Mob Movie Monday Review- "The Godfather" with Michael Franzese

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  • @1526andrews
    @1526andrews Pƙed 3 lety +1660

    Michael talks for 16 minutes and it doesn't feel like he has spoken for 5. Great speaker, really enjoy the videos

    • @spencer9093
      @spencer9093 Pƙed 3 lety +39

      So true... Very charismatic and engaging... Can't get enough

    • @serikaralbayev5979
      @serikaralbayev5979 Pƙed 3 lety +10

      Absolutely agree. The guy is awesome

    • @samir9gergis917
      @samir9gergis917 Pƙed 3 lety +9

      He is absolutly insane, he knows how to talk. God bless your daughter, she got The strong will like u micke.

    • @ikabarkrane16
      @ikabarkrane16 Pƙed 3 lety +6

      God will watch over your daughter, prayers and thoughts from my family to yours Amen

    • @roberthernandez2319
      @roberthernandez2319 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      They should make a movie about rise and fal of M

  • @topspot4834
    @topspot4834 Pƙed 3 lety +994

    "We can discuss this for 2-3 hours, but I won't have your attention that long."
    Everyone: _sigh_

    • @natesamadhi33
      @natesamadhi33 Pƙed 3 lety +110

      Ironic; the youtubers we actually want to talk longer always cut themselves short, while the annoying youtubers dont know when to shut up

    • @SkippertheBart
      @SkippertheBart Pƙed 3 lety +13

      @@natesamadhi33
      Blunt, but you aren't wrong. The Dunning-Krueger Effect if I ever saw it.

    • @SoloDamon
      @SoloDamon Pƙed 2 lety +12

      I can listen to him for hours

    • @lukesalazar9283
      @lukesalazar9283 Pƙed 2 lety +4

      @@natesamadhi33 yes

  • @General.Apeshit
    @General.Apeshit Pƙed 3 lety +866

    Fun Fact:
    Jack Nicholson was offered the role of Michael Corleone but he declined it, saying that an Italian American should play an Italian American.

    • @pasandesilva2295
      @pasandesilva2295 Pƙed 2 lety +140

      Jack's the man but I cant even imagine him as Michael C. Al Pacino really did justice for him

    • @Danishwoman1
      @Danishwoman1 Pƙed 2 lety +44

      @@pasandesilva2295 - he was right! I can stil recall, what emotions I had, when I saw Al Pacino as Michael Corleone. He was so convincing and made me shiver. Deeply respect for that!

    • @danieleyre8913
      @danieleyre8913 Pƙed 2 lety +10

      iI've never heard that.
      I have hear that Paramount wanted either Robert Redford or Ryan O'Neill.

    • @General.Apeshit
      @General.Apeshit Pƙed 2 lety +4

      @@danieleyre8913 just look up Jack Nicholson Michael Corleone

    • @danieleyre8913
      @danieleyre8913 Pƙed 2 lety +27

      @@General.Apeshit Just looked it up and verified it.
      It looks like Warren Beatty and Martin Sheen were also considered. And that Paramount really didn’t want Pacino and that Coppola had to fight for him.
      Unbelievable to think it now.

  • @kennethlatham3133
    @kennethlatham3133 Pƙed 3 lety +983

    Artie Lange said he really liked the "Godfather: Trilogy" DVD collection he got. He said, "It comes with two great movies, and a coaster for your drink".

  • @DannyBonesFLIP
    @DannyBonesFLIP Pƙed 3 lety +1761

    "The Godfather 3, we're not gonna talk about..." - I lost it đŸ€ŁđŸ€Ł

    • @BostonsF1nest
      @BostonsF1nest Pƙed 3 lety +77

      I’m probably the only person on Earth who enjoys the third one the best out of them all... the other 2 are too slow imo

    • @cyruscheng499
      @cyruscheng499 Pƙed 3 lety +67

      Loved the incest cousin part

    • @TheMrHavish
      @TheMrHavish Pƙed 3 lety +79

      Michael is correct in that Coppola did it since he was in poor financial states at the end of the 80's and a new Godfather film was an easy paycheck. Then Paramount gave him and Puzo only six weeks to write the script and it shows in the final product. There's too many plot threads to keep track of and the rest of the time, the film just seems content to reference the earlier films.
      The film has some good moments (Michael's confession to the priest, reminiscing about his 1st wife in Sicily), but overall it's a huge disappointment like the Star Wars sequel trilogy is to its predecessors.

    • @doublep1980
      @doublep1980 Pƙed 3 lety +40

      The production of Part 3 was an absolute shitshow,which isn't anything new for Coppola (watch the documentary ''Heart of Darkness'' about the desastrous production of ''Apocalypse Now'').
      Coppola was in financial troubles after a couple of failed movies,Paramount pretty much coerced him into making the movie,he didn't want to. They gave him and Mario Puzzo only 1,5 months to write the script. Robert Duvall wanted more money,so Paramount fired him from the project,that's why Tom Hagen isn't in the movie. They had to write his part out of the movie. Several actresses,who were supposed to play M. Corleone's daughter,dropped out of the movie due to various reasons (Winona Ryder got seriously sick right before starting shooting and was hospitalised) so Coppola cast his daughter Sofia,who couldn't act to save her life.(she's a talented director though,''Lost in Translation'' is a cool movie.)

