Transformation, reincarnation, augmentation, rejuvenation … Are we simply entering Halloween season, or is something more sinister lurking in the shadows? Something we’ve long tried to keep at bay? This month’s feature is a Halloween special double bill, spotlighting two movies which hold up to us a concave mirror by exploring our hyperfixation with the body,…
This instalment of Something Curated’s ‘In Review’ features three independent films all featuring female characters on a quest: characters in the act of crossing – either physical or symbolic boundaries. Lina Soualem, director of Bye Bye Tiberias, crosses the threshold of memory delving into the history of her Palestinian family fractured by diaspora. In Levan…
Love and relationships never fail to intrigue us: their complexities are responsible for a significant amount of the art that we consume. This summer, several film releases capture the intricacies, tensions, and triumphs of this special human connection – especially when fated to end. Whether it is love at first sight, as the one between…
The last outpost of the French Riviera, Marseille presents itself to the eyes of travellers as the perfect blend of culture, history, and sea – leaving no doubt as to why it is often nicknamed the ‘Naples of France.’ Basking under the title of France’s “sunniest” city too, here you’ll see people strolling up and down…
Bologna, affectionately known as “la ghiotta” (“the glutton”) because of its excellent food scene and culinary tradition, titillates tourists with its tagliatelle al ragu, tortellini in brodo, and its luxurious charcuteries and cheese boards served with crescentine (deep fried dough pockets) and tigelle. But this city is more than just good gastronomy. Beyond the table,…
In the heart of Florence, the pursuit of exquisite dining experiences at a reasonable cost has become a luxurious endeavour. A mere fifteen years ago, one could leisurely stroll into a quaint osteria in the city centre, indulging in a no-frills “piatto di pasta” that exuded the freshness of a home-cooked meal, and all for…