Carlo had to answer for Sonny because he set him up to die with Barzini, “that farce with my sister” was him beating Connie which lured Sonny into a trap. The second movie is a classic as well

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

We'll probably try to watch Part 2 soon. :)

@maceomaceo11

Жыл бұрын

@@popculturallychallenged There's an intermission in II.

@MoMoMyPup10

Жыл бұрын

I'm surprised they never tied it together - the gang was _waiting for him_ in the toll booths. But then again, they never knew who Carlo was the whole movie.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

@@MoMoMyPup10 To be honest, I'm not sure how we didn't tie it together at first either. When I went back to do the edit, it was obvious to me then. lol😂

@alonenjersey

2 ай бұрын

Let's not forget that Connie was with child when her scumbag husband beat her up.

That final shot is one of the greatest in film history.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Great scene! :)

Are you guys serious, you can't watch the Godfather second time ?, I watched this movie at least 20 times, and I would still watch it again, its Coppola's Masterpiece, every shot in this movie is not repeatable, the superstar actors, pacino at his best, james caan, Robert, Duvall, screen play, cinematography, everything is magnificent, this magic time, nobody beats Coppola on Godfather, unbelievable movie

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

I think we will at some point. I've actually watched it twice just doing the edit and picked up some stuff that I missed the first time. I'm sure we'll watch it again at some point. For now, we're hoping to watch Part 2 very soon! :) -David

@meanmax9663

Жыл бұрын

It's on my "must watch" list. If it's on, I must watch it. I've seen it dozens of times.

@A-small-amount-of-peas

Жыл бұрын

You forgot Brando. At the time the biggest movie star in this movie

@curtismartin2866

Жыл бұрын

This actually require multiple watches. No one really gets it the first time.

@secrets.295

Жыл бұрын

I cant even watch it once. I watch it for 40 minutes and it was extremely boring. It was talk, talk, talk, talk and more talk. Watching it a second time is never an option for me

The last fight Carlo had with Connie was done to draw Sonny out to be able to be shot at the toll booth. He admitted it to Michael.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

I thought he had a death wish at first but I guess it was a good way to draw Sonny out! :)

@claudiogonzalez9926

Жыл бұрын

@@popculturallychallenged @ 36:44 Michael says it clearly "Ahh...that little farce you played with my sister? You think that could fool a Corleone?"

@Yngvarfo

Жыл бұрын

His temper tantrum did seem real, though, and he didn't seem like he had the brains. I have another version in my head. He lost his temper, beat Connie as we saw, and she called Sonny. He then panicked, called Barzini, and said, "I was a little rough with Connie, and now she's called her brother. I think he might kill me this time." To which Barzini would reply: "Don't worry. I'll take care of it." Of course, he'd have to react very quickly.

@garylee3685

Жыл бұрын

@Yngvarfo except Michael got Carlo to confess it was a set up shortly before he was whacked.

“ I thought they were sending him to Mexico“… that’s the funniest thing I’ve heard all day

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

lol :)

@andreshernandez1180

Жыл бұрын

Back to Mexico you go Guido 😂

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

@@andreshernandez1180 😂

@natemyers4946

Жыл бұрын

I imagine a lot of Italians, especially Sicilians would blend right in in Mexico and no one would tell the difference.

@andreshernandez1180

Жыл бұрын

@@natemyers4946 that’s like saying some Chinese people would blend in perfectly in Japan, and although I’m sure there are cases, they’re different and they look different. Also it’s a bit racist but I’m sure that wasn’t the intention. Btw, I’m not Mexican and neither is my last name, in case you might wonder, it’s Spanish.

Lol. I think I’ve watched this movie 25+ times. Absolute masterpiece.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

It was a great movie!! - Toni

The character of the singer Johnny Fontane (played by actual singer Al Martino) is somewhat based on Frank Sinatra, a heartthrob in the 40’s. The reference to a “war film” he wanted to star in and had the help of The Godfather to be cast in it, is a bit of a reference to Sinatra’s breakout acting role in the 1953 film From Here to Eternity, in which Sinatra did win the Oscar for Supporting Actor. But the story as presented in The Godfather about the singer is a mix of longstanding rumors, amalgamation of several people, some fiction, some facts, and creative writing by Coppola and Puzo.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

We need to check out From Here to Eternity now! :)

@UWalvern0810

Жыл бұрын

Sinatra sued Puzo for that depiction.

@janescribner8258

Жыл бұрын

@@UWalvern0810 ... and punched him in a restaurant!

@alonenjersey

2 ай бұрын

Al Martino confessed in an interview years ago that after shooting the scene, he checked to see if Marlon Brando had knocked out the filling in one of his teeth.

@danielcobbins8861

20 күн бұрын

Sinatra, allegedly, had help getting the role, in "From Here to Eternity," from Chicago mob boss Sam Giancana.

The nurse in the hospital IS a really good jump scare. Michael was not a murderer when he last saw Kay before leaving the country. I always figured that's why he married in Sicily. He assumed he'd never see Kay again even if he went back to the US. When his first wife died and he went back to take over the family business, that's when he'd realize getting back together with Kay might be an option. Fredo, the middle brother, is totally useless. His dad wasn't about to leave him in charge.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

I think Toni scared me more than the jump scare on the screen! lol I agree that Fredo was useless. :)

The first time Carlo beat up Connie, Santino got furious, rushed over there as quick as he could to beat up Carlo. From this, the rival families learned that they could use that to draw out Santino and make him forget about security. So they had Carlo pretend to have a mistress, and provoked the confrontation that resulted in him beating Connie so she'd call Santino and complain. and then set an ambush along the way they knew Santino would go.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Brilliant move on Carlo's part. He knew exactly what he was doing. I'm still shaking my head that we didn't get it while we were watching it. lol

@OverandOutChief1

Жыл бұрын

@@popculturallychallenged Barzini approached him. I don't think Carlo was smart enough.

@crissiampco

10 ай бұрын

@@popculturallychallenged Honestly, I've only watched 15 mins of this reaction and I'm not surprised by this at all.

This is amongst my favorites. Everything about it, from the writing to the acting to the directing to the cinematography, makes it one of the greatest films of all time.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

I agree, it's definitely up there on my list of top movies now! :) Looking forward to Part 2!

