Let’s start with the film’s titular protagonist, Parthenope. Of course, Neapolitans in Italy are also known as “Parthenopeans.” My impression is that, after returning from Rome to Naples to make “The ...

Ben Cheever, who lives in Philipstown, is the author of four novels, a children’s book and two nonfiction books. He also edited a book of letters by his father, the novelist John Cheever (1912-1982).

Oldman's Cheever is little more than a cameo, but his performance is genuinely touching – poignant and witty, appreciative of the beautiful young protagonist (Celeste Dalla Porta) but detached from ...