    • @BostonsF1nest
      @BostonsF1nest Pƙed 3 lety +12

      @@doublep1980 Apocalypse Now took a lot out of him

  • @Killingglorie
    @Killingglorie Pƙed 3 lety +866

    hope your daughter has a pleasant and safe surgery. God bless

  • @nakayonghae9429
    @nakayonghae9429 Pƙed 3 lety +867

    I know it's late but I hope your daughter's surgery went well and safe.

    • @1976horseman
      @1976horseman Pƙed 3 lety +40

      @@michaelfranzese great news!

    • @pantherman16
      @pantherman16 Pƙed 3 lety +30

      @@michaelfranzese This is great news. having had a child go through surgery myself, I can identify with that feeling. May god look over her and your family.

    • @sharonisaac445
      @sharonisaac445 Pƙed 3 lety +13

      @@michaelfranzese God is Great❀

    • @madmax-cr3vf
      @madmax-cr3vf Pƙed 3 lety +6

      @@michaelfranzese đŸ™ŒđŸ»

    • @myrixica4222
      @myrixica4222 Pƙed 3 lety +9

      @@michaelfranzese I'm glad to hear that, only recently came across your channel so I'm bouncing between the videos that interest me most of all so having heard about it a few times but not reached one talking about it after I was hopeful it all went well.
      Stay safe, everyone deserves a second chance, and you've done beautifully with yours.

  • @twinturbo3461
    @twinturbo3461 Pƙed 3 lety +954

    I can tell you one thing, if they didn't give that role to Al Pacino, that movie wouldn't be what it is today.

    • @shivam.maharshi
      @shivam.maharshi Pƙed 3 lety +44

      Robert De Niro too

    • @cellyurr
      @cellyurr Pƙed 3 lety +9

      They almost casted jack nicholson

    • @MMACinephile
      @MMACinephile Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@h.a9115 Troll

    • @jhnekdn
      @jhnekdn Pƙed 3 lety +8

      @Slippery Storm he was literally 4 when the film released

    • @Stormertheboy
      @Stormertheboy Pƙed 3 lety +21

      Same thing goes for Marlon Brando too...

  • @alaiello1684
    @alaiello1684 Pƙed 3 lety +715

    My dad was an extra during the scene where Sonny is beating up Carlo in the street! He was one of the kids playing in the fire hydrant! Take care paisan

    • @johnsulfaro2762
      @johnsulfaro2762 Pƙed 3 lety +32

      Love that fight scene with the Johnny Pump spraying- so authentic- Sonny bites his hand to let go of the fence, street grit

    • @anderseriksson7698
      @anderseriksson7698 Pƙed 3 lety +15

      That's real cool, dude. Imagine how many people's seen your pops

    • @Thatguy55595
      @Thatguy55595 Pƙed 3 lety +18

      Yeah apparently James Caan beat up Carlo foreall because he didn’t like him in real life or something he was actually really hurt after

    • @vincentharris8552
      @vincentharris8552 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      Dude, I love stories like yours! Related to Danny, the actor?

    • @The-Clockwork-Eye
      @The-Clockwork-Eye Pƙed 3 lety +3

      Brilliant, love that scene, where Carlo is hanging out before the beatdown. Kids just carry on playing...:)

  • @FlaviusGratianus
    @FlaviusGratianus Pƙed 3 lety +625

    "We don't keep your attention for that long."
    Please, I will literally listen to this man talk about anything for three hours.

    • @topspot4834
      @topspot4834 Pƙed 3 lety +13

      Just typed the exact same comment! Not only could I listen to him for 3 hours, but I'd go back and listen another 4-5 times (which I have on all his videos, except the Vlad TV one which I didn't last past 5 minutes).

    • @brianjones7660
      @brianjones7660 Pƙed 3 lety +6

      I'd listen to him read the Yellow Pages .....

    • @myrixica4222
      @myrixica4222 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      I'd love him to do a direct shot to shot/scene to scene commentary of the entire film to put on as an audio track to listen to whilst watching it.

    • @DeimosSK
      @DeimosSK Pƙed 2 lety +1

      I came to the comments looking for this because this was exactly my thought :D

    • @devonwhite2443
      @devonwhite2443 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

      I watch his hour and a half inteviews with DJ Vlad in one sitting

  • @markk9446
    @markk9446 Pƙed 3 lety +414

    It feel strange to hear Mike talk about when he was around as an adult in the 70's since he looks like he could have been born during that time.

    • @rickywalton748
      @rickywalton748 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      For real!!!

    • @jue4353
      @jue4353 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      True

    • @drdre4397
      @drdre4397 Pƙed 2 lety +16

      Seriously I couldn't figure out how it was possible he can look so young. Seriously no part of him says 70...
      Edit: his politcal takes are very much in line with a 70 year old.

    • @DiemNguyen-ln7lh
      @DiemNguyen-ln7lh Pƙed 2 lety +3

      @@drdre4397 as an asian, I find it normal

    • @sergiomartinez5946
      @sergiomartinez5946 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@drdre4397 2e

  • @caragray7010
    @caragray7010 Pƙed 3 lety +268

    No actor alive today could play the Don, brando was only 47, amazing performance.

