Sit Down with Lillo Brancato "A Bronx Tale" with Michael Franzese

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  • 👉👉Check out the store: store.michaelfranzese.com/ A Sit down with Lillo Brancato (Calogero) from A Bronx Tale... Lillo Brancato Jr. is an American actor, known for his performance as Calogero Anello in Robert De Niro's 1993 directorial debut, A Bronx Tale. He also played Matthew Bevilaqua, a young mobster on The Sopranos.
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  • @joemonteirosportsshorts3343
    @joemonteirosportsshorts3343 Pƙed 3 lety +2605

    His downfall started when he beat up those brokers who wouldn’t push webistics

  • @josephabrams4002
    @josephabrams4002 Pƙed 3 lety +709

    One can't help but be reminded of that iconic line in A Bronx Tale. "The saddest thing in life is wasted talent." I wish him the best...

    • @ivatrump6000
      @ivatrump6000 Pƙed 3 lety +1

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    • @thomaskline6823
      @thomaskline6823 Pƙed 3 lety +17

      He didn’t listen to his reel dad & went the wrong way. 😕

    • @adystothard6263
      @adystothard6263 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      Awesome videos as always with amazing content

    • @Bryancm2792
      @Bryancm2792 Pƙed 3 lety +9

      Iconic and ironic

    • @ronaldtartaglia4459
      @ronaldtartaglia4459 Pƙed 3 lety +6

      Really he was involved in a cop murder. Hope he rots in hell.

  • @acaciajessamine
    @acaciajessamine Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci +19

    My favorite scene is the end scene where he is saying his goodbyes to Sonny, looks down on him, touches his forehead, and says, “Wasted talent.”
    That’s such a powerful scene. Great movie. Saw it yesterday for the first time.

  • @samrobinson387
    @samrobinson387 Pƙed rokem +183

    The way Lilo’s facial expressions are so accurate when impersonating De Niro is very impressive

    • @KH0LRA
      @KH0LRA Pƙed rokem +7

      True, I was so captivated with how SPOT on the casting was for him! Down to the mole lol 😅

    • @kathleendobens6648
      @kathleendobens6648 Pƙed rokem +4

      Yah.

  • @davidhapka5410
    @davidhapka5410 Pƙed 3 lety +663

    A Bronx Tale is a classic.

    • @ShroomFactory
      @ShroomFactory Pƙed 3 lety +23

      it's based on Chazz Palminteri's life. He wrote it himself.

    • @510kid9
      @510kid9 Pƙed 3 lety +13

      True American masterpiece

    • @DatMuslimGuy
      @DatMuslimGuy Pƙed 3 lety +9

      Yes it is I’ve seen it 4 times better each time

    • @ShroomFactory
      @ShroomFactory Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@DatMuslimGuy u gotta see the one man show if u ever get the chance!

    • @marioserrano6333
      @marioserrano6333 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      @@tupacshakur1909 chaz is the real "C" Google Chaz his real name is Calogero Lorenzo(Chazz)Palminteri

  • @nikolajagencic1869
    @nikolajagencic1869 Pƙed 3 lety +2586

    The saddest thing in life is wasted talent.

    • @nathanialbroadway2719
      @nathanialbroadway2719 Pƙed 3 lety +24

      Exactly!!!! .

    • @johnowen7302
      @johnowen7302 Pƙed 3 lety +69

      Is it possible for him to return because he could still be a awesome talent, it's never too late for someone with talent like this guy

    • @add_pleasure6187
      @add_pleasure6187 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      yep, big lenny

    • @johnowen7302
      @johnowen7302 Pƙed 3 lety +6

      @@mastakilla7317 o right sorry my bad, thanks I'll check that out

    • @nikolajagencic1869
      @nikolajagencic1869 Pƙed 3 lety +8

      @@johnowen7302 I agree Michael is a real example 😁

  • @talypo
    @talypo Pƙed rokem +90

    The scene where Chazz (Sonny) drives backward to the club is the best scene ever. There are actually a lot of scenes in this movie that I love.

