Steven Spielberg and Bradley Cooper discuss Maestro | Netflix

[@folarinosibodu]

Love that in the Variety piece when Spike Lee keeps asking "What did Steven think about the movie", Bradley kept saying, "You're gonna have to ask Steven" and then we get this video one day later.

[@christinaroberts711]

Long term pays to be modest

[@gingerrae5564]

? What is that a racist comment

[@monicacall7532]

“Maestro” is the most powerful film that I’ve seen in ages. When I was a little girl watching Bernstein’s “Young People’s Concerts” on TV my dream was to play under his baton someday. I’m a professional musician in part thanks to those concerts and his recordings that I all but wore out. Bradley Cooper BECAME Lenny on screen for me. The Mahler Second Symphony scene is absolutely one of the most powerful scenes in film history. I wept and had goosebumps all over my body. If only filmmaking and acting were always of this caliber! Bravo to Carey Mulligan for an equally glorious performance as Felicia. Surely she and Cooperate were meant to play those roles!

[@noc2_art]

Bradley Cooper is one of the brightest, fruitful minds in Hollywood! He’s been endowed with immense talent which is pretty much unique. I loved Maestro so much! I’ve been a music enthusiast ever since I’ve known myself and to someone like me who has had Lenny embedded in his life, the film was deeply precious. Mr. Cooper told the story so beautifully without doing any bit of injustice to Lenny and his life that revolved around music. The film flowed through me like aged bourbon and I can’t wait to see it again. Thank you so much Brad, you’re simply awesome!

[@jamiescott6350]

Bradley has become one of the greats. James Lipton is smiling down at him from heaven.

[@amyg8249]

27:51 Ive been waiting for this movie since it was announced. I watched West Side Story when i was a child in the 70s. My father loved playing a variety of albums, but I heard Bolero. LEONARD Bernstein conducted the London Symphony orchestra. I bought a cassette with my allowance money. When CDs came out, i bought that. After Vangelis and amongst so many BRILLIANT musicians, i desired to experience music and sound as best as i could afford. Headphones. Clarity. How music is recorded. How we hear and immerse ourselves and dive into a pool of so much human emotion. Its incredible. I always wondered why public schools called a class, "music appreciation". As if you needed to categorize or distinguish it. Its not political. Its not religious. It is so gorgeously HUMAN. THANK YOU for bringing your craft and newfound talent for this film into the world.

[@BenSmith-ss6gg]

Just imagine being Bradley Cooper...he's a self proclaimed student of cinema and filmmaking, and he's being interviewed by arguably the greatest filmmaker to have ever lived. He's being given compliments constantly by a man who directed films that Bradley would've grown up with, idolised, and learnt from.

[@miapotts820]

Bradley deserves it :)

[@srik88]

A beautiful moment

[@robertweingrad3849]

Spielberg kitsch - the best fillmaker that ever lived? This is a joke, right?

[@BenSmith-ss6gg]

@@robertweingrad3849 you understand what the work arguably means, right?

[@robertweingrad3849]

@@BenSmith-ss6gg Yes, I do, but not even arguably. Lang, Welles, Renoir, Antonioni, Godard, Varda, Fellini, Kurosawa, Ray, Naruse... to name but a few that tower above this monument to suburban marketing and focused money-making.

[@catherineantoine7688]

MAESTRO is a MASTERPIECE ☆☆☆☆☆ I haven't felt such powerful emotions on so many levels in a long time. Bradley Cooper is one superman genius!... Carey Mulligan was absolutely magnificent. I ve watched it 2 times on big screen already and will probably be going for a few more rounds. GOOSEBUMPS just remembering every minute of it.

[@marythoidou2352]

Oscars❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@leonardohummel8658]

Oscar for best film,...and TWO actors as well.(!)👍👍👍

[@rics1883]

lol it;s far from masterpiece

[@baseballman4958]

Are you a masochist? Dull, pretentious, overacted. And you want to keep watching it?

[@samhendrian8658]

I feel the same! I saw it eight times 🎵

[@krisj827]

I love seeing Steven do this type of stuff. Only another director can ask certain questions and get the guest to say what was going on while making the film.

[@stephenfletcher6801]

MAESTRO is a masterpiece that will be studied for many years to come. It will soon be on lists of the greatest movies ever made. The conducting scene toward the end should deliver Cooper an iconic spot in film history. That said, his entire performance is mesmerizing!

[@mrebear9758]

His conducting in that scene is awful.

[@susivignoni]

Tuve una emoción tan conmovedora al verla No pare de llorar No todo está perdido Esto es una verdadera obra Maestra Excelente !!!! No tengo palabras!!!

