Category Archives: Cinema and TV

Temptation Island, the reality show that globalizes the miseducation of love

In Italy, the VIP edition of the Temptation Island TV program has recently concluded. It reuses an American (U.S.) format from 2001, in which some engaged couples decide to live separately for several weeks, usually in exotic resorts and exposing themselves to the “temptation of sirens” to test the stability of their relationships. The reality…

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“Incredibles 2” is a defense of family courage in difficult times

Incredibles 2 is the sequel to Pixar's great animated film that was a total success in 2004. As expected, it quickly became one of the most watched movies and one of the biggest box office so far in 2018, well over Jurassic World and Mission impossible: The Fallout.. Despite the attempts that have been made…

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The cinema and the crisis of romantic love: once upon a time… a happy ending

The "fables" (whether classical or modern, told in books or in movies) have accustomed us to seeing love as an indestructible force. From the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to the film Ghost, from the legend of Tristan and Isolde to the colossal Titanic, we find the same common thread: the worlds,…

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Friendship, rules, falling in love and family: the TV drama revealing what young people think

How do teens think about friendship? And what is their relationship with rules - established by their parents or teachers? Further, how to they see themselves within their own families, and what does it really mean to them to be in love with someone? We’re not talking about a game where the winner is the…

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You May Kiss the Groom: When the Wedding Ceremony is the Only Thing that Matters

The new film by Alessandro Genovese You can kiss the groom, released in Italy on March 1st and a film adaptation of the international musical My Big Gay Italian Wedding, was certainly not a box office champion, but was still praised by the public, even if it didn’t quite reach expectations. It had all the…

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This Is Us: The United States, a new T.V. series that values family affections

Rebecca smiles, looking at the two washing machines in the basement of the house. She remembers when the three children were small and those washing machines worked at full speed. She also remembers how many times her husband, Jack, had to come in and try to repair them, in the middle of the foam that…

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If TV series omit the fatigue of being a parent…

Although the family is usually the subject of famous TV series, often, these do not tell fully and with authenticity what it means to "be a family". To make the episodes enjoyable and entertaining, for example, all the difficulties and practical tasks associated with being a parent are omitted. Those who have no idea what…

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Orienting to good cinema

Among many films in continuous production, it often becomes difficult to choose a quality film or the one that best suits our needs. Sometimes, just an enticing trailer can fool us and push us to the box office with who knows what expectations. Other times a poster or the cast is enough to help us…

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The Family: a “Telepace” TV show helping families

How can the media help the family? How can it be served - rather than impoverished – through newspapers and TV shows? How can we appreciate the enormous value that this micro-society has for society as a whole? These are just some of the questions we believe should accompany those who intend to "communicate the…

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Movies to watch with the family during the Christmas holidays? Here are some suggestions…

Baby Boss, a 2017 animated film, directed by Tom McGrath The protagonist of this film is a very special baby, because he was sent to Earth with the goal of stopping the invasion of puppies, which are replacing the children in many homes. The older brother, jealous of the attention that the parents reserve for…

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