    • @Amidat
      @Amidat Pƙed rokem +5

      That was real Bronx Italian Gangster stuff back then

    • @sharonbre9347
      @sharonbre9347 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci +2

      They were 1 way streets. Rather than go around the block we would all back up to get down the block more quickly.

    • @texasoutlaw4222
      @texasoutlaw4222 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

      Gotta keep them miles low. Lol

  • @Ok-551
    @Ok-551 Pƙed rokem +30

    Getting up is 10x harder than falling down. I’ve been there. When you need a chance the most, people can smell the blood in the water and dismiss you. It takes time to get comfortable in your own skin again and get past those people. Hang in there Lillo, life can be amazing again.

    • @roddyboethius1722
      @roddyboethius1722 Pƙed rokem +2

      Amen. Make it one more day. Make it to tomorrow and see what happens

  • @trailtrs1
    @trailtrs1 Pƙed 2 lety +828

    The scene with him and the black girl reaching across to unlock the door for him was one of the best scenes in ANY coming of age movies ever.

  • @richardwhite3177
    @richardwhite3177 Pƙed 3 lety +173

    "Now youse can't leave" the greatest line EVER in filmdom....

    • @Thefarbetween
      @Thefarbetween Pƙed 3 lety +9

      Man it’s probably been 20 years since i saw the movie, but when i read that line i was it came right back to me. What a great line

    • @MoejiiOsmanTV
      @MoejiiOsmanTV Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Yup

    • @tejmason4310
      @tejmason4310 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Absolutely great moment in the film 👍😀

    • @mikecinquen
      @mikecinquen Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Naa, "give her the Mario test" is the greatest line EVER in filmdom....

    • @michaelx1511
      @michaelx1511 Pƙed 3 lety

      That's not even the best line in the movie bro.

  • @billybob1723
    @billybob1723 Pƙed 2 lety +26

    Brancato played his part like a seasoned actor.

  • @shannonmonroe5873
    @shannonmonroe5873 Pƙed rokem +15

    I used to really like Robert De niro but once he started his political views I changed my mind. I've always had the view that the last people who understand how middle class Americans live is some Liberal actor.

    • @jacktanner7738
      @jacktanner7738 Pƙed měsĂ­cem +5

      Good actor but his politics are shit. Very disappointed.

    • @flynnlizzy5469
      @flynnlizzy5469 Pƙed 28 dny +2

      He ruined a lot of my favorite movies by running his mouth as he did / does. I just can't make it through any of them anymore and its a damn shame.

  • @CoolHandLuke1117
    @CoolHandLuke1117 Pƙed 3 lety +330

    The Saddest Thing in Life is Wasted Talent!!!!

    • @elitecombatfitnesscentral6170
      @elitecombatfitnesscentral6170 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Here,here...

    • @510fitness3
      @510fitness3 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      I bet he hates that line. From acting to 10 years in prison. Wasted talent

    • @mr.lincoln2753
      @mr.lincoln2753 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      At least it looks like he is ok now. Hopefully he helps other people with their problems. I believe he cleaned up, but I don’t know him personally.

    • @jackedkerouac4414
      @jackedkerouac4414 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      That movie is full of wisdom like that especially the Mario Test

    • @Melinda8162
      @Melinda8162 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@ax9701 So, why in the hell should that matter??

  • @dan9864
    @dan9864 Pƙed 3 lety +186

    “Now yous can’t leave” đŸ‘ŠđŸ’„ ... so satisfying 😌

    • @tonistarks2874
      @tonistarks2874 Pƙed 3 lety +6

      Facts 💯 that line was powerful

    • @trailtrs1
      @trailtrs1 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      Incredible line

    • @trailtrs1
      @trailtrs1 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      @@jds3068 very true. Was a great scene lol

  • @allanhernandez5556
    @allanhernandez5556 Pƙed rokem +6

    When Dinero tells young "C" that the hard working dad is the tough guy, gets up everyday and works for his family, it broke my heart.. his son was too young to understand the underworld he inevitably dives into..slaps him and then hugs him...thought of my son who is only 6...Bravo to that scene and movie overrall!

