Appreciating Italian Culture For Something Other Than The Meatballs

Are Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie combined not enough woman for you? Do you long for a little mystery when it comes to the fairer sex—maybe some panties? Or perhaps you just prefer a gal with a foreign accent? Either way, BAM has something for you. [Signore & Signore: Leading Ladies of Italian Cinema] kicks off tonight with I Knew Her So Well, starring Stefania Sandrelli as an innocent country girl seduced by the big, bad city. Running through July 29 and showcasing starlets like Sophia Loren, Monica Vitti, and Anna Magnani, this retrospective will make you long for a time when the silver screen wasn’t all about the money shot.