    • @christiansmith131
      @christiansmith131 Pƙed 3 lety +10

      The only person I compare Brando to is Gandolfini. I know! Sounds crazy but go back and watch some of those psychiatrist scenes

    • @LamboWalker23
      @LamboWalker23 Pƙed 3 lety +11

      @@christiansmith131 not crazy. I rate Soprano as only 2nd to Vito in terms of an acting performance

    • @mypenisisunbelievablysmall5650
      @mypenisisunbelievablysmall5650 Pƙed 3 lety

      I can think of a few

    • @hamzahussain1933
      @hamzahussain1933 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@mypenisisunbelievablysmall5650 no you cant if you did you woulda said them

    • @NomenFugazi
      @NomenFugazi Pƙed 2 lety +13

      I can see Robert De Niro playing the Don.He played the young don to perfection,even Brando admitted that.

  • @myy297
    @myy297 Pƙed 3 lety +461

    Once you click on Mike’s videos, “now you’s can’t leave”.

  • @billybobjoneselvismapelvis5907
    @billybobjoneselvismapelvis5907 Pƙed 3 lety +269

    “We’re not going to talk about the movie for 2-3 hours we don’t get your attention for that long” idk Mr. Franzese I’d be very interested

  • @five20s
    @five20s Pƙed 3 lety +188

    That movie is a masterpiece and will remain so throughout history.

  • @michaelangileo2760
    @michaelangileo2760 Pƙed 3 lety +53

    My great grandfather was Sicilian - our family surnames are "Giglia" and "Smiroldo" - and our ancestral hometown is Antillo (Messina) which is the sister town of Savoca, where the famous cafe scene in the village was filmed. The wedding too. I love Sicily, and when I visited there as a teen I found it be gorgeous, especially the Messina coastline. I also love Sicilian cuisine, which favors seafood in many parts. When people take the time to know Sicilian people they realize they are warm, humorous and really smart people. I know the Blessed Virgin Mary holds a special place in the hearts of the Messina people. God bless you all. Remember, just be yourself, know that you are forgiven by the glorious blood of Jesus Christ, enjoy a plate of pasta (not too big), and smile - oh, hug someone too !!! Take care.

  • @joshlinn7559
    @joshlinn7559 Pƙed 3 lety +581

    My wife is having surgery tomorrow as well - praying for them both!

    • @joshlinn7559
      @joshlinn7559 Pƙed 3 lety +13

      @Brendan Cronin Thanks! Everything did on our end.

    • @ruly8153
      @ruly8153 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      He’s a bad person
      Don’t pray for him

    • @THEARCHITECT801
      @THEARCHITECT801 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      @@joshlinn7559 that’s great to see/hear my brother!! Praying for a solid recovery and a consistent/continued healing process, without any form(s) of complications taking place, at all/whatsoever, #AMEN!!!!! đŸ§ŽđŸŸđŸ™đŸŸđŸ‘đŸŸ

    • @LuziannaMann
      @LuziannaMann Pƙed 3 lety +29

      @@ruly8153 he may have been a bad person but you’re definitely a worst person for what you just said...

    • @tommyrogers5298
      @tommyrogers5298 Pƙed 3 lety +11

      @@ruly8153 terrible attitude

  • @coreyforshey3812
    @coreyforshey3812 Pƙed 3 lety +164

    You could do HOURS on this film & we would watch every minute. We’re alll praying over Amanda, may God watch over her.

  • @jaymeister4850
    @jaymeister4850 Pƙed 2 lety +63

    "The studio wanted a bigger name than Pacino"
    This just shows that sometimes the studio is just full of shit

    • @rayshoesmith26
      @rayshoesmith26 Pƙed rokem +1

      Most of the time they are. So many movies which could have been good suffered due to studio interference.

    • @ventsislavstefanov9590
      @ventsislavstefanov9590 Pƙed rokem

      @@rayshoesmith26 You can't expect studios to just throw you a truck full of money and then leave you alone with no supervision. Many times studio interference saved projects from the ego of the director. Whoever bankrolls the project will always have the most say in what and how it's done.

    • @rayshoesmith26
      @rayshoesmith26 Pƙed rokem

      @@ventsislavstefanov9590 I never said they should have no supervision or whatever. It's when the producer starts suggesting their own ideas and pressuring the director to change. That's the problem.

    • @ventsislavstefanov9590
      @ventsislavstefanov9590 Pƙed rokem

      @@rayshoesmith26 Fair enough.

  • @adamkhan402
    @adamkhan402 Pƙed 3 lety +177

    Michael “I’ll tell you this” franzese.

  • @martincroker490
    @martincroker490 Pƙed 3 lety +188

    Best wishes for your daughter all the way from the UK.

    • @anyalecawale635
      @anyalecawale635 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      What's wrong with his daughter if you know?

    • @evanpeltier
      @evanpeltier Pƙed 3 lety

      @@anyalecawale635 She was really sick. Had the flu.

    • @completerandomnesssince0667
      @completerandomnesssince0667 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@anyalecawale635 in a previous vid he said that it is thyroid surgery.

    • @stefan2serb
      @stefan2serb Pƙed 3 lety +2

      🇬🇧 fans supporting heavy! Respect and admiration from London

    • @joeblow6949
      @joeblow6949 Pƙed 3 lety

      @Jroc R a lot of things where 2 begin....just a dumb joke but it's a daughter I'm reading it now too far even 4 me

  • @wb7370
    @wb7370 Pƙed 3 lety +94

    This man is the real"most interesting man alive" bless him and his whole family.Pray his daughter recover fully....Brooklyn shout out.....

  • @ThePowerMoves
    @ThePowerMoves Pƙed 3 lety +164

    "You're rude to my wife, then I am rude to you". That's a team player.