[@latifamauffman2425]

Guys, I was fascinated by your movie. Music, masterful performances, impeccable characterization, makeup, hairdressing, style, lighting, one more protagonist, etc etc etc. I could feel the spirit of the great master Bernstein, but also that of Spielberg and B. Cooper. Congratulations.

[@Kristine_202]

I'm going to argue that this film should win every award it's nominated for, but I really want to see Bradley and Carey win acting Oscars. Those were two of the best performances that I've ever seen. And if there were an Oscar for "Best Scene," it would go to the Mahler scene at the cathedral. That was perfection. I think I held my breath during the whole thing.

[@kiaraeijo]

I agree!!

[@annebenn353]

Absolutely loved this film. Rather cautious to begin with but stuck with it. What a fantastic actor Bradley he was Leonard Bernstein to the core. Thanks to all involved a film to remember.❤

[@synchronistory]

After having wept for several minutes following my view of the film Maestro ... and having recuperated my equilibrium nee breath ... I can honestly say this was not acting, this was beyond a tour de force (directorial) performance. Bernstein was revived through Bradley and the mysterious creative muses are fully alive. Astonishing.

[@catjohnson007]

What a beautiful movie.. and what two beautiful soulful men. I LOVED this movie!!! BRAVO!! It is amazing to see men who can put their egos aside and focus on a project to create something so extraordinary!

[@johnscanlan9335]

Ditto

[@kyrilascully7828]

I am reminded of Kevin Costner, who of course made the brilliant film DANCES WITH WOLVES on his first time out. Then Bradley makes A STAR IS BORN, and I was sure he'd succeed on the same level. MAESTRO looks like he succeeded his own first film.

[@msbeecee1]

Pure GENIUS 🎉 pls keep making movies, Bradley ❤ And Carrey Mulligan steals the show 🙏 what a masterpiece 👏

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Bradley Cooper is clearly a visionary

[@Supersticio]

Bradley Cooper has talent he is yet to dream of. He reminds me of Heath Ledger in that I can't wait to see what he does next.

[@arupsan]

Bradley’s unbelievable transformation for this role …

[@bryanf9763]

The opening quote explains the direction and why this movie has so much emotion baked in. Awesome film!!!

[@JohnCocozza]

The entire time watching this film, I thought that Stanley Kubrick had been resurrected to direct one last film. Now hearing that Bradley spent 4-5 years making this film, I understand why I constantly kept getting those feels.

[@samtan4729]

Nah, the unblinking Tar was much closer in spirit to Kubrick than Maestro.

[@filmsbyhen]

Kubrick? KUBRICK?

[@ikkitou]

You know you’ve made it when Steven Spielberg is interviewing you 😂😂😂 🎉🎉🎉

[@EdimarNamaste]

Exactly😂😂Bravoooo

[@lauras9966]

I watched it today with my mother and she genuinely thought it was the real Bernstein at the beginning. His portrayal of the man, body language, looks, gestures is absolutely phenomenal. And that's even before I go into how incredible his conducting scenes are. I studied West Side Story at school for my O levels for a whole semester comparing it to Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet. It's been a giant in my life and seeing this really brought it all back. Bravo!

[@simontate1262]

This movie blew my mind. Its truly something special.

[@diligentmindz]

This is a brilliant movie! It was way more than I was expecting Cooper was excellent! Brilliant!

[@filmcrew3531]

This is what filmmaking is about. Period. And Maestro is brilliant!

[@colbyjackjohnson4111]

Everyone should care about their work, the way Bradley Cooper cares about his work.

[@ColinPoole]

Maybe a slight bit less - at least enough to allow people on set to sit down on chairs.

[@DomiKo006]

This movie is amazing. The acting is magnificent. Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan should win every single Award that they are nominated for. Congratulations for such an inspiring and moving movie.

[@patrarus6097]

Excellent dialogue between two directors --- one seasoned; the other, a neophyte yet quite skilled. Thanks so much for posting this without commercials!

[@gisela_marques]

Most inspiring to hear two geniuses artists talk about the process of creating such a brilliant movie. Thanks for all the effort!

[@MoleyRusselsWart_]

Great to hear him talk about the directing process in so much detail. I feel that was overlooked in A Star is Born because it was all about Lady Gaga. Real missed opportunity as I loved his choices in that movie.

