65. Coppola Cast Redux: Sofia #9: La Traviata (2017)

We’re back from an unexpected break, but before we can return to the movies we must first go to the opera for the Sofia Coppola directed production of La Traviata (or more accurately, we watched the Blu-ray). In 2016 Sofia Coppola was hired by the legendary fashion designer Valentino to direct a new production of Verdi’s La Traviata for Teatro Dell’Opera Di Roma and we discuss whether she or Valentino is the main creative force behind the opera. We also talk about the sets by Nathan Crowley (famous for his work for the films of Christopher Nolan), the costumes by Valentino himself, what stylistic touches Sofia brings with her and how her directorial style translates to the stage. We also mispronounce many names and titles horribly and A.J. ponders what really makes an opera an opera? This episode’s themed drink was Blanc de France Bonnete wine.