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  • Andy Garcia breaks down his most iconic characters, including his roles in 'The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone,' 'Ocean's 11,' 'The Untouchables,' 'Internal Affairs,' and more.
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  • @enriquesinghjr
    @enriquesinghjr Před rokem +282

    Even though The Godfather III (Coda) is the weakest out of the trilogy Garcia's character was a wonderful addition to the family. Even though he's had a fantastic career I consider him a somewhat underrated talent.

    • @ZAPAT1STA49
      @ZAPAT1STA49 Před rokem +14

      I enjoyed Coda a lot. Felt the pacing fix was solid. It obviously isnt part 1&2 but I enjoy it

    • @cdreidp
      @cdreidp Před rokem +4

      I liked part 3 way more than part 2

    • @Armyan1988
      @Armyan1988 Před rokem +5

      @@cdreidp Really? I am quite surprised to hear this. If you don't mind, can you expand, and explain why? I am huge fan of the trilogy, and think that 3 is way underrated. I am also a huge fan of Sophia Coppola, and think that the feedback she got, was more related to everyone's thought that she got the role because of her father.

    • @cdreidp
      @cdreidp Před rokem +6

      @Armyan1988 yeah! I felt that 2 was more just a backstory for Vito, whereas Coda was a continuation of later years. I thought 2 was slow, wasn't as interesting, but I can see why people like it- people like Vito. Also though, I think Vinny was a great addition to the series, you could definitely see Sonny in him. Just overall a more entertaining movie

    • @CraigMcfly1985
      @CraigMcfly1985 Před 7 měsíci

      I did enjoy Coda as well.

  • @rishabhaniket1952
    @rishabhaniket1952 Před rokem +67

    Andy Garcia and Ray Liotta were two actors who I am amazed didn’t go on to be bigger superstars. They had everything going on in their breakthrough films.

    • @tony1876
      @tony1876 Před měsícem +2

      I've always thought the same. Two of my favorite actors ever

    • @CoToZaFilmJest
      @CoToZaFilmJest Před 10 dny +1

      Yup.
      Ray Liotta was never a superstar, but he was RECOGNIZABLE as an excellent characteristic actor, never afraid of playing ambigeous characters, with ambivalent attitude, ambivalent feelings, often plain evil. And yet in some magical way he forced audience to accept that, sometimes to even cheer for him!
      He was truly SOMETHING WILD!

  • @TheThrivingLady
    @TheThrivingLady Před měsícem +3

    Gosh! Andy Garcia is the epitome of swagger and class! He's a great actor, too!

  • @Mr.D34
    @Mr.D34 Před rokem +51

    Andy Garcia still looks amazing and still looks classy as usual. Great actor.

  • @Coco-ct5ix
    @Coco-ct5ix Před rokem +63

    They broke the mould with this one - he is such an elegant and dignified actor who always brings something unique to his roles.

  • @texasred2702
    @texasred2702 Před rokem +101

    One of the best and most underrated actors alive. He was the what made the Godfather 3 feel like part of the trilogy.

  • @mexicansoutherngirl
    @mexicansoutherngirl Před rokem +77

    I love Andy Garcia in When A Man Loves A Woman. Meg Ryan and Andy Garcia are so electric !

    • @CoToZaFilmJest
      @CoToZaFilmJest Před 10 dny

      I admire "NIGHT FALLS ON MANHATTAN" (directed by Sidney Lumet!) with Lena Olin.

  • @bobbyricigliano2799
    @bobbyricigliano2799 Před rokem +25

    Andy Garcia, easily one of the greatest male lead actors in the last 35 years. More brilliant roles than I can even count. I am very partial toward “Things to do in Denver when you’re dead.”

  • @cameron1975williams
    @cameron1975williams Před 2 lety +173

    Just saw the great man himself in The Untouchables yesterday. What a great movie to be in. Andy Garcia is always fantastic to watch.

