Spam
Written by Rafael Spregelburd and translated by Jean Graham-Jones
Directed by Samuel Buggeln
Presented by The Cherry Arts
Jack, Brooklyn, NYC
April 14-30, 2016
Making a performance look easy is very difficult, but the fantastic new production of Argentine playwright Rafael Spregelburd’s intricately-constructed Spam makes it look effortless. Spam, making its English-language première in a translation by the City University of New York’s Jean Graham-Jones, probes some of those boundaries and spaces between appearance and reality, especially where language is concerned. Mario Monti (Vin Knight) is a linguistics professor with an ethically questionable relationship to the work of one of his thesis students and a case of amnesia from a head wound. As the play unfolds, both he and we come to understand more about how he ended up living in a hotel room in Malta, trying to hawk Chinese-manufactured talking dolls on the beach for...
Written by Rafael Spregelburd and translated by Jean Graham-Jones
Directed by Samuel Buggeln
Presented by The Cherry Arts
Jack, Brooklyn, NYC
April 14-30, 2016
Making a performance look easy is very difficult, but the fantastic new production of Argentine playwright Rafael Spregelburd’s intricately-constructed Spam makes it look effortless. Spam, making its English-language première in a translation by the City University of New York’s Jean Graham-Jones, probes some of those boundaries and spaces between appearance and reality, especially where language is concerned. Mario Monti (Vin Knight) is a linguistics professor with an ethically questionable relationship to the work of one of his thesis students and a case of amnesia from a head wound. As the play unfolds, both he and we come to understand more about how he ended up living in a hotel room in Malta, trying to hawk Chinese-manufactured talking dolls on the beach for...
- 4/24/2016
- by Leah Richards
- www.culturecatch.com
History channel is marking the 100th anniversary of World War I with a six-hour docuseries. The cable network has ordered World Wars, which will tell the story of three decades of war from the perspective of the men who came of age in the trenches and decided the fate of a world on the brink of disaster. The series will be told through men like Roosevelt, Hitler, Patton, Mussolini, Churchill, Tojo, DeGaulle and MacArthur. Photos: Midseason TV Preview The event series, which will feature interviews with Gen. Colin Powell, British Prime Minister John Major, Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti and U.
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- 2/5/2014
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
History Channel and H2 will premiere a six-part event series World Wars later in 2014, the networks announced today. The project will showcase the 30-year period, featuring interviews with Colin Powell, British Prime Miniter John Major, Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti, and Sen. John McCain, among others. Stephen David Entertainment (The Men Who Built America) is producing. From today’s announcement: World Wars will tell the story of three devastating decades of war from the perspective of the unique men who came of age in the trenches and later decided the fate of a world on the brink of disaster. World Wars was filmed in the Us and Europe and will premiere later in 2014. The event series will be broadcast on both History and H2 in the Us and internationally. It will also premiere on France Television and Germany’s N24 in those markets. “2014 is the 100 year anniversary of Wwi, and...
- 2/5/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
We have a negative balance of trade with the least competitive trading bloc in the world. Why would we want to stay part of it?
In deciding whether we want to be part of the EU we should ask ourselves whether or not it is advantageous to the UK to be part of that trading bloc. A trading bloc is advantageous if it enables us to access a larger free market for our goods and services. Economic theory from Adam Smith to David Ricardo shows that our prosperity is enhanced when we are able to focus on those goods and services that we are best at, and trade them with others who have different skills.
How is that going with our EU partners? Not very well judging by last year's Office for National Statistics figures. We have a negative balance of trade of £55.7bn with our EU partners: they sold...
In deciding whether we want to be part of the EU we should ask ourselves whether or not it is advantageous to the UK to be part of that trading bloc. A trading bloc is advantageous if it enables us to access a larger free market for our goods and services. Economic theory from Adam Smith to David Ricardo shows that our prosperity is enhanced when we are able to focus on those goods and services that we are best at, and trade them with others who have different skills.
How is that going with our EU partners? Not very well judging by last year's Office for National Statistics figures. We have a negative balance of trade of £55.7bn with our EU partners: they sold...
- 3/1/2013
- by Terry Smith
- The Guardian - Film News
Gianroberto Casaleggio hints Five Star Movement could offer limited support to minority government made up of other parties
The joint founder of the Five Star Movement (M5S), which holds the balance of power in Italy after its astonishing performance in this week's elections, has said it will not play any role in the formation of the country's next government.
But in his first interview since the results became known, Gianroberto Casaleggio, the digital mastermind behind the M5S's vertiginous ascent, signalled that the movement could provide limited support for a minority government, such as that proposed on Friday by the centre-left leader, Pier Luigi Bersani.
Italy and the eurozone plunged into crisis this week after no one party or alliance emerged from the election with the necessary outright majority in both houses of parliament.