[@michaelsmolens8710]

I found this film to be the most moving musical bio-pic I've experienced in 15 years . . . so compelling and virtuosic in its subtly, including Carey Mulligan's performance. Cooper's conducting of the Mahler just blew me away (his 4 years of prep didn't surprise me) and I had to stop the film after that scene on my computer and watch the rest the following day! This was also one of the few movies that I wish had been twice as long to find out more about the main character's early life and his compositional & conducting processes. After all, Bernstein was one of the first truly American Renaissance musicians - composer in different genres, conductor, pianist/accompanist, teacher/musical evangelist on tv - and being a diverse professional musician myself, I could really relate to his challenge to balance his professional & personal lives. I hope Cooper considers doing another ambitious bio pic, maybe George Gershwin or Bill Evans . . .

[@gailhausmann1329]

So looking forward to watching this on Netflix....Bradley Cooper is such a brilliant guy..... For this to be his 2nd movie is outstanding.......Also: As wonderful Carry Mulligan..... Thanks for allowing us to watch this on You Tube🙏😄

[@anonamouse.p4115]

I Urge you to try and see this in a Cinema, it was a glorious experience on a big Screen and the Sound Design that MR. SPEILBERG highlights CAREY MULLIGAN stuns and MR COOPER let his Ensemble shine as bright as the great LEONARD BERNSTEIN the MAESTRO. x!

[@joanneweiss3864]

​@@anonamouse.p4115It was only released in limited theaters,I live 1 hr from NYC & it was only in 4 "artsy" theaters in city, and very occasional random theatres in a few larger cities across NY state! Very stupid of them.....needed/wanted to see in a theater 😢 glad I have Netflix, 4 days!!!!🎉

[@roxannerichman3434]

Big Screen for sure!​@@anonamouse.p4115

[@beqamarsagishvili6988]

@@anonamouse.p4115 unfortunately it wasn't out where I live but agree that it will be lika another level.

[@stellabandante2727]

I loved the movie so much. It's brilliant, and Bradley Cooper is magnificent. I'm a musician and understand dedication to an art form. However, this level of aspiration and realization is stunning and inspiring. Some artists reach for the impossible and exceed their vision. This movie is perfection for me and it brings tears to my eyes to write this. It is a wonder of the human mind that such things can be created. "Westside Story" changed my life. "Maestro" is a fitting homage to greatness by a great artist, Bradley Cooper.

[@kimmyg9163]

That 6min scene barely felt like 6min it was exhilarating- deserves The Oscar 💯

[@indiefilmmillennial8338]

The no ADR is INSANE! I thought it was my tv that was the issue on the two scenes when I couldn’t make out the dialogue. But good for Bradley for making a choice.

[@SweeranSwift]

Maestro IS a masterpiece ! Bravo Bradley !

[@rics1883]

Video is 8hrs ago, and your comment is 3 days old. Lol. And yes it’s masterpiece sure😂

[@marythoidou2352]

Finally Oscar❤❤❤❤

[@SweeranSwift]

@@rics1883 Video was already up 5 days ago btw! poor dumb

[@waltergodsoe5526]

Maestro, is a masterpiece , Thank you Lenny, Bradley and Steven

[@ahmadtookhi4677]

Bradley Cooper deserves an Oscar for acting and directing.

[@jamie1165]

We'll see if he has a chance next month

[@ahmadalmaiman8600]

How lucky are we to have this man through his creativity and humility...he's come a long way from the Actors Studio.

[@janetgeller7272]

So true and no surprise. Bradley asked De Niro his question in the Actors’ Studio video long ago with the focus, poise and confidence he shows now after all his accomplishments you alluded to. Always nice to “see” Bradley now, but I never get tired of watching him ask De Niro his question “way back when.” (my edit was I wrote “Deniro” so focused on Bradley I was 😂)

[@samtan4729]

Maestro is the great misfire of 2023. What beautifully told tale of a marriage under great strain. Yet there's so much compelling material that is not explored, his musical genius, his complex love life, his political alliances.

[@KrysP125]

A mini-series would be required to cover all aspects of Bernstein's life. You can only fit so much in 2 hours.

[@marianaknittle]

Have you seen this movie? It's all of that you wish and more.

[@dobieprime]

I think its an amazing movie. Being a musician, I loved it. It was terribly well made. Amazingly acted. But, I kept thinking in the back of my head...and I'm sorry for thinking this...but its also basically the Freddie Mercury story with Classical Music, a marriage instead of a "special friend", and more bisexuality.

[@suzanne6441]

Bradley Cooper is an amazing talent. Maestro was a beautiful film. And wow - he looked so much like Bernstein, the makeup and of course the acting was incredible.

