Category Archives: entertainment

Behind The Slate- My Life on Film sets: Part 6

We filmed both interiors and exteriors dressed for 1913, and everywhere you looked there was poverty, soot, and period detail. Women with weary faces and armfuls of children, extras trudging in tattered coats, and lighting so dim it felt like gas lamps.

Behind the Slate – My Life on Film Set (Part 5: North Shore Fish)

North Shore Fish” had all the ingredients for a great movie — a gritty frozen fish factory, high school sweethearts rekindling their affair, and a cast stacked with talent. But let’s be honest: the general consensus — and you can find it in reviews online — is that Tony Danza tanked it.

Il Canone RAI: una Truffa Legalizzata

Il canone RAI, così com’è oggi, è una vergogna nazionale: non è un contributo, non è un servizio pubblico, non è equità. È una gabella medievale aggiornata al XXI secolo. Una tassa imposta con la violenza della burocrazia e la complicità delle istituzioni

Unforgettable and Unmatched: Why ‘Reservoir Dogs’ is Tarantino’s Tour De Force

Reservoir Dogs lives in a class of its own and fetches the bone as Tarantino’s finest work.Its audacious storytelling, memorable characters, razor-sharp dialogue, and uncompromising vision make it the quintessential Tarantino film.

The Decline of American Action Cinema

In pursuit of creating visually striking spectacles, contemporary action films often showcase an astounding magnitude and variety of weapons. From high-powered firearms to explosive ordnance, the arsenal takes center stage, becoming a promotional tool in itself. This relentless display of firepower can desensitize audiences to the true implications of violence and normalize the notion that conflict resolution hinges on a superior display of force.

Explosions, car chases, and fight scenes dominate the screen, while character depth and cohesive narratives take a backseat. While there is a place for breathtaking visuals, it is crucial not to sacrifice the essence of storytelling.
It is essential to critically examine these social implications, as the influence of cinema on popular culture is profound.

Don’t Rush Your Trip: A European Travel Itinerary for the Mindful Explorer

Are you planning a trip to Europe? Make sure you don’t underestimate the distances and time required to move from one location to another. Don’t turn your vacation into a race as you tick locations off your bucket list, because that would be a real shame.  

From Housewives to Heroes: The Evolution of Female TV Characters

The 1960s marked a significant period of change for women with TV playing a vital role. The small screen brought a new kind of entertainment that allowed young girls to explore their wilder nature, but only through the lens of magic and fantasy.TV studios recognized the need for a narrative shift but were reluctant to give female characters complete autonomy.