The “Mr. Scorsese” team was granted exclusive, unrestricted access to Scorsese’s private archives. This enables them to explore his journey from an entirely new perspective. The documentary, directed by Rebecca Miller (She Came to Me, Personal Velocity), features extensive conversations with Scorsese himself, as well as with his friends, family, an...
In movies, tales about immigration and finding a new life in a foreign land are usually usually filled with trials, tribulations, and the ultimate triumph. These tales reinforce the idea that the world is a global village. They also present the hypocrisy, double standards, and corrupt morals of fellow human beings. Naples to New York presents one...
From the bustling streets of New York City’s Little Italy, we journey into the heart of Italian American culture—spotlighting Boston’s unparalleled feast traditions. Special guest Mark Tosi, president and owner of the iconic Pastene brand, joins us to share the company’s enduring legacy and deep ties to communities across North America. Together, w...
Piada Italian Street Food, a leading fast-casual Italian restaurant concept, is proud to announce Piada Gives Day 2025, taking place Friday, August 15th. The annual event supports local Boys & Girls Clubs through a full day of guest giveaways, family-focused offerings, and the return of a seasonal fan favorite: the Peach Basil Fresca. On August 15...
St. John's Volleyball Head Coach Joanne Persico will be enshrined into the Order of Sons & Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA) Sports Hall of Fame on Friday, August 15 at the organization's national convention in Orlando, FL. The longtime leader of the Red Storm volleyball program joins a decorated list of past winners including St. John's Men's...
When Stanley Tucci samples a dish he finds delicious, he can’t contain his pleasure. He hops up and down – leaping into what you might call his happy dance. His joyous discoveries – culinary, cultural and geographical – are woven throughout Tucci in Italy, the National Geographic five-part series that has two Emmy nominations, for Outstanding Hoste...
Jimmy Kimmel revealed he recently became an Italian citizen and is toying with possibly moving his family to Italy. "I did get Italian citizenship," Kimmel, 57, told ex-girlfriend Sarah Silverman during a recent appearance on her "The Sarah Silverman Podcast." The comedian -- who shares children Katherine and Kevin with first wife Gina Maddy and ch...
Daniela D’Amico Henderson was born and raised in Castelli Romani, and has lived in Michigan for 25 years with her husband and three children. A teacher and volunteer at the Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan for more than eighteen years, as well as past president of the organization, Daniela is passionate about books and Italian culture. La Masse...
There’s a lot of nose-turning when it comes to Italian cuisine abroad, and even more snobbery when that cuisine is prepared in the US. And yet, the cuisine of our overseas migrants — who arrived en masse in the twentieth century on the shores of North America, many of them through the rigorous medical and bureaucratic checks of Ellis Island in New...
Join us for a vibrant and heartfelt conversation with Cherrye Moore—writer, art lover, and the self-proclaimed “Queen of the Cilento.” In this lively episode, we dive into family dynamics, the joys and trials of parenting teenagers, and the cultural adjustments that come with raising a child in Southern Italy. As a docent at the Met, Cherrye brings...
The Memo-AmIt Project aims to explore the legacy of the Second World War in the memory of Italian Americans born approximately between 1965 and 1985 to investigate, through oral history, the relationship between America and Italy since 1945. WWII deeply influenced the lives of many Italian American families, and its legacy has contributed to shapin...
As the star of such unforgettable films as Blue Velvet and Death Becomes Her, Isabella Rossellini has been stunning audiences with her talent and beauty for decades. Now, at 73, the actress and model is embracing the “freedom” that comes with age…and looking every bit as gorgeous as ever in the process, as a recent video proved. Rossellini took to...