Everybody Wants To Be Italian (HBO)
Romantic comedy about mistaken Italian heritage
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About Everybody Wants To Be Italian (HBO)
Released: 2007
Platform: Max
Rating: R
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Cast
Jay Jablonski, Cerina Vincent, John Kapelos, John Enos, Richard Libertini, Marisa Petroro
About Everybody Wants To Be Italian (HBO)
Everybody Wants to Be Italian is a romantic comedy film released in 2007, which was aired on HBO. Directed and written by Jason Todd Ipson, the movie tells the humorous and charming story of a love triangle between a man named Jake who is stuck in love with his ex-girlfriend and Marisa, a veterinarian whom he happened to meet. And even though they are not Italian, Jake and Marisa start their new relationship pretending to be in order to win over each other's hearts.
Making / Production
The movie was produced by David M. Garonzik and Jaime Burke, under the banner of Road 28 Productions. The film's unique blend of comedy, romance, and cultural elements required a meticulous balance in script, direction, and acting performances, which was expertly managed by Jason Todd Ipson, ensuring each scene to be entertaining and consistent with the overall storyline.
Actors
- Jay Jablonski as Jake Bianski: Brought awkward charm and naivety to his character.
- Cerina Vincent as Marisa Costa: Portrayed the feisty yet charming love interest.
- John Kapelos as Steve Bottino: Provided comic relief as Jake's uninhibited friend.
- John Enos III as Gianluca Tempesti: Played the smooth-talking, charismatic Italian rival.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The film was originally titled "Americanizing Shelley".
- Though set in Boston, the film was shot in Los Angeles, California.
- Real Italian-American families were used as extras in the street scenes.
Awards
Everybody Wants to Be Italian received recognition at film festivals, including the Audience Award for Best Film at the Dahlonega International Film Festival.
Quotes
- Jake Bianski: "You don't have to be Italian to be in love, but it helps."
- Marisa Costa: "Dinner is the best part of the day. It's when we all come together."
Music, Soundtrack
- Original Music by Peter Rafelson.
- The soundtrack features energetic Italian folk music and iconic American standards that blend perfectly with the film's theme.
About Everybody Wants To Be Italian (HBO)
Two individuals fake Italian heritage to win hearts, leading to comic misunderstandings and unexpected romance in this charming comedy.
