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Mood Swings has his sights set on Iceland this week, tracking down those who are making a glorious noise. Here’s what he found.
Top 5 Jewellery Heists
Cannes Film Festival is attracting all sorts of attention but not for the stars waltzing down the red carpet, no, instead people are talking about the double hit Diamond Heist that happened.
Italian film Salvo wins big at Cannes
Swide knew that Fabio Grassadonia and Antonio Piazza’s ‘Salvo’ was set for big things, so it was no surprise to see them win the Grand Prix and France 4 Revelation Prizes at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.
Tilda Swinton is a vampire for Jim Jarmusch
Jim Jarmusch is back and has teamed up with Tilda Swinton, Mia Wasikowska and Tom Hiddleston for his new film that follows the story of two vampires that have been in love for centuries in Only Lovers Left Alive.
Scarlett Johansson on Jersey Shore
Hollywood lovely Scarlett Johansson has teamed up with Joseph Gordon-Levitt for his debut as director in, what can only be described as, a Guido love story… we have the trailer for Don Jon.
Paolo Troilo, When art becomes poetry
Paolo Troilo is a young artist who paints with his hands only: yes, you got it, no brush for this Southern Italian guy who creates beautiful masterpieces that scream force and introspection.
A Fashion Retro Spective
New York’s prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology has a rich archive and permanent collection which serves to educate and inspire its talented students. RetroSpective traces the relationship fashion has with its history is this spring’s must see exhibitions.
Polaroid is back with Socialmatic!
Polaroid is preparing itself for one hell of a comeback. Teaming up with Socialmatic and designer Antonio De Rosa, Polaroid is bringing the digital back into the tangible.
Darth Vader to Daft Punk: the helmet in Pop Culture
It’s Daft Punk helmets mania. Here it is a visual history from sci-fi movies to fashion catwalks.
The Great Beauty: Sorrentino's Masterpiece
Federico Boni reviews Paolo Sorrentino’s La Grande Bellezza which is up for the Golden Lion at the Cannes Film Festival 2013 which we are all unashamedly rooting for.
Banned for taking it too low
What's the problem? Age, beauty and what's acceptable are usually what the leading ladies from the world of music and cinema are gossiped about... and occasionally so are 'norms' like us and this week's leading lady is certainly feeling the heat.
A Summer of Sin
The latest personification of the Seven Deadly Sins is in Lucio Palmieri’s hand and they’re wearing Dolce&Gabbana.
50 must-see Italian films #11 La Grande Bouffe
‘La Grande Bouffe’ is set for a return to this year’s Cannes Festival 40 year after director Marco Ferreri was presented with an award by the International Federation of Film Critics at the French film festival for his comedy.
Mademoiselle Cannes
Fabien Constant ‘s documentary about Carine Roitfeld’s which looks to rival The September Issue will be presented at Cannes Film Festival 2013.
Why you should read it – Gulliver’s Travels
Here is why Jonathan Swift’s novel Gulliver’s Travels is still as enjoyable and an essential addition to your library that still carries a message that we can all relate to.