My Favorite Rock Operas (Part One)

This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite Rock Operas. See if you agree with any of these!

I’ll list some of my favorite rock operas in this series of posts. A rock opera is a collection of rock songs that together tell a unified story or follow a central theme, often with characters and a narrative arc like a traditional opera. Unlike concept albums, rock operas are typically more theatrical and may be adapted for stage or film.

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Arbitrage (2012)

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n. describes the act of buying a security in one market and simultaneously selling it in another market at a higher price, thereby enabling investors to profit from the temporary difference…

I watched the 2012 Lionsgate drama/thriller “Arbitrage” on Netflix DVD. This movie, although fictional, feels like a true story (and I’m sure it is a true story based on many wealthy Wall Street billionaires). It was written and directed by  Nicholas Jarecki (technical consultant on Hackers, writer of The Informers, director producer writer of Crisis). His parents were stock exchange traders and his brother is a finance executive giving him a foot-in-the-door to writing this film. It debuted at the Sundance Film Festival January 2012.

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