Speaking exclusively to the Guardian, Casaleggio said: "If a government is put together, formed by other parties,...
The joint founder of the Five Star Movement (M5S), which holds the balance of power in Italy after its astonishing performance in this week's elections, has said it will not play any role in the formation of the country's next government.
But in his first interview since the results became known, Gianroberto Casaleggio, the digital mastermind behind the M5S's vertiginous ascent, signalled that the movement could provide limited support for a minority government, such as that proposed on Friday by the centre-left leader, Pier Luigi Bersani.
Italy and the eurozone plunged into crisis this week after no one party or alliance emerged from the election with the necessary outright majority in both houses of parliament.
Speaking exclusively to the Guardian, Casaleggio said: "If a government is put together, formed by other parties,...
- 3/1/2013
- by John Hooper
- The Guardian - Film News
Girlfriend in a Coma, co-directed by British author and journalist Bill Emmott, was due to be shown in Italy on 13 February
He was persona non grata in Italy during the reign of Silvio Berlusconi, who was so irked by the Economist's unrelenting criticism that he gave its then editor the rather unlikely title of The E-Communist.
But the British author and journalist Bill Emmott proved on Friday that, even after Berlusconi's departure from Palazzo Chigi, he still appeared to have the ability to cause a stir.
He has hit out at the Italian government and a leading contemporary arts centre in Rome after the Italian premiere of his film, a highly critical look at the country and the problems it faces, was cancelled for being too political in the run-up to the election later this month.
"I think this confirms the thesis of the film … which is that a true...
He was persona non grata in Italy during the reign of Silvio Berlusconi, who was so irked by the Economist's unrelenting criticism that he gave its then editor the rather unlikely title of The E-Communist.
But the British author and journalist Bill Emmott proved on Friday that, even after Berlusconi's departure from Palazzo Chigi, he still appeared to have the ability to cause a stir.
He has hit out at the Italian government and a leading contemporary arts centre in Rome after the Italian premiere of his film, a highly critical look at the country and the problems it faces, was cancelled for being too political in the run-up to the election later this month.
"I think this confirms the thesis of the film … which is that a true...
- 2/2/2013
- by Lizzy Davies
- The Guardian - Film News
Rome – Silvio Berlusconi’s flirtation with returning to the political world he left in disgrace just 13 months ago turned into a serious romance Friday, after a top lieutenant said the 76-year-old media kingpin would run for prime minister next year and a web site touting Berlusconi’s accomplishments during his last nine years in office was made public. Berlusconi announced he would run for prime minister earlier this year but then quickly changed his mind after the plan failed to gain traction. After abandoning plans to run, Berlusconi said he would support the appointed government headed by Mario Monti.
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- 12/7/2012
- by Eric J. Lyman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hollywood moguls are arriving at the annual Allen & Co investment conference in Sun Valley starting today — but I don’t know why. It’ll be another non-showbiz snorefest. Because there’s not a single entertainment panel on the official schedule. Instead my sources describe sessions with names like “The New Breed” and ”The State Of Innovation” and “Into The Cloud” which features Amazon’s Jeff Bezos. Internet tycoons Barry Diller and Marc Andreessen pair up for a confab. Oprah Winfrey interviews investor Warren Buffet. The New York Times Columnist Tom Friedman moderates an energy panel, while ABC’s George Stephanopoulos moderates a politics session. There’s a ”China In Transition” confab (moderated by Tom Brokaw) as well as an “Iran & Israel” session. Former CIA director George Tenet interviews current CIA Director, General David Petraeus. Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti gets his own speaker’s slot. Brokaw also moderates a panel titled “Listen Up,...
- 7/10/2012
- by NIKKI FINKE
- Deadline Hollywood
Hollywood moguls are arriving at the annual Allen & Co investment conference in Sun Valley starting today — but I don’t know why. It’ll be another non-showbiz snorefest. Because there’s not a single entertainment panel on the official schedule. Instead my sources describe sessions with names like “The New Breed” and ”The State Of Innovation” and “Into The Cloud” which features Amazon’s Jeff Bezos. Internet tycoons Barry Diller and Marc Andreessen pair up for a confab. Oprah Winfrey interviews investor Warren Buffet. The New York Times Columnist Tom Friedman moderates an energy panel, while ABC’s George Stephanopoulos moderates a politics session. There’s a ”China In Transition” confab (moderated by Tom Brokaw) as well as an “Iran & Israel” session. Former CIA director George Tenet interviews current CIA Director, General David Petraeus. Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti gets his own speaker’s slot. Brokaw also moderates a panel titled “Listen Up,...
