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Susan Sarandon: from 'Joe' to 'Jeff'
PAGE b8 THE STATE JOURNAL mR A cH 15, 2012 Thursday ALMANAC 50 YEARS AGO Susan Sarandon: From ‘Joe’ to ‘Jeff’ Mr. and Mrs. William H. Fraysure led the conclud- ing Assembly Ball of the se- Actress, whose career has spanned 40 years, keeps showing off range ries at Holiday Inn. It was the eighth of the series, held with the legislature in ses- By Frank Lovece “My entire life is noth- sion. Assisting Mr. and Mrs. NewsdAy Fraysure were Gov. and Mrs. ing but serendipity. I Bert Combs, Lt. Gov. and STAMFORD, Conn. – How pride myself on the fact Mrs. Wilson W. Wyatt, Mayor wide is Susan Sarandon’s and Mrs. Paul Judd, Mr. and range as an actress? Wide that I’m able to change Mrs. Roger Levering, Mr. and enough that the “thinking gears when something Mrs. James Hanrahan, Mr. man’s sex symbol” of the and Mrs. Robert Archer, Mr. 1970s and ‘80s won a best crosses my path.” and Mrs. C.A. Cotton Jr., Mr. actress Academy Award susAn sArAndon and Mrs. Carl Kagin, Mr. and for playing a nun (in 1995’s Mrs. Clarence VanLiew, Mr. “Dead Man Walking”). Still and Mrs. Robert Nuchols, Mr. sexy at 65, she’s set both the New York City-born Sa- William C. Jolly, and Mr. and hearts and film critics aflut- randon has a daughter – ac- Mrs. Edwin Suppinger. ter since her 1970 film debut tress Eva Amurri, with former opposite Peter Boyle in “Joe,” partner Franco Amurri – and and in such other movies as two sons with former partner 25 YEARS AGO Members of the Frank- “The Rocky Horror Picture Tim Robbins. -
Film, History and Cultural Memory: Cinematic Representations of Vietnam-Era America During the Culture Wars, 1987-1995
FILM, HISTORY AND CULTURAL MEMORY: CINEMATIC REPRESENTATIONS OF VIETNAM-ERA AMERICA DURING THE CULTURE WARS, 1987-1995 James Amos Burton, BA, MA. Thesis submitted to the University of Nottingham for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy September 2007 Abstract My thesis is intended as an intellectual opportunity to take what, I argue, are the “dead ends” of work on the history film in a new direction. I examine cinematic representations of the Vietnam War-era America (1964-1974) produced during the “hot” culture wars (1987-1995). I argue that disagreements among historians and commentators concerning the (mis)representation of history on screen are stymied by either an over- emphasis on factual infidelity, or by dismissal of such concerns as irrelevant. In contradistinction to such approaches, I analyse this group of films in the context of a fluid and negotiated cultural memory. I argue that the consumption of popular films becomes part of a vast intertextual mosaic of remembering and forgetting that is constantly redefining, and reimagining, the past. Representations of history in popular film affect the industrial construction of cultural memory, but Hollywood’s intertextual relay of promotion and accompanying wider media discourses also contributes to a climate in which film impacts upon collective memory. I analyse the films firmly within the discursive moment of their production (the culture wars), the circulating promotional discourses that accompany them, and the always already circulating notions of their subjects. The introduction outlines my methodological approach and provides an overview of the relationship between the twinned discursive moments. Subsequent chapters focus on representations of returning veterans; representations of the counterculture and the anti-war protest movement; and the subjects foregrounded in the biopics of the period. -
Cinemadessai | Sempre Pazzi Per Mery
Cinemadessai | Sempre pazzi per Mery Per la serie ridere fa bene all’anima, ecco un altro film liberatorio, terapeutico, scatenato e scatenante. Tutti pazzi per Mary, in onda stasera alle 21.30, su La7D. Di per sè la storia non è originalissima, e anzi all’orizzonte ci sarebbe perfino il rischio dello stereotipo. Ma Cameron Diaz buca lo schermo, l’alchimia con Ben Stiller e Matt Dillon fantastica, il ritmo travolgente, Peter e Bobby Farrelly dirigono con mano sicura e mantengono sempre alti tensione e humour. Il film funziona alla perfezione. Consigli per l’uso: il film è impudico e politicamente scorretto, talvolta ai limiti del demenziale, non c’è alcun messaggio e nessuna morale, se non , forse, quella che l’amore alla fine vince sempre. Ma la storia funziona. L’AFI lo ha inserito al ventisettesimo posto nella lista delle migliori cento commedie americane di tutti i tempi. Forse la chiave sta nella intelligente variazione al tema dell’amore che dura nel tempo. Nella fattispecie, si tratta di quello che Ted prova verso Mary, che l’aveva scelto come accompagnatore per il ballo di fine anno al liceo. Tredici anni dopo, Ted è ancora innamorato, e per ritrovare la ragazza ingaggia un detective privato che finisce con l’innamorarsi di Mary. Di qui parte una trafila di scoppiettanti colpi di scena caratterizzati da una surreale demenziali. Risate e divertimento sono assicurati. DOMANI Ecco un bel film da rivedere e da recuperare: Da grande, di Franco Amurri con Renato Pozzetto. Uscito nel 1987, è una commedia atipica, che gioca più sull’aspetto fantastico e surreale che non sui canoni tradizionali della commedia all’italiana, ma funziona, grazie alla mano abile di Amurri, e ad una buona sceneggiatura, che il regista scrisse assieme a | 1 Cinemadessai | Sempre pazzi per Mery Stefano Sudriè. -
Parenting Tips: How to Deal with Empty Nest Syndrome,Top 10 Sexy
Parenting Tips: How to Deal with Empty Nest Syndrome By Ashleigh Underwood When you have a child, parenting becomes a big part of your life. You are invested in your kids, and much of what you do is about them and for them. What happens, then, when your children grow up and no longer need your constant care? Unfortunately, for many parents, the result is empty nest syndrome, causing depression and extreme loneliness. Thankfully, PsychologyToday.com offers some helpful insights for dealing with these tough times. If you’re struggling with Empty Nest Syndrome, worry not. Cupid is here to help, with five parenting tips to deal with your symptoms: 1. Talk it out: In most situations, the best thing you can do is talk about how you feel. Getting your emotions out in the open allows for you to release some stress you have and to think out your problems. Opening up to your spouse or your friends can also give you a new perspective on your feelings. Odds are they are going or have gone through the same situation. Related Link: Parenting Tips: How To Cope With Stress 2. Find new hobbies: When her youngest children went off to college, celebrity mom Susan Sarandon took advantage of her free time. She jumped headfirst into her acting career and stared in a Broadway play. Whether you throw yourself into your work, like Sarandon, or take up painting, a new activity can easily distract you from your quiet home. 3. Keep in touch: Just because your kids have flown the nest, doesn’t mean you can never talk to them again.