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ROME: On the list of Italy's countless contributions to Western civilization is the phenomenon of the "paparazzi." Immortalized in Fellini's "La Dolce Vita," the Italian paparazzo was originally romanticized as a photographer of the stars who was more mischievous than hazardous, a necessary appendage to Roman glamour. But that character has now been reduced to the likes of Fabrizio Corona. (International Herald Tribune)
Joseph Gordon-Levitt's "Pictures of Assholes" Mar 29, 2007
Here, Gordon-Levitt turns the tables on some marauding photographers who cornered him and a friend (the "La Dolce Vita" moment is a classic). After describing the event on his site, "I do believe that the myth of 'Celebrity' is not just innocently shallow entertainment, but a powerful and fundamental part of a larger movement revolving around greed, apathy and hierarchy that is currently dragging us down, down, down, lower and scarier, and perhaps weaker than we've ever, ever been. Smile! Add... (Salon)
In Italy, scandal doesn't mean the boot Mar 23, 2007
It was Federico Fellini's classic 1960 movie "La Dolce Vita" that chronicled the exploits of a nuisance photographer, Paparazzo, as he stalked celebrities in a carefree Rome. In issuing the new rules, the center-left government of Prime Minister Romano Prodi came under additional criticism because it appeared slow to act as the broader scandal developed, then clamped down only when rumors about the photos of Sircana began to surface. (Los Angeles Times)
Way To Smash That Bottle, Ma! Mar 18, 2007
Stroll the La Strada deck, party on La Dolce Vita and dance by the pool on Ginger. Deck 8, of course, is 8 1/2. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
'Blackmail' probeStars and politicians drawn into Italian paparazzi investigation Mar 16, 2007
Since the days of Fellini's La Dolce Vita the Italian paparazzi have had a notorious reputation ... The word paparazzi was introduced to the world by the 1960s film La Dolce Vita. (BBC News -- Europe)
Paparazzi label doesn't fit photographers Mar 12, 2007
The paparazzi label stuck after director Federico Fellini named the street photographer in La Dolce Vita after his childhood friend who was nicknamed Paparazzi. Loosely translated, the word means noisy, pesky mosquito in colloquial Italian. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Mira Nair Interview, The NameSake Mar 9, 2007
Everyone has lost someone, everyone has been a parent or a child, everyone has been somewhere in that tapestry that we show in "The Namesake, so they relate. And like the lady said, theres very little words, so its anyone. And I made this film like a shameless populist. I made this film to take families to because as a mother of a 15 year old, it is an insult to my intelligence those family films. Theres no film I can take my whole family to and enjoy its very rare. So I... (MoviesOnline)
Fellini gets cold feet; Rossellini leaves us in the dark Mar 4, 2007
A day before the fourth San Francisco International Film Festival kicks off, producers of Federico Fellini's "La Dolce Vita" withdraw it after seeing a complete list of entries. Loyal San Franciscans conclude that they feared it wouldn't hold up against the competition. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Plenty of love to spare at S.F.'s gay porn awards Industry pioneers honored at porn awards Feb 27, 2007
Studio head, director, porn star and rabble-rouser Michael Lucas -- whose acceptance speech for his best film prize at last year's awards consisted of telling his many detractors in the industry "f -- you" -- gave praise this year as he again won the grand prize, this time for his film "La Dolce Vita.". "I love all the judges. Thank you very much," said Lucas, whose studio won several major awards. (San Francisco Chronicle)
La Dolce Vita in Gaza Feb 24, 2007
6 Adar 5767, Saturday, February 24, 2007 10:34 IST. Show you care - send a delicious gift basket. (Jerusalem Post, Israel)
This year, the nominees are world-class Feb 23, 2007
For that same year, 1961, not only did Loren win best actress, but Federico Fellini was nominated for best director (for La Dolce Vita), and three of the best original script nominees were the Soviet Ballad of a Soldier, La Dolce Vita and another Italian maestro's film, Roberto Rossellini's General Della Rovere (which starred De Sica). Over the next 30 years, big talents from Old Europe and Old Asia - not just Ingmar Bergman and Akira Kurosawa, but also lesser but still amazing directors like... (SunSpot.net)
