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Nobody plays the butt bongo quite like Bernstein.

Welcome to the Critical Mess Podcast, episode 28. On this episode, Nick, Gris, Brian, and special guest Genavieve discuss Maestro, the best-picture-nominated biopic about Leonard Bernstein. This film stars Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Matt Bomer, Maya Hawke, Sarah Silverman, and more. It was directed by Bradley Cooper. 

 

Maestro is all about the life of acclaimed composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein (Bradley Cooper). It follows his long-time relationship with Felicia Montealegre (Carey Mulligan) and their many ups and downs as Leonard navigates raising his family, the creative process, and the complicated world of show business.   

 

This film currently holds a 79% score with critics on Rotten Tomatoes and a 57% score with audiences.