  • @Delibrium
    @Delibrium Pƙed 3 lety +851

    Don Franzese, on this the day of your daughter's wedding i request you review the sopranos. and may your review be a masculine review.
    Don Franzese i'm going to leave you now because i know you are a busy man.

    • @dumbbo1
      @dumbbo1 Pƙed 3 lety +8

      That ought to be interesting, considering the Sopranos was based on the real NJ family. They even shot the butcher shop scenes around the corner from the real hangout

    • @Finny-kx3fk
      @Finny-kx3fk Pƙed 3 lety +21

      Your comment almost made me pee in my pants laughing. Luca Brasi would have given 2 thumbs up.

    • @RyanJacksonElectrical
      @RyanJacksonElectrical Pƙed 3 lety +7

      I'll never forget watching it with my daughter. She asks "if he has a daughter that's super butch, does that count?"

    • @elistnsn2128
      @elistnsn2128 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      @@Finny-kx3fk I doubt that, his right was stabbed and his left was held down

    • @razorruiz8452
      @razorruiz8452 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      you’re gonna sleep with the fishes

  • @shayZero
    @shayZero Pƙed 3 lety +55

    Prayers from Norwich UK for your daughter, all the best

  • @GamingGrenade1
    @GamingGrenade1 Pƙed 3 lety +176

    "we don't get your attention for that long a time"
    A lot of people would disagree. Hope Amanda's surgery goes well

    • @AlexG1020
      @AlexG1020 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      Legit I'd watch a 3 hour discussion with him about the Godfather lol
      I'm reading a book on Roy DeMeo and Nino Gaggi and his nephew said he became a gangster because of the Godfather

    • @Tyler12182
      @Tyler12182 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@AlexG1020 murder machine? That’s a great book.

    • @AlexG1020
      @AlexG1020 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@Tyler12182 Yes!!! haha I'm almost done, loving it.

    • @sirennoir258
      @sirennoir258 Pƙed 3 lety

      Amanda will be fine. Fuggitaboutit

    • @theironmarshmallowg3932
      @theironmarshmallowg3932 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@AlexG1020 I read for the sins of my father by Roy Demeos son Albert. It’s really great in mine blowing.

  • @senddeym2208
    @senddeym2208 Pƙed 3 lety +40

    Michael could tell stories for ages and I would never grow tired of listening to him

  • @kjparlay
    @kjparlay Pƙed 3 lety +157

    Michael: I could talk about this movie for 3 hours. We won't, obviously, we don't get your attention for that long
    Me: ....Try me

  • @allombardo9816
    @allombardo9816 Pƙed 3 lety +87

    Michael, please describe how the money was split between the boss, under boss, caporegime and the soldiers. Also between the families and the capo di tutti capo. Was it expected that a certain amount of money was to be paid (weekly, monthly ??) whether you earned it or not? In other words how did the money distribution system work.

    • @henners8910
      @henners8910 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      There isn’t a boss of bosses in the American mafia that’s why the commission was formed so there was an even distribution of power and the Italians stopped fighting amongst themselves they realised that earning was more important than any one mans ego.

    • @seansmith7462
      @seansmith7462 Pƙed 3 lety

      You can google that yourself

    • @fallvegdow
      @fallvegdow Pƙed 3 lety

      @Sick Boy more like a protection racket than a scam, if you're paying part of your earnings to the mafia, they'll protect you (sort of) from other criminals, if you're not, anyone can rob you or kill you.

  • @ianallen1336
    @ianallen1336 Pƙed 3 lety +34

    Prayers for your daughter Michael. I really hope everything goes well tomorrow.🙏🙏🙏

  • @KCLfactor
    @KCLfactor Pƙed 3 lety +242

    I guess the colombo family gave them an offer they can't refuse

    • @rehanamalik7875
      @rehanamalik7875 Pƙed 3 lety

      Mafia 1 the game

    • @eightycals
      @eightycals Pƙed 3 lety +6

      @@rehanamalik7875 well, yes but that name is based off the line from the Godfather where Don Corleone says "i'll make an offer he cant refuse."

    • @BrowncoatInABox
      @BrowncoatInABox Pƙed 2 lety

      Take my fucking upvote and leave

    • @robertlevine2827
      @robertlevine2827 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      If he had said Joe Colombo put a horse's head in Francis Ford Coppola's bed, I would have pissed myself laughing.

  • @Luka2000_
    @Luka2000_ Pƙed 3 lety +44

    My CZcams gave me a recommendation I could not refuse

  • @joshuaachorn1672
    @joshuaachorn1672 Pƙed 3 lety +75

    The biggest reason The Godfather feels so authentic is because Mario Puzo, the author of the book published in 1969, was an Italian-American born and raised in New York City during the prohibition era. He also co-wrote the script with Francis Ford Coppola, making the transition from book to film so smooth and effective.
    Puzo put a lot of his personal self into Michael Corleone. Michael was born in 1920 and served in the Marines during World War 2. Puzo, in real life, was also born in 1920 and also served in World War 2, though it was for the US Army Air Forces. And while he never associated himself with any mob family, Puzo almost certainly had some personal knowledge of the mafia, having grown up in the heart of New York City during the 1920s and 1930s.
    As great as the movie is, I personally think the book is even better. I highly recommend anyone who has yet to read it to buy a copy.

    • @patriciachamberlain1135
      @patriciachamberlain1135 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      And it's currently on CZcams, in it's entirety. Great book, which I also read before seeing the movie, twice in one day.

