https://daviddas.com -- As chief self-appointed of the Leonard Bernstein Fan Club (certified for decades now), I watched Netflix's Maestro biopic with eager anticipation. At first it didn't disappoint...but then it did, but for unexpected and ironic reasons.

Watch Maestro here on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81171868

The official film site (including tickets/showtimes): https://maestrofilmofficial.com

Maestro is a 2023 American biographical drama film that centers on the relationship between American composer Leonard Bernstein and his wife Felicia Montealegre. It was directed by Bradley Cooper, from a screenplay he wrote with Josh Singer. It was produced by Martin Scorsese, Cooper, Steven Spielberg, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Fred Berner and Amy Durning. The film stars Carey Mulligan as Montealegre alongside Cooper as Bernstein; Matt Bomer, Maya Hawke, and Sarah Silverman appear in supporting roles.

Maestro premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 2, 2023, where it was nominated for the Golden Lion. The film received a limited theatrical release on November 22, 2023, before being released on Netflix on December 20. It received positive reviews from critics and was named one of the top 10 films of 2023 by the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute. It has also been nominated for four Golden Globe Awards.

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