    • @CinHotlanta
      @CinHotlanta Před 2 lety +4

      I will always picture Stone first when I hear Andy's name, and see him absolutely taking names on that staircase.

    • @khalilahd.
      @khalilahd. Před 2 lety +3

      He’s incredible 👏🏽

    • @Jaydogg222
      @Jaydogg222 Před rokem +1

      @@CinHotlanta WAP COP

    • @joemckim1183
      @joemckim1183 Před rokem +2

      @@CinHotlanta I see Vincent Coreleone but Stone would probably be #2.

    • @cleanenergyinside1921
      @cleanenergyinside1921 Před rokem +1

      The staircase scene is probably the greatest scene of a movie ever .

  • @delrey874
    @delrey874 Před 2 lety +64

    Untouchables, Black Rain, Ocean's Eleven, City Island, The Mule...he is a good actor.

    • @JonBlockCreations
      @JonBlockCreations Před rokem +14

      Black Rain should DEFINITELY be included! Anybody who’s seen it never forgets what happens to Andy’s character.

    • @m1lst3r89
      @m1lst3r89 Před rokem +6

      @@JonBlockCreations yes, the first time I watched it, it was true shock to me! Just incredible.

    • @lewisjones4130
      @lewisjones4130 Před 5 dny

      SMOKIN ACES

  • @kjosemaria9373
    @kjosemaria9373 Před rokem +6

    Aging like wine!
    Andy Garcia was my summer magazine love April 1991 - he came out in one of those American Magazines for his role as Vincent Corleone , I screamed "SH******T!!!" when I saw his full page black and white photo - his piercing eyes boring into my 15 year old boy crazy soul. I was grounded for a week for that cussin. Hahahah
    Sigh, here I am 32 years later watching this show. Love how Andy has embraced aging like that - he's still beautiful!

  • @melindacampbell90
    @melindacampbell90 Před rokem +51

    charisma just oozes off of him, still handsome

  • @imherechillin
    @imherechillin Před rokem +20

    Nothing but the deepest respect for this man 👏👏

  • @barbararey4337
    @barbararey4337 Před rokem +14

    Modigliani is one of my favorite films starring Andy Garcia. He is a gentleman off screen.

  • @scottnolan2833
    @scottnolan2833 Před rokem +42

    He seems like a man who would be a wonderful friend and mentor.

  • @isismalls3436
    @isismalls3436 Před 2 lety +60

    Love his impressions of Al Pacino and Sean Connery 🤣

  • @DamnFineCupOfCoffee
    @DamnFineCupOfCoffee Před 2 lety +40

    This dude’s voice is awesome

  • @draganbilic5266
    @draganbilic5266 Před rokem +10

    He was great in Things to do in Denver when you're dead.

  • @stephenmccollum1391
    @stephenmccollum1391 Před rokem +40

    Great actor and very respectful of Sean, Al and others.
    Quite a career

  • @anilachar323
    @anilachar323 Před rokem +15

    Black Rain.
    Andy Garcia is in less than a quarter of the beginning and is the reason Michael Douglas stays on in Tokyo to head butt with the Yakuza.

  • @ArthephiusX
    @ArthephiusX Před 2 lety +78

    Things To Do In Denver When You’re Dead.
    Massively overlooked and underrated movie that ranks up there as one of Garcia’s finest performances, opposite Walken, and with a great ensemble cast and razor sharp script. Unforgivable that GQ have overlooked that gem.

    • @DNOstalgia
      @DNOstalgia Před 2 lety +4

      I remember seeing it in the cinema. My all time favourite Garcia movie!

    • @n.p.d
      @n.p.d Před 2 lety +6

      yeah massive mistake, was excited to hear him talk about it.

    • @UncorkedEnergy
      @UncorkedEnergy Před 2 lety +4

      I watch this just to see him talk about Jimmy the Saint

    • @DNOstalgia
      @DNOstalgia Před 2 lety +1

      @@UncorkedEnergy Give it a name! Me too. Boat Drinks.