  • @TheXYGhost
    @TheXYGhost Pƙed 2 lety +46

    Best interview of Lilo yet. A Bronx Tale was filmed in Astoria Queens. Absolutely my top favorite movie of all time.

    • @nolochronics3277
      @nolochronics3277 Pƙed rokem +1

      I used to live there ! Never knew that đŸ‡ŹđŸ‡·

    • @Amidat
      @Amidat Pƙed rokem

      Yeah anyone who knows Belmont could see that wasn't it. But yea Except City Island - you are correct. That did look like the real area..

    • @TheXYGhost
      @TheXYGhost Pƙed rokem

      @@nolochronics3277
      Ella

    • @berny1123
      @berny1123 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +1

      Yes , I was at that time when they film the scene when De Niro was with this guy in the bus, I remember I so the supermarket the I was going in , with a different name and all the area looks so old , because they change all the aspects of the area to looks like the 50’s.

  • @danielfronc4304
    @danielfronc4304 Pƙed 3 lety +412

    Chazz Palmintieri is, in my humble opinion, the heart and soul of "A Bronx Tale". The whole movie revolves around him and his personality is beyond dynamic. He plays his role, the good and bad of it, so convincingly that it draws you into it. He's such a cool guy.

    • @franklopez7019
      @franklopez7019 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      Okay 🙄. That’s like saying Joe Pesci is the heart and soul of Goodfellas.

    • @robroy488
      @robroy488 Pƙed rokem

      @@franklopez7019 "in his humble opinion" Opinions are subjective and chazz did play a pivotal role in the film, so, childish emojis aside, the actor WAS the heart and soul of that movie, for him. Why have adults been reduced to using cartoon like symbols in place of words? It's so fucking retarded.

    • @mfar3016
      @mfar3016 Pƙed rokem +6

      I agree. Chaz is an absolute legend & a total gentleman.

    • @portoseguro3464
      @portoseguro3464 Pƙed rokem +9

      @@franklopez7019 Not really, in Goodfellas Joe didn't bring any charisma and likability to the table, and Chazz did that with Bronx Tale.

    • @lastthen5045
      @lastthen5045 Pƙed rokem +20

      It's chazz story he wrote it. It's ALL him.

  • @christiankarlkarganilla2763
    @christiankarlkarganilla2763 Pƙed 3 lety +540

    Even as a bald guy, he still resembles a young De Niro.

    • @SavageAudits
      @SavageAudits Pƙed 3 lety +7

      Ugly as sin?

    • @bigjohn3928
      @bigjohn3928 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      Fyi...Dinero is bald too in real life

    • @JC_inc
      @JC_inc Pƙed 3 lety +5

      De Niro in Taxi Driver.

    • @dj9001
      @dj9001 Pƙed 3 lety +7

      @@bigjohn3928 No he's not.

    • @alexbatsoulis9862
      @alexbatsoulis9862 Pƙed 2 lety +9

      Looks more like a bald screech from Saved By The Bell

  • @MIXTAB1
    @MIXTAB1 Pƙed 2 lety +98

    I was so obsessed with Bronx tale that I started questioning girls I was with at the time if they didn’t unlock my door hahaha.. for real ✌
    Nice to see recovery in action, well done lillo

    • @carolinefranciswonderwoman
      @carolinefranciswonderwoman Pƙed rokem +3

      Love that, door scene it stuck with me

    • @voljinshin
      @voljinshin Pƙed rokem +4

      But now what needs to happen is A Bronx tale 2 what became of the characters today stay married to decorate a separate ways. It'll be interesting storyline

    • @dalehood1846
      @dalehood1846 Pƙed rokem +6

      MIXTA-B MARVELOUS MIC, I actually had that happen to me in real life. I was giving a platonic female friend a ride. Went to the passenger side of the car and unlocked and opened the door for her. Went around the back and saw her unlock my door, because of the movie. When I got in, we talked about it. I told her she should share that with her buddy, my wife at the time. Common courtesy is lacking in this society and this country. Another female I was randomly talking to said, " My grandfather told me it doesn't cost anything to be kind." What a STATEMENT!! I said to her that her grandfather is a wise man. God bless all.

