The Fly: The Opera

David Cronenberg has successfully transposed his 1986 horror movie The Fly into an opera with music by the film's composer, Howard Shore, and a 75-piece orchestra conducted by famed tenor Placido Domingo.

The production received a standing ovation at its opening in Paris Wednesday night, according to published reports. It is due to play for two weeks in Paris before moving on to Los Angeles in September.

What Are Your Chances of Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse?

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I came up at 53%, which surprised me. I thought I was better prepared.