{:en} “Art is not the expression of what is felt; it is the feeling of what cannot be expressed.”     Perhaps that is why art is not merely a form of expression for those who experience emotions deeply; it is also a place of balance.    Some people feel the world more intensely. Their eyes fill with tears during a film scene. A piece of music stays with them for days. They immediately sense when the energy in a room changes. This sensitivity can be both a gift and a responsibility that must be managed wisely. One of the most important lessons I have learned over the years is this: Empathy...

{:en} I wish everyone a happy New Year. I’m Livia Oya Proto, writing to you from Rome. Our topic today is cinema and culture… Today’s guests are two highly talented filmmakers living in Rome who are making a strong impression in the world of cinema: Riccardo Orazzini and Danilo Amato, directors and creators of the short film Debugging. Runner Film produced the film… Production (https://www.instagram.com/runnerfilm.production/) and Pallocci Bros, with Davide Pallocci as the producer and one of the screenwriters, and co-producer Federico Pallocci. I also collaborated on Debugging as the First Assistant Director (1st AD). Starring Roberto Scorza and Barbara Monetti as the main stars along with Camilla Sanità, Debugging was...

{:en} ♎ LIBRA year, the spotlight is on you. Eclipses directly affect Libra, opening a brand-new chapter in your life. Relationships, personal image, and career direction may all shift. You will express yourself with greater confidence and strength. During Mercury retrogrades, people from your past may resurface. Key Themes: Identity, relationships, visibility Lucky Periods: February – May ♏ SCORPIO For Scorpio, 2026 is a year of inner cleansing and closure. Eclipses may pull you slightly into the background—this is a conscious period of preparation. Spiritual work, therapy, and introspection will be especially beneficial. Mercury retrogrades may reveal matters that were previously hidden. Key Themes: Spiritual awareness, endings, inner renewal Lucky Periods: June – October ♐ SAGITTARIUS Your...

{:en} Hello everyone, If there is such a thing as red carpet syndrome, I have overcome it, my dear readers. 😊 Or else, I will invent it from now on 😊 If my late grandmother had been alive, she would have said, "Don't bring us any inventions."  😊 Excitement, excessive preoccupation, and hyperactivity are three of these syndromes that are known as… YES, let's get to the topic: Our American and Italian film Echo Pilot Episode, produced by me (Tuğba Yazıcı✋🏻) and directed by Rome-based Livia Oya Proto, is winning awards after awards. One of these was the St Augustine Film Festival on February 8th. Ege Karabacak-Emre Örün-Tuğba Yazıcı-Cem Adalı https://youtu.be/PMRcXVgbOs8?si=vMa6AZwG5b5MYRqr The festival...

{:en} “There is a library between life and death,” said he. “Shelves in this library go forever more. Each book offers you the chance to lead another life that you may have lived. You see what a life you will now have if you have made different choices…” Welcome to the “Midnight Library”. In the book Put Down on Paper by Matt Haig deemed to be worthy of the Goodreads Best Novel of the Year 2020 award, Nora Seed lives the worst days of her life. She has been fired, has no boyfriend, her father and mother do not live and her brother does not talk to her....

{:en} Life is like a domino; invisible ties connect everything in the universe. Like chance encounters, sometimes joys and sometimes sorrows take us somewhere where we need to go. We talked about her story with Katerina from Ukraine, whom we met at the University of Florida. Due to the Ukraine-Russia war, she left her beloved country behind and settled in America. She is a highly educated, cultured, elegant, and beautiful woman. One of the aims of ARTTMODERNMIAMI NEWS is to get to know and promote new cultures; dear Katerina Smagina accepted our interview offer. We thank her. Let's listen to her story from her:—ARTTMODERNMIAMI NEWS: Can you tell...

{:en} Hello everyone! On November 1, 2024, a New Moon will occur at 19 degrees Libra according to the Sidereal Zodiac Hipparcos Ayanamsa value. Those who will be most affected by this New Moon are individuals with planets at 18, 19, and 20 degrees in their natal charts, particularly those in Libra. The most notable aspect of the New Moon is the Venus in Scorpio – Jupiter in Taurus opposition. This aspect allows us to establish deep emotional connections in our relationships while also prompting us to question our pursuit of material values and security. While this aspect may enhance our desire for passion and loyalty, it can...

{:en} Dear readers, Mercury is beginning its retrograde… Please consider not only the start and end dates but also the shadow periods when assessing its impact. ☺ Key Dates: • Retrograde begins November 9, 2025 (Mercury at 6°51′ Sagittarius) • Retrograde ends (Direct return): November 29, 2025 (Mercury at 20°42′ Scorpio) • Post-shadow ends December 16, 2025 ♈ Aries Rising It is coming… Mercury’s retrograde in Sagittarius is shaking up your communication and thought patterns. Aries, your courage is undeniable—but now, the focus shifts from “what I say” to “how I’m understood.” During this time, messages, social media interactions, or plans may face delays. Yet this is not a setback—it is an opportunity to...