Federica Battiato

“So what is more offensive? A little girl saying ‘fuck’ or the fucking unequal and sexist way society treats girls and women?” That’s why a bunch of little girls dressed up as princesses are shouting the word “fuck” more times than any character from a Quentin Tarantino’s film.  FCKH8 is an american association that sells clothing with a specific message against sexual discriminations, racism, etc.. This advertising aims to destroy the stereotype of the pretty girls which only aspiration in life is to be good-looking and accordant to the society rules.  The girls list a couple of “words more offensive than fuck”, like: “Pay inequality”: they say that women are normally payed the 23% less than men (“for the exact same fucking work”); “Rape and violence”: 1 woman out of five is sexually assaulted or raped by a man (“Equality is next step: is walking to the car without fear”).  “Be pretty”: the girls explain that “pretty” is a compliment but not how society me...

I just want to say a thing: thank you Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to have created one of the most brightest and intriguing character of the entire worldwide literature. Sherlock Holmes is a figure that  divide people since when the first novel came out in 1887: you absolutely love him or you totally hate him (just because you are not as smart as he is). Since 1900, when film industry did its first steps, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s novels inspired many productions. During the last years of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st, there was a lack of attention towards this character and his loyal companion Dr John Watson. So, how can the film industry bring back a masterpiece like Sherlock Holmes without making it boring or just a nostalgic stuff for old people? Simple question. Just take two of the most payed Hollywood sex symbols, Robert Downey Jr as Sherlock Holmes and Jude Law as John Watson, and the success is assured! It’s weird how two middle-aged men can attract more teenage...

Do you remember the films "Bridget Jones' Diary" and "Bridget Jones: the Edge of Reason"? If you do, it means two things: you are getting old, and you had a great youth. It was announced in 2011 that a third film was in the works - news which aroused a lot of debate, largely more positive than negative. Helen Fielding's new book, on which the film will be based, was enthusiastically received by fans the world over. However, film production has not yet begun due to problems with the principle actors. 2013 saw rumours of a rift between Renee Zellweger (who plays Bridget) and Helen Fielding, but all appears to be resolved as Zellweger has confirmed her participation in this third instalment. Hugh Grant is the reason we now find ourselves waiting; he has stated that at 54 he is too old to play Daniel Cleaver, or to appear in these kinds of films, and that he aims to 'get out' of showbusiness as he feels it is 'unsafe'. Upon hearing this, the prod...