    • @marijooneill8015
      @marijooneill8015 Pƙed rokem +2

      I read the book, it was a lot better than the movies, but I liked the first two.

    • @ATLANTECHFLOWMETERS
      @ATLANTECHFLOWMETERS Pƙed rokem

      The book kinda sucked. It kept revolving around that guy in Miami

  • @charlescarter4608
    @charlescarter4608 Pƙed 3 lety +40

    Prayers and positive thoughts for Michael's daughter

  • @Btn1136
    @Btn1136 Pƙed 3 lety +79

    I’ve really come to like Michael and the content he shares. Our culture needs stories of redemption more than ever.

    • @lufsolitaire5351
      @lufsolitaire5351 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Do people still call you guys wops, dago’s, guinea’s, greaser, etc even today? Plus I imagine the stereotype that any Sicilian-American is in the mob? Dated this Sicilian girl in high school, she told me her uncles run a pizza joint in Long Island and sometimes she got some of the “blood” money every Christmas.

    • @thomsboys77
      @thomsboys77 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Lmao

    • @elieric-qr1is
      @elieric-qr1is Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci

      For a second I thought you meant Michael Corleone lmao

  • @kevinbrooks1104
    @kevinbrooks1104 Pƙed 2 lety +22

    I was married into an Italian family for 20 years, every year during the holidays we would watch the trilogy for years, I could watch them for another 20 year . Seems that the more you watch, you learn more, one of my favorite scenes is when fish asks to be let off,for old times sake.

  • @almanji8046
    @almanji8046 Pƙed 3 lety +24

    Wishing your daughter a blessed and wonderful surgery and a speedy recovery. Get well soon. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @jimmyg8795
    @jimmyg8795 Pƙed 3 lety +159

    “We don’t get your attention for that long” i could easily watch 3+ hours of you talk a day 😂

    • @cesarvelazquez7128
      @cesarvelazquez7128 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      I was looking for this comment.

    • @Football0Lover
      @Football0Lover Pƙed 3 lety +3

      True

    • @conversationstranglersteve9873
      @conversationstranglersteve9873 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      I cant wait for an epic 3+ hours (hopefully) podcast with Michael and Rogan. Its bound to happen... Well, that's unless the snowflake employees at spotify invent a reason why they're offended by this, and veto the interview.

  • @thewhychannelishere
    @thewhychannelishere Pƙed 3 lety +152

    Michael, ''Once upon a time in America'' give us your thoughts on that film, authenticity wise and emotional impact.

    • @josephshipman4930
      @josephshipman4930 Pƙed 3 lety +12

      Such a great movie, a rollercoaster for sure, but I love it

    • @MonotoniTV
      @MonotoniTV Pƙed 3 lety +2

      I mixed it up with the latest Tarantino 😂 was a bit puzzled

    • @libertyn6621
      @libertyn6621 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      My fav film ever !

    • @brianmallen8887
      @brianmallen8887 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      I got "Once" in my top 10 gangster films. To me it was always the Jewish "Godfather." And the director was a flat out genius to get the performances of those kids. I thought the kids out-acted the likes of Robert Deniro and James Woods.

    • @briancannon2870
      @briancannon2870 Pƙed 3 lety

      Totally unimpressed. I bet Quintons next film is going to be fire

  • @anaihilator
    @anaihilator Pƙed 3 lety +32

    Ya gotta give credit to Micheal for turning his life around and adapting to the digital age and using social media to gain a platform
    It speaks to his intelligence which is one of the reasons why he survived mob life

  • @andrewmussio
    @andrewmussio Pƙed 3 lety +108

    This is the movie we have been waiting for. “He’s sleeping with the fishes”

    • @DA-to6gi
      @DA-to6gi Pƙed 3 lety +5

      "I'm gonna make a proposal he can't refuse... "

    • @Rompler_Rocco
      @Rompler_Rocco Pƙed 3 lety +1

      So
      While listening, my phone was in my pocket and somehow started a comment with the word "So". Instead of deleting it, I thought I'd explain.

    • @joeblow6949
      @joeblow6949 Pƙed 3 lety

      Luca- Broñaap
      ski sleeps with the fishes " Chris moltisanti"-sopranos season 1

    • @stuckonautomatic
      @stuckonautomatic Pƙed 3 lety

      @@QuasiELVIS i come across butt-dialing comments on CZcams here and there. It's mostly just random single letters.

    • @ricklaponte5869
      @ricklaponte5869 Pƙed 3 lety

      Great mob Monday really enjoyed this one thanks Michael Hope everything goes well with your daughter!

  • @youngny4584
    @youngny4584 Pƙed 3 lety +11

    Prayers up for your daughter. Praying for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.

  • @PauloBerni699
    @PauloBerni699 Pƙed 3 lety +12

    My mother watching Godfather 1 is like seeing a kid in the 70’s watching Star Wars for the first time. Prayers for your daughter’s quick recovery Mr. Franzese.

  • @Sigfrido-xc3nf
    @Sigfrido-xc3nf Pƙed 3 lety +55

    You cannot imagine how much I would like you to meet mr. Scorsese and make together a 3-hours film about your life and how you got back into the light. That would be awesome.