    • @brandonfreeman6517
      @brandonfreeman6517 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci +1

      Me and my friends did as well... jokingly of course. We had watched the movie on DVD at my house on my 46" projection TV when we were probably about 18 years old. We'd use "the move" to test chicks... I wanna say at least 1 of them passed if I remember correctly. I went on a date and she opened my door. Didn't marry her, still single at 41 by choice, but it's a fun memory.

    • @PostalWorker14
      @PostalWorker14 Pƙed měsĂ­cem

      Stereotypes Italians Hollywood loves stereotypes

  • @allenetube
    @allenetube Pƙed rokem +63

    I love people that are able to turn their lives around and do positive things with their lives...and then share it this way. All the best to both Michael & Lilo!!!

  • @shannonlucas2980
    @shannonlucas2980 Pƙed 3 lety +306

    He made us love Cologero and hate the Bevillaqua kid. Fantastic actor.

    • @michaelschwanke2810
      @michaelschwanke2810 Pƙed 3 lety +38

      đŸŽ”up in the clubđŸŽ”

    • @KOVIDGOON
      @KOVIDGOON Pƙed 3 lety +3

      FACTS

    • @KOVIDGOON
      @KOVIDGOON Pƙed 3 lety +27

      @@michaelschwanke2810 lmao only true soprano fans get that 1. Now give me 1000 dollars!

    • @michaelschwanke2810
      @michaelschwanke2810 Pƙed 3 lety +8

      @@KOVIDGOON you're just gonna rip us off for a g note. I can't fuckin believe this

    • @michaelschwanke2810
      @michaelschwanke2810 Pƙed 3 lety +7

      @@KOVIDGOON Richieeee I'm wit you now

  • @BeeHatGuy
    @BeeHatGuy Pƙed 3 lety +521

    I get the vibe that he's being as honest as he can with Michael, here. It makes me respect him, cause he ain't trying to make excuses, only explain himself. I wish him the best going forward

    • @Redmpls1
      @Redmpls1 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Swee

    • @Redmpls1
      @Redmpls1 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      He7ycv

    • @pippipster6767
      @pippipster6767 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      Everyone edits the version of their own lives into the ground. Unavoidable.

    • @tonymontana4284
      @tonymontana4284 Pƙed 2 lety +11

      Yep cop killer but it shows you the power of celebrity, people are willing to overlook even cold blooded murderers, his career is over he has no choice to pretend to go straight and change his old ways.

    • @renbur8223
      @renbur8223 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Me too. He's so humble.

  • @Pazuzu82
    @Pazuzu82 Pƙed rokem +16

    Michael is such a great talker, he always knows what the next sentence is he is going to say, I'm usually not that good and end up stuttering 😂😂

  • @gbgary
    @gbgary Pƙed 2 lety +6

    his facial expressions are spot on Robert De Niro.

  • @dailleztj
    @dailleztj Pƙed 3 lety +49

    Lilo’s story on Vlad tv got me into rehab the next morning

    • @wendyladybug355laurie4
      @wendyladybug355laurie4 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      God Bless, Many PRAYERSNLUV đŸ‘ŒđŸ‘Œâœïžâœïž

    • @fpineros9189
      @fpineros9189 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      hope you are still hanging strong brother. one day at a time

    • @dailleztj
      @dailleztj Pƙed 2 lety +7

      Thank you guys ill have a year clean august 20th of this year...while i was in rehab i mesaged lilo on instagram and he immediately responded and has always responded ever since...this man helped save my life as far as im concerned

  • @animeshpandey8311
    @animeshpandey8311 Pƙed 3 lety +247

    "It was Shaun all along...I swear"

  • @caupain66
    @caupain66 Pƙed měsĂ­cem +1

    He could pass for his kid to THIS DAY!!! It’s uncanny!!

