https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2008/07/08/beyond-parody-gore-and-firedkin-at-la-scala/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 02:11:35 -0400<![CDATA[Not since the Marx Brothers&#8217; immortal &#8220;A Night at the Opera&#8221; has there been such potential mirth to be gleaned from the operatic form.  From Variety (where else?):]]>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:36:14 -0400<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2008/07/08/beyond-parody-gore-and-firedkin-at-la-scala-n215958