Opera Meets Film: Mario Lanza’s Brilliance In Rudolph Maté’s ‘For The First Time’

The amount of films about opera and that use opera are endless, and yet, as it happens, time and time again the same studio seems to make an appearance. But, more importantly, the operatic stars at the center of these films seem to be just as copious as the titles. Completed by Austrian director Rudolph Maté in 1959, the film {…}

Oct 19, 2023

Opera Meets Film: Rossini’s Beloved Barber in Chuck Jones’ ‘The Cat Above and the Mouse Below’

As the day opens up and the bustle of Seville begins to come to life, the barber makes his grand entrance with his mighty welcoming melody announcing his presence before his body can do the job. I’m talking about our beloved friend as depicted in Rossini’s acclaimed opera “Il Barbiere di Sivilgia” and his electric cavatina, “Largo al factotum.” But {…}

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Opera Meets Film: Mario Lanza’s Brilliance In Rudolph Maté’s ‘For The First Time’

Opera Meets Film: Rossini’s Beloved Barber in Chuck Jones’ ‘The Cat Above and the Mouse Below’