They look sophisticated don’t they? Those wine snobs with their pinkies in the air and their monotonous blather about ‘spicy’ tastes and ‘earthy’ aromas-and they know how to say Pinot Noir. They’re so pretentious. Now we can be just like them! (Oh, and-you won’t have to do it with […]
Year: 2015
Italy with Children: a few things to keep in mind
See also Rome with Children Everyone knows Italy is for lovers, but is it also for kids? Of course! If travelling to Italy, one shouldn’t worry about bringing children along, as there is plenty for the whole family to do. In fact, taking your children to Italy may widen your […]
Shopping in Trentino
Trentino-Alto Adige is a region located in northern Italy. It consists of two provinces, Bolzano and Trento. It had once been part of Hungary-Austria and, before that, of the Austrian Empire, in the olden times. It had remained a part of the empire from 1389 until 1919 when it was annexed to Italy. […]
Italian B Movies
The so-called B movies of 1960s and 1970s Italian cinema have recently seen a revival, thanks largely to Quentin Tarantino and our culture’s post-modern tendency of digging out all that is old – the trashier the better – and make it new again. In the 1980s, when the future director of Reservoir […]
Nature at its Purest in the Hills, Mountains and Trails of Friuli
Authentic magic. Where large forests breathe, pearly lakes repose and impressive rock walls jut out. The perfect environment for all outdoor sports. An environment warmed by its people and by its villages nestled in enchanting atmospheres. And animated by thousands of colorful festivals. Let’s see the mountain destinations in Friuli, […]
Fantozzi: The Comic Symbol of the ordinary Italian
During his career, Paolo Villaggio played the role of Fantozzi. A comical, weird, and quirky ordinary man. Italians loved it. Indeed, the character of Fantozzi represented the ordinary and everyday man. He was the comic symbol of Italians. “Sei un Fantozzi” “You are a Fantozzi.” Yes, this character was so […]
Movie Legends: Sofia, Giancarlo, Roberto and Isabella
The world of acting stretches far beyond the sound stages of Beverly Hills and picturesque film locations across Europe. Many of the world’s most famous and well-known actors and actresses are of Italian descent, but here are a few Italian-born contributors who have added their flair to the world’s […]
Capri: Suggested Itinerary
If you enjoy stunning scenery, awesome architecture, and basking in the sun on a white, sandy beach, a trip to the Island of Capri, Italy should be your next move. Explore this suggested Capri itinerary. Capri Itinerary This tiny volcanic island of irregular altitudes is only 5 km off the shores of […]
Paolo Villaggio
Paolo Villaggio is an Italian actor who became famous especially thanks to his portrayal of the unfortunate and pathetic Fantozzi. Villaggio has been protagonist of more than 80 films, an amazing career for which he received, in 1992, the Leone D’Oro alla carriera and the Festival del Cinema di Venezia. […]
Carlo Verdone
Carlo Verdone – Biography & Filmography Italian actor and director, Carlo Verdone Carlo Verdone was born in Rome on November 17, 1950. His father, Mario Verdone, was a professor of cinema and a drama critic who passed along his love for theater to his child. With his younger brother Luca, […]