    • @UncorkedEnergy
      @UncorkedEnergy Před 2 lety +2

      @@DNOstalgia yea buckwheat's for whoever left it out!

  • @ErenTheWarcriminal
    @ErenTheWarcriminal Před rokem +22

    Lmao his Sean Connery impression is absolutely legendary

  • @DunmoresMovieMania
    @DunmoresMovieMania Před 13 dny +1

    Anything Andy Garcia is in, he improves it 100%.

  • @zackwilliams9912
    @zackwilliams9912 Před 2 lety +84

    He should the Kennedy center honors one of these days. Other than Edward James Olmos, he brought nuances and richness to the characters that are Latino and inspiring a generation of Latino actors.

    • @williamdillard5060
      @williamdillard5060 Před rokem +3

      Well said sir.

    • @mg19cal
      @mg19cal Před rokem +3

      Good point. And ironically they were at odds in "Stand And Deliver"

  • @javiermori1710
    @javiermori1710 Před rokem +14

    I was working at Bellagio when they filmed Oceans 11 and waited on Garcia and his family of bout 10ppl. I waited on most of cast and he was def one of the nicer ones. I heard Julia Roberts was super high maintence lol..

  • @williamdillard5060
    @williamdillard5060 Před rokem +43

    "Internal Affairs" with Richard Gere was a great performance and my favorite AndyGarcia role . I also loved his portrayal of "Benedict" in The Oceans 11 movies. That baby stroller scene in "The Untouchables" was magnificent.

    • @molasorrosalom4846
      @molasorrosalom4846 Před rokem +5

      Richard Gere and Andy Garcia reportedly did not get along during filming. Some of the scenes in which they were required to hit each other, particularly the confrontation in the elevator, were allegedly for real. Garcia subsequently refused to attend the wrap party.

    • @williamdillard5060
      @williamdillard5060 Před rokem +3

      @@molasorrosalom4846 wow I never heard about that. I always heard that Gere was hard to get along with.

    • @CraigMcfly1985
      @CraigMcfly1985 Před 7 měsíci +1

      But still Internal Affairs was still a gripping hit over at Paramount and Frank Mancuso back in da 90's.

    • @williamdillard5060
      @williamdillard5060 Před 7 měsíci

      @@CraigMcfly1985 yes it was. I am surprised how many people never even heard of this movie.

  • @Engel888
    @Engel888 Před rokem +9

    Godfather 3 was superb. Vincent was terrific 👏

  • @Canyon2023
    @Canyon2023 Před rokem +3

    Most gorgeous actor on film ❤

  • @Aleakwe
    @Aleakwe Před rokem +5

    Will always love Andy Garcia, profound brilliance especially in Smokin Aces, Internal Affairs, When A Man Loves A Woman.

  • @yvetteschools4979
    @yvetteschools4979 Před rokem +9

    Truly a class act

  • @Cypress078
    @Cypress078 Před rokem +7

    He's an American treasure

  • @marilyncallachan
    @marilyncallachan Před rokem +9

    HE IS THE EPITOME OF CLASS!💎❣️

  • @user-gy7bu7hn1y
    @user-gy7bu7hn1y Před 23 dny +1

    Andy Garcia is an amazing actor! Talented, handsome, elelgant, clasic. He is awesome!!!!!!

  • @EricBrunoBorgman
    @EricBrunoBorgman Před rokem +9

    He does great impressions of other actors, usually of ones he's worked with.

  • @TripleJ69
    @TripleJ69 Před rokem +8

    I wish they could have talked about a character he played in, 8 million ways to die. He played a cocaine gangster in Los Angeles. His name was Angel in that movie. He was like Tony Montana before Tony Montana. A great movie that also had Jeff Bridges. One of my favorite movies.

  • @promnightdumpsterbaby9553

    This man is a class act.

