Category Archives: Film

La Vespa

Posted on October 23, 2014 by babbityjean

In a country known for its beautiful car, clothing, and high-tech designs, the Vespa (Italian for “wasp”) remains one of the most iconic around the world.   It is an enduring symbol of Italy’s post-war inventiveness. Its brightly painted, slim-waisted silhouette … Continue reading →

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“Dinner Rush”

Posted on July 3, 2014 by babbityjean

A previous post on the movie “Big Night” discussed some of the differences between Italian and Italian-American food.  The following post is on another favorite film, “Dinner Rush,” an updated New York mob flick in which food is the main … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti con polpette?

Posted on April 21, 2014 by babbityjean

Un dei miei film americani favoriti è “Big Night.” Racconta la storia di due emigrati italiani negli Stati Uniti e i cambiamenti nelle preferenze culinarie degli americani per il cibo italiano nel tempo. I due fratelli—si chiamano Primo e Secondo—sono … Continue reading →

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