Wednesday, July 28, 2010

International Summer Screenings Program: Italian Movie: Non Pensarci (Don't Think About It)

The Chicago Cultural Center's International Summer Screenings Program, with the Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Chicago co-presenting, bring Chicago one of Italy's most successful contemporary movies, Don't Think About It.


At 36, Stefano Nardini is a punk rocker living in Rome, still trying to make it. When he returns to his hometown of Rimini in search of some TLC and a home-cooked meal, he soon realizes that he’s not the only one in trouble — his sister dropped out of college and his brother is running the family business into the ground. They’re on the verge of losing everything, and only drastic measures will save them. A multiple award winner at Venice, Don’t Think About It is a dramedy about a family that must learn how to take care of each other before it’s too late.  Director: Gianni Zanasi. (Italian with English subtitles; 2007; 105 minutes)


Hours:


Wednesday, August 11, 6:30 pm
Saturday, August 14, 2 pm

Location:
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St., Claudia Cassidy Theater
Chicago, IL 60602

Co-presented by the Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Chicago. Cinema/Chicago, in collaboration with the Chicago Cultural Center and international and cultural partners throughout the city, is pleased to host free public film screenings at the 7th Annual International Summer Screenings Program. Seating is on a first come, first served basis and is limited to theater capacity. Films are unrated, and viewer discretion is advised.


Art Exhibit: Carlo LoCascio in Lincoln Park

Carlo LoCascio is an Italian artist who settled in Chicago ten years ago after an international career in industrial and interior design. His beautiful exhibit of paintings in oil and mixed media can be viewed by appointment (773-206-2851) at Tete De Girolami's art gallery at 2000 N. Orleans Street - on the corner of Armitage and Orleans.

Carlo LoCascio, when pressed, describes his work as avant-garde. He rejects working within the perimeters of a strict style, however. In his words: "My inspiration is the unending need to give expression to the abstract meanings hidden in everyday life, as informed by my personal memories and dreams."
LoCascio's commitment to interior, psychological truth gives this exhibit its emotional resonance and unforgettable vitality.