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Wanting to Slap a Fool - A Look at Two Werthers
A look at Goethe's novel "The Sorrows of Young Werther" and Jules Massenet's opera adaptation "Werther." I take a look at the adaptational changes in general and the Opera Orlando 2025 production in specific.
Matt Juliano
Apr 3022 min read
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The Lark that Sings - Romeo and Juliet (1968)
A look at Italian filmmaker Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet (1968). Spoilers: It's really good.
Matt Juliano
Nov 16, 202412 min read
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You Murdering Ministers - Orlando Shakes' "Macbeth"
A deep dive into Orlando Shakes' 2024 production of Shakespeare's "Macbeth" starring University of Central Florida Masters students.
Matt Juliano
Nov 8, 202416 min read
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Fill the Chalice with the Choicest Wine - Opera Orlando's "Macbeth"
A review and deep dive into Opera Orlando's 2024 production of Verdi's "Macbeth"
Matt Juliano
Nov 1, 202424 min read
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Dancing Shoes with Nimble Soles - Orlando Ballet's "Romeo and Juliet"
A look at Orlando Ballet's 2024 production of "Romeo and Juliet" with new choreography by James Sofranko.
Matt Juliano
Oct 25, 202415 min read
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If Looking Liking Move - Romeo + Juliet (1996)
A look at Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film Romeo + Juliet starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. I have mixed feelings on this one...
Matt Juliano
Oct 23, 202430 min read
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Macbeth in Japan - Kurosawa's "Throne of Blood"
A look at Akira Kurosawa's "Throne of Blood," a 1957 film adaptation of Shakespeare's "Macbeth"
Matt Juliano
Oct 8, 202419 min read
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Enter Four Murderers - M4cbeth
Enter Four Murderers - M4cbeth. An in depth look at four Macbeth films
Matt Juliano
Sep 24, 202458 min read
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Thoughts on "Tosca"
A look at Opera Orlando's 2024 production of "Tosca" with some thoughts on this production in specific and Tosca in general.
Matt Juliano
Nov 5, 202314 min read
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Do You Hear the People Sing? - "Les Miserables" at the Dr. Phillips Center
Some thoughts on the 2019 "Les Miserables" production in Orlando's DPAC, with a focus on the show as an adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel.
Matt Juliano
Oct 31, 201913 min read
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Wolfy and the Klingons - Opera Orlando's "Star Trek: Abduction"Â
A brief look at Opera Orlando's 2018 production of "Star Trek: Abduction," adapted from Mozart's "Abduction from the Seraglio"
Matt Juliano
Jun 9, 20187 min read
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