Richard Barrios is the author of the award-winning A Song in the Dark: The Birth of the Musical Film and Turner Classic Movies: Must-See Musicals. He has presented films at the Smithsonian Institute and the Film Forum; appeared as narrator in documentary films; and contributed audio commentaries to numerous DVD and Blu-Ray releases. Barrios lives in Beverly, New Jersey.
"In this engrossing volume, Barrios recounts how the drama and
rivalries seen onscreen played out with matched intensity behind
the scenes, yet still managed to result in an artistic
feat."----Publishers Weekly
"While remaining always respectful to the movie and the people who
made it, the author lays bare the behind-the-scenes tumult,
elevating the book from a typical making-of story to something
really special: a no-holds-barred chronicle of what it really takes
to get a great movie made."--Booklist starred review
"Barrios has a way with words and his elegant turn of phrase along
with his thoughtful and informed insights make this a thoroughly
enjoyable read. ... This the perfect gift for the West Side Story
fanatic in your life. ...an engrossing read."--Out of the Past
blog
"Informative and engaging"--The Washington Post
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