  • @WalterSobchak1000
    @WalterSobchak1000 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Such a likable actor. Favourite films? Black Rain, Internal Affairs & The Untouchables

  • @gentleraine480
    @gentleraine480 Před rokem +21

    Godfather III is my personal favorite, basically due to Mr. Garcia’s ability to bring the story to life.

  • @tahirm1992
    @tahirm1992 Před rokem +8

    An Honorable mention: "Things to do in Denver When you are Dead." One of my fav Andy Garcia movie. Should've been there as well as "When a man loves a woman."

  • @lilyyyyyyy8116
    @lilyyyyyyy8116 Před 2 lety +19

    Honestly, the oceans movies are so good for no reason

    • @CinHotlanta
      @CinHotlanta Před 2 lety +4

      Straight up cast and director; the story/script is not great, but it is fun - soundtrack and score are pretty well put together, too.

    • @Ferraridude13
      @Ferraridude13 Před 2 lety +3

      Christopher Vaile script is very good imo, it’s very tight. Those movies are so much better than they have any right to be. With a different team it could’ve been so average, it’s just the perfect ensemble behind and in front of the camera

    • @m1lst3r89
      @m1lst3r89 Před rokem +1

      They are just pure pop corn entertainment.

    • @williamdillard5060
      @williamdillard5060 Před rokem

      Well they couldn't have made it to "real".

  • @tomasf.alvarez9556
    @tomasf.alvarez9556 Před 26 dny +1

    A fantastic actor. And true gentleman.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @themarkl0813
    @themarkl0813 Před rokem +3

    That stair scene is one of my fav scenes of all time !!!

  • @brianlagrant9757
    @brianlagrant9757 Před rokem +8

    Wish they would have talked about Black Rain. Great movie.

  • @joseandrada264
    @joseandrada264 Před rokem +6

    Such a great actor , so many memorable performances

  • @west43rdst6
    @west43rdst6 Před rokem +5

    gorgeous then and now

  • @jimmyl324
    @jimmyl324 Před rokem +7

    Excellent actor

  • @Fac725
    @Fac725 Před rokem +5

    What a great man!

  • @richardjoseph8532
    @richardjoseph8532 Před 2 lety +15

    Andy Garcia could be everyone's friend... A lover of life! Bravo!

  • @suat365
    @suat365 Před rokem +4

    Internal affairs, The untouchables. GF 3, Things to do in Denver..., and many others. One of the greatest actor of all time

  • @paramitch
    @paramitch Před rokem +33

    It's lovely to see Andy break down his career, and he's thoughtful and fascinating here, so thanks for this. However, I have to wonder what kind of silly PR deal resulted in THESE movies being picked for inclusion (where he was mostly a supporting role), versus films he led like JENNIFER 8, WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN, NIGHT FALLS ON MANHATTAN, MODIGLIANI, etc.? (I mean, MAMMA MIA 2 versus BLACK RAIN or 8 MILLION WAYS TO DIE etc? Sigh.

    • @maneincondicional9139
      @maneincondicional9139 Před rokem +5

      Modigliani , The appearance of Lorca, Thinks to do in Denver when you're dead...
      Andy Garcia 💗

  • @martinsmith1505
    @martinsmith1505 Před rokem +5

    Just stumbled upon this interview, ironically. just heard about James Dawn's death.He was great as Sonny's son , Andy Garcia is great, one of my favorite actors! God Bless Andy Garcia, and RIP to James Caan!

  • @sid3859
    @sid3859 Před 6 dny +1

    What a down to Earth ,humble guy.Very well spoken. btw:He would be a great James Bond!

  • @OMGWTFLOLSMH
    @OMGWTFLOLSMH Před rokem +3

    One of the greats. He seems very personable too.

