Summer Film Picks: From Cult Classics to Hidden Gems
An article on Artribune presents a curated list of films to watch during the hottest days of summer, ranging from iconic classics to recent gems. The selection includes 'Dirty Dancing' (1987), a love story set in a 1960s tourist village starring Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze, with a note that Kelly Bishop, known for playing Emily Gilmore in 'Gilmore Girls', portrays Marjorie Houseman. 'Caro Diario' (1993) by Nanni Moretti is highlighted as a semi-autobiographical film in three parts, which won the Best Director award at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival. 'Il talento di Mr. Ripley' (1999), based on Patricia Highsmith's novel and directed by Anthony Minghella, follows Tom Ripley's deceptive journey from Ischia to Italy. Luca Guadagnino's 'A bigger splash' (2015), inspired by David Hockney's painting and the film 'La piscina', stars Tilda Swinton as a rockstar recovering on Pantelleria. Pixar's 'Luca' (2021), directed by Enrico Casarosa, is an animated tale of sea monsters exploring the Italian Riviera. 'Aftersun' (2022), written and directed by Charlotte Wells, features Paul Mescal and Frankie Corio as a father and daughter on a holiday in Turkey. The article also promotes Artribune's newsletters and WhatsApp channel.
Key facts
- Dirty Dancing (1987) stars Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze, set in a 1960s tourist village.
- Kelly Bishop plays Marjorie Houseman in Dirty Dancing; she is also known for Gilmore Girls.
- Caro Diario (1993) by Nanni Moretti won Best Director at Cannes 1994.
- Il talento di Mr. Ripley (1999) is based on Patricia Highsmith's novel, directed by Anthony Minghella.
- A bigger splash (2015) by Luca Guadagnino is inspired by David Hockney's painting and the film La piscina.
- Luca (2021) is a Pixar film directed by Enrico Casarosa, set on the Italian Riviera.
- Aftersun (2022) stars Paul Mescal and Frankie Corio, set in Turkey.
- The article is published on Artribune and includes promotional content for newsletters.
Entities
Artists
- Jennifer Grey
- Patrick Swayze
- Kelly Bishop
- Nanni Moretti
- Patricia Highsmith
- Anthony Minghella
- Luca Guadagnino
- David Hockney
- Tilda Swinton
- Enrico Casarosa
- Charlotte Wells
- Paul Mescal
- Frankie Corio
- Margherita Bordino
Institutions
- Artribune
- Pixar
- MUBI
- Netflix
- Cannes Film Festival
Locations
- Italy
- Ischia
- Pantelleria
- Rome
- Italian Riviera
- Turkey