North Dakota Can Live With or Without Bono Feb 19, 2007
NEW YORK (AP) -- The good name and dignity of the classic 1960s film "La Dolce Vita," directed by Federico Fellini, is being stripped away by two pornographic movies using the same name, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday ... The lawsuit seeks to stop sales of the movies, "Michael Lucas' La Dolce Vita" Parts 1 and 2, and to collect unspecified damages ... New York-based International Media Films said it believed the gay pornographic films, released last month, will "infringe, tarnish and... (Fox News)
Suit: Gay porn demeans classic film Feb 16, 2007
NYC film company claims gay porn infringes on 'La Dolce Vita' - AM New York ... NYC film company claims gay porn infringes on 'La Dolce Vita ... NEW YORK -- The good name and dignity of the classic 1960s film "La Dolce Vita," directed by Federico Fellini, is being stripped away by two gay pornographic movies using the same name, a lawsuit filed Thursday claims. (Newsday -- New York City)
Porn filmmaker sued for using La Dolce Vita title Feb 16, 2007
NEW YORK The good name and dignity of the classic 1960s film La Dolce Vita, directed by Federico Fellini, is being stripped away by two gay pornographic movies using the same name, said a lawsuit filed Thursday ... The lawsuit seeks to stop sales of the movies, Michael Lucas' La Dolce Vita Parts 1 and 2 and to collect unspecified damages ... New York City-based International Media Films said it believes the pornographic films, released last month, will infringe, tarnish and dilute its trademark... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Amore means having to say you're sorry Feb 1, 2007
ROME La dolce vita soured yesterday for Italy's former prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi, who was forced to make a public apology to his wife after his suggestive remark to two women made its way onto the front page of a national newspaper. After a TV award ceremony presided over by his Mediaset group on Friday, Mr. Berlusconi was chatting to the Venezuelan-born dancer Aida Yespica, a former Miss Amazonia. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Turner Classic shows past Oscar winners Feb 1, 2007
As Turner Classic Movies kicks off its annual "31 Days of Oscar" marathon Thursday - day one an unlikely mix of Woody Allen ("Broadway Danny Rose"), Federico Fellini ("La Dolce Vita") and John Huston ("The African Queen") - Robert Osborne, TCM's prime-time personality, says the awards matter more today than ever. They help casual moviegoers to cut through an ever-more-crowded field of Oscar contenders and unearth the diamonds in the rough. (Newsday -- Entertainment)
Soldier remembered as loyal to comrades, heritage and faith Jan 28, 2007
His younger brother, Conor Fennerty, told of a brother who lived "la dolce vita," loving food and drink, and making impulse purchases at the grocery store. And he told of a proud Catholic who loved the Army's pomp and ceremony. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
The Fords go into reverse Jan 27, 2007
Another fifth-generation member, Anne Ford's son Alessandro Uzielli, owns a Beverly Hills restaurant called La Dolce Vita. Uzielli, who was born in 1966, produced the 1998 film Bongwater, about the romantic life of a Portland, Oregon, marijuana dealer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Read More... Jan 25, 2007
His comments on Bush's speech before that body, i.e., "as if he were the owner of the world" included a suggestion for an eloquent title to the U.S.'s Alfred Hitchcock-style horror agenda for world domination: "The Devil's Recipe." The ovation that followed from the representatives of most nations will be remembered with the same delight one feels when revisiting Fellini's great scenes in La Dolce Vita or The Clowns. I downloaded the speech from the UN archive to show friends who might have... (Disinformation)
Bond girl wants la dolce vita for everybody Jan 21, 2007
UPDATED: 15:51, January 19, 2007. Dark, mysterious, naturally seductive. (People's Daily Online, China)
Costa Serena to be Inaugurated in Marseille Jan 13, 2007
Costa, Europe's Number One Cruise Line, offers an experience that is delightfully different in service and cuisine, in an atmosphere filled with love, laughter and la dolce vita. It's called "Cruising Italian Style" and true to its heritage, no detail has been overlooked in bringing the beauty and hospitality of Italy to the sea. (PR Newswire)
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