8/16/24 Volume 3 Issue 33
Five on Friday
August 16, 2024
“It is a dream place that isn’t quite real when you are there and becomes beckoningly real after you have gone.”- John Steinbeck (about Positano)
One: Italian Girl Summer
I often think about my 2022 trip to Italy. I loved staying on the Amalfi coast. So, I love the idea of dressing for the summer in Italy. Last week, I wrote about Paris and French styles; this week, my newsletter has an Italian theme. Read the links below to switch out Bonjour for Ciao and dress like an Italian.
From Who, What, Wear: I Just Came Back From Rome—6 Chic Trends Italian Woman Inspired Me to Buy
From The Everygirl:
10 Ways to Have an Italian Girl Summer—No Plane Ticket Needed
Step Aside, French Girls: Italian-Girl Style is the Internet’s Latest Craze
I’m Having a Sophia Loren Summer—Here Are the Pieces In My Cart RN
Emily in Paris season four, part one, was released this week. The characters will be traveling to Rome in Part two. Read more: Emily in Paris Is Ready to Chic Things Up in Season 4.
Two: What to Watch
Netflix:
Read: August new releases from Tulum and from Vulture.
Emily in Paris, (season 4, part 1 — Netflix Series, part 2 airs on 9/12/24), Emily’s life in Paris may have beaucoup drama, but she’s ready to make bold choices to get everything she wants from the city — and man — of her dreams.
The Union — (Netflix Film/2024 action/thriller), A New Jersey construction worker goes from regular guy to aspiring spy when his long-lost high school sweetheart recruits him for an espionage mission.
Average Joe, (BET comedy/drama series, season 1), A plumber saddled with debt hatches a harebrained scheme to find the $10 million — and Lamborghini — his late father secretly stole from the Russian mob.
Daughters — Netflix Documentary, Four girls prepare to reunite with their fathers through a special dance at a DC jail in this moving documentary about the healing power of love.
Worst Ex Ever — Netflix Documentary, From chilling betrayals to murder plots, this true-crime docuseries dissects the dark side of love through eyewitness testimonies.
Max (HBO):
August 2024 from Vulture
Rick and Morty: The Anime (animated series premiere), The adventures of the members of the Smith household, mad scientist and samurai Rick Sanchez, and his grandchildren, the 14-year-old Morty Smith, and the 17-year-old Summer Smith, whose parents, disapprove of their adventures.
Hulu:
New on Hulu: August 2024 from Vulture.
La Chimera (2023 film), Everyone has their own Chimera, something they try to achieve but can never find. For Arthur, the Chimera is the woman he lost, Beniamina. (The Italian director Alice Rohrwacher follows a tomb raider, played by Josh O’Connor, who’s pining for a lost love.)
The Woman King (2022 film)
Disney+:
New on Disney+: August 2024 from Vulture.
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures, animated series, season 2, two-episode premiere, Jedi younglings study the ways of the Force, explore the galaxy, help citizens and creatures in need, and learn valuable skills needed to become Jedi along the way.
Amazon Prime:
New on Amazon Prime Video: August 2024 from Vulture.
JACKPOT! (2024 comedy/action film), In the near future, a ‘Grand Lottery’ has been newly established in California – the catch: kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot.
Peacock:
New on Peacock: August 2024 from Vulture.
Bel-Air, season 3, 3 episode premiere
Apple TV+:
New on Apple TV from Digital Trends
Bad Monkey (drama series, 2 episode premiere), A former Miami Police Department member turned health inspector, Andrew Yancy, investigates a case involving a human arm; he navigates through eccentric characters and unexpected challenges, all while dealing with his own personal struggles. Based on: Bad Monkey; by Carl Hiaasen
Paramount+:
New On Paramount+
Aerial Italy (2023 series), Uncovering Central Italy’s ancient sights, Northern Italy’s stories of innovation, Southern Italy’s cities, and Italian islands’ unique traditions.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars
In Theaters:
Alien: Romulus (R 2024 ‧ Horror/Sci-fi), Space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life-form in the universe while scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station. Romulus is a standalone film, but if you want to watch Alien, Aliens, and Alien Resurrection they are streaming on Hulu. From Independent, Alien: Romulus is out this week, here’s how to watch every Alien movie in order. From Business Insider, Every ‘Alien’ movie ranked from worst to best, including ‘Alien: Romulus’.
Skincare (R 2024 ‧ Thriller), Famed aesthetician Hope Goldman is about to take her career to the next level by launching her very own skin care line. However, she soon faces a new challenge when a rival opens a boutique directly across from her store. Suspecting that someone is trying to sabotage her, she embarks on a quest to unravel the mystery of who’s trying to destroy her life. Loosely inspired by facialist Dawn DaLuise, who was accused of a murder-for-hire plot against a rival aesthetician.
My Penguin Friend (PG 2024 ‧ Family/Adventure), A heartbroken fisherman finds a penguin drifting alone in the ocean, drenched in oil from a spill. He not only rescues the sea creature, but takes it under his wing, finding a sense of joy for the first time in years. Based on a true story.
Ryan’s World The Movie: Titan Universe Adventure (PG 2024 ‧action/Comedy), Ryan’s twin sisters Emma and Kate get trapped in a comic book world. Ryan enters this realm to rescue them, facing adventures, battles, and mishaps while attempting to bring them back before his parents discover their disappearance.
Three: What to Wear
Yellow:
The Amalfi Coast is known for its scenery and lemons. A path called the path of lemons connects two towns. Yellow clothes and accessories are trending. Incorporate one of the yellow shades, like butter yellow, on your nails or into your wardrobe.
From CNN, How to wear the butter yellow trend, the perfect-for-summer color, according to stylists
For men:
$98.00
From Bustle, A Definitive Guide To Hailey Bieber’s Best Manicures Of All Time
From Allure, Butter Yellow Is My New Neutral Nail Polish for Summer
From Elle, From Butter Yellow To Vibrant Lemon, Meet Summer’s Favourite Manicure Shade
From Who, What, Wear: I Never Thought I’d Paint My Nails This “Controversial” Colour—Now I’m a Big Fan
Four: What to Try
Lemon Pasta:
One of my favorite dishes from my visit to the Amalfi coast was lemon pasta.
Try this recipe from Giada’s blog, inspired by her trip to Capri.
Five: What to Do
In Boston:
The Fisherman’s Feast in the North End on North, Fleet and Lewis Streets.
In the Common on Saturday for the 14th annual (free) African Festival of Boston for art, performances, food, and shopping.
If you take a trip to the Amalfi Coast:
From Conde Nest Traveler, The Best Things to Do on the Amalfi Coast
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