    • @jude6334
      @jude6334 Pƙed 3 lety

      Sadly, Irishman will be the last mob movie for Marty

  • @AndrewFriedberg
    @AndrewFriedberg Pƙed 3 lety +120

    "So it's me, Sinatra and Fred Astaire and we're doing sake bombs at the copa. Then, outta nowhere, in walks lil Franky Coppola, and I'm like oh!" - Gianni Russo

    • @bryanmanuel4945
      @bryanmanuel4945 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      @Michael Jurek Eh seems a little minor to what T.K Kirkland would sau

    • @Oliver-et2ou
      @Oliver-et2ou Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Jamie, can you pull that up?

    • @billisaac326
      @billisaac326 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @Hamish McGlashan I'm impressed but it was Monty Python who got em all singing 'always look on the bright side of life'.

    • @mickyzzzeee
      @mickyzzzeee Pƙed 3 lety +2

      “I forgot my shine box at Marilyn’s house
      when Joe Colombo walks in, we then drive over to meet Coppola, Carlo, Lucky Luciano and Jesus because they wanted me to play a bit part role in the greatest movie of all time. Coppola wanted to cast me as Connie but I couldn’t grow my hair long enough in time so I played her dickhead husband instead” - Gianni Russo

    • @mickyzzzeee
      @mickyzzzeee Pƙed 3 lety

      @buddymax46 have you listened to his interviews? Thank god he never got made cause the moron would have taken everyone down with him in a second. He’s full of merda

  • @albin1293
    @albin1293 Pƙed 3 lety +80

    All the franzese video are great
    -Vito corleone (1897-1959)

  • @chefjohnwt
    @chefjohnwt Pƙed 3 lety +11

    On of my favourite scenes in the entire movie was when Don Corleone returns to Sicily with his family. This encapsulates the true sense of family, and is such a powerful reflection of the family we all grew up with in Italy and Greece. Bless you Michael and keep your little girl safe.

  • @nitronamous
    @nitronamous Pƙed 3 lety +31

    I had no idea of all the background ties and influence that the family had to the movie. Amazing story once again, thank you! Prayers going out to your daughter!

  • @hamstel4540
    @hamstel4540 Pƙed 3 lety +17

    When I saw Micheal notifaction of the Godfather I knew I had a offer I could not Refuse.
    Love your channel Micheal wish your daughter good luck greeting from Holland!

  • @lebron7187
    @lebron7187 Pƙed 3 lety +51

    Four days ago would've been the 100th birthday of Mario Puzo, the author of The Godfather book, as well as the co-writer of all three movies.

  • @Mo-MuttMusic
    @Mo-MuttMusic Pƙed 3 lety +16

    Thanks for discussing. I've got "Part II" on in the background on my television as I listen to this and do some stuff at home. I read Puzo's novel before I saw the film.
    Excellent backstory. A lot of details I didn't know.
    Shawn R., Mo-Mutt Music

  • @brianmccarthy5557
    @brianmccarthy5557 Pƙed 3 lety +8

    I'm floored that Luca Brazzi was portrayed by an actual wiseguy!

  • @savvaskyriakidis7175
    @savvaskyriakidis7175 Pƙed 3 lety +53

    The betrayal of Tessio and the scene when he realizes that he is gonna be murdered is the one that really impressed me. I felt that this is the 'real' end of the movie.

  • @prinzeisenherz4287
    @prinzeisenherz4287 Pƙed 3 lety +45

    This man has a suite for every room...

  • @RickS2369
    @RickS2369 Pƙed 3 lety +8

    Wish there are more people like you giving perspectives on age-old stereotypes without instigating hate and division.

  • @Rednecknerd_rob9634
    @Rednecknerd_rob9634 Pƙed 3 lety +13

    Funny story. I was watching this movie when my Stepbrother asked me to be his oldest child's Godfather. My eyes bugged open and I was like, "Yes,"and he turned around and shook his head and said, "Not that kind of Godfather." lol.

  • @lebron7187
    @lebron7187 Pƙed 3 lety +8

    I had the opportunity to meet baron Franco Platania, the owner of the Sicilian villa of Don Tommasino, earlier this year. He showed me the behind-the-scenes photos of him, his wife and the likes of Coppola, Pacino and I think Ruddy too - none of which i believe you can find on the internet. He was such a gentleman. Offered to take photos all by himself, played bits of all three movies for me, showed me items such as the original film slate as well. Class guy.

    • @SantomPh
      @SantomPh Pƙed 3 lety

      where was he in the movies?

    • @lebron7187
      @lebron7187 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@SantomPh He wasn't in the movies himself, but all three parts of the trilogy were shot at his villa, Castello degli Schievi near Fiumefreddo di Sicilia. He got to meet Coppola (who I've heard is still his friend, and even sent him a bottle of wine from the vineyard Michael talked about in the video), Pacino, De Niro, Garcia, everybody.

  • @ogarzabello
    @ogarzabello Pƙed 3 lety +67

    The woman at the Coppola's store is sleeping with the fishes now.

  • @mattiaconcato1134
    @mattiaconcato1134 Pƙed 3 lety +17

    You’re probably one of the greatest youtuber on this app. I wish the well for you and your family. Love from Italy❀

  • @zimecka72
    @zimecka72 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I gotta say, Michael. I have been following you for years. On Facebook and CZcams. I have so much admiration for you. Not because of the life you lived but the transition to the life you live now. Much respect and admiration!

  • @badbadmanly903
    @badbadmanly903 Pƙed 3 lety +11

    Prayers for your daughter’s speedy recovery!

  • @vincentserrano9537
    @vincentserrano9537 Pƙed 3 lety +85

    "I can talk about this for the next two or three hours... we won't"
    No, no ,no! please help yourself!

