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Jeffrey Streeter's avatar

Fantastic post and the link to the last scene of Nuovo Cinema Paradiso was perfect here.

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Gianni Simone's avatar

I guess you have seen the whole movie? It's one of my all-time favorites, and that scene encapsulates everything that's great about cinema.

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Kathleen Clare Waller's avatar

The follow up comes through! Wonderful read.

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Gianni Simone's avatar

Thanks Kate. I love the idea of a rental theater.

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Samm's avatar

This is amazing, thank you for sharing!

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Gianni Simone's avatar

Thanks Samm, I hope everybody enjoys reading my stories as much as I enjoy writing them.

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Jeffrey Streeter's avatar

It's a long time since I saw it! it made me want to see it again, along with so many fabulous Italian films.

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Gianni Simone's avatar

Yes, it's one of those films one never tires to watch. The shorter, two-hour version is definitely the best one.

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