John Turturro has no "Passione" for Brooklyn

John Turturro might live in Park Slope, but he doesn't want to sleep with us. He recently premiered his new documentary about Naples, entitled Passione, at BAM. Filmmaker magazine describes it as A “musical adventure” that chronicles the world of contemporary Neopolitan music from top to bottom, Passione is that rare film in our cynical times that embraces large gestures, outsized emotions and the lure of melodrama and sentimentality. It features performances from a seemingly never ending assortment of Naples’ most vibrant acts, traversing myriad genres and styles, the film’s big heart and bold sound stay with you long after the credits roll."

When asked whether he'd ever consider making a similar film about Brooklyn, JT announced that New York is no longer "dangerous and sexy." Pfft.

According to Turturro via The Brooklyn Daily, “It’d be hard to find a history as deep as Naples in Brooklyn. Brooklyn has never been torn by war or endured natural disasters like Naples."

Wha? Huh? Who?  In August, 1776, the Battle of Brooklyn took place on the Guana Heights (also known as the Gowanus Heights, also known as The Prospect Park West Bike Lane), where four hundred British soldiers and two thousand Americans died. And then, last week we had an earthquake, followed by a giant hurricane that closed down lots of restaurants for a day..ish.  So, John Turturro, you are wrong.  I've given you your war and your natural disaster. They are both dangerous AND sexy.  Start shooting, baby.