Discussing two tales of young men, directionless and in limbo, and exploring their thematic similarities & differences.
City of Women (1980)
Fellini’s 1980 film reflects an impotence, both figurative and literal, of man in the era of feminism.
Episode #24: Domenica d’agosto (Luciano Emmer, 1950)
Discussing this example of “pink neorealism” as well as its themes of class, regionalism, and more.
Episode #23: Luca (Enrico Casarosa, 2021)
“Luca” has rich overtones of a coming out story dealing with identity and acceptance, as well as numerous references to Italian culture, music, and more cinema italiano.
Episode #22: Human Capital (Paolo Virzì, 2013)
Class, wealth, and power are at the forefront of Paolo Virzì’s award-winning drama.
Episode #21: The Passionate Thief (Mario Monicelli, 1960)
Mario Monicelli’s New Year’s Eve-set comedy surfaces generational divides, power dynamics, and deception.
Episode #20: The Best of 2020
Counting down the top 5 Italian films of 2020.
Episode #19: Cinema Italian Style 2020
Notturno, Padrenostro, Lacci (The Ties), and more!
Episode #18: The Early Films of Pietro Marcello
An exploration of Pietro Marcello’s first four features: Crossing the Line (2007), The Mouth of the Wolf (2009), The Silence of Pelesjan (2011), and Lost and Beautiful (2015).
Episode #17: Caro diario (Nanni Moretti, 1993)
This episode discusses Nanni Moretti’s Caro diario (Dear Diary), an introspective autobiographical look at three phases of Moretti’s life. This story… Read more Episode #17: Caro diario (Nanni Moretti, 1993)
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