Springtime Emotions at ENIT New York: Introducing Aperitivo in Piazza
On March 27 ENIT offered an Italian style "Aperitivo," an occasion for lovers of Italy to come together and better understand the culture and the lifestyle of the boot-shaped country, and to discover Italy's up-and-coming areas and hidden gems. With Fred Plotkin, Natalia Quintavalle, Eugenio Magnani.
From “Godfather to “Mama’s Boys” – The ever degenerating southern-Italian American media image. So who cares?
There is a clear pattern of increasingly negative dramatic images of southern-Italian Americans in American media from the 1970s Godfather movie to the current reality shows. It is a sociologically verifiable FACT that southern-Italian Americans are unique in the pantheon of American ethnic groups portrayed at best as high-minded murderous gangsters (e.g. Godfather) or sadistic sociopaths (e.g. Casino) or the current ‘reality’ show’s mindless buffoons who live for sensual sensations. But, southern-Italian Americans take it in stride – paying it no mind. "Perché"?
‘Mob Wives’ filming at restaurant draws verbal fire in Elmwood Park
An Italian-American leader already unhappy about the arrival of VH1’s “Mob Wives Chicago” said any business that participates in the reality show should expect protests.
For better or worse, Italian-American reality stars are the hottest 'characters' on TV
[...] Why are Italian-Americans such a hot commodity on TV?
"In general, Italian-Americans are very loud, brash and proud. They have no problem embodying the self-stereotype," says casting director Doron Ofir, whose credits include "Jersey Shore" and many other reality shows. "We've had other cultures show that, like Greek or Gypsy or Jewish, but this is the one that captured the American imagination." [...]
"In general, Italian-Americans are very loud, brash and proud. They have no problem embodying the self-stereotype," says casting director Doron Ofir, whose credits include "Jersey Shore" and many other reality shows. "We've had other cultures show that, like Greek or Gypsy or Jewish, but this is the one that captured the American imagination." [...]
Unemployed for Rent
The quest of a young Italian, Pietro Mereu, who travels around Italy in search of a job. This is the documentary everybody should see to understand the current economic situation in Italy
Old Wife Tale: Talking Theater with Lucia Grillo
The 68 Cent Crew Theatre Company presents a collection of one act plays, 4 comedies and 2 dramas at the Arthur Seelen Theatre at The Drama Book Shop Theatre Space. Italian American actress and director Lucia Grillo directs the drama of a woman whose life is about to end and her concern for the future of her beloved husband.
Bossi considers running again
Rome, April 6 - Umberto Bossi said Friday he has not ruled out running again after stepping down as the leader of the scandal-hit Northern League. "We haven't decided yet," he said. "I'll tell you later". The firebrand politician resigned Thursday after he and his family were linked to probes into alleged fraud by the former treasurer of the party, Francesco Belsito.
Real Italians Don’t Use Red Pepper Flakes
What’s the right way to make the tomato sauce that goes on the pizzas approved by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN)? First of all, technically it’s not a sauce, but just peeled, crushed tomatoes, and it’s alllaid out in very specific detail.
Italy Unveils Plan to Preserve Sites and Prevent Interference by Organized Crime at Pompeii
NAPLES — After years of criticism that Italy was not sufficiently caring for one of its most famous, and fragile, archeological sites, the Italian government came out on Thursday with a long-term plan for the protection of Pompeii.
Fewer Italians travelling for long Easter weekend
Roma, April 6 - Italians travelling for the extended Easter weekend are 30% fewer in respect to 2011 and making their stays shorter than previous years partly because of bad-weather fears, said the Italian tourism association Trademark.
L'Aquila remembers devastating quake
Rome, April 6 - Roughly 10,000 people gathered early Friday in the center of L'Aquila for the anniversary of the earthquake that struck the central Abruzzo region three years ago, killing 309 people and leaving tens of thousands homeless.
L'Aquila Earthquake (2009)
On April 6, 2009, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 shook central Italy around 3:30 a.m., causing serious damage in the mountainous Abruzzo region east of Rome. The epicenter was in L'Aquila, a picturesque Medieval fortress hill town.
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