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About The Bellissimo Files

Hi, I’m Sarina Bellissimo and this is the place I come to indulge in my love of all things entertainment. I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t fascinated by all things Hollywood/showbiz. I blame my parents! As a child my mum used to force me to watch old Elvis Presley films with her, and both my mum & dad would take my brothers and I to the Drive-In to watch the latest films (this is where my love for ROCKY began!). When not watching movies, I was trying to figure out ways to pull the back off the TV so I could somehow get into it and be a part of all the action on the screen! This blog isn’t a place that revels in gossip and negativity. It’s a place where entertainment is celebrated. That said, this is a place you can turn to for honesty. Honesty and criticism don’t always mean attacks. I choose to criticise the piece of work but not the person and I acknowledge that just because I don’t like something, it doesn’t mean someone else won’t. Here you’ll find interviews with some of the biggest names in the world of Entertainment, reviews, breaking news and my very own musings. The Bellissimo Files is constantly evolving. Files (topics) will be added or deleted as time goes on. Feel free to read, watch, comment, share, and make suggestions for what you would like to see on the site. Sarina

Permission To Write

One of my favourite things to do is write. I love sitting in front of a blank sheet of paper, or screen (depending on what mood I am in), feeling like the words are physically falling all out of my … Continue reading

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Happy Galentine’s Day

Galentine’s Day is a recent phenomenon. Amy Poehler’s Parks and Recreation character, Leslie Knope, made it up in 2010. I know that we don’t have to wait until February 13 to celebrate our girlfriends, we can do that any time … Continue reading

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Can Give It But Can’t Take It

Thanks to Jigsaw, a youth mental health charity, today is Ireland’s first ever “National Compliment Day”. Research shows a compliment lifts the mood of both the person receiving it and the person giving it. As corny as this sounds, I … Continue reading

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The Blues Can Bring Such Joy

I have never been more homesick than last Friday when my AFL football team, Carlton, made it back into the September Finals race for the first time in 10 years. As I was walking my 7 year old to school, … Continue reading

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A Summer Of Going Back To Move Forward (I Remember Me)

I know it’s September, which means we’re officially in Autumn, but the gorgeous, summer like, weather this week has me holding onto summer for as long as I can. You see, this summer has been a great one – it’s … Continue reading

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More Than Words – My Big Fat Greek Emotions

This weekend sees Nia Vardalos’ bring My Big Fat Greek Wedding (3) back to the cinema.There is a review embargo so I cannot say anything about the film itself, for a few more days. One thing I can say is … Continue reading

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First Day of Second Class

“I’m too tired! This jumper is itchy. I don’t like the tie.” “It’s lashing (there was a little bit of rain), why can’t we drive? My legs hurt (when we proceeded to walk). Oooh, look a Tesla!” All of a … Continue reading

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The First Day Of School (Again)

Eight years ago our eldest had her very first, first day of school. There were nerves and excitement  (from all of us) as she took her first steps into the unknown without us. Over the next eight years, there were … Continue reading

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Movie Review: Gran Turismo

Gran Turismo is an inspiring true story of a team of underdogs – a struggling, working-class gamer, Jann Mardenborough (Archie Madekwe) a failed former race car driver, Jack Salter (David Harbour), and a Nisaan motorsport exec, Danny (Orlando Bloom) – … Continue reading

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Movie Review: Spoiler Alert

Spoiler Alert is based on Michael Ausiello’s best-selling memoir, “Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies,” . It tells the story of how Michael and Kit’s relationship is transformed and deepened when Michael falls ill. Starring The Big Bang Theory’s Jim Parson … Continue reading

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