[@pattiecurtis6096]

Putting these two together is GENIUS!

[@mycatsnameiskaren8253]

I love watching the progression of Bradley Cooper from an actor to a man that makes motion pictures. I hope he continues to bless us with entertainment for a very long time. He should be so proud!

[@mlhart3741]

Fabulous. Love the blend of art and craft that consumes and focuses Bradley Cooper. This is what it's about - thank you, for this conversation.

[@cece9145]

This incredible riveting interview has caused me to go see the movie!

[@kuceriatko]

Probably the greatest movie industry related interview ever! Love you guys! While abstracting from the business models underlying the whole project, the passion and dedication to telling a story, the hard work behind, and the ability to motivate others to feel the same and deliver is just incredible and f**king unbelievable! Live long and prosper; this world will never have enough mentors and leaders that deserve their roles!

[@benrosn8154]

Bradley Cooper was brilliant

[@generalsandnapoleon]

Two great directors! Can't wait to see Steven Spielberg's "Napoleon" series.

[@annusher2750]

Bradly it's as though Leonard dropped into you. Physically you naturally resemble him. I'm not a Bernstein fan and really didn't know anything about him but your performance is so compelling that I want to know about this man who was larger than life. An amazing performance . Congratulations!

[@estelasalinas874]

Every time something it’s really outstanding, almost unbelievable, every time it’s the result of first a dream, then this uncontrollable passion, then of course all the work, and work non stop, and then *luck* (when preparation and opportunity meet, that is luck) I do hope many many people can, not only see it but feel it ❤ The Maestro was there, Bradley touched him for instants, and magic happened ✨ Feeling grateful for everybody involved including me as public 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@prensa27]

I didn’t see the Snoopy scene as something funny. For me was like … a revelation of your excellent job as director. Congratulations Bradley Cooper.

[@mireillemichel7638]

Bradley Cooper is such a treasure. He has kept the barre up for excellent performances and directing

[@bleep77]

Bradley is winning the Oscar for Best Director for Maestro this year. I have no doubt in my mind.

[@purelotusheart]

I think as a genuine enthusiast its impossible to be satisfied with a 2 hour film. Its inevitable that it will disappoint but it was good of you to give credit where credit is due.

[@Tyler2004durden]

My favourite movie this year, hands down!

[@JoshAragon]

Spielberg sounds like a proud father

[@GuineaPigEveryday]

God i hope Maestro actually gets some viewership. GOOD FILMS are still being made but they never get properly marketed or released or promoted and ppl completely miss them, they disappear into the streaming void and ppl continue complaining nothing good is ever made. Its a damn shame

[@wolfgangfalcore]

Great movie! Bradley was brilliant in front of and behind the camera, but Carrie Mulligan…WOW! What a subtly masterful performance, for me, she stole it effortlessly and I was transfixed every time she was in frame.

[@sodeiku]

the funny thing is, this is directed by Cooper, but it feels like it is directed by Spielberg and i agree with Spielberg, the fact that this is only his second directing gig is amazing dude is going to be an auteur, i can't wait for his next projects

[@Crimsonphilosophy]

When Steven Speilberg is interviewing you, im pretty sure you've made it. Id be pinching myself.

[@MargaretYoung-xs5hp]

Bradley was Leonard, not for one minute did I look at Leonard and say to myself that's Bradley made to look like Leonard..I was completely blown away by Bradley's portrayal .brilliant!

[@levidonato4066]

Bradley should have gotten the best actor, director producer in Star is Born he was robbed, very well deserving hope this time in Maestro will get all the award he deserve. You are genius, intelligent and smart, all the best to you Idol! Bravo!!!❤❤❤

[@andrewtelles6586]

Truly the best film of the year!

[@slate49]

Ok, I’m ready to see the film. I wasn’t interested at all until now. Not until this interview. Looking forward to it

[@kathleenscullion8348]

It has breadth,depth and height.A gift for the soul.Any questions? Note the quote at the beginning and the line -Any questions?-said by each main character directly into the camera disguised as an interviewer.

[@chiawming]

Bradley Cooper is a true artist who is willing to take extra mile in what he does, and continues to be humble about it.

[@LukeRobertMason]

Can you believe that this man plays a Racoon in the Marvel Universe! Possibly the most talented MCU star.

[@PriyankaSharma-of2uv]

Arguably the most promising filmmaker ever. ❤

[@chijavier1869]

Maestro is screaming for Oscar awards deservedly for Bradley and Carey!

