Weekly round-up of news, events, and what’s going on (che successe) in the world of Italian film.
Summer Night (1986)
A complicated tale of gender roles, both modern and archaic.
All Screwed Up (1974)
Pointed and sharp as always, Lina Wertmüller exposes economic, social, and cultural power structures of inequality and exploitation.
David di Donatello Award Nominations
The Traitor, Martin Eden, The Champion, and more!
Episode #13: Fellini 100
Celebrating Fellini’s filmography, career, plus rumors on what could be coming later from Criterion.
Che successe? Jan. 19-25, 2020
Weekly round-up of news, events, and what’s going on (che successe) in the world of Italian film.
Episode #12: The 31st Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival
I’m back from the 31st Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival! I wanted to provide an overview of the seven… Read more Episode #12: The 31st Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival
Throwback: Excerpt on “The White Sheik” (1952)
The White Sheik is an excellent example of the balance between hyperbolic comedic situations, and moments of intense human drama.
Episode #11: Interview with Leonardo D’Agostini & Antonella Lattanzi (The Champion)
I got to speak with director Leonardo D’Agostini and screenwriter Antonella Lattanzi to discuss their film Il campione (The Champion) (2019).… Read more Episode #11: Interview with Leonardo D’Agostini & Antonella Lattanzi (The Champion)
Episode #10: Interview with Chiara Malta (Simple Women)
In this episode, I sit down with first-time director Chiara Malta to discuss her film Simple Women (2019). During our conversation,… Read more Episode #10: Interview with Chiara Malta (Simple Women)
