aym.k“The Good, The Bad and The Ugly”, Leone’s Cinematic Revolution.Released in 1966, “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” closes a trilogy initiated by Sergio Leone in 1964 with “A Fistful of Dollars”, and…Aug 23, 2023Aug 23, 2023
aym.k“Bicycle Thieves”, A Post-War Odyssey through the Streets of Rome.Directed by Vittorio De Sica in 1948, “Bicycle Thieves” stands as a cornerstone of Italian neorealism, a cinematic movement intent on…Aug 22, 2023Aug 22, 2023
aym.k“La Grande Bellezza”, Rome’s Lyrical Ode to Decadence and Desire.Released in 2013 and directed by Paolo Sorrentino, “La Grande Bellezza” is a visceral and contemplative celebration of Rome — an eternal…Aug 21, 2023Aug 21, 2023
aym.k“Divorce Italian Style”, A Satirical Gem Unraveling Societal Norms of 1960s Italy.Released in 1961, “Divorce Italian Style”, directed by Pietro Germi, is an Italian comedy that satirizes societal norms, traditions, and…Aug 20, 2023Aug 20, 2023
aym.k“Rome, Open City”, A Timeless Exploration of Resistance and Humanity.Directed by Roberto Rossellini, “Rome, Open City” (1945) is a cornerstone of Italian neorealistic cinema. Shot in the rubble of post-war…Aug 19, 2023Aug 19, 2023
aym.k“The Leopard”, Visconti’s Elegant Reflection on the End of an Era.Released in 1963, “The Leopard” by Luchino Visconti is inspired by the novel of the same name written by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. Both…Aug 18, 2023Aug 18, 2023
aym.k“A Special Day”, When Intimacy Meets History.The majesty of cinema often lies in its ability to fuse the extraordinary with the ordinary, finding magic in the most unassuming moments…Aug 17, 2023Aug 17, 2023
aym.k“Caro Diario”, Moretti’s Reflection on Life and Cinema.Italian cinema has always been passionate about studying human complexities and the influence of culture on daily life. “Caro Diario” (Dear…Aug 16, 2023Aug 16, 2023
aym.k“Mid-August Lunch”: A Delicate Dance of Age, Tradition and Rome’s Hidden Charms.Image from Conversation CinemaAug 15, 2023Aug 15, 2023
aym.k“Cinema Paradiso”, A Timeless Ode to Love, Memory and the Enchanting Power of Film.Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, “Cinema Paradiso”(1988) is not only a love letter to cinema, but also a work deeply rooted in its time and…Aug 14, 2023Aug 14, 2023
