Critic’s pick: Opera at the movies

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Opera on film and in movie theaters is making a decided comeback. ‘The Met: Live in HD’ begins its new season starting Oct. 10, and for those who can’t wait, a luscious version of that sturdy warhorse, Puccini’s ‘La Bohème,’ is showing in a handful of Laemmle theaters starting tonight. Directed by Robert Dornhelm, it features Anna Netrebko and Rolando Villazón -- two stars who look as romantic as they sound -- as Mimi and Rodolfo. Tonight at 7:30 at the Royal in West L.A.; Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Music Hall in Beverly Hills and Town Center 5 in Encino; and next Thursday at 7:30 at the Music Hall, Town Center 5 and Playhouse 7 in Pasadena.

-- Kenneth Turan