Matilda De Angelis at Venice: why her plea about migrants matters now At the Venice Film Festival this year, Matilda De Angelis did more than promote a debut film — she used her platform to humanise a complex, politicised issue. As the lead and executive producer of Balcanica, De Angelis spoke movingly about the human …
Tonight’s film pick: François Ozon’s “Under the Leaves” — a slow‑burn family thriller to watch François Ozon’s “Under the Leaves” (Sotto le foglie) lands tonight on Rai 3 as part of the “Voilà le cinéma” series — a perfect moment to catch a quietly unsettling piece of contemporary French cinema. Far from a conventional whodunit, …
Monica Guerritore’s announcement that she will join the cast of Ballando con le stelle this autumn is more than a casting scoop — it is a powerful, personal statement of recovery and resilience. The celebrated Italian actress, who recently revealed her fight against cancer, will take to the dance floor when Rai 1’s hit show …
Ridley Scott’s “The Dog Stars” lands in cinemas — why this post‑apocalyptic drama is a must‑see Ridley Scott returns to the post‑apocalyptic genre with “The Dog Stars – Le Stelle Dopo la Fine,” an adaptation of Peter Heller’s bestselling novel that promises a contemplative, character‑driven take on survival and hope. Released in Italy on 26 …
Dolly Parton: the shining star who taught us how to sparkle and give News of Dolly Parton’s death at age 80 stunned fans across the world. She was, in so many ways, larger than the label “country singer” suggests: a prolific songwriter, a memorable actress, a shrewd businesswoman and a generous philanthropist. For generations she …
Arisa’s topless birthday photo: why her gesture matters beyond the image On 20 August, Italian singer Arisa celebrated her 44th birthday in Puglia and shared a photo from a jetty that quickly went viral: topless, her chest subtly covered with two flower emojis, the sea behind her and a calm expression on her face. At …
Rossella Diaco, a familiar and comforting voice on Italy’s roads, has passed away at 65. For decades she guided millions of travellers with practical updates, calm reassurance and a warmth that made radio feel like a trusted companion. Her daughter Federica announced the news on social media with a heartfelt message, recalling the courage with …
Games are no longer just a pastime: a new wave of game designers — many of them women — are deliberately crafting both video games and tabletop experiences that challenge stereotypes, explore injustice, and invite players to think differently. These creators are turning playful mechanics into tools for empathy and education, proving that the rules …
January 1958. New York is under a heavy snow, and a passerby on 82nd Street looks up to see typed pages drifting from a red‑brick apartment window. The woman who rushes out into the cold to gather them, trembling and embarrassed, is Nelle Harper Lee. Two years later the world will know her as Harper …
Few artists manage to reveal their tenderest selves so subtly that the revelation feels like stumbling upon a private letter. Francesco Guccini, the great Italian singer‑songwriter known for his blunt poetry and thick voice, accomplished precisely that in 1987 with “Culodritto,” a song tucked inside the album Signora Bovary. Written for his young daughter Teresa, …
