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Brad Pitt Calls 'Maestro' Oscar-Worthy Despite Snubs

7/3/2025

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Brad Pitt lauded Bradley Cooper's "Maestro" on the New Heights podcast, declaring it one of the decade's finest and worthy of Oscars. He highlighted Cooper's exceptional talent, yet despite seven nominations, including Best Picture, the film fell short of wins. Critics remarked that it leaned more towards performance than an authentic depiction of Leonard Bernstein.

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Brad Pitt lauded Bradley Cooper's "Maestro" on the New Heights podcast, declaring it one of the decade's finest and worthy of Oscars. He highlighted Cooper's exceptional talent, yet despite seven nominations, including Best Picture, the film fell short of wins. Critics remarked that it leaned more towards performance than an authentic depiction of Leonard Bernstein.