The Latest vs. the Greatest: ‘The Magic Flute’ (2022) vs. ‘The Tales of Hoffmann’ (1951)

The Latest vs. the Greatest: ‘The Magic Flute’ (2022) vs. ‘The Tales of Hoffmann’ (1951)
Publicity still for the 1951 film “The Tales of Hoffmann” starring Moira Shearer and Robert Rounseville. MovieStillsDB
Tiffany Brannan
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Opera has inspired movies for years. Since the earliest days of sound in films, classical music has been an integral part of countless movies. Even during the days of silent films, the dramatic stories of famous operas have been the basis of movie plots. Although those less familiar with the art form like to make fun of the melodramatic plots, there’s no denying that many operas are based on stories which are dynamic whether on the stage or the screen.

Tiffany Brannan
Tiffany Brannan
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Tiffany Brannan is a 23-year-old opera singer, Hollywood historian, vintage fashion enthusiast, and journalist. Her classic film journey started in 2016 when she and her sister started the Pure Entertainment Preservation Society to reform the arts by reinstating the Motion Picture Production Code. Tiffany launched Cinballera Entertainment in June 2023 to produce original performances which combine opera, ballet, and old films in historic SoCal venues. Having written for The Epoch Times since 2019, she became the host of a YouTube channel, The Epoch Insights, in June 2024.
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