"I wonder if this is based on a real person?" It's highly fictionalized, but it's also exhaustively researched, a lot of the stories are variations of things that really happened, "The Five Families" were a real thing, and some of the characters are based on real figures and some are amalgamations of several real-life people. Don Corleone was inspired by real-life mob boss Frank Costello and also has similarities to several real-life mobsters, including Joe Profaci, who used his olive oil distributorship as a front for his illegal activities, and Carlo Gambino who used a quiet, non-flashy style en route to power

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

That's good to know! Thanks! I thought he might be a real person just based on his physical attributes and how he talked. Wasn't sure though.

Talia Shire who plays Connie is the sister of this film’s director Francis Ford Coppola. She has done a lot of movies beyond Rocky and The Godfather series Actor Nicholas Cage is her nephew. Director Sofia Coppola is her niece. Actors Jason and Robert Schwartzman are her sons.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Are there any Talia Shire movies you'd recommend? We both only knew her from Rocky.

The Godfather was the first movie I can remember that actually portrays a broken jaw realistically. So many movies had guys taking huge slugs to the jaw from bare fists and guys just shaking it off

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Good point!

For a 1970s film The Godfather looks so modern. The filmmaking techniques used in this film were a pretty big deal at the time. The use of dark lighting was very strange. The fall of Michael Corleone is a solid Shakesperian tragedy. The Godfather in a nutshell is esentially a modern day (kinda) Shakesperian tragedy. Glad you guys enjoyed it.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

I was surprised by how modern it looked too! :)

Talia Shire (Connie) is Francis Ford Coppola's sister. She is also the aunt of Nicholas Cage, who is the son of another Coppola brother, August. Francis' daughter Sofia plays baby Michael Rizzi at the baptism. The cat that was on Brando's lap was a stray. Vito's jaw was the result of a dental device that had dental acrylic around it, making the jaw stand out. Johnny Fontaine had a larger role in the book. Oranges always indicated impending death. The horse's head was 100% real. It was found in a dog food plant in New Jersey. The Corleone children were, in birth order: Santino (Sonny), Fredo, Michael and Connie. Robert Duvall (Tom) wore a toupee. His hair had been thinning since his 20s, and he was 41 when The Godfather was released. The actor that played Anthony, Michael and Kay's son, was actually named Anthony and would only answer to his own name. In 1972, the biggest star in the movie was Marlon Brando, but at that point, he was regarded as a has-been with a very bad temper. The Godfather was Pachino's third movie. Now go watch Part 2. Part 2 intertwines the story of young Vito and Don Michael Corleone. Cinema at its finest.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! :) We're hoping to watch Part 2 soon! :)

2:48 "Is this a violent movie?" 😆 awwww toni, you are a treasure

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

I think she's a treasure too. :)

@thunderstruck5484

Жыл бұрын

Sonny immediately popped in my mind lol

@barryscott8041

Жыл бұрын

To me it revealed total ignorance of the movie they're watching which is kinda sad

To really know and appreciate the movie you have to watch it several times. I watched The Godfather I and II on Thanksgiving every year for like 5 years straight because AMC did a marathon and I always saw something new and different. That is an example of a great movie and storytelling. The Godfather is a masterpiece.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

I agree, I think it's one of those that will be better on repeat viewings. I think the first time there were so many characters and so much going on that at times both of us weren't sure who was who. Going back and doing the edit I noticed a lost of stuff I missed the first watch as well! :)

The punch to Michael's face shattered his cheek bone and messed up his sinuses causing him to have a constant runny nose. If you look at most of the Sicily scenes he's carrying a handkerchief in his hand. He had surgery to fix it when he came home.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

That’s interesting. Thanks! 😀

@alonenjersey

2 ай бұрын

Good to see another person who has read the book.

Talia Shire is the sister of the director, Francis Ford Coppola. She is also the mother of actor Jason Schwartzman. The Coppolas are also uncle and aunt to Nicolas Cage (his birth name was Nicolas Coppola).

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Wow! I had no idea! Thanks for the info! I had only known her as Adrian! :)

I appreciate all the money conversions you did while editing. You’re the first person I have ever seen do that.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! :) Every time I watch and older movie I wonder what the prices are equal to nowadays. :)

@AlphaLimaXray

Жыл бұрын

@@popculturallychallenged Yes, thank you. I've had to mention that, in my comments to other reactions to this film. That poor horse was a particularly expensive surprise for Mr. Woltz - and that $9 million is not counting all of the stud fees it would have generated! Also, the $4 million Sollozzo claimed Corleone would make in assisting in the drug trad would be over $60 million, nowadays. Serious money.

The late critic Roger Ebert said it better than anyone else: "a good movie is never too long, a bad movie never too short". While I would be the first to admit that my attention span has considerably decreased in the last 10 years (these damn smartphones) I am glad it never really affected my decision to watch or not a particular movie. I discovered this film thanks to my father who told me it was the best film ever, he was 17 when it was made and I was 15 when I first saw it, became my all time favorite ever since.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

We're definitely going to have to change our mindset about really long movies. Hopefully we'll get to experience some of them on this channel. :)

@flarrfan

Жыл бұрын

@@popculturallychallenged Godfather 2 is even longer, some including me think it's better, but not by much. It's been called a sequel, but it's actually a prequel AND a sequel. Hope you will give it a try.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

@@flarrfan I'm pretty sure we'll watch the entire trilogy. :)

@blacbraun

Жыл бұрын

Can't you simply watch it in more than one session?

"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli." Good call. 👍 Fun Fact: Lenny Montana (Luca Brasi) was so nervous about working with Marlon Brando that in the first take of their scene together, he flubbed some lines. Director Francis Ford Coppola liked the genuine nervousness and used it in the final cut. The scenes of Luca practicing his speech were added later. Dark Filmmaking Fact: Cinematographer Gordon Willis earned himself the nickname "The Prince Of Darkness," since his sets were so underlit. Paramount Pictures executives initially thought that the footage was too dark, until persuaded otherwise by Willis and Francis Ford Coppola that it was to emphasize the shadiness of the Corleone family's dealings. Historical Fact: Most of the cars in the movie have wooden bumpers. Bumpers were removed by car owners during World War II, and replaced with wooden ones. The chrome ones were turned in to help with the war effort. After the war, it took several years for them to be replaced.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Hi Gator! I never knew that about wooden bumpers but it makes perfect sense for the time! I noticed the darkness of the movie and it did give the film a definite feel of something being hidden and/or the characters were up to no good. :)

@andreshernandez1180

Жыл бұрын

The irony of Luca practicing the line SO MANY times being in the script just to have the actor screw it up for real is simply perfect 👌🏻 Score one for over-rehearsing.

