John Turturro Celebrates 20th Anniversary of ROMANCE & CIGARETTES on SOUNDS OF FILM

Acclaimed actor, writer, and director John Turturro will be a featured guest on The Sounds of Film this week to discuss the 20th anniversary screening of his musical dramedy “Romance & Cigarettes.” The special event takes place on Thursday, August 21 at 6:30pm at the Southampton Playhouse, marking the theater’s first-ever 35mm screening.

Turturro has long been recognized as one of the most versatile artists in American film. He has delivered unforgettable performances in films such as “Do the Right Thing,” “Barton Fink,” and “The Big Lebowski,” while also making his mark behind the camera with projects like “Mac,” “Fading Gigolo,” and “The Jesus Rolls.” On television, he earned an Emmy Award for “Monk” and is currently celebrated for his role as Irving on Apple TV+’s “Severance.”

“Romance & Cigarettes” tells the story of a New York ironworker, played by James Gandolfini, whose affair with a fiery redhead (Kate Winslet) threatens his marriage to Susan Sarandon. With a cast that also includes Christopher Walken, Steve Buscemi, and Bobby Cannavale, the film is a bold, music-filled love story that showcases Turturro’s distinctive vision as a filmmaker.

The screening at the Southampton Playhouse offers audiences a rare chance to experience the film in 35mm, followed by a candid discussion with one of cinema’s most innovative storytellers.