixed legacy of "Tropic Thunder"

Robert Downey Jr.'s outrageous performance keeps it in the discourse, and asks us to think about why we're laughing

Salon

The week in classical: Proms 38 & 39; Prom 40; Trouble in Tahiti – review

Three Hungarian-inspired proms combine sizzling energy, Bartók and dadaist absurdity, while an intimate staging ramps up the angst in a bite-size Bernstein

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Marie Claire

Bradley Cooper Ignited Controversy With Prosthetic Nose for Role of Jewish Musician Leonard Bernstein

Bernstein's children defended the fake nose.

The Independent UK

Composer Bernstein's children defend Bradley Cooper's prosthetic nose after 'Maestro' is criticized

After Bradley Cooper’s prosthetic nose in the trailer for the upcoming Leonard Bernstein biopic “Maestro” stoked criticism of antisemitism, the conductor’s children have come to the defense of the actor

WEKU

Up First briefing: Mifepristone ruling; summer COVID tips; Rainn Wilson gets spiritual

A federal appeals court backs abortion pill restrictions. COVID numbers are ticking up this summer. Why The Office's Rainn Wilson wants a spiritual revolution.

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Bradley Cooper ‘Jewface’ outrage is utterly misguided

There’s an old saying in the Jewish community, that you can have two Jews and three opinions. We’re not known for quietly disagreeing and as a result many of us have found ourselves loudly disagreeing over the latest incidence of “Jewface”.

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Salon

Bradley Cooper's "Jewface" controversy

In the wake of the backlash, Bernstein's children came to Cooper's defense

The Independent UK

Leonard Bernstein’s children defend Bradley Cooper against ‘Jewface’ accusations in Maestro

‘Bradley chose to use make-up to amplify his resemblance, and we’re perfectly fine with that,’ composer’s children say

Cinemablend

After Bradley Cooper Was Accused Of 'Jewface' For Wearing Fake Nose In Maestro Trailer, Leonard Bernstein's Kids Released A Statement

Following the Maestro trailer, Leonard Bernstein’s children wrote a statement about the “Jewface controversy” concerning Bradley Cooper's fake nose.

The Guardian - UK

Bradley Cooper in ‘Jewface’ storm after Leonard Bernstein trailer reveals prosthetic nose

Criticism focuses on the change to the appearance of the actor who directs, co-writes and stars in Maestro, biopic of the conductor and composer

Tom’s Guide

New Netflix movie stars Bradley Cooper as legendary composer — here’s your first look

Netflix has released the first trailer for Maestro — this new movie will see Bradley Cooper play Leonard Bernstein and could be a major player at the Oscars.

Evening Standard

Leonard Bernstein family defend Bradley Cooper’s ‘Jewface’ makeup for biopic

Composer’s family say they are ‘certain he would have been fine with it’

The Independent UK

How Jake Gyllenhaal lost out on the rights for a Leonard Bernstein biopic to Bradley Cooper

‘Maestro’ is Bradley Cooper’s telling of the American composer’s life – but he’s not the only Hollywood name who was keen to share his story

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