@BigGator5

Жыл бұрын

Pop Culturally Challenged ...You're welcome! I'm glad you learn something new! Go in Peace and Walk with God. 😎 👍

@BigGator5

Жыл бұрын

Andrés Hernández ...It made the scene more relatable, that's for sure! This a case study in NOT being a slave to the script, if you know what I mean. Go in Peace and Walk with God. 😎 👍

It's a period piece set right after WW2. That was a sticking point that Francis Coppola fought with the studio on. They wanted it contemporary in the 1970's because it would be cheaper. Period in the 1940's was more expensive with cars, clothes etc. Francis wouldn't budge on that and it's great that he stick to it.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

I think setting it in the 40's/50's was a good choice. :)

@alonenjersey

18 күн бұрын

@@popculturallychallenged This film starts in late 1945 and ends in circa 1953.

It doesn't feel like 3 hours, everything is compelling

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! I was kind of worried that it was going to feel long but it flowed pretty well. :)

It's always interesting to see people latch on to Micheal's character like he's the good guy in this movie when I'm pretty sure Coppola's intent was the exact opposite. So when Micheal won't tell Kay he loves her on the phone, you see it as the reflection of the times rather than a knock against Micheal even though Clemenza, who no one would ever call soft or unmanly, criticizes him for his actions. The same thing holds true as Mike completely forgets about Kay and marries another woman, and then the whole way he comes back to Kay afterwards. His entire behavior says a lot about him, and none of it is good.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Yep, I thought Michael was a good guy but your right….. not so much.

@genghispecan

Жыл бұрын

@@popculturallychallenged That's part of the beauty of how this story is crafted - the characters are all evil people who thrive on the exploitation and suffering of others but since the audience is locked in this cloistered, claustrophobic little community of black hats, the audience has no choice but to judge them against that common, rough backdrop, recognizing gradations of humanity and on some occasions, a little bit of empathy for the characters.

@jackwalsh6758

Жыл бұрын

@@popculturallychallenged I think Michael was a good guy who genuinely fell in love ("hit by a thunderbolt") with Apollonia but after her and Sonny's deaths he got colder. Also, it's metaphorical as he wanted nothing to with the family/business and Kay is not a Sicilian or even Italian, but after committing to the family/business he meets Apollonia in his father's hometown. The sequel is very good, some say better than this but I disagree.

It was 5 years. You should watch The Godfather Part Two. It was just as much critically acclaimed and might be the audience's favorite. Robert DeNiro plays the young Vito Corleone in the flashback scenes and won an Oscar for that role.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

We're hoping to watch it soon! :)

Alex Rocco, who played Moe Green, was part of the Winter Hill Gang in Boston before he moved out west, changed his name (his real name was Alex Petricone), and became an actor. He left Boston in the mid 60s during the Irish mob war between the Winter Hill Gang and the Charlestown Mob. The Winter Hill Gang was the same mob that Whitey Bulger would end up taking over one day years later after Rocco left Boston.

@popculturallychallenged

10 ай бұрын

oh interesting... thank you for sharing... - Toni 🤓

Out of all the famous faces y’all recognized, I can’t believe y’all didn’t notice Diane Keaton right away! 😂

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

She looked so different! 😂 Once I realized who she was, I couldn't believe I didn't recognize her at first either! What a stacked cast they had for this! Like almost everyone turned out to be so big that 50 years later they are still known!

Don Corleone (Brando) wasn't as prominent in the movie because it's not really about him, it's about what it means to be a "Godfather" and what it takes to become one. At its core, the movie is about Michael Corleone's (Pacino) transformation from a naive and idealistic young man into a shrewd and ruthless leader in the criminal world.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

That makes sense! We're looking forward to watching Part 2 and seeing how the story continues! :)

19:00 In the book, when the cop hit Michael it actually broke bone in his face and messed up his sinuses which is why he’s always using a handkerchief in Sicily. He doesn't get reconstructive surgery or get rid of the bruise until he's back in the US. The cop supposedly trained every day like a prize-fighter.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Wow…. Interesting. I do recall the handkerchief when he was in Sicily. Thanks, -Toni

While The Godfather series and the Rocky series are her most famous roles, Talia Shire has been in more than 60 movies.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Are there any that you'd recommend?

@maineman9447

Жыл бұрын

@@popculturallychallenged honestly, no. They've mostly been lesser parts and/or lesser movies. I just know I've seen her off and on throughout the years. The Rocky and Godfather films are definitely her crowning achievements.

The reason they killed Paulie was not because of him being sick , but because he setup the Godfather . They got phone records of him talking to one of the other families , Barzini I think , who offered him a good amount of money if I remember correctly . Also , regarding the timeline , it spans from 1945 - 1955 , which explains the time jumps . The reason Michael was made Don after Sonny's death instead of the middle brother Fredo , is because he was considered the weaker and less intelligent son , and failed to protect his father when he was shot in the street .

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

That makes sense. Thanks @Brian Nichols!! - Toni

6:15 Yup! Luca is the only person who didn't asked for anything. He is also the only person whom Don Vito referred to as "My Most Valued Friend" out of all the people on his daughter's wedding day.

@popculturallychallenged

11 ай бұрын

Good point!

37:11 He was part of the plot to kill Sonny. It was all intentional. They knew Sonny would pass by that toll if Carlo hit Connie. So they arrange and ambush.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t see that one. I thought he was gonna kill Carlo.

