Film review: Dry by Paolo Virzì starring Tommaso Ragno and Monica Bellucci
Mar 27 2023- Movies
- Last Updated on 24 March 2023
- Monica Costa

The film Dry by Paolo Virzì had its world premiere at the 79th Venice International Film Festival (on 8 September 2022) and was first theatrically released in Italy on 29 September 2022. It has finally reached Britain too available with English subtitles. I recently caught up with Dry‘s star Tommaso Ragno at Cinema Made in Italy festival and will soon report on our chat about life, the world of movies and Rome.
Why was ‘Elvis’ snubbed by Oscars?
Mar 23 2023- Movies
- Last Updated on 02 April 2024
- Monica Costa

The Academy Awards aka the Oscars are the most prestigious award ceremony for the film industry. Each year, the ceremony recognises the best films, actors, and filmmakers of the year.
In 2022, a highly anticipated film about the life of Elvis Presley hit theatres worldwide. Titled simply “Elvis“, the movie was a stunning tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, exploring his life and legacy with incredible performances, stunning music, and top-notch cinematography.
Film review: Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Mar 17 2023- Movies
- Last Updated on 16 March 2023
- Madeleine

Shazam! Fury of the Gods is rip-roaring, visually stunning, funny and well-acted. It is released in UK cinemas today.