    • @DJ-Dale
      @DJ-Dale Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Was thinking the same 😂

    • @hansvandermeulen5515
      @hansvandermeulen5515 Pƙed 3 lety

      A review of a movie that is about as long as the movie being discussed.

    • @marshallbrooksjr.9088
      @marshallbrooksjr.9088 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Yes Mike, please engage us for hours, there are those of us who possess a long attention span.

  • @BrendanSlob
    @BrendanSlob Pƙed 3 lety +6

    Man I just discovered your channel and I love the content. I love listening to you break down these movies.

  • @bobcload8943
    @bobcload8943 Pƙed 3 lety +10

    First, I'm sending prayers for your daughter. May God bless. Second, you are a terrific speaker and i would gladly sit through a couple of hours listening to you.
    I had the opportunity to meet the retired head of a family when i was a younger man. He was Sicilian and commanded so much respect. He reminded of Vito in a way. I was young and dumb and had no real reason to fear him. But the respect just seemed to come naturally. It's kind of hard to explain.

  • @sandbagger57
    @sandbagger57 Pƙed 3 lety +13

    I pray for Amanda's health and speedy recovery. James Caan,, my favorite Jewish Cowboy, went to the trial of Andrew Russo. He told the media that he was a friend and was there to support his good friend. That's the way people should behave with a long time friend.

  • @Evolution_10_X
    @Evolution_10_X Pƙed 3 lety +41

    "Just when i thought i was out.... they pull me back in!!.....is it true?!! MICHAEL!!"

  • @billvenner25
    @billvenner25 Pƙed 3 lety +7

    The atmosphere of the wedding till this day is astounding.

  • @111Mfreeman
    @111Mfreeman Pƙed 3 lety +2

    I just stumbled on michaels page, I've been binging through all his videos, truly a fascinating person. Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing your stories 🙏

  • @LUCIFER-wr8xj
    @LUCIFER-wr8xj Pƙed 3 lety +10

    PRAYERS ALL GOES WELL WITH YOUR DAUGHTER GOD BLESS ...

  • @TheTJDONALDSON
    @TheTJDONALDSON Pƙed 3 lety +65

    While not a traditional "mob" movie, I'd love to see you review Scarface!

    • @mojennith6427
      @mojennith6427 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      I’d also love to see him do Raging Bull.

    • @XuliusCaesar
      @XuliusCaesar Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Don't know how he would feel about that...dealing drugs was a death sentence in his previous life.

    • @user-zy9yg2eu5t
      @user-zy9yg2eu5t Pƙed 3 lety +9

      While not a traditional "mob" movie, Id love to see to see you review The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run!

    • @rickdebella7191
      @rickdebella7191 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Fearless
      The Professional movie.

    • @rickdebella7191
      @rickdebella7191 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      @@mojennith6427
      The Professional

  • @stephanwatson7902
    @stephanwatson7902 Pƙed 3 lety +6

    It's so cool being able to hear about the real mafia from people who were in it and hear their point of view of the world nowadays

    • @stephanwatson7902
      @stephanwatson7902 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@OfficialGHundo And he says they still are around. But are operating different and don't need to kill anymore to keep people in line. Which keeps the feds from using a ton of resources to hunt them again

  • @samsamkin4647
    @samsamkin4647 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    An interesting thing that I read about the first Godfather movie online was the actor who played Luca Brasi's assassin, a guy named Norm Bacchiocchi. After being in The Godfather he got into the gangster lifestyle in Connecticut and became heavily involved in gambling and drug dealing. He eventually got into some gambling debts and in around 1978 he was killed by a couple of fellas he was with at a property in Hamden. He was only 35 years old.

  • @OttoGrainer27
    @OttoGrainer27 Pƙed 3 lety +254

    "The worst part about this movie... is that it doesn't have Joe Pesci."

    • @yassirholeist4447
      @yassirholeist4447 Pƙed 3 lety +61

      Joe pesci is the Funny guy. And The godfather isnt a Funny Movie

    • @Riff5150
      @Riff5150 Pƙed 3 lety +22

      Thank God. He’s the same mobster in every mob movie. He makes Sonny look like Michael

    • @killadelphia215
      @killadelphia215 Pƙed 3 lety +7

      Joe Pesci would’ve been amazing playing a Nicky scarfo movie.

    • @krh626
      @krh626 Pƙed 3 lety +9

      @@yassirholeist4447 Pesci plays an amazing mobster.

    • @yassirholeist4447
      @yassirholeist4447 Pƙed 3 lety +14

      @@krh626 I agree. Joe was one of the greatest actors of Crime Movies . But He was Always The funny guy which is cool and give amazing role in the movies .especially goodfellas . But for Godfather Nop . That's not his type

  • @hugueraify
    @hugueraify Pƙed 3 lety +14

    I watch these movies every year, my favourite scene is when Michael kisses fredo and says: "i know it was you Fredo, you broke my heart" such a powerful scene...

  • @damiansalvino1128
    @damiansalvino1128 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    I just realized you released this back when I turned 19 (5 months late to say I know), I also hope your daughter is alright and doing well. I also want to say thank you for sharing your mob stories I find them very fascinating and engaging to listen to.

  • @minalaminala141
    @minalaminala141 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Just roll out Patreon and make subscribers listen to you talk for the time needed about these movies. Love your work Michael, keep it up.

