The Next Reel Film Podcast

Was this film worth the rupture in Ingrid Bergman’s marriage? What do we think of Italian neorealism? And why do people live on this island still? Tune in to this week’s show to get these answers and more!

Show Notes

"I can’t live like this in this filth!"

When Ingrid Bergman wrote a letter to director Roberto Rossellini about her interest in being in a film of his, little did she realize how much that would change both of their lives. That letter led her to be the star of Rossellini’s Italian neo-realist film Stromboli, and led the two of them to their affair that killed her Hollywood career for a decade. At least the two of them were able to make five films together and have three children before another affair of his led them to separate. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue our Ingrid Bergman series with Rossellini’s 1950 film Stromboli.

We talk about what works in this film for us and what doesn’t. We look at the ending and debate about whether it’s working or not. We look at the core relationship of Bergman and Mario Vitale and discuss if it’s working for us and why. We talk about neorealism and what the movement was made up of. We look at the actual island of Stromboli and the complexities of filming there. And we look at how the movie got made and try to figure out if it made any money back or not.

It’s an interesting film that works a lot better for Andy than it does for Pete. That certainly gives us a lot to discuss, so check it out then tune in to this week’s show. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins.

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Creators and Guests

Host
Andy Nelson
With over 25 years of experience in film, television, and commercial production, Andy has cultivated an enduring passion for storytelling in all its forms. His enthusiasm for the craft began in his youth when he and his friends started making their own movies in grade school. After studying film at the University of Colorado Boulder, Andy wrote, directed, and produced several short films while also producing indie features like Netherbeast Incorporated and Ambush at Dark Canyon. Andy has been on the production team for award-winning documentaries such as The Imposter and The Joe Show, as well as TV shows like Investigation Discovery’s Deadly Dentists and Nat Geo’s Inside the Hunt for the Boston Bombers. Over a decade ago, he started podcasting with Pete and immediately embraced the medium. Now, as a partner at TruStory FM, Andy looks forward to more storytelling through their wide variety of shows. Throughout his career, Andy has passed on his knowledge by teaching young minds the crafts of screenwriting, producing, editing, and podcasting. Outside of work, Andy is a family man who enjoys a good martini, a cold beer, a nice cup o’ joe. And always, of course, a great movie.
Host
Pete Wright
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