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MY NAME IS THOMAS Review: A Look Ahead to a Glorious Past

There was a time in which Terence Hill alongside his late buddy Bud Spencer ruled movie theatres and video stores around the planet with their amusing westerns and action comedies. It´s undeniable their importance as entertainers in movie history, and their responsability in the love of of cinema that millions of kids developed growing up. But nothing last forever, and their reign had to come to an end becoming a nostalgic memory of a longing past. Nonetheless, life went on and Terence transitioned from movie star to TV star, starring the long series Don Matteo on Italy national television, in the role of a local priest who solves crimes in the community. “My name is Thomas” set the return of Hill to the big screen, to direct, write and star a really personal project that took him back to the desert of Almeria in Spain, where he shot some of […]

Ivan Cazzol Fights To Save The World In The New Spy Series, C9DES

Lee B. Golden III

Looking to revitalize Italy’s independent action film scene is the newest collaboration between Stevio Studio and cinematic stunt and choreography troupe, D-Unit, for the internet’s newest webseries, C9des (Codes). Described as Italy’s first martial arts spy webseries, C9des comes from the efforts of writer, DoP, editor and director Cristoforo Cervino who met up with Loris Ripamonti earlier this year during an acting class. Eventually, their shared interest in film led to a partnership beginning around May or June when Ripamonti joined the production as its executive producer, in addition to being its premiere stunt coordinator with the aid of his team, D-Unit. The first episode is now online with English subtitles, with a current slate of eight episodes pending, while episode two is set to air in March of next year. C9des stars Vera Matiushkova and Ivan Cazzol, with Mirco Cazzol, Stefano Stucchi and Tommaso Scandamarro rounding out the cast. […]

A Tale Of Love, Lies And Kung Fu In The Upcoming Release Of UNA VITA DA SOGNO

Lee B. Golden III

In a year chock-loaded with promise of martial arts action talent, actor and action director Tim Man (Bangkok Knockout, Ninja 2) is one to look out for in the months and years to come. Man joins an all Italian production with a cast that includes Alessandro Paci, Eugenia Storm, Annarita Del Piano, Manuel De Nicolò and Cristina Basso, and starring Massimo Ceccherini in the upcoming May 23, 2013 Italy theatrical release from Village Entertainment titled, Una Vita Da Sogno (English translation: One Life To Dream). Directed by Domenico Costanzo, the all Italian-language action rom-com film tells the story about Lorenzo, a working-class man in his forties who falls in love with Song Lee, a prostitute who happens to think he’s rich. Overtime, their feelings for each other grow stronger despite their courtship being based on a lie. When Song’s “protector” gets involved, the truth of their identities are revealed and […]