Episode 34: Italian Cinema with Daniela Losini
Archived series ("HTTP Redirect" status)
Replaced by: eyeonitaly.com
When? This feed was archived on May 12, 2017 16:52 (). Last successful fetch was on January 21, 2017 14:59 ()
Why? HTTP Redirect status. The feed permanently redirected to another series.
What now? If you were subscribed to this series when it was replaced, you will now be subscribed to the replacement series. This series will no longer be checked for updates. If you believe this to be in error, please check if the publisher's feed link below is valid and contact support to request the feed be restored or if you have any other concerns about this.
Manage episode 150671170 series 1003087
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:
62 episodes