@genghispecan

Жыл бұрын

@@popculturallychallenged The Don kept Carlo at arm's length in the family, providing him "a living but never involving him in the family business" despite the fact he was married to his daughter. Carlo was ambitious AND bitter - ripe for recruitment by Barzini' who promised him a place of importance in the future if he were to help them eliminate Sonny and help defeat the Corleone family.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

@@genghispecan That makes sense! Thanks!

Ive watched this film countless times! If I had to guesstimate I'd say at least 30 times, and I never get tired of it, its pure perfection! 🙏

The viewer is brought to tears multiple times in the movie. At the end, she yawns, and says it’s time for dinner. That is why Michael married the Italian woman.

@popculturallychallenged

2 ай бұрын

😂 - Toni

Two Americans, over 35, raised in a middle =-class backround, who have no idea what The Godfather is about. My goodness...

@barryscott8041

Жыл бұрын

Yep, and complaining about the run time, right off the bat.

@marcofreitas3844

Жыл бұрын

@@barryscott8041 Sad state of affairs, Barry.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

LOL.... I'm not a movie watcher so David is trying to get me to sit and watch with him with a purpose. All in good fun! - Toni

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

@Barry Scott, At least I was honest.... - Toni LOL

@barbarapatterson9288

3 ай бұрын

It's quite amazing to me also. Oh well.....

This film made the unknown Al Pacino a super star. Gotta admit he was a gorgeous dude.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

We'll need to introduce Toni to more Al Pacino movies at some point!

@jnagarya519

Жыл бұрын

@@popculturallychallenged See "Donnie Brasco" for one of his best, with a terrific Johnny Depp. "Carlito's Way" is another.

Another line used in memes today is, "Leave the gun. Bring the cannolis." I had never tasted a cannoli before November last. Now I understand.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

I don’t think we have ever had a cannoli!!! Now I’m gonna be on a mission!! - Toni

@tduffy5

Жыл бұрын

@@popculturallychallenged They are small but lethal. Try a good Italian restaurant dessert menu. I suggest that you leave room for more than one.

I never saw two people looking SO miserable while watching this classic film. What a couple who obviously have no true love of film.

@popculturallychallenged

8 ай бұрын

We enjoyed the movie

Frank Sinatra was very mad because he thought the character of Johnny Fontaine was based on his life. It was no secret that Frank Sinatra had friends in the maffia. Frank Sinatra indeed came back in the war movie"From here to eternity" from 1953. After that his carrier had a serious boost. Forgive me if my english is not so good, but i am dutch. So greetings from the Netherlands.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel! I've never seen From Here To Eternity, is it good? I don't think I've ever seen anything with Frank Sinatra. I know who he was but I can't think of anything that he's been in that I've seen.

@dudermcdudeface3674

Жыл бұрын

Sinatra was in deeper than most people realize. The FBI recorded the head of the Chicago mob, Sam Giancana, discussing weather to put a hit on him for all sorts of reasons. They decided against it, largely because Giancana liked his music too much.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

@@dudermcdudeface3674 Lucky for him, he could sing! lol

I don't think Michael ever loved Kay. She was just the respectable, WASP bride for his future political ambitions. And later she was the fallback to continue the bloodline. I believe the marriage to Apollonia was for love (she was just a poor peasant girl), but Kay was a business move.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

I agree. He didn't seem to love Kay.

That is a homemade waterer, not pesticide or chemicals. It was made with an aluminum or tin can, with holes punctured with a nail, and a bicycle pump. A Sicilian gardener would not have never used chemicals or pesticides in his home garden, let alone allowed a child to play with them.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard for clearing that up for me. After a while of thinking about that scene I thought it was probably a grandfather spending quality time with grandson by watering the plants. :) cool way to water the plants.

Part of the decline of the narriage between Michael and Kaye was Kaye's incessant questioning of the family "business." Kaye is in denial throughout the relationship. She knew what Michael was about, but she went on to marry him. Michael, however, found it advantageous to marry Kaye upon his return to America because it made him more acceptable in social and political circles to have an American wife who was both educated and upper class. With that said, Appolonia was the perfect Italian wife. She was beautiful, dutiful, and stayed out of the family "business." She never would have been confrontational or questioned his decisions. There were edited scenes where Michael was devastated by her murder. Side note: When this film was shown in theaters in 1972, there was an intermission for the audience due to the length of the movie. This is why you may have noticed a break and the words "Intermission" written across the scene. This gave the audience time to go leave their seats for bathroom breaks.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

That makes sense about Michael and Kaye's relationship. We're looking forward to continuing with Part 2 very soon! :)

That nurse Jump scare gets everyone lol! The Godfather spans 10 years from 1945 to 1955. If you enjoyed The Godfather just wait until you see The Godfather Part 2 which is an even bigger Masterpiece and is considered to this day as the greatest sequel of all time! 🔥

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

We're planning on watching it this weekend! :)

Barzini instructed Carlo to beat Connie, knowing that Sonny would come after Carlo, which allowed Barzini’s men to kill Sonny like they did

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Makes sense. It definitely got the reaction they wanted out of Sonny.

The singer your wife is thinking of is Frankie Avalon who was a teen idol from the 60's. Frankie Avalon starred in musicals with singer and actress Annette Funicello The singer in the wedding scene is singer Al Martino. Talia Shire is in a lot of films. The brother Fredo who was with his father during the execution attempt because the regular driver , Paulie, called out sick, when actually, Paulie was taking drugs which left Don Corleone vulnerable. Also, Fredo is incompetent.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

That's who it was! I couldn't remember who she was talking about from Grease! :) Thanks for the info!

Carlo infiltrated the Corleone family by marrying the Godfather’s daughter. He was a plant from the very start. The marriage was a strategic one all along. Carlo, after the hit on the Godfather, created a distraction by beating his wife, in order to get Sonny enraged to recklessly expose himself which led to his death, etc.,etc…… This entire first part was to show just how ruthless the 5 families were in their attempt at taking down the Corleone Family when the Godfather refused to enter in to the drug business. I enjoy re-watching such a classic movie. I almost enjoy watching people’s reactions at watching it when for example you guys thought Michael “forgot” about his girlfriend. There was a war going on with their family in the center of it. Michael did not know if he would ever see his girlfriend again, so he went on with his life. Plus if you remember Michael’s girlfriend was not a Sicilian. He was trying to go about things in a traditional way, BUT, just like his father took in a non- Italian as his confidant, you see the story of how slowly the Corleone’s were integrating into American society. Also remember the story the father told at the very beginning of the movie when his daughter dated a non Sicilian and was abused by him and another guy? The perils of clinging to the old traditions while future generations attempt to strike out on their own and make new ones.

