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Italian neorealism was a hugely influential film movement that emerged in the aftermath of World War II. Rooted in the economic and social struggles of that era, neorealism sought to portray the harsh realities of everyday life, often focusing on the working class. The watchword for the movement was authenticity. Stylistically, these filmmakers aim...

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Vermiglio is one of those great films that's hard to fully capture in writing, because it is and does so many things. It won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2024 Venice Film Festival (essentially second place) and is gaining steam as Italy's submission to the Oscars, which paints one picture. It's an indie box office hit in its own country, which paint...

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Russo’s New York Pizzeria, the authentic New York-style Italian kitchen, expands with a new location at 4537 S Power Rd #101, Mesa, AZ 85212, bringing classic Italian flavors to the community. The new location serves giant pizza by the slice alongside Chef Russo’s family recipes, including fresh homemade lasagna, baked ziti, fettuccine Alfredo, spa...

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Thinking of the Aosta Valley is recall an image of iconic mountains, alpine tourism and outdoor activities: but this vision would be incomplete without all that represents the enormous historical and cultural heritage of this region, in which traditional crafts represent a real flagship. Who does not know the traditional Fiera di Sant'Orso in Aosta...

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Carnival Cruise Line now has a record-setting five ships based at Port Canaveral, with the deployment Wednesday of the Carnival Venezia there. The Venezia is offering a seasonal series of cruises out of Port Canaveral to various destinations throughout the Bahamas, the Caribbean and Mexico. It has a capacity of 4,090 passengers and a crew of 1,424....

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Italy’s fashion scene is internationally renowned for its elegance and timeless sophistication. While Milan and Rome often take centre stage, there are lesser-known corners of the country where unique craftsmanship and centuries-old traditions continue to shape the industry. From the leatherworking ateliers of Tuscany to the silk-weaving workshops...

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Nearly 30% of Long Island’s population is Italian-American — and there’s a good chance all of them know Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace. Uncle Giuseppe’s has been a staple specialty grocer on Long Island since 1998 and, over the past 25-plus years, has opened 11 stores in the greater New York and New Jersey areas with a 12th reportedly slated to open...

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For our Celebration Issue, it’s only fitting to celebrate the one thing that brings us all together: Italy. There’s plenty of cool things that happened here this year, and clearly we aren’t the only ones who want to celebrate it: April 15th (Leonardo de Vinci’s birthday) is now national “Made in Italy” day, inaugurated this year to celebrate Italia...

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The Italian Club of Staten Island Foundation, an organization that’s committed to community, ventured over to Jetro Restaurant Depot in Brooklyn, where members purchased $15,000 worth of food to be delivered to needy families. On Saturday, Dec. 14, with St. Christophers school serving as their staging area, club members, family and friends packed 6...

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Variety500 is an index of the 500 most influential business leaders shaping the global media industry. Updated on December 18, 2024, the Variety500 reflects the accomplishments of its members over the previous 12 months. There are 8 Italians in the 2024 Variety500 list: Alberto Barbera, Marco Bassetti, Luca Bernabei, Paolo Del Brocco, Khaby Lame, R...

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The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, an iconic symbol of the holiday season in New York City, has its roots deeply embedded in Italian American history. This tradition, now celebrated worldwide, began humbly in 1931 during the Great Depression when Italian immigrant construction workers, employed at the Rockefeller Center site, came together to e...

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Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain has reopened to visitors following an extensive three-month renovation. This restoration was completed just in time for the 2025 Jubilee Holy Year, a major event expected to draw millions of pilgrims and tourists to the Italian capital. The meticulous work involved removing dirt, pollution, and limescale to restore the...

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