'The Runarounds' is a meta music drama series on Prime Video that uniquely portrays the journey of a fictional modern rock band, emphasizing authenticity, organic performances, and the process of making music, while also reflecting the creator Jonas Pate's own Hollywood experiences and the current resurgence of indie rock.
Bradley Cooper delivers a sensational performance as Leonard Bernstein in the music drama "Maestro." The film explores the complex relationship between Bernstein and his wife, Felicia Montealegre, as they navigate his homosexual dalliances, hubris, and insecurities. While the biopic struggles to find focus and feels incomplete, Carey Mulligan delivers a solid performance, and Cooper's portrayal of Bernstein is Oscar-worthy. The movie is structured like a symphony, showcasing different periods of Bernstein's life, but it often superficially zooms through significant moments. Despite these inconsistencies, Cooper's transformation into Bernstein is stunning, particularly during a six-minute re-creation of a 1973 performance. "Maestro" offers a glimpse into the humanity of an American legend.