@popculturallychallenged

10 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed and thank you for the additional insight. - Toni 🤓

I hear people complain over & over about run times. i'd rather watch 1 amazing three hour movie than two average 90 minute ones. As someone once said "A bad movie can never be short enough & a great movie can never be long enough"

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

I agree, it was a great movie and didn’t feel the 3 hours so much. Looking forward to the 2nd one. I didn’t know any better…..

@USCFlash

Жыл бұрын

@@popculturallychallenged No prob, glad you liked it! Don't be afraid of long run times. some of the greatest films ever made are quite long....&....amazing! Great films pull you in & you rarely notice the long running time. There are tons of films in the 2:45 - 3:15 runtime area that are among the greatest films ever made. also don't forget...they add end credits in to run times for most films...so 5-6 minutes there.

A classic movie! Thank you so much for reacting to this!

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

@flarrfan

Жыл бұрын

@@popculturallychallenged Kudos to your editor...I've watched at least a dozen GF reactions, and this is one of the best for keeping the key plot points in yours.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

@@flarrfan Thank you so much! Before starting this channel I had never done any editing so this has been quite a learning experience. I'm trying to get better with every video. Thank you for the kind words! -David

At it's essence, The Godfather is about the passing of the baton from father to son. Both characters are the Godfather.

@popculturallychallenged

11 ай бұрын

Good point!

Candied almonds or "confetti" as they are called in Italy. These are given out at weddings.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Oh cool! I had no idea! I just googled them and it says the are given out in packs of 5 to represent wishes of health, wealth, happiness, fertility and longevity. :)

Michael married Apolonia because he didn't think he was ever coming home. He had just killed a police captain. I wouldn't expect to see Kay ever again, either.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Probably a safe bet. I wonder if she hadn't been killed if he would have just stayed in Italy.

@erwinquiachon8054

Жыл бұрын

@@popculturallychallenged Historically, this draws upon President Kennedy's family. JFK was a war hero, like Michael, who became the family leader after his dominant older brother was unexpectedly and violently killed. All three movies mirror the Kennedy family goal to move up in society. The third film is the most controversial because it makes the strongest moral statement about the mafia and has a true ending that a lot of people refused to accept. Instead of admitting to that, people make up lies about the acting, cinematography or sound design being bad. None of that is true. The third movie is the most artistically and morally bold of all three and is a must see if you want a true ending to this story. The third movie makes it's moral statement by comparing the Corleone family to the Coppola family, instead of the Kennedy's. A lot of people missed that and were very confused and frustrated as a result. The third film angered people because it ultimately condemns the mafia while we still live in a society that glorifies gangsters.

@erwinquiachon8054

Жыл бұрын

@@popculturallychallenged You should have your dinner while you watch the next two Godfather films . Have your favorite pasta with a bottle of Coppola wine. You should be able to find a bottle of Coppola wine at any grocery store. The wine is the reason that Coppola can afford to spend $100 million of is own money on his next film without any funding from any corporate studio. Go ahead and take bathroom breaks if you want them in the middle of filming reactions.

Apollonia, a good Sicilian girl would make a much better Mafia wife than Kay.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to Part 2 to see how Kay does as a Mafia wife. :)

@flarrfan

Жыл бұрын

Kay was fine before Michael pulled himself in, then the Sicilian wife was a better choice. Kay was not a good choice, but then I don't want to spoil Part 2 for you any more than that.

@scottdarden3091

Жыл бұрын

@@flarrfan I didn't want to be a spoiler, that's why I left it as Sicilian women are raised differently and accustomed to staying out of their Mafia husbands business.

@flarrfan

Жыл бұрын

@@scottdarden3091 I think the closing door in the final scene is pretty clearly a foreshadowing...

What a fun reaction! Definitely subscribing. Can't wait for the rest series. Have watched these movies so many times.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! We enjoyed this one and part 2 a lot! Hoping to watch Part 3 at some point. 😃

Michael knew that once he killed Solotzo and McClusky he had crossed a line and he didn't want to bring Kay into the life. When he comes back to Kay he is a different person, much more ruthless.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

He definitely seemed more ruthless after returning from Italy. I'm looking forward to seeing how his character evolves in Part 2. :)

Yes, it is very rewarding to watch Part 2. It is long but includes an intermission. Robert De Niro plays the young Vito (Marlon Brando.) Every scene in both films is expertly done and edited to advance the story, or build character or create the environment in which the story exists, which is why both films move at what seems the perfect pace; there are no meaningless, empty, flat scenes or dull dialogue which can make even a short film seem to drag on. The author of the 448 page novel on which the film is based co-wrote the screenplays with Coppola and the underlying theme is the story of a family over many decades - it is not just about crimes or violence as so often today intended to give the audience an adrenaline rush. Both films are worth multiple rewatches, not simply for increased understanding of the story which can be complex, but to appreciate the groundbreaking techniques of cinematography (watch how Michael’s face is often half in darkness and half in light revealing his inner struggle), editing, sound design, authentic production design, directorial handling of large crowd scenes, etc. BTW, the infant being baptized in Part 1 (the child of Connie & Carlo) was Coppola’s new daughter, Sofia, known today as a director. And Talia Shire (Connie and Rocky’s Adrian) is Coppola’s sister. The idea for the paunchy cheeks jowls of Vito was Brando’s idea and yes, he did insert cotton balls in his cheeks. Part 3 can be very interesting for some people, or considered as “ok” by some. It has some lovely Italian scenery. But Part 2 is definitely a must-see.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

We're hoping to watch Part 2 very soon! :)

@miks48

Жыл бұрын

The cinematography (by Gordon Willis, who also shot Godfather part 2 and 3) was brilliant, but I'm not sure it was groundbreaking. Using light and shadows to reveal a character's inner feelings wasn't new, you can find it in movies made decades before the Godfather.

