He frequently collaborates with culinary projects, notably traveling with the Pasta Grannies YouTube channel to explore regional recipes and traditional oil production. 🗺️ Signature Tours & Experiences
is a British film critic, historian, and programmer, best known as one of the United Kingdom's most passionate and enduring advocates for cult cinema, horror, and "psychotronic" film. While he contributes to various media outlets, he is most widely recognized for his long-standing association with the Fabulous Films label and his introductions on home entertainment releases.
Madge’s obsession with olive oil began over a lunch in Umbria shortly after his arrival in Italy. Seeing fresh oil poured—not drizzled—onto soup and steak transformed his understanding of the ingredient. By 1986, he was producing his own oil and experimenting with local mills. johnny madge
Unlike critics who focus solely on high-brow arthouse cinema, Madge is a champion of the underdog, celebrating B-movies, exploitation cinema, and overlooked genre classics with academic rigor and infectious enthusiasm.
Johnny Madge has been a fixture on the UK film scene for decades. He operates as a bridge between the audience and the obscure corners of cinema history. He is often seen introducing films at festivals, providing commentary tracks for DVDs/Blu-rays, and writing extensive liner notes. Madge’s obsession with olive oil began over a
Johnny Madge is a prominent and educator known for his expertise and engaging tours in Italy and Spain . A British native who has lived in Italy for decades, he is one of the few non-Italian experts recognized as a professional olive oil taster for the Slow Food Olive Oil Guide. 🫒 Expertise & Judging
He has served on international panels for prestigious competitions, including the New York International Olive Oil Competition, Olive Japan, and contests in London, Athens, and Berlin. Unlike critics who focus solely on high-brow arthouse
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To truly experience Johnny Madge, you should listen to his audio commentaries. He has recorded hundreds. Here are a few types of releases where his presence is a highlight:
is a world-renowned olive oil sommelier, international judge, and educator who has spent decades demystifying the world of high-quality extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Originally from the UK, Madge moved to Italy in 1982 to study sculpture and fine arts but soon found himself captivated by the country’s deep-rooted culinary traditions. The Path to Expertise