Cinema I

Just two links worthy of a read. The world got a little bit darker with the loss of these two film luminaries recently (or is it brighter, since both Bergman and Antonioni made their mark with more somber fare?).

Michael Antonioni

Slate: Hold that Shot-Bergman & Antonioni

I've certainly been deeply impacted by the disciples of these two men, but I have yet to find the opportunity to truly embrace either man's own impressive canon of work.

Mediterranean Retreats

Italian Countryside, Just as Imagined - New York Times

Clearly someone is already acting on my retirement dreams. Sadly it looks like they missed the orange groves, almond trees, and vineyards--but can oranges really coexist with grapes and olives and almonds? Or do they have similar but different climate needs? Nonetheless, this chap has realized half the dream--and all from a little productivity during his study abroad in the 80s!