@Dej24601

Жыл бұрын

@@miks48 You are absolutely right. I agree that “groundbreaking” is inaccurate and acknowledge that the techniques all build on decades of achievements made decades before by cinematic greats. What was important though, was that significant parts of the film were maintained at very low light levels, often with a lot of darkness on screen, which was unusual for a color film released in the US in the post-noir era, with studios insisting that scenes include more light, but that the cinematographer threatened to quit, and he and the director and producer went against those executive demands. It helped reinforce the idea that studio pictures could be more experimental and follow tendencies of independent films, arthouse films, foreign films, expressionistic films and include traits that had sometimes been abandoned once television-studio-styles began to influence how movies were being made.

@miks48

Жыл бұрын

@@Dej24601 True. Willis and Coppola acted bravely not just for their daring artistic decisions but for resisting the huge pressure from the studio. The fact that Coppola was able to create a masterpiece under such difficult conditions is nothing short of a miracle.

Guys, not just the best picture of 1973, and not just a a "classic". Many people think it's THE best movie of all time, so I would look at it in that light... Carlo (Connie's husband) had a hand in setting up Sonny's murder, that's why he was killed at the end. Many of your commenters have seen this movie 20+ times.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

I can definitely see now why this ranks so high on most people's lists. Looking forward to Part 2!

@andreshernandez1180

Жыл бұрын

Many people think The Shawshank Redemption is the best movie of all time, they’re both amazing to me.

Both GODFATHER and GODFATHER II won Oscars for best picture and GODFATHER II is definitely worth seeing.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

We're looking forward to checking out Part 2 soon! :)

@MrAitraining

Жыл бұрын

Yes and I would stop after part 2. Part 2 is a beautiful film. Francis had a bigger budget and more clout for the 2nd one. He never wanted to make part 3. It's ok I guess but not a classic

8:06 I give Michael a lot of credit for being honest with Kay about his family’s criminal dealings. So for her to get huffy later didn’t make sense.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

True. 👍

Fun fact. That was an actually horse head they use.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Woah... Whatever they paid that actor to lay in bed with it wasn't enough! lol

I suggest not dismissing something because of the length of time, but for the quality of the product.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right! I wish we hadn't put this movie off for so many years. It's definitely up there on the list of greatest films of all time! :) We're looking forward to Part 2 soon! :)

Winner of 3 Oscars including Best Picture. Martin Ritt, Otto Preminger, Costa Gavras, Peter Yates, Arthur Penn, Richard Brooks, Peter Bogdanovich, and Sergio Leone were considered for Directing. Kirk Douglas, George C Scott, Ernest Borgnine, Anthony Quinn, Orson Welles and Laurence Olivier were considered for Vito Corleone. Dustin Hoffman, Martin Sheen, Burt Reynolds, Robert DeNiro, Robert Redford, Ryan O'Neal, and James Caan were considered for Michael Corleone.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Wow! There were some big names being considered for both parts! :)

That was a REAL wedding and the movie was shot around this natural event

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Wow, that’s really cool!!

Gosh the godfather trilogy is a must, so glad y’all have started it. I highly recommend dead poets society. Beautiful movie.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We're hoping to watch Part 2 very soon! I've added Dead Poets Society to our list!

@andreshernandez1180

Жыл бұрын

Not the best message in Dead Poets Society in my opinion, but I haven’t seen it in a while, I might see it differently now, maybe.

@livithecow

Жыл бұрын

@@andreshernandez1180 good idea. Hope u like it more

@nancycottone2155

Жыл бұрын

@@popculturallychallenged Fun fact, Al Pacino and Diane Keaten dated on real life during and after the making of the three movies, the final breakup was after they made part three, that's why when you guy's watch part three and the scene between Mike and kay towards the end of the movie the dialogue expresses probly Pacino and Keaten's feelings toward each other as much as Mike and Kay's

Brando based his portrayal on real-life mobster Frank Costello and listened to tapes of his voice. It was Brando's idea to use black shoe polish and stuff his cheeks with tissue for his screen test. For the film, they used dental prosthetics.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

What was the black shoe polish for?

@ratsorizzi

Жыл бұрын

@@popculturallychallenged His hair.

@catherinelw9365

8 ай бұрын

Costello? Irish name.

The book expresses it a little more, Michael married Apollonia because she was the daughter of a mafia Boss. She would have adapted to being a mob wife. Michael also knew that he was now fully in the mob and should marry a Sicilian Mafia princess. He didn't want to bring Kay into that world. By the time he does ask Kay to marry him, he believed that he could turn the family into a political and financial powerhouse instead of a Mafia family.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Thanks @Shawn McKeegan, that makes sense to me. :) -Toni

I cannot believe nobody has highlighted Marlon Brando's spectacular performance here. Won the Oscar for Best Actor. His acting is just brilliant, fabulous, just above incredible. He IS THE GODFATHER of all actors. At the time Marlon Brando was considered the best actor in the world, and after this movie he cemented his place as the greatest actor of all time.

What a classic! Also I was laughing for a couple minutes after 30:25 “Of course Not” haha and the look, anyway thanks that was fun reaction,

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t believe David wouldn’t marry someone else in the mob or not…. lol. He loves to make me laugh!!!

The cat wasn't in the script. Brando found it on the lot and kept it. And yes Brando had gauze in his mouth.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

That's funny about the cat! What there a reason for the gauze in the mouth? It gave him a distinctive look which made me think that it was based on a real person.

@mikem6425

Жыл бұрын

It wasn’t gauze. The legend comes from the fact that during the screen test he stuffed Kleenex in his cheeks. He wanted Don Corleone to “look like a bulldog.” It was a dental appliance that attached to his molars.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

@@mikem6425 Cool! It did kind of give him a bulldog look! 😂

Remember when Sonny got ambushed on his way to deal with Carlo? The reason the assassin's were already in waiting was because Carlo beat Connie on purpose to lure Sonny out. The whole thing was a setup that Carlo was in on.

@popculturallychallenged

11 ай бұрын

Good plan! 👍

The movie doesn't show it, but in the book the reason Michael can return to the US is because Don Corleone gets a guy on death row, who, before being executed, cops to the murders of Solozzo and the police chief in return for a promises to take care of the guys family.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Ohhh, that is interesting! -Toni

@michaelterango3074

Жыл бұрын

@@popculturallychallenged thanks and you guys are alot fun to watch movies with!

