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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

The Guardian - UK

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.

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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.

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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

The Guardian - UK

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

Bernstein's children defended the fake nose.

Marie Claire

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

The Independent UK

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.

WEKU

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”.

Evening Standard

Bradley Cooper's "Jewface" controversy

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

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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.

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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

The Independent UK

Bradley Cooper sparks ‘Jewface’ row with prosthetic nose in Leonard Bernstein biopic Maestro

Cooper plays the renowned US composer, who was Jewish, in the forthcoming film opposite Carey Mulligan

The Independent UK

Maestro: First trailer shows Bradley Cooper as legendary composer Leonard Bernstein

Cooper plays ‘West Side Story’ composer in forthcoming film, which he also directed and co-wrote

Evening Standard

Maestro: trailer released for new Leonard Bernstein biopic starring Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan

The film will focus on the legendary composer’s relationship with his wife

Cinemablend

Bradley Cooper Changed His Look Completely In The First Maestro Trailer, And He’s Coming For All The Oscars

With the first trailer for Bradley Cooper's Netflix biopic Maestro now released, his triple threat talents have undergone quite the transformation.

Total Film

The first trailer for Bradley Cooper's directing follow-up to A Star is Born is here

He also stars as composer Leonard Bernstein in Maestro

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