Italian Film Festival 2014 – Chicago: ‘Viva la Libertà’
Political dramedy Viva la Libertà sees one of Italy’s best actors playing twin brothers.
Taylor Sinople
Taylor Sinople has contributed to a number of international cinema publications and is the editor of The Focus Pull Film Journal. He can be found listening to podcasts, researching topics he has little use for, or running after a Chicago bus.
Italian Film Festival 2014 – Chicago: ‘The Mafia Kills Only in Summer’
This film brings the history of organized crime in Sicily to life, but forgets to do the same for its characters.
Italian Film Festival 2014 – Chicago: ‘A Small Southern Enterprise’
August: Osage County goes to Italy in A Small Southern Enterprise, the Italian Film Festival’s best treat.
Italian Film Festival 2014 – Chicago: ‘Escort in Love’
Escort in Love plays it too safe, but lead actress Paola Cortellesi comes out on top.
Italian Film Festival 2014 – Chicago: ‘The Referee’
Perhaps the most corrupt game of football ever staged for cinema is played for huge laughs, here.
Italian Film Festival 2014 – Chicago: ‘I Can Quit Whenever I Want’
I Can Quit Whenever I Want is like Breaking Bad times seven, but funny.