This sprawling work examines Roman high society, as well as broader themes of artistry, beauty, and experiences both individual and collective.

This sprawling work examines Roman high society, as well as broader themes of artistry, beauty, and experiences both individual and collective.
Discussing two tales of young men, directionless and in limbo, and exploring their thematic similarities & differences.
Discussing this example of “pink neorealism” as well as its themes of class, regionalism, and more.
“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.
Class, wealth, and power are at the forefront of Paolo Virzì’s award-winning drama.
Mario Monicelli’s New Year’s Eve-set comedy surfaces generational divides, power dynamics, and deception.
Counting down the top 5 Italian films of 2020.
Notturno, Padrenostro, Lacci (The Ties), and more!
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).
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 #17: Caro diario (Nanni Moretti, 1993)