  • @rodrigocarneiro2100
    @rodrigocarneiro2100 Před rokem +6

    Everything Andy does is amazing!!! ❤

  • @MerchantIvoryfilms
    @MerchantIvoryfilms Před rokem +5

    I had the very rare honor of escorting Andy around the Chines Theater as his EP detail while he did a Q&A. He got out of his car, i introduced myself and off we went into the back ally and down a long set of very creepy stairs into a super dark hall. Its probably the ugliest walk of old walls, covered in fire retardant, its just creepy.
    If you knew me personally or took a first glance you would see me as the skinny nerd who you could beat up (In short im not intimidating) In my suit i look like a secret service agent i guess and between that and the really creepy stairs Andy was a little wireded out, ask me straight up "Are you going to snuff me?"
    I laughed, he did to. I turned and smiled to him saying "I know this is scary but i promise your green room is just over hear and its much nicer than this hallway"
    Now ever time I see the Godfather, or Oceans, i get a big smile on my face and tell myself "I intimidated him....me the nerd" ^.^

  • @SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFish.

    Love him in the movie Dead Again…

  • @user-ps4gv7ge6t
    @user-ps4gv7ge6t Před 10 měsíci +3

    Godfather 4 with Garcia as the Godfather HAS to come. As long as he is alive, they have to make it. Dont care about the plot or how, but they MUST do it.

  • @Saad.H
    @Saad.H Před 7 měsíci +3

    I will always remember him as Terry Benedict

  • @erdnasiul87
    @erdnasiul87 Před 2 lety +35

    His best role was when he played for Manchester United. That Berbatov character was amazing.

    • @FastEddie86
      @FastEddie86 Před rokem +2

      Berbatov modelled himself on him. When he’s smoking.

  • @timmayer7248
    @timmayer7248 Před rokem +6

    I wish they would've covered Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead. Andy has been great in so many roles, but he'll always be Jimmy the Saint to me.

  • @tracezacur6784
    @tracezacur6784 Před 6 dny +1

    Night falls on manhattan is one of my favorites since I was a teenager
    Andy was excellent in that movie.

  • @alynsyms9666
    @alynsyms9666 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I first saw Andy Garcia in the Untouchables, then Black Rain and Godfather III. I looked for any movie with him in it after. There were two outstanding films of his I really enjoyed that deserve recognition. City Island and Modigliani, both were terrific and a tour de force for Andy. He is a great actor.

  • @RENTnerd87
    @RENTnerd87 Před rokem +11

    When A Man Loves A Woman is really underrated

  • @hrw1008
    @hrw1008 Před rokem +5

    Love this guy.

  • @boruff68
    @boruff68 Před 12 dny

    STILL love watching "The Untouchables" . His role in that was pretty great one to watch.

  • @THEBANDIT7979
    @THEBANDIT7979 Před rokem +7

    He should’ve been casted in Carlitos way as the lead. Pacino was ridiculous in that role. And not in a good way. Andy garcia is ridiculously underrated. He’s a low key actor. He’s a family man first. He is a throwback to Humphrey bogart. An elegant and excellent actor.

  • @shaggycan
    @shaggycan Před rokem +7

    9:00 Maybe his charcter was aiming to be in the mounted police, most large forces in the 20s had them. Better pay etc. Makes sense. Untouchables is a masterpiece. People forget that DePalma was in the tight filmmaking group with Lucas, Spielberg, Marty and Coppola.

  • @christoffesedao3579
    @christoffesedao3579 Před rokem +19

    Garcia is amazing in the film JENNIFER 8. It is a great film that is overlooked too often. With Uma Thurman, Kathy Baker, and Lance Henriksen.

    • @m1lst3r89
      @m1lst3r89 Před rokem +1

      Yes, my comment too.

    • @sahej6939
      @sahej6939 Před rokem

      It stinks in terms of writing

    • @m1lst3r89
      @m1lst3r89 Před rokem +1

      @@sahej6939 the writing is the best part of the film. One of the best screenplays I read.

  • @maneincondicional9139
    @maneincondicional9139 Před rokem +3

    My favorite actor ever💗

  • @HeatWave96
    @HeatWave96 Před rokem +5

    Where is black rain? Seems like such an underrated movie

  • @tony1876
    @tony1876 Před měsícem

    One of the best actors ever. Legendary

  • @L.L.2045
    @L.L.2045 Před 2 dny

    I love Any Garcias vibe!

