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Martin Scorsese on the U.S. Election: “Democracy Could Continue, or This Experiment Could End”
Speaking at a press event at the Museum of Cinema in Turin, Italy, the legendary director also dispelled rumors of his retirement: “I still have more films to make, and I hope God gives me the strength to make them.”
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How an American Character Actor Fell in Love with Rome — and Never Left
From hanging out with Andy Warhol in the 70s to bonding with Marcello Mastroianni in Rome and impressing Martin Scorsese on the set of 'The Last Temptation of Christ,' veteran actor Tomas Arana's life has been as colorful as the many roles he's played.
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How Paul Schrader “Persuaded” Barry Diller to Replace John Travolta With Richard Gere in ‘American Gigolo’
The legendary filmmaker, who is being honored with a retrospective and lifetime achievement award at the Lucca Film Fest, on how he would like to be remembered, still writing screenplays "on spec" and why "humanity is phasing itself out."
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Johnny Depp to Receive Lifetime Achievement Honor at Rome Film Festival
The actor, musician and filmmaker will also screen his latest directorial effort, 'Modi – Three Days on the Wing of Madness,' at the event, which runs Oct. 16-27.
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The Stars Head to Tuscany: Lucca Film Festival Honors Ethan Hawke, Matthew Modine and Paul Schrader
The picturesque Tuscan town will hold its annual celebration of auteur cinema from Sept. 21 to Sept. 29.
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Venice Diary Day 6: Oddballs on the Red Carpet
Security guards guarding the stars on the Lido have to deal with their fair share of eccentrics, including a woman pretending to be Brad Pitt's wife, a fan in a thong and a seat stealer.
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Venice Diary Day 5: A Bicycle in the Gala Theatre, Harmony Korine’s Cigar and Late Night Libations on the Lido
Journalists covering the fest finally catch a break — in more ways than one — as the fest hits its stride.
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Venice Diary Day 3: Sex and Controversy, A Pizza for Matteo, Diapers on the Red Carpet
As Nicole Kidman's racy 'Babygirl' hits the Lido, things are heating up in Venice — both onscreen and off.
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Venice Day 2 Diary: Flip Flops on the Red Carpet, ‘Beetlejuice’ Cosplayers, Angry Journalists
The fest kicked got off to a spooky start with Tim Burton’s 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,' with throngs of fans on the red carpet going wild for star Jenna Ortega.
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Italy’s Minister of Culture Vows to Support the Film Industry
Gennaro Sangiuliano, a former Rai executive who was appointed by right-wing Premier Giorgia Meloni in 2022, calls cinema “the form of art that is closest to people, the one that really excites people, and especially the younger generations."
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Manuela Cacciamani Named CEO of Rome’s Famed Cinecittà Studios
The new head of the legendary studio takes over for Nicola Maccanico, who resigned in June.
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Anya Taylor-Joy, Jennifer Lawrence and Lily Collins Go to Scotland for Dior’s Cruise 2025 Show
Celebrities journeyed to Drummond Castle in Edinburgh to see the Mary Queen of Scots-inspired fashion presentation, the first time Dior has shown in Scotland since 1955.
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