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‘Dark Glasses’ Review: Dario Argento’s Giallo Is A Gruesome And Unpretentious Late Work From A Master [Berlin]

February 17, 2022 1:41 pm

Premiering in the Special Gala section of this year’s Berlinale, the latest film from Italian director Dario Argento is surprising in more ways than one. Rather than copy the style of the giallo films from the...

Asia Argento Says #MeToo Has Become “Silly, Fake, Reactionary” & Credits Gaspar Noé For Helping After Anthony Bourdain’s Death

Charles Barfield

January 29, 2020 2:06 pm

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In the realm of the #MeToo discussion, there is quite a bit of discussion about actress-filmmaker Asia Argento. When the movement originated, the actress found herself in one of the most high-profile positions...

Dario Argento Reteams with Daughter Asia for ‘Black Glasses’

Drew Taylor

January 21, 2020 1:20 pm

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Dario Argento has returned from beyond. The Italian horror filmmaker, best known for his expressive (bordering on psychedelic) chillers like “Deep Red,” “Suspiria” and “Opera,” hasn’t made a feature since 2...

Asia Argento Threatens Legal Action Against Rose McGowan For Her “Horrendous Lies” Regarding Recent Allegations

Charles Barfield

September 17, 2018 12:15 pm

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Asia Argento and Rose McGowan seem to have the dissolution of their once-famous friendship play out on social media in the most high-profile way. After Argento became the center of headlines pertaining to her a...

Asia Argento Denies Accusations And Says Deceased Partner Anthony Bourdain Was Behind Settlement

Charles Barfield

August 21, 2018 11:44 am

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It was only a matter of time before actress-director Asia Argento came out with her first official statement regarding yesterday’s revelation that she allegedly sexually assaulted a young actor. And instead of ...

Asia Argento Alleged Sexual Assault Claim Is Not Under Official Police Investigation “At This Point”

Charles Barfield

August 20, 2018 4:12 pm

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Earlier today, we reported that the NYT had gotten ahold of documents showing that actress-director Asia Argento had paid a young actor, Jimmy Bennett, $380,000 to settle a claim that said the two had sex just ...

Asia Argento Reportedly Settled Sexual Assault Claim In 2013 With Underage Actor

Charles Barfield

August 20, 2018 10:05 am

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In a shocking, and frankly disgusting, turn of events, vocal #MeToo advocate Asia Argento finds herself on the other side of the debate, as information comes out that she “preyed” on a younger man in 2013. T...