The ITALIAN DISPATCH By Eric J Lyman

The ITALIAN DISPATCH By Eric J Lyman

✍️ The Last Paparazzo?

An evening with Rino Barillari and the instincts that shaped Italy's celebrity culture

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Eric J Lyman
Dec 16, 2025
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Having dinner with Rino Barillari is a full-immersion experience.

Over the course of an evening, the setting might change, but the atmosphere around him is constant. He doesn’t answer every question he’s asked, but fascinating stories from his long career flow nonstop. Food and drink come in waves. Acquaintances drop by the table to shake his hand or exc…

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