- 7/10/2012
- by NIKKI FINKE
- Deadline TV
As the Ukraine prepares to play host to the Euro 2012 Final tomorrow, here’s an in depth look at one of the combatants – Italy – how they got there and how they can beat Spain.
Qualifying
Italy were pitted in UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying Group C alongside Estonia, Serbia, Slovenia, Northern Ireland and the Faroe Islands.
In their opening group game, Italy prevailed 2-1 over Estonia, before hammering minnows Faroe Island 5-0. Northern Ireland however would then hold them to a goalless draw in October 2010.
Italy would go on to chalk up their third victory under controversial circumstances however. Their tie against Serbia was abandoned after 6 minutes due to rioting by Serbian fans. The UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body awarded the match as a 3–0 forfeit win to Italy.
They then edged past Slovenia 1-0 to end the first round of fixtures unbeaten.
Their second meeting with Estonia wasn’t as close this time,...
Qualifying
Italy were pitted in UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying Group C alongside Estonia, Serbia, Slovenia, Northern Ireland and the Faroe Islands.
In their opening group game, Italy prevailed 2-1 over Estonia, before hammering minnows Faroe Island 5-0. Northern Ireland however would then hold them to a goalless draw in October 2010.
Italy would go on to chalk up their third victory under controversial circumstances however. Their tie against Serbia was abandoned after 6 minutes due to rioting by Serbian fans. The UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body awarded the match as a 3–0 forfeit win to Italy.
They then edged past Slovenia 1-0 to end the first round of fixtures unbeaten.
Their second meeting with Estonia wasn’t as close this time,...
- 6/30/2012
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Italy: Love It, Or Leave It is the story of two Italian friends who take a tour around their country to see whether or not it's worth staying there. They find a lot of problems but room for optimism, too. The film had its UK premiere at Sheffield Docfest this week, after which co director Luca Ragazzi took questions from the audience.
Luca was thanked for a very entertaining film, but was then asked “If you were Mario Monti, what would you do?"
Not an easy one to give a quick answer to, but Luca said “Italians always complain. We tried to select people who do something to change things. We wanted to offer inspiration.”
This is just a drop in the ocean. Can these little things make a difference?
Luca: “Maybe now we are in a moment of change. The ones who have the power in Italy are now.
Luca was thanked for a very entertaining film, but was then asked “If you were Mario Monti, what would you do?"
Not an easy one to give a quick answer to, but Luca said “Italians always complain. We tried to select people who do something to change things. We wanted to offer inspiration.”
This is just a drop in the ocean. Can these little things make a difference?
Luca: “Maybe now we are in a moment of change. The ones who have the power in Italy are now.
- 6/16/2012
- by Val Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Veteran Italian film-maker, previous winner of the Palm d'Or, calls role 'a real joy, an honour and a tremendous responsibility'
The Italian actor and director Nanni Moretti has been named president of the jury for this year's Cannes film festival, which is due to be held in May.
Moretti will oversee the committee that decides the 2012 Palme d'Or winner for the first time, though he was a member of the jury in 1997 for the event's 50th anniversary. This year's Cannes is the 65th edition.
"This is a real joy, an honour and a tremendous responsibility to preside over the jury of the most prestigious festival of cinematography in the world, a festival that is held in a country where film has always been treated with interest and respect," said Moretti. "As a director, I was always very moved when my films were presented at the Festival de Cannes. I also...
The Italian actor and director Nanni Moretti has been named president of the jury for this year's Cannes film festival, which is due to be held in May.
Moretti will oversee the committee that decides the 2012 Palme d'Or winner for the first time, though he was a member of the jury in 1997 for the event's 50th anniversary. This year's Cannes is the 65th edition.
"This is a real joy, an honour and a tremendous responsibility to preside over the jury of the most prestigious festival of cinematography in the world, a festival that is held in a country where film has always been treated with interest and respect," said Moretti. "As a director, I was always very moved when my films were presented at the Festival de Cannes. I also...
- 1/20/2012
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
Rome – Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti said on Jan. 9 that significant changes to struggling state broadcaster Rai would likely be part of the next round of government reforms, though he did not give many details. Rai, which owns three national television networks, a major film production company, and radio and Internet holdings, has been suffering from economic difficulties for months. Rai International, the company’s international arm, said in November it might not have the funds to stay open beyond this month, and a few days after that Rai’s board of directors announced an emergency economic plan aimed
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- 1/9/2012
- by Eric J. Lyman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Long-serving event director Marco Mueller unexpectedly replaced following upheavals across Italian culture sector
Marco Mueller, the director of the Venice film festival, has been unexpectedly replaced after eight years in charge of the prominent Italian event, Screen Daily reports.
