233 - Pt. 2 - West Side Story 2021 (RT)

If any movie was going to make Alex go easier on Ansel Elgort, a Señor Spielbergo joint would have the best chance to do it. But whether Baby Driver finally wins a Contrarian over or not, there’s a lot more going on in the new WEST SIDE STORY, and we’ll have a serious conversation about it in this Real Talk segment. Listen to find out Julio’s proposed fix to the third act and more!

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PHOTO: Holding the camera takes 30 years off.

TIMELINE

00:01:26 Dishonor

00:02:14 Real Talk

00:58:43 The Future & Patreon Stuff

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Up next, the second payment of our Livestream for the Cure 2024 debt is due, as Julio must watch another Rob Zombie nightmare: 3 FROM HELL! Until then, let us know what you thought of 2021’s West Side Story: Should it be set in present day? Does Tony need a makeover? Has Bernardo killed people before? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or share your thoughts with us on Threads or BlueSky!