Rest In Peace James Caan , in case you didn't know he passes away on july 6, 2022.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

That's sad. :( I remember him in a few other movies. Misery, Alien Nation, Eraser.. Always enjoyed his performances.

@MiguelGonzalezP

Жыл бұрын

@@popculturallychallenged yeah so sad for hollywood they lost a legend.

Great reaction, the sequels are absolutely worth watching, 2 is a masterpiece and three is really great too despite the naysayers.

@TTM9691

Жыл бұрын

The third one is an absolute piece of shit and it's the litmus test as to whether or not you have any kind of taste. And you have failed, lol. It's one thing to like it as a guilty pleasure (as embarrassing as that would be) but to actually recommend people watch it......wow. I saw it in the theatre when it came out; the audience LAUGHED at it. That's how big of a piece of shit it is. Obviously you have NO CLUE whatsoever what made the first two movies great. No clue at all. Pathetic. Do the world a favor: don't have kids. lol.

@juanramirez-wk8ty

Жыл бұрын

@@TTM9691 Good thing I don't give a flying fuck what some random asshole on the internet thinks, especially some idiot who has to site what everyone else supposedly thought in order to validate his own worthless proclamation. Obviously someone disagreeing with what you have to say in a comment where no one was even talking to you makes your stinking pussy hurt so go and tell your daddy all about it maybe he will care , I sure as hell don't, JERK, LOL!

@TTM9691

Жыл бұрын

@@juanramirez-wk8ty The word is "cite", not "site". And wow, it sure seems like you care! 🤣 Could have fooled me! (hey kid, good luck, getting out of the shallow end of the pool! 😆

@juanramirez-wk8ty

Жыл бұрын

@@TTM9691 Good luck diggin your own cock out your ass, LOL! Come on let's here some more from mr. knows it all dipshit.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I think we'll try to watch Part 2 at some point soon for sure. :)

Great reaction, guys! I'm glad that you liked this classic of all times... I get to watch it from time to time...and never get tired of it...problem is that every time i watch it.. I want to eat pasta..happened to me during lockdown back in 2020 that I watched it at 4 am and ended up preparing to me some spaghetti..haha Greetings and best wishes from Buenos Aires, Argentina

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

When we watch Part 2 maybe we'll have to have some pasta! lol :)

@mrdarkside4071

Жыл бұрын

@@popculturallychallenged Canoli hahaha

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

@@mrdarkside4071 Even better! 😂

How on gods green earth that you have never seen this classic ! Jeez !

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Honestly, I’m not sure. It was a good movie. - Toni

Abe Vigoda was in Barney Miller and Fish.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

I thought I recognized him from Barney Miller! :)

This movie won best picture (my 3rd favorite movie of all time) Best Actor Marlon Brando (My favorite acting performance of all time). James Caan, Robert Duvall & Al Pacino were all nominated for best Supporting actor but none of them won. Talia shire is real life sister of the director Francis Ford Coppola. The Godfather part 2 is my favorite movie of all time & it won best picture, director & Robert De niro won best Supporting actor. Its considered by many the greatest sequel of all time. Part 3 is good also but it's not a masterpiece like the first 2. However this in my opinion is the greatest Trilogy of all time

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

We're looking forward to checking out Part 2 very soon. We're getting a lot of mixed reviews on Part 3 but I think if we enjoy Part 2, we'll have to complete the trilogy. On the streaming services, I'm only finding the "Coda" version. Is that the same as the theatrical version?

@rxtsec1

Жыл бұрын

@@popculturallychallenged I prefer theatrical version slightly but the Coda is great also. Whenever i watch the Trilogy I watch both versions. since these are my favorite movies the first 2 I've seen at special screenings a few times but no movie theaters ever did part 3 until the Coda came out & I finally got to fulfill one of my lifelong dreams of watching all 3 movies at a movie theater.

Yes, Coppola said it wasn't based on anyone real but it's pretty much an amalgamation of the early mafia leaders like Frank Costello (he was shot in the throat and spoke funny) while Johnny Fontaine was based on Frank Sinatra (the mob helped his career, he even posed in pictures with mafia leaders) and even the Las Vegas organized crime figures... The power struggle and war was based on the time around the 1950's when Vito Genovese and Carlo Gambino took over the commission by killing 2 mob bosses (Costello survived and retired while Albert Anastasia was murdered).... Lots of fiction based on historical events in organized crime

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

Michael's marriage to Kaye is one of convenience. Michael wants political clout and Kaye is from an upper middle class family from New England. She is also educated. Appolonia, however, is and was Michael's true love.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

That makes sense. His relationship with Kaye never seemed like one of love.

Part II is my favorite of the three 💯💯💯💯💯💯

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

We're looking forward to continuing the series. :)

the mortician was a immigrant, that why he lost in court

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Ohhhh…. That was sad.

Directed by Coppola, all his immediate family are actors/directors. Sophia, Nicolas Cage, and Connie...is Rocky Balboa's wife! Coppola also did Apacalypse Now, and The Outsiders, chock packed full of future stars! Also in this series, Sonny's iligitimate son, with the woman he's screwing behind the door, plays a major role in 3! In part 2 the FBI agent is Harry Dean Stanton! He's been in every movie made since the silent era!😅😅😅. Outsiders, Red Dawn, Godfather 2, Dillinger, Green Mile, Alien, and others. RIP to him. The guy Carlo, is still alive and very well connected, and has avoided death, even in foreign countries, because of his Ties. He wrote 1 or 2 books, best sellers, about his businesses, casinos, mob ties, and various stories. He tells it point blank, who and why, killed JFK, RFK, and Monroe. And no one has tried to sue him from the Monroe estate or the Kennedys, because they know every word he said, is true! And they dont want him spilling his guts off, in open court! Type in here, carlo from godfather, tells mob stories! The hit on Sonny, they guy that designed the hit and all the exploding blood speefs, he said, he never put so many creepy ass blood spleefs on anyone ever before! A masterclass of comedy writing, movie was made in the 90s as a semi parody of this movie, well woth watching. Starring Vito, Clemenza from part 2, and Matthew Broderick called, The Freshman. Well worth watching! The movie guy's story is partially true. Frank Sinatra was a huge star in the 30s and 40s but wanted to break into acting, and in good parts but his star was fading. He and his crew started hanging out with huge mob people. They were known as The Rat Pack. Dean, Him, Peter, Sammy, and Joey. Suddenly frank gets parts in 2 of the biggest movies ever....From Here to Eternity and The Manchurian Candidate! Vito was better than Michael, because he was a family man first, before he was a boss. And this is one series, where part 2 is better than 1!!!

