Category Archives: Film

“The Nest”

Posted on March 23, 2017 by babbityjean

I saw an Italian film in January 2017 at the Santa Barbara Film Festival called “Il Nido” (the Nest).  The film is set in a small town called Bucco, perhaps near the Swiss-Italian border.  I think it is a fictional … Continue reading →

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Perché la parola “mafia” non è mai pronunciata in “Il Padrino”

Posted on March 2, 2017 by babbityjean

Il Padrino (1972) è uno dei film più celebri e amati della storia del cinema.  Ha vinto tre premi Oscar, tra cui Miglior Film.  Ma ci sono alcune persone che credono che i film sulla Mafia solo raffigurino o rafforzino … Continue reading →

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Why the word “mafia” is never uttered in The Godfather

Posted on March 2, 2017 by babbityjean

The Godfather (1972) is one of the most famous and best loved films of all times.  It won 3 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.  But there are some people who believe that films about the Mafia only depict or reinforce … Continue reading →

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