Movies
While concerned cineastes bemoan the lack of women behind the camera, Italian writer/director Nanni Moretti makes one his autobiographical avatar in “Mia Madre,” about an emotionally fraying filmmaker (Margherita Buy) dealing with crises professional and personal, namely a problem-beset movie shoot and the declining health of her mother (Giulia Lazzarini), a beloved Latin teacher.
Aug. 25, 2016
Director Ferzan Ozpetek explores the ambiguities of sexual orientation in graceful story about a wife’s search for truth.
Oct. 4, 2002
Sergio Rubini’s “The Station” (at the Sunset 5) is one of those sly charmers, winning in its modesty and intimacy, that sneaks up on you and takes you by surprise.
Sept. 18, 1992
Giuseppe Piccioni’s “Not of This World” possesses a seductive warmth and passion and a lyrical style that are in the finest tradition of the Italian cinema.
March 24, 2000
Business
Smithfield Foods Inc., the largest global pork processor, said it agreed to acquire most assets of the branded meats business of ConAgra Foods Inc. for about $575 million in cash and stock.
Aug. 1, 2006
In its bid to create the nation’s largest home-health company, Abbey Healthcare Group Inc. has sweetened its offer to buy a Boston competitor, upping its original $220-million offer by another $41 million and saying that further rebuffs would be “irresponsible.”
April 3, 1993
For the fortysomething single woman at the center of “A Five Star Life,” luxury travel provides a middle-class income.
July 31, 2014
In the surprising ‘Caterina,” a teenage girl and her family try to adjust to big-city life.
June 10, 2005
Recipes
Nov. 12, 2003
Food
Aromatherapy is the thing these days, but the hot baths at Drago restaurant Saturday afternoon would have puzzled even the most ardent disciple.
Jan. 16, 1997