  • @scottyaugustinefennell-rod2178

    I really hope he makes a comeback. He is so talented as an actor. Much respect to him for conquering his demons.

    • @MyHandleIsntLongEnough
      @MyHandleIsntLongEnough Pƙed 25 dny

      Really? After killing someone. You’re a very forgiving person. I wonder if you’d feel that way if the victim was related to you?

    • @scottyaugustinefennell-rod2178
      @scottyaugustinefennell-rod2178 Pƙed 25 dny

      @@MyHandleIsntLongEnough Christ says in Matthew 6:14 and 18:22 to forgive. I follow the lords word. I pray you read those passages and have your heart filled with the glory of what the Lord Jesus Christ is trying to teach all of us. God Bless.

    • @IvanLendl87
      @IvanLendl87 Pƙed 9 dny

      Yeah too bad the guy he killed can’t make a comeback.

  • @johncooper3636
    @johncooper3636 Pƙed 3 lety +201

    Michael: One of the many reasons I listen to your sit-downs is that you allow your guest to speak without interruption. You are a terrific listener. Empathetic, sympathetic, and great contributor. Thank you, Michael!

    • @CodyRae11
      @CodyRae11 Pƙed 3 lety

      TRUTH!!

    • @moududahmed2757
      @moududahmed2757 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Absolutely

    • @bengal3665
      @bengal3665 Pƙed 3 lety

      Yes, won't let to get a word in edgewise especially that guy from valuetainment I think he likes to hear himself talk PIA

    • @daveyjones4621
      @daveyjones4621 Pƙed 3 lety

      good point

    • @petethegreek1736
      @petethegreek1736 Pƙed 3 lety

      Agree! This was why he was a leader in the underworld and a leader now in the legitimate world 👍

  • @Rahab111222
    @Rahab111222 Pƙed 3 lety +171

    He looks exactly like DeNiro as Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver when he shaves his head. He should've played the younger DeNiro in The Irishman.

    • @Eleventhearlofmars
      @Eleventhearlofmars Pƙed 3 lety +15

      @Bruce Michael well thats just the most ironic thing that Hollywood could do to the guy. Hypocritical Hollywood, people make mistakes they shouldn’t pay for it for the rest of their days.

    • @stefjonno1
      @stefjonno1 Pƙed 3 lety +8

      Good shout. De niro in the irishman never looked under 50 for me lol. Still a brilliant film though.

    • @stefjonno1
      @stefjonno1 Pƙed 3 lety

      @Bruce Michael So was Joe pesci.

    • @the2ndcoming135
      @the2ndcoming135 Pƙed 3 lety

      He does. Kinda resembles my cousin Jake on my pops sideđŸ€”

    • @marksooo
      @marksooo Pƙed 3 lety

      Wow. Great thought. Would have been awesome.

  • @steveosborne8139
    @steveosborne8139 Pƙed rokem +8

    What a great film A Bronx Tale is, Lillo was brilliant in it. Best wishes to you all.

  • @adsthomas5213
    @adsthomas5213 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci +7

    This interview is a great depiction of two very different men who took very different routes in life but came from very similar backgrounds. Poetic!

  • @jefffrearson8764
    @jefffrearson8764 Pƙed 3 lety +42

    "Now you's can't leave." Great scene.

  • @NickP
    @NickP Pƙed 3 lety +80

    Agreed, Chazz deserved the Oscar for his performance.

    • @jackedkerouac4414
      @jackedkerouac4414 Pƙed 3 lety +8

      If not for his acting def for best original screenplay. Neighborhood kid grows up with 2 fathers one straight and one a gangster. That's such a universal concept to either work hard and be poor or cut corners and be rich

    • @NickP
      @NickP Pƙed 3 lety +4

      @@jackedkerouac4414 Absolutely, such a well untold story until then... Like they both said, I don’t see anyone else playing that part as well as he did.