@popculturallychallenged

11 ай бұрын

All great information, thank you. - Toni ☺️

The bodyguard wasn't sick he set up Don Corleone and they knew it.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, that make sense. I didn’t get that while watching the movie. :) - Toni

@Teezythadon

Жыл бұрын

@@popculturallychallenged Cheers! Also the same thing happens to Mike in Sicily when his bodyguard called off sick and planted the bomb in his car that killed his young wife. Mike instantly recognized the setup because of what happened to his father.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

@LeAndrew Thomas, Ohhh, that’s true!!

16:51 never ever have i seen a jumpscare from a Godfather reaction. never ever till today. 🙂

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

lol! She even scared me! :)

@thunderstruck5484

Жыл бұрын

They need to watch Exorcist 3,for more hospital shenanigans

It was Fish, in Barney Miller.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

I knew he was in Barney Miller! lol

Fun facts: Like Star Wars, the Godfather was actually written well in advance. The reason both movies are excellent because it was from the same source but split up as it was too big for one movie. They had to fight to get Pacino. He was not wanted in that role.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Looking back at it now, it's crazy that Pacino wasn't wanted in the role!

@kissmy_butt1302

10 ай бұрын

@@popculturallychallenged it is amazing how many classic films the first, second, etc... choices passed or the person who got the role was not wanted in that role.

When I was a kid in the 50s, I must have gone to100 weddings like the one one at the beginning.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you had a fun childhood! And knew a lot of people! 😂

Two people apparently with ADD kvetching about the movie being 3 hours long. ( this is like an SNL sketch ! )

@popculturallychallenged

10 ай бұрын

🤷🏻‍♀️ - Toni

I loved your reaction to Godfather. I hope you see 2 very soon which is a great sequel. I also hope you check out 3. Godfather part 3 has two different versions. Recently the director released a director's cut calling the third movie "Godfather Coda" and slightly recut and different movie which was what he intended the movie too be. You should probably check out the director's cut version to end off the trilogy. The third movie is divisive, as some love it and don't as much. It's not as widley regarded as the first two but it's an interesting finale that deserves a reaction. With that being said, Godfather 2 is one of the greatest sequels of all time.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

With all the comments, I am excited to see the other two. Working on getting these watched. :)

@barbarapatterson9288

3 ай бұрын

Don't know if his wife would want see part 2.

the film play from 1945 till 1958. the 2nd movie starts shortly after the ending of the first one.

@popculturallychallenged

11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

This was made in 70's but depicts an earlier time in history. Movies can do that.

Abe Vigoda was in a sitcom called Barney Miller and then had a spin-off called Fish which was his character’s name. What Carlo did and was killed for was staging the fight with Connie to lure Sonny to where he was shot.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

I thought I remembered seeing Abe Vigor on TV in Barney Miller. I don't remember ever watching the show but for some reason I remember he was in it. I thought Carlo just had a death wish at first but it made perfect sense. He knew that would get Sonny's attention and draw him out. :)

@andreshernandez1180

Жыл бұрын

@@popculturallychallenged exactly, he was told to do it, the phone call from the woman was meant to make Connie go nuts giving Carlo an “excuse” to beat her up and Sonny would come looking for him again. They knew him well, he was too predictable and emotional, he actually wouldn’t have been a good Godfather, Michael has his revenge served ice cold, sub-zero.

@jamesalexander5623

Жыл бұрын

The "Fight" wasn't staged .... He Beat the Crap out of her Again!

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

That makes complete sense… -Toni

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

@James Alexander…. That was crazy! -Toni

16:10 opportunity missed david, opportunity missed

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure how I missed it either! lol

The Godfather was a controversial movie when it came out. Many in the Italian American community despised this film. A similar backlash occurred when The Sopranos tv show came out in the late 1990’s.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

That's interesting! We watched The Sopranos way back when. We might need to check it out again. 😃

Carlo's sin was setting up Sonny to be ambushed at the toll booth. The beat down on Connie was to enrage Sonny into driving back into the city to beat/kill Carlo.

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Definitely a smart move on Carlo's part. He knew exactly how Sonny would react! :)

if i can suggest and you haven't seen it yet and you like mob movies (and laughs) watch this Analyze This 1 and the 2

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

We'll add them to our list! Thanks!

@utalomAlibbantakat

Жыл бұрын

@@popculturallychallenged yeeee😃

he beat his wife to bring sonny out

@popculturallychallenged

Жыл бұрын

Thanks @laapache, I finally got that. :)

Marlon Brando and Jimmy Caan played pranks on the set all the time. In the scene where they are lifting him up the stairs, Brando put bricks in the bed to make it heavy for the guys lifting him. They didnt know under after the scene was done. Check out Coppola's narration of the movie for the other pranks. One of them wrote F U on his face when they were filming their back and the other actor had to keep it together and not laugh. I think that was Caan. Also, when filming the scene of Johnny Fontaibe telling the Godfather anout not getting the part in the movie and he has to cry. He is actually trying not to laugh bc of a prank Brando is playing on him. Coppola tells of a lot of great stories behind the filming of the movie. It's very funny and interesting. It's on KZread here.

@popculturallychallenged

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Thanks. Sounds like it was lots of fun filming the film. We have to go check it out. -Toni

I would definitely recommend you guys continuing with The Godfather series. Part II is known to be one of the best sequels ever. This is Not a spoiler. You get flashbacks of a Young Vito Corleone. Mixed in with the continuing of Michael's story line.

@popculturallychallenged

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We're hoping to watch it soon! :)

@andreshernandez1180

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How is that Not a spoiler?