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Maria Callas: Book me a table in a cafe where the waiters know who I am
Tale
Maria Callas, the world’s greatest opera singer, is living her last days in 1970s Paris as she struggles with her identity and her life. Angelina Jolie and director Pablo Larraín discuss how they connected with the heartbreakingly real, world-famous opera singer Maria Callas. Pablo Larraín’s third and final film, Lady with Heels" a trilogy of female-led biopics, following Jackie (2016) and Spencer (2021).
I’m in the mood to gloat
Close up: Why do we need a Venice Film Festival? (2024). Otello Act 4: Ave Maria (Desdemona) Performed by Maria Callas, Orchester de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire Conductor: Nicola Rescigno Written by Giuseppe Verdi, Arrigo BoitoA Warner Classics Release, (p) 1964 Parlophone Records Limited 0Remas4 Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, a Warner Music Group company.
It just felt fake
I really wanted to like this movie, but my brain just couldn’t convince me that Angelina Jolie was an opera singer. Even in the opening scene, I couldn’t be sure it was her singing. I don’t know why these producers didn’t risk a real opera singer?
The script was not that interesting
Or at least someone on Broadway who can convince us. There was much to be said about this extraordinary woman. Someone mentioned that the story is thin and I agree.
I didn’t like her accent either
Also, I loved the clothes and the sets. No need to waste time endlessly scrolling, here’s the full lineup of new movies and TV shows streaming on Netflix this month.