    • @georgeguilfoyle6847
      @georgeguilfoyle6847 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@jackedkerouac4414 it would be adapted screenplay because it was a play first

    • @jackedkerouac4414
      @jackedkerouac4414 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@georgeguilfoyle6847 You're right. I stand corrected

  • @may5588
    @may5588 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    Why is this kid not acting now. He’s amazing. A natural. If you see this Lillo. Come back to the screen. We love you in our own way. You paid your dues. Move forward to greatness. Take your time.

  • @johnbroadway4196
    @johnbroadway4196 Pƙed rokem +10

    Fantastic, I enjoy these " Sit Downs ".
    They are more real than the Network's can't even come close. Thank you.

  • @jeshkam
    @jeshkam Pƙed 3 lety +41

    Lol his De Niro impression was 100% spot on, I couldn't stop laughing... đŸ€ŁđŸ˜đŸ˜‚

  • @mannyruiz1954
    @mannyruiz1954 Pƙed 3 lety +63

    I laughed out loud when Lillo made those Deniro faces. Hysterical. Great, great sit down.

  • @timothyperry7760
    @timothyperry7760 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci +1

    MichaeMy youngest boy is 33 and is the golden boy my oldest l oh my God "C" one of my favorite movies, what a story of life. I watch every time it comes on. I'm 70 now and I had my 2 sons watch with me growing up hopefully to get something out of it. Sorry I messed it up anyway my oldest boy 43 has had a rough life growing up. I just wrote this interview down and will call Him to watch this great talk with Lillo , hopefully He will get more out of this Thanks keep up the good word.God bless You both.Tim

  • @fiftyfadesofgrey
    @fiftyfadesofgrey Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci +2

    "Saddest thing in life is wasted talent" Ironic how his life played out like the movie. Glad hes back doing well. My favorite movie.

  • @rugger104
    @rugger104 Pƙed 3 lety +114

    “Ya gotta hide me Richie, I’m wit you now”

    • @SantomPh
      @SantomPh Pƙed 3 lety +27

      I'll HELP you!!âšŸïžđŸ

    • @gocubsgo721
      @gocubsgo721 Pƙed 3 lety +20

      "WHO TOLD YOU TO DO THAT?!"

    • @Coruption12
      @Coruption12 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      LOOOL I think that's the funniest scene in Sopranos.

    • @Mukation
      @Mukation Pƙed 3 lety

      What's funny is that his character could have easily avoided death by simply blaming his friend who shot at Christopher (who Christopher killed).
      His was the one who started shooting, he could have just said that he started shooting back too when Christopher kept shooting simply out of fear and that he did not know that his friend was planing to shoot Christopher. And just reacted out of fear of Christopher when he kept running.
      Christopher might have coroborated his story afterwards, since he also saw that it was the other guy who started shooting, and Christopher could have said that he might have been right, since he kept shooting at both of them once the bullets started flying :P

    • @HARD_TRUTHS
      @HARD_TRUTHS Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @lockstam Exactly. The Skip never would've bought that story. Haha

  • @therapiststeve3294
    @therapiststeve3294 Pƙed 3 lety +51

    Lillo carries it like a Man. We all fall at some point in our life, it's about how we get up & dust ourselves off and move forward.
    Lillo is an impressive guy & genuine. Bona Fortuna, Lillo.

    • @flipflopmcgurt3403
      @flipflopmcgurt3403 Pƙed rokem

      We all fall but we don't get involved in the death of an off duty cop

  • @shawnboyce1663
    @shawnboyce1663 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    An OG told me a couple things as a kid .1 you have 2 eyes and 2 ears and 1 mouth. See and hear twice as much as you talk. 2nd thing is more important you don't have to make mistakes to learn from them.
    Mr Franzese and Mr Brancato are hammering these valuable lessons home.

