Pasolini’s Last Words
Introduced by Cathy Lee Crane, with a poetry reading by Stacy Szymaszek
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Topic: Italian Society
- History & Politics
Italian Colonialism and Resistances to Empire
A lecture by Neelam Srivastava, Newcastle University, on the colonial history of Italy nad its impact on twentieth-century ideas of empire and anti-colonialism. April 3, 2018
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- Parole Parole
Parole Parole: “Boicottare”
Today’s word is BOICOTTARE, Italian for ‘boycotting,’ a word derived from the English.
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- History & Politics
Giornali locali in un mondo globale
A panel in honor of Paolo Boldrini, Editor-in-chief of the Gazzetta di Mantova – Italy’s oldest daily newspaper – featuring Andrea Fiano (Global Finance Magazine), Stefano Vaccara (La Voce di New York). With the participation of Andrea Visconti (L’Espresso) and actor Francesco Andolfi. Moderated by Stefano Albertini (NYU). March 28, 2018
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- Parole Parole
Parole Parole: “Magari”
Today’s word is MAGARI, Italian for ‘if only!’ or ‘I wish’.
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Parole Parole: “Imbroglio”
Today’s word is IMBROGLIO, Italian for a ‘scam’ or for ‘cheating.’
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Parole Parole: “La Resistenza”
Today’s word is la RESISTENZA, Italian for the Resistance.
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Parole Parole: “Inciucio”
Today’s word is INCIUCIO. Originally derived from the Neapolitan word for “chit-chat”, it is used today to describe secret political dealmaking.
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- Gastronomy
Italian Table Talks: Food and Restaurants for Tomorrow
Gruppo Italiano’s first in a series of talks about the restaurant industry. February 27, 2018
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- Art
Gianluca Migliarotti on “Driving Dreams”
Director Gianluca Migliarotti presents his latest documentary Driving Dreams in conversation with Stefano Albertini (NYU). February 26, 2018
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- History & Politics
Amir Issaa performs “La mia pelle”
Italian rapper Amir Issaa performs “La mia pelle”. February 23, 2018
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- History & Politics
A Conversation with Amir Issaa
Rapper Amir Issaa in conversation with Merry C. White, presenting his book Vivo per questo. February 23, 2018
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- Parole Parole
Parole Parole: “Scrutinio”
Today’s word is SCRUTINIO, that is used slightly differently in Italian than its English counterpart, “scrutinize”.
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