The Copper Queen

Note to self, never go to a movie again without watching the preview. This was an "Opera" sung by what cannot equate to more than community theater folks voices, on a high school designed stage set(?)! Lasted about 20 minutes before I had to end the misery. Save your $25 or just light it on fire, the flames would be more entertaining.

This new opera, commissioned by the Arizona Opera Company, could not be presented in the 2020-2021 Season. Therefore, a film was made. It is a film... not a filming of a live performance. The cinematography and direction are fantastic; and the acting and singing superb. Dealing with very adult themes (prostitution and violence towards women), it tells the tale of a contemporary woman who is determined to contact a famous ghost, Julia, who is said to haunt the Copper Queen Hotel in Bisbee, Az. The movie opened Halloween weekend in Phoenix. I don't do scary films; and I am glad to report that the paranormal scariness is minimal. However, this powerful film has been haunting my mind ever since.