Mueller, the longest-serving artistic director in the event's history, will step aside in favour of film critic and former director Alberto Barbera following a decision by the festival board. The decision is a surprise because Mueller had presided over an era in which the event seemed to go from strength to strength, reasserting itself as one of the pre-eminent European film festivals alongside Cannes and Berlin.
The Biennale arts organisation, which selects the Venice artistic director, has also experienced a shakeup recently following the appointment of Prime Minister Mario Monti's "technocratic" government and its new culture minister, Lorenzo Ornaghi. The Biennale's new head, Paolo Baratta, was chosen by Ornaghi.
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Marco Mueller, the director of the Venice film festival, has been unexpectedly replaced after eight years in charge of the prominent Italian event, Screen Daily reports.
Mueller, the longest-serving artistic director in the event's history, will step aside in favour of film critic and former director Alberto Barbera following a decision by the festival board. The decision is a surprise because Mueller had presided over an era in which the event seemed to go from strength to strength, reasserting itself as one of the pre-eminent European film festivals alongside Cannes and Berlin.
The Biennale arts organisation, which selects the Venice artistic director, has also experienced a shakeup recently following the appointment of Prime Minister Mario Monti's "technocratic" government and its new culture minister, Lorenzo Ornaghi. The Biennale's new head, Paolo Baratta, was chosen by Ornaghi.
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- 12/28/2011
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
Eric J. Lyman
Rome – Billionaire media mogul Silvio Berlusconi, who has kept an unusually low profile since stepping down as prime minister 11 days ago, is back in the news Wednesday as his trial for paying a minor for sex and abuse of power restarted in Milan. Since stepping aside and saying he would give conditional support to the new technocrat government headed by former European Commissioner Mario Monti, Berlusconi has been conspicuously far from the political spotlight in Italy. Story: Silvio Berlusconi's Next Move: Salvage His Media Empire Though Berlusconi was forced from office because of the growing impacts of the
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Rome – Billionaire media mogul Silvio Berlusconi, who has kept an unusually low profile since stepping down as prime minister 11 days ago, is back in the news Wednesday as his trial for paying a minor for sex and abuse of power restarted in Milan. Since stepping aside and saying he would give conditional support to the new technocrat government headed by former European Commissioner Mario Monti, Berlusconi has been conspicuously far from the political spotlight in Italy. Story: Silvio Berlusconi's Next Move: Salvage His Media Empire Though Berlusconi was forced from office because of the growing impacts of the
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- 11/23/2011
- by Eric J. Lyman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Economist Mario Monti is to replace embattled Silvio Berlusconi as Italy's new Prime Minister following the announcement of the former leader's resignation on Saturday.
Berlusconi stepped down amid the country's ongoing financial crisis.
Monti, who still faces the approval of the Italian Parliament before officially taking office, is a European Union commissioner.
Berlusconi's resignation, which comes following a sex trial during which the unpopular, party-loving former Prime Minister, 75, was accused of paying an underage prostitute for sex, was greeted with celebrations throughout Italy.
In a post on his Facebook.com page, the defiant politician wrote, "I'm proud of what we've managed to achieve in these three and half years, which were marked by an unprecedented international crisis."
Berlusconi was re-elected to lead Italy for a third term in 2008.
His final three years in office have been marred by a headline-grabbing divorce, the sex charge and allegations of abuse of power.
The former Prime Minister was also heavily criticised for his infamous wild 'bunga-bunga' parties held at his villa.
He threatened to step down if far-reaching economic reforms he was opposed to were passed by parliament officials. The politicians approved the new cuts on Saturday.
Berlusconi becomes the second European prime minister to resign over the continent's debt crisis in as many weeks - Greece's George Papandreou was replaced by Lucas Papademos last week (beg07Nov11).
Berlusconi stepped down amid the country's ongoing financial crisis.
Monti, who still faces the approval of the Italian Parliament before officially taking office, is a European Union commissioner.
Berlusconi's resignation, which comes following a sex trial during which the unpopular, party-loving former Prime Minister, 75, was accused of paying an underage prostitute for sex, was greeted with celebrations throughout Italy.
In a post on his Facebook.com page, the defiant politician wrote, "I'm proud of what we've managed to achieve in these three and half years, which were marked by an unprecedented international crisis."
Berlusconi was re-elected to lead Italy for a third term in 2008.
His final three years in office have been marred by a headline-grabbing divorce, the sex charge and allegations of abuse of power.
The former Prime Minister was also heavily criticised for his infamous wild 'bunga-bunga' parties held at his villa.
He threatened to step down if far-reaching economic reforms he was opposed to were passed by parliament officials. The politicians approved the new cuts on Saturday.
Berlusconi becomes the second European prime minister to resign over the continent's debt crisis in as many weeks - Greece's George Papandreou was replaced by Lucas Papademos last week (beg07Nov11).
- 11/13/2011
- WENN
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