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 | alberto gelmiInterview Alberto Gelmi is a young director from Turin, passionate about horror cinema since childhood. His connection with film began through collecting home videos and constantly seeking out rare and underground titles, which from the very start fueled his curiosity for the most extreme and independent forms of the seventh art. At 23, he enrolled in a small film academy in Milan, where he began experimenting with the camera and developing his own visual language. He completed his studies by presenting New Entry, a short film inspired by the world of fashion — an environment in which he had worked as a videomaker during those years —... Read More |
 | Barbara MagnolfiInterview Born in France to an Italian father and a French mother, Barbara Magnolfi grew up in Rome, where classical dance entered her life at an early age. She began studying ballet at the age of four and, while still a child, rose to the rank of lead ballerina. Her transition to cinema came early and almost by chance: at thirteen she was discovered by director Antonio Pietrangeli, who cast her on the spot in Come, Quando, Perché. It marked the beginning of a path that felt both natural and inevitable in front of the camera. In the 1970s, after a period working as a high-fashion model for prestigious ateliers and major advertising... Read More |
 | Golden Nightmares: A History of Horror at the Academy AwardsHorror News Historically, the horror genre has had a complicated relationship with the Oscars, but there have been several landmark moments where these films managed to triumph. Here are the most significant cases: The Big Winners (Major Categories) The Silence of the Lambs (1991): It is the only horror film (though often classified as a psychological thriller) to win the "Big Five": Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay. The Exorcist (1973): This was the first horror film ever nominated for Best Picture. It took home two statues: Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Sound.... Read More |