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As a correspondent in Rome, Italy, I cover all European news as well as major U.S. news. I am an expert in contemporary Italian film and TV and how it relates to the business of Hollywood. I cover all major European film festivals and local L.A. events.
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Why the Venice Film Fest Matters More to Oscar (Sorry, Toronto)
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Inside the Virtual Reality Screening Room as Festival Becomes First to Show VR Feature
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Tom Ford, Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal Discuss Love and Revenge in 'Nocturnal Animals'
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Mel Gibson, Andrew Garfield Discuss the "Strong Faith" Behind ‘Hacksaw Ridge’
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FremantleMedia Sells 'The Young Pope' Globally (Exclusive)
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Jude Law on Playing Contradictory, Manipulative and Conniving 'Young Pope'
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Amy Adams Talks Anxiety and Destiny in 'Arrival'
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'Last Tango in Paris' Cinematographer: "Nothing Happened During the Shooting"
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Bertolucci Responds to Outrage Over 'Last Tango in Paris' Rape Scene Confession
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Natalie Portman, 'Jackie' Director Pablo Larrain Talk Mystery of Famous First Lady
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Denzel Washington, Director Antoine Fuqua Talk Getting Into Character, Politics in 'Magnificent Seven'
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Tom Ford Discusses Fashion vs. Film Following Silver Lion Win for 'Nocturnal Animals'
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Italy's Populist Party Found to Be Leader in Europe for Fake News
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Disney Changes 'Moana' Title in Italy to Avoid Porn Star Confusion
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Rome Film Fest: Watch the Films of the 'American Politics' Retrospective
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Italy Unveils New Audiovisual Fund to Attract Cinema Productions
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Rome Film Fest: Bernardo Bertolucci on Directors Being Voyeurs
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Tom Hanks Believes America Will Never Elect a "Self-Involved Gasbag of a Candidate"
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Rome Film Fest: Trump, Hillary and American Politics to Take Center Stage
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Tom Hanks: "Ignorance Is One of Our Greatest Threats"
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Italy's Mediaset Unveils Growth Strategy After Failed Vivendi Deal
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'Last Tango in Paris' Cinematographer: "Nothing Happened During the Shooting"
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Venice Film Festival Unveils First VR Competition
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'La La Land': Emma Stone, Director Damien Chazelle Talk Bringing Back Hope in Films
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Fact-Checking 'The Young Pope': How Accurate is the HBO Series?
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Italy Box Office: Local Films Account for Slight Overall Rise in 2016
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Italy's Leone Film Group Entertains Investment Deal, Merger