TORONTO – Filmmakers are often seduced by what’s happening beyond their borders. At best, it produces artists like Quentin Tarantino, whose work is heavily influenced by Japanese exploitation flicks and Italian Spaghetti Westerns. But mostly, it’s a profit seeking exercise that produces terrible cinema. In the case of Tom Ford’s latest work – an adaptation of Anne Rice’s novel Cry to Heaven – hopes remain high…
TORONTO – I registi spesso sono sedotti da ciò che accade oltre i loro confini nazionali. Nel migliore dei casi, questo produce artisti come Quentin Tarantino, il cui lavoro è fortemente influenzato dai film d’azione giapponesi e dai Spaghetti Western Italiani. Ma soprattutto, è un esercizio di ricerca di profitto che produce un cinema terribile. Nel caso dell’ultima opera di Tom Ford – un adattamento del romanzo di Anne Rice Cry to Heaven – le speranze restano alte…
TORONTO – Behind James Cameron’s Avatar and Titanic, the five highest grossing films in Italy were all made by one man – Checco Zalone. In Italy, his films enjoy cult status. But while his coarse portrayals of the Italian southerner hit the mark for local audiences, his appeal abroad remains unlocked…
TORONTO – Dietro Avatar e Titanic di James Cameron i cinque film con il maggior incasso in Italia sono stati tutti realizzati da un solo uomo – Checco Zalone. In Italia, i suoi film godono di uno status di culto. Ma mentre le sue interpretazioni grossolane dell’italiano meridionale colpiscono nel segno per il pubblico locale, il suo fascino all’estero rimane inesplorato…
TORONTO – Italy’s emigration numbers have Italy’s emigration numbers have been trending upwards in recent years, as the majority of emigrating Italians are fleeing to Germany, the UK and America for better pay. While Italy does have net migration, a report by the Italian North East Foundation found that for every foreigner that settles in Italy, nearly nine young Italians leave. And in 2024, Italy recorded its highest exodus in a decade – 155,732. The concern over a brain drain is growing, and the Italian dilemma of whether to leave or stay is now making its way into films…
