Nonnas Based On A True Story: When Italian Grandmothers Inspire (and Sometimes Oversimplify) Our Screens
The Enduring Allure of the Nonna Trope The aroma of simmering tomatoes, garlic, and basil hangs heavy in the air. A wizened hand, gnarled with age and experience, expertly kneads pasta dough, the rhythm as familiar as a heartbeat. These are the images that spring to mind when we think of Nonnas, Italian grandmothers, those … Read more