  • @vornamenachname8728
    @vornamenachname8728 Pƙed 3 lety +12

    I love that black pumpkin next to you. Never seen one like that before.

  • @jasonbryant6492
    @jasonbryant6492 Pƙed 3 lety +10

    Prayers and thoughts for your daughter, my brother in Christ! May His healing hand be upon her tomorrow and in her recovery.

  • @jordanwhitecloud7190
    @jordanwhitecloud7190 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Great speaker and just the most respectful guy I’ve heard speak

  • @billyjoel747
    @billyjoel747 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Another great video, thank you Michael. I could listen to you talk about this stuff for hours. Best wishes to your daughter and family. Respect

  • @phj223
    @phj223 Pƙed 3 lety +27

    "I could talk about this movie for the next two or three hours, but we won't"
    uh, no, please do

  • @paxonearth
    @paxonearth Pƙed 3 lety +6

    Michael, for Mob Movie Monday I'd love to see you review The Road To Perdition.

  • @mudcast
    @mudcast Pƙed 3 lety +24

    Marlon Brando, what a great actor.

  • @ToniGospodin
    @ToniGospodin Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Michael I've seen your other videos too and now it reached to a point I nned to tell you : ) that you are really good at explaining things , clarity, word constrution , expression accuracy,
    honestly , if teachers in school could in such way present their teaching learning would be easier and more interesting. Its really interesting to listen to you , so I thank you for your time and effort, all the best to you and your family.

  • @amywarren3203
    @amywarren3203 Pƙed 3 lety +7

    Hi Michael, I’m a newly subbed and really enjoyed hearing these fun facts. Being from California we don’t always get to hear about things like that. Sending prayers for your daughters surgery and hope all is well. 🙏👍

  • @DrunkOfficeTea
    @DrunkOfficeTea Pƙed 3 lety +9

    I absolutely love this guy. He's doing so well still, and inspiring others. Like I'm off to jail for a few years but honestly I'm happy because I'm finally awake. I'm leaving old associates behind and moving on. Seeing this guy doing so well and spreading positivity is inspiring. I already feel like I've begun my journey but I have the obstacle of prison to overcome but once that's over I'm completely free, and I don't mean just from prison

  • @awallfrmitall8703
    @awallfrmitall8703 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    Speaking as a film major, Mr. Franzese dropped some gems 💎 I can appreciate. Thank you 🙏

  • @brothersinarmchairspodcast1717

    Sir, you have a fantastic knack for taking any event and making it a story worth telling. For example, your story about how you got The Godfather book. We are enjoying your channel, your style, and your stories. Have a great Thanksgiving!

  • @CptCaveman
    @CptCaveman Pƙed 3 lety +7

    Prayers, postive vibes, and healing wishes sent to your daughter...

  • @ausster8658
    @ausster8658 Pƙed 3 lety +34

    Michael, can you do "road to perdition" from 2002 next please? it's back in the 20's and 30's i believe and it has tom hanks, jude law, daniel craig and a few others. it's a great one, i think you'll like it design wise, not sure how you'll like it on realism.

    • @doddy66
      @doddy66 Pƙed 3 lety

      Great shout. Love that movie

    • @peteperic5822
      @peteperic5822 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      *and a few others..like Paul Newman lol

    • @mical7430
      @mical7430 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      That movies got nothing to do with italians

  • @kukiemonstah
    @kukiemonstah Pƙed 3 lety

    Hit the like button as soon as I opened the link. I just knew what Mike was gonna say was gonna be interesting. Love the content!

  • @BlackWaterStudioSolutions

    I've done heavy research into the different mobs and different people involved in the life. I must say I absolutely love listening to you talk while I'm doing housework.

  • @julianbryant8230
    @julianbryant8230 Pƙed 3 lety +27

    This video is an offer I couldn’t refuse

  • @forevergemma2002
    @forevergemma2002 Pƙed 3 lety +17

    The Godfather movie is epic! The home and wedding scene was taken in my hometown of SI up on Todt Hill. Todt Hill was a beautiful area and rich. Many gated houses with property. It was known to have mafia homes and the highest point on the eastern seaboard.
    It's amazing how many times you can apply this movie's dialogue to real life.
    And yes Michael, how uncanny that the character of Michael Corleone mirrors your life on a gross level!
    PS- it doesn't get anymore real than Clemenza..."leave the gun, get the cannolis."

  • @codylee3870
    @codylee3870 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Love watching your videos you’re an awesome speaker and you make great content. Prayers for your daughter.

  • @kotahi4193
    @kotahi4193 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Just letting you know I’m not bothered by how long you make the videos, you could make it an hour long and I would still watch it. Your explanation about the mob life and yourself is interesting and can’t get enough of it. I admire your consideration of other people’s time.

  • @luisalmodovar5030
    @luisalmodovar5030 Pƙed 3 lety +36

    Hope your little girl comes out of it in great health. Why wouldn't she, God is watching over her.

  • @jackclubs6919
    @jackclubs6919 Pƙed 3 lety +10

    Michael our prayers for a safe, and healthy recovery for your daughter, God Bless.

  • @jethrotull3590
    @jethrotull3590 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Prayers for her, I hope her surgery goes well, much love and respect Micheal

  • @isaacpaz9287
    @isaacpaz9287 Pƙed 2 lety

    I dont know if you are able to read qll comments but I absolutely am enthralled with your descriptive and calm demeanor and how humble and wise from your years qnd being a father lead you to now. I hope you and your family stay safe and many blessings upon you.