[@undyingsaltedfish753]

I love how watching director interviews teaches us to love the crew members. To understand that yes the actors are shining jewels on screen but also the one holding the dolly grip there, the one on camera A and camera B, the cinematographer, they're magestic in their craft and we've not been paying attention.

[@kwixotic]

I liked Maestro most of the time but I thought Cooper had a tendency to talk too fast, at least compared to the way I'd heard Bernstein speak. In the latter portion of the film, this changed however and it had a really fine ending.

[@Tytusikjenia]

a MASTERPIECE. thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@blackpointmaine]

Nice interview to listen to in the background while working.

[@suvinmicheal]

If it wins best picture, imagine the the people who will be on stage 😍

[@sebastiankinnunen5549]

❤Bradley is multitalented iconic superstar❤Oscar🎥🏆 for him❤love from Finland❤❤❤

[@kristinaarmstrong5684]

This movie is unbelievable! Incredible!

[@margaretthomas3537]

Interesting to here Bradley talking Movies with Steaven and so much passion Bradley has Bless him I wish Bradley all the Best in life ❤️

[@delrey874]

Bradley is getting better and better as a director and actor.

[@xhighone]

This is a series? This was amazing. Closest thing to ItAS I've seen.

[@floryrojas8115]

Bravo 👏👏👏 Bradley ahora si no habrá poder humano que te arranque ese tan nominado premio OSCAR 🥰😍😍 te lo mereces bebé así que vamos a por el 🙏🙏🙏

[@janisnicole1967]

🎉🎉 si se lo merece 🎉🎉 . Ahí lo veré en los Oscars

[@cynthiajalcott1954]

Bernstein worked both sides, too: playing and directing NY Philharmonic. Several parallels between Bradley and Leonard.

[@notjamesearl]

who knew the antagonist from wedding crashers was such an incredible artist

[@adstansbury]

What is so exciting is what Bradley Cooper will do next and into the future for cinema with these two films as his beginning!

[@sarahnichols4439]

I am glad this film was made as these kind of films keep me learning more about the people and the times they lived in. After I saw Maestro, I couldn’t help but think of De-Lovely and the similarities between them. Both had charismatic and successful composers, both lived their lives to the hilt, both were gay in a time where it was encouraged to be discreet, and both Felicia and Linda knew what they were getting into.

[@dakritic]

Believe the hype. Maestro is an amazing film.

[@hcwof5980]

How I appreciated Bradley Cooper compliments camera operators, Dolly Grip, DP.

[@tomrockhill8634]

This is wonderful to hear. Coming from Spielberg.... Wow!!

[@snezanaboskovic8781]

His eyes are sparkling....with joy with curiosity.. with angelic brightness

[@blackfootelite2800]

He’s so incredible in maestro

[@chrisMsimon]

Just the title, Maestro, grabs me. But, just seeing this interview 'conducted' by another kind of maestro & hearing how Bradley 'conjures' visual feeling by remembering a parental argument is very emotional. Since my brother's passing & him asking me to finish my own autobiography, I've always had a list for around thirty years of my all-time favourite directors, auteurs & actors. Just a handful. Bradley evens out that 'score'. Bravo to his triple whammy skills, craft & process & choice of his co-stars. chrisMsimon of The Dead Poets.

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

I had a nice time watching this discussion :)

[@ddvantandar-kw7kl]

I am a big fan of steven watched almost every single movie .His passion for movies one can see in every single scene weather it's jurassic park or speed .

[@satperush]

I did not realize so much went into this movie. Glad I watched this!

[@glogregg]

I think the title of the movie is a misnomer. A better title would be something like The Grand Gesture or The Many Loves of Lenny”. or some equivalent because it was about all the things and people he loved: wife, children, lovers, composing, conducting, playing, other conductors, orchestras, cigarettes, sex, students, substances, audiences, beauty, himself. I’m sure I’ve missed a few!

[@valcain4144]

And he calls him Steven ... fearless, confident, not intimidated and undaunted ❤

[@babete250575]

Two icons of the cinema. I Love Spilberg!!!Elloit!!! E sobre Bradlry Cooper? Transformação yotal entr Nace uma Estrela e Maestro

[@stpetebeach63]

Robert Altman miked everyone and did overlapping dialogue in group scenes 50 years ago. It would have been good manners to point that out.

[@hank1519]

Important point!

[@samapattiyoga]

Didn't even recall that it was in both black-and-white and then color. The movie was so colorful I was swept back in time!

[@davidmoore-fw6ug]

Bradly, Leo and Cillian this year for the Oscar. Either one could snag it

[@jazzfan7491]

Netflix is really pulling out all the stops for this one