Spaghetti Story, il film a budget zero che sbarcò a Los Angeles
By Lara Lago Questa è la storia di un regista a cui nessuno dava fiducia, di un film senza budget, girato in 11 giorni per 8 ore al giorno, di attori pagati dal regista senza fiducia del film senza budget, perché "nonostante tutto noi volevamo così". Questa è una favola che parla di successo, ma posa le sue radici su quella frustrazione c...
"Nothing With Nobody" Presented by Vucciaria Teatro
Sicily. This is the story of Giovanni, the perfect embodiment of naivety and passion, of innocence that crosses all barriers of knowledge and ignorance, a simple soul that says what he thinks and believes all that people tell him. July 3rd 2.00 pm - July 6th 12.30 pm - July 9th 2.00 pm - July 12th 9.30 pm - July 13th 6.30 pm
Italian American Reconciliation Opens Oct. 7
"Think 'Moonstruck' meets 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding.'" That's how Maria Cominis, professor of theatre and dance, describes "Italian American Reconciliation," which runs Oct. 7-30 at Cal State Fullerton's Hallberg Theatre. Directed by Cominis, the romantic comedy, written by "Moonstruck" author John Patrick Shanley, centers around Huey, who is...
Soprano Antonacci goes her own operatic way
by Mike Silverman Anna Caterina Antonacci is an opera star who thrives on defying expectations. A mesmerizing performer with a supple and lustrous voice, Antonacci seems equally at home in roles written for soprano or for the lower-voiced mezzo-soprano. She has triumphed in one of the most popular of operas, Bizet's "Carmen," but...
Meet Fiat’s 124 Spider, Italy’s MX-5-based answer to the MX-5
by Rowan Horncastle Say 'ciao' to the new Fiat 124 Spider, Italy's take on the Mazda MX-5's two-seat, rear-drive roadster formula. And a very faithful take it is too. Unveiled today at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Fiat has revived the 124 nameplate for the first time in nearly fifty years. But don't be fooled, because under those fun...
La Serata—Italian Conversation Evening
Thursday, December 1, 5:30-6:45pm. La Serata—Italian Conversation Evening. "Blaxploitalian" documentary screening and Q&A with director Fred Kuwornu. Open to all who want to improve their language skills, learn about the Italian culture, share their talents, speak with native speakers, and socialize with members of the local community and other...
38th Italian Film Festival, San Rafael
For 38 years running, the Italian Film Festival has brought high-quality Italian feature films, including new releases, to Northern California, thanks to the dedication of Lido Cantarutti, the festival's organiser. This year's edition presents eight films on the following dates: 27 and 28 September; 4, 5, 11, and 25 October; ...
Diario di uno spettatore insolito al Broad Stage di Santa Monica. In scena Grigolo e l’opera italiana
di Elisabetta Russo Sembra quasi un ritrovo di vecchi amici, un appuntamento atteso, che si rinnova due volte l'anno sul palcoscenico del Broad Stage di Santa Monica. Una miriade di colori, profumi, e appassionate melodie tratte dal repertorio operistico italiano a cavallo tra il 1800 e il 1900. Protagonista della scena è il tenore Vi...
E’ morto Ken Venturi campione di Golf italo americano aveva 82 anni
E' morto Ken Venturi, celebre professionista di golf degli anni '50 e '60, ex campione italoamericano degli Us Open. Aveva 82 anni. Era stato ammesso nella All of Fame mondiale di golf. Da giocatore vinse 14 titoli del circuito Pga, ma divento' famoso per la vittoria agli Us Open del 1964, l'unico 'major' vinto in carriera: trionfo' dopo essere qua...
2016 Cinema Italian Style: Italian “Nouvelle Vague”
by Valerio Viale It just ended in Los Angeles, the 12th edition of Cinema Italian Style - annual showcase of Italian films by the most talented filmmakers operating in Italy – that, this year, celebrated also Dino Risi's centennial, through a special screening of the restored version of the maestro's, Il Sorpasso (aka The Easy Life, 1962)....
Sophia Loren to Receive Career-Honoring AFI FEST Tribute
by Ryan Lattanzio The American Film Institute announced today that luminous Italian movie icon Sophia Loren will receive a special Tribute on the penultimate night of AFI FEST 2014, which runs November 6 through 13 in Hollywood. AFI FEST will also celebrate the 50th anniversary of her glamorous, Oscar-nominated role in Vittorio De...
Right on point: Prada toasts updated San Francisco boutique with ballet tribute
More than 300 ballet fans turned out Tuesday night at the newly refurbished downtown San Francisco Prada boutique to honor the San Francisco Ballet School. As reported by wwd, pretty ballet students, perfectly poised, traded tutus for the newest Prada styles. "This is a fantastic celebration of young talent at the San Francisco Ballet School, and a...