Tag Archives: Italy

Movie Poster Du Jour: “A Married Woman”

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Cinque Terre, Italy Click on the image to enlarge.

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Mina Mazzini

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

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Movie Posters by Angelo Cesselon

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: One of the great artists of Italian movie posters, Angelo Cesselon was known for his energetic, brushy style and his ability to nail celebrity likenesses. It’s no surprise, then, that he went on to a distinguished … Continue reading →

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Movie Posters of the French New Wave (Italian Edition)

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: As in France, the appearance of New Wave films in Italy coincided with the advent of new techniques for the creation of movie posters. Designs became hipper, more au courant, and gradually the use of photographic images … Continue reading →

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“Va, Pensiero” Five Ways

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Verdi’s Nabucco isn’t performed much nowadays, with the notable exception of its one huge mega-hit tune: “Va, Pensiero”, also known as the Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves. It’s sung by the Israelites who mourn their homeland and … Continue reading →

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Sounds of the Italian Crime Cinema

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Related A good source. I wrote about funky movie themes back here.

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Village Du Jour

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Assisi, Italy Related Paleo Retiree points out a wonderfully gallery of narrow streets.

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“A Hero of Our Times”

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: This 1955 work from director Mario Monicelli unspools with an ease that belies its absurd subject matter. Alberto Sordi plays Menichetti, a man so anxious to maintain his meager social standing that he just about negates … Continue reading →

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