Watching movies about Italy, set in Italy, or starring any one of a galaxy of Italian actors is always time very well spent, especially when in the company of friends!  With this in mind, the ICD is starting an informal, monthly “ladies’ night at the movies,” starting Thursday, August 18, 7:00 p.m.  We’ll settle into the Clubhouse’s bar area and enjoy movies together on the HD screen. 

Since the ICD will be celebrating the Italian “Ferragosto” holiday during that week, our featured film will be 2008’s critically acclaimed “Pranzo di Ferragosto.”  (“Mid-Summer Lunch”)   In Rome, Gianni leads a lazy life, a glass of wine at hand; his only job is caring for his mother in their condo. The administrator pays Gianni a visit on a hot August day because he hasn't paid the condo fees in years; the association members want Gianni and his mother evicted. The visitor makes an offer: he wants to leave the city for Ferragosto, a mid-August tradition, and asks to leave his mother in Gianni's care in exchange for writing off some of the debt. Gianni and his mother agree to do it, and the administrator brings his mom - and his aunt. Then, Gianni's doctor pays a call and asks the same favor. Can Gianni make the best of it, or are real surprises in store?  (The movie is in Italian with English subtitles)

We want to make this a nice break during the week for as many people as possible, so there will be no charge for the movie.  Attendees are encouraged to bring snacks to share, and the bar will be open for beverage purchases.  Let us know if you plan to be there, and contact Mary Ann Webster at culture@italianclubdallas.org with any questions. 

Plan to put on your most comfortable clothes, save some of your appetite for popcorn (and more!), LEAVE THE GUYS AT HOME, and get ready to enjoy a night at the movies!