John Turturro Talks FADING GIGOLO – Nell Minow Interviews

Turturro wrote, directed, and stars in Fading Gigolo, the story of a gentle florist named Fioravante who works part-time in a rare book store that is closing down. The owner, played by Woody Allen, tells Fioravante he can sell his services as a sexual partner. Soon Fioravante is being paid to have sex with a beautiful doctor (Sharon Stone) and other highly desirable ladies. But his most intriguing customer is a young widow from the ultra-Orthodox Satmar community, played by Vanessa Paradis. I spoke to Turturro about his music choices, his inspirations and influences, and the advice he got from Woody Allen. Read more>>