  • @heathercole5473
    @heathercole5473 Před rokem +2

    Things to do in Denver is also the best movie. Thanks, Sir

  • @charliet9721
    @charliet9721 Před rokem +3

    They should’ve added a segment on The Lost City a movie he created based on experiences of his life

  • @elenapanus6638
    @elenapanus6638 Před rokem +1

    Burt Lancaster - Gregory Peck - Andy Garcia ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Katzenhase
    @Katzenhase Před měsícem

    His role in "Black Rain" was also iconic!!!

  • @strictlysega
    @strictlysega Před rokem +1

    black rain and accidental hero are my 2 fave Andy Garcia movies,.

  • @gforce97
    @gforce97 Před rokem +2

    i remember him
    in Pink Panther 2 when he played the Italian detective

  • @m1lst3r89
    @m1lst3r89 Před rokem +9

    Too bad he didn't talk about Jennifer Eight, one of his best movies.

  • @TheonlyLarsNelson
    @TheonlyLarsNelson Před 5 dny

    I've just re-watch "intrenal affairs" and it's perfection. I really liked "jennifer 8" also. Andy Garcia you 've been rocking my love for films, thank you so much for it!

  • @paulshaw9953
    @paulshaw9953 Před rokem +3

    Smokin' Aces

  • @georgekouremenos596
    @georgekouremenos596 Před rokem +2

    He is incredible. Congrats mr. Garcia

  • @dragondisciple1205
    @dragondisciple1205 Před 5 dny

    The train station scene is one of my favorite action sequences “yeah I got him”

  • @kimberlya.3681
    @kimberlya.3681 Před rokem

    I literally just watched the trilogy for the first time over the memorial day weekend. Andy Garcia shines 💫💫💫

  • @El-Jefe97
    @El-Jefe97 Před rokem +1

    I haven't seen the video yet, but this guy is a legend.

  • @missVmilne
    @missVmilne Před 2 lety +9

    Superb talent - I'd watch him open an envelope : - )

  • @titaongalpay3779
    @titaongalpay3779 Před rokem +1

    Wow ! The voice ! Perfect !

  • @mr.soprano2609
    @mr.soprano2609 Před rokem +3

    Legend❤️

  • @NewAnimeFreak357
    @NewAnimeFreak357 Před rokem +5

    City island was pretty funny

  • @mikaelhagstrom9381
    @mikaelhagstrom9381 Před rokem +2

    Great Video..💪👍 ...Thank You...👍...For Sharing it..👍

  • @coritrukka
    @coritrukka Před 2 lety +3

    “You got mustard on your suit.” Lucky Luciano

  • @lourdesgreen2213
    @lourdesgreen2213 Před 11 měsíci

    Love. Andy Garcia, one of my favorite actors. He is very talented and multidimensional.

  • @cayenneman08
    @cayenneman08 Před 5 dny

    Where's "Things to Do In Denver When You're Dead?" That's one of his best!

  • @mikemasiello5965
    @mikemasiello5965 Před 26 dny

    Watch him in "City Island". I think that's his best performance ever!

  • @carolw1624
    @carolw1624 Před rokem +2

    When A Man Loves A Women... I cried, all my girlfriends cried, such a moving movie

  • @agneskalocsai2966
    @agneskalocsai2966 Před rokem +2

    The best !👍

  • @markienatnots9479
    @markienatnots9479 Před rokem +2

    Can’t believe they didn’t mention Black Rain.

  • @htdart
    @htdart Před rokem +3

    You should have included Night Falls on Manhattan.

  • @hortensia3384
    @hortensia3384 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Il est toujours aussi beau,

  • @the21stcenturybody65
    @the21stcenturybody65 Před 5 dny

    Things To Do in Denver When You're Dead. So so great.