A surreal and neon-drenched exploration of beauty and surgery that captures Russell's typical flamboyance.

Generally considered the film's emotional peak. It follows a young couple (Bridget Fonda and James Mathers) on a doomed, poignant trip to a cheap Las Vegas hotel.

The 1987 film is a visually striking, though highly inconsistent, anthology that attempts to bridge the gap between high-art opera and modern cinema. Produced by Don Boyd, the film brings together ten world-renowned directors to visualize their favorite operatic arias through short films, creating what Roger Ebert called the "first MTV version of opera". Core Premise & Structure

Features Theresa Russell in male drag as King Zog of Albania during an assassination attempt. Criticisms & Mixed Reception

Critics and viewers alike often find the film to be a "mixed bag": Reviews of Aria (1987) - Letterboxd

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A surreal and neon-drenched exploration of beauty and surgery that captures Russell's typical flamboyance.

Generally considered the film's emotional peak. It follows a young couple (Bridget Fonda and James Mathers) on a doomed, poignant trip to a cheap Las Vegas hotel. A surreal and neon-drenched exploration of beauty and

The 1987 film is a visually striking, though highly inconsistent, anthology that attempts to bridge the gap between high-art opera and modern cinema. Produced by Don Boyd, the film brings together ten world-renowned directors to visualize their favorite operatic arias through short films, creating what Roger Ebert called the "first MTV version of opera". Core Premise & Structure The 1987 film is a visually striking, though

Features Theresa Russell in male drag as King Zog of Albania during an assassination attempt. Criticisms & Mixed Reception Criticisms & Mixed Reception Critics and viewers alike

Critics and viewers alike often find the film to be a "mixed bag": Reviews of Aria (1987) - Letterboxd