Hosts Sara, Jessica, & Michelle discuss the latest news about Berlusconi and Amanda Knox, a new report of contaminated mozzarella, and a quick recap of the 2011 Sanremo Festival. Then we’re joined by author and film critic Daniela Losini to talk about the Italian film industry.
Eye on Italy News Stories:
- Berlusconi to stand trial in prostitution case
- Amanda Knox’s parents to face trial in Italy
- Mozzarella cheese in Italy may be contaminated
- Sanremo 2011 recap
Special Guest
Daniela Losini is an author, film critic, and journalist. Her short stories and articles have been published in Marie Claire, Anna, Giallo Mondadori, Confidenze e l’Editrice Entronauta, Sperling & Kupfer. She was published and managed the online presence of the noir anthology “Alle Signore Piace il nero – Storie di crimini, delitti e misfatti,” published by Sperling & Kupfer in 2009. As a journalist, she focuses on the film industry, film & technology, and costume. She currently works for Grazia Magazine and she can be found at Danielaelle.net.
Movies, Actors & Directors mentioned in the podcast:
- Seven Pounds & The Pursuit of Happyness – Gabriele Muccino
- Il Divo di Paolo Sorrentino and This must be the place with Sean Penn
- Gomorrah (Matteo Garrone)
- La prima cosa bella (Paolo Virzì)
- Zeder (Zombie Movie) di Pupi Avati
- Nirvana (Sci-fi) di Gabriele Salvatores / Mediterraneo
- Nuovo Mondo di Emanuele Crialese
- La casa dalle finestre che ridono di Pupi Avati
- C’era una volta in America – Sergio Leone
- Kim Rossi Stuart
- Pierfrancesco Favino
- Romanzo Criminale di Michele Placido
- Cinecittà History
Sites to keep up with Italian cinema:
Eye on Italy Angolo d’Italiano:
- doppiaggio [from the verb, doppiare, “to dub”]
- “dubbing,” as dubbing a foreign movie
Eye on Italy Picks of the Week:
- Sara: Baci Perugina Love Notes iPhone app; UPS tracking app expands to Italy (both free)
- Jessica: Campania Artecard [discounts on sights, transportation in/around Naples; post at WhyGo Italy]
- Michelle: Le Quattro Volte trailer; 2010 award-winner at Cannes Film Festival; post at Bleeding Espresso.
- Deal of the Week:
- Airfare to Rome from the US is down; Boston-Rome from $589 roundtrip, Las Vegas-Rome from $708 roundtrip (both in late March)
- See the WhyGo Italy travel deals page for the latest travel deals
Video of the week:
Robert Benigni gets a standing ovation for his interpretation of the Italian national anthem:
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I love watching italian films outside of italy, as they always show the very best ones. Since being in italy i find it very hit and miss with italian films. is there any website (italian or english) that separates the ‘good’ films from the usual ‘cheesy/comedy’ ones that seem to be ever so prevalent?
(Michelle here) Vanessa, we can save your question for the next time we have Daniela on…so much to talk about!
I think the vast majority of Italian theatres screen dubbed American films. However, in Rome’s Piazza della Repubblica there’s a very large and very modern movie theatre that shows undubbed English language films.
(Michelle here) Excellent point, Mark; I know quite a few people who appreciate that theatre 🙂
Yes, a few years back during an extended stay in Italy I was ready for some popcorn, air conditioning, and Hollywood “film.” I think I saw “Angels and Demons,” actually. Oh, the irony.
(Michelle) Hahaha that’s classic, Mark!