Category Archives: Foto

Why are so many Italian Masterpieces found outside of Italy today?

Posted on March 16, 2017 by babbityjean

In museums and private collections around the world, there are thousands and thousands of Italian paintings, sculptures, tapestries and other works of art that have left the shores of Italy over the centuries through means both legal and not so … 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 →

Posted in Abitudini, English, Film, Foto, Italia, Italoamericani, New York, Sicilia, Storia | 4 Comments