  • @dgcmusi
    @dgcmusi Pƙed rokem +6

    Just watched half of this 
I’ll watch the rest tomorrow
I met Lillo in Carlos restaurant in Yonkers years ago
I spotted him sitting next to my family
.very nice guy 
I did feel a magnetic feeling coming from him
it filled the room in a positive way
👍

  • @peterarmstrong6730
    @peterarmstrong6730 Pƙed 3 lety +102

    Lillo certainly looks a lot better than the last time I seen him on Vladtv. God bless him. If it weren't for second chances, none of us would be here. Great interview Michael, as per.

    • @ernestpratgarriga9879
      @ernestpratgarriga9879 Pƙed 3 lety

      Are ye kidding me he is ripped to the gills.

    • @peterarmstrong6730
      @peterarmstrong6730 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@ernestpratgarriga9879?????

    • @peterarmstrong6730
      @peterarmstrong6730 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@ernestpratgarriga9879 I have know idea what, " Ripped to the gills", means, but if you watch the Vladtv interview, you'll see what I mean.

    • @peterarmstrong6730
      @peterarmstrong6730 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@ernestpratgarriga9879 can you let me know what you mean, in English plz?.

    • @ernestpratgarriga9879
      @ernestpratgarriga9879 Pƙed 3 lety +4

      @@peterarmstrong6730 He has a very fit body

  • @PureNapture
    @PureNapture Pƙed 3 lety +149

    I say again.....WE ARE ALL REDEEMABLE!!! Stay blessed gentlemen!

    • @alexusbratva878
      @alexusbratva878 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      Amen

    • @KOVIDGOON
      @KOVIDGOON Pƙed 3 lety +4

      Lawd Jesus. I'd die and come back to life if I'm with YOU baby 😍

    • @BillyJack85
      @BillyJack85 Pƙed 3 lety +5

      @@KOVIDGOON Don't mock the Lord, sir.

    • @juliandavidhoffer2022
      @juliandavidhoffer2022 Pƙed 3 lety +7

      Well not rapists or pedofiles. But most people are redeemable.

    • @SavageAudits
      @SavageAudits Pƙed 3 lety +4

      Sadists, rapists, murderers and pedos are not redeemable...unless they are reincarnated.

  • @eloymontoya9200
    @eloymontoya9200 Pƙed 2 lety +6

    Glad i grew up on this movie. Cant watch this movie without letting out a tear. Damn i miss my pops.

  • @jamesrippy4551
    @jamesrippy4551 Pƙed 2 lety +11

    I hope he gets another chance in movies. Most of the old school guys for mob movies are all in their 70s

  • @bigal2403
    @bigal2403 Pƙed 3 lety +203

    I broke up with my gf because she failed the car door lock test. Now we are married with 3 kids. She won

  • @pabloorube8987
    @pabloorube8987 Pƙed 3 lety +72

    Me and my cousins were crushed when we knew that Lillo was put in jail. Since we see him in "A Bronx tale" we considered him as a one of our own. I'm so happy to see him back.

  • @akultisgod5538
    @akultisgod5538 Pƙed rokem +4

    he shoulda never had the sugar free soda before tony soprano wacked him. you dont want that to be your last drink.

  • @Fony_turgeson
    @Fony_turgeson Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci +2

    one of the best iconic movies ever made,, thank you for the memories and teachings....mike you are a great interviewer

  • @chevchelios5157
    @chevchelios5157 Pƙed 3 lety +95

    Michaels way of talking is always connected with respect and calmness

    • @CcSmokecC
      @CcSmokecC Pƙed 3 lety +10

      Being able to talk respectfully and carefully kept Michael alive, incredible individual!

    • @mari-greciaodal2436
      @mari-greciaodal2436 Pƙed rokem

      yes, and with the intelligence, thoughtfulness and mindfulness required.

  • @omardaniel1
    @omardaniel1 Pƙed 3 lety +36

    When Lillo does the impressions it's a doppelganger. Looks just like him instantly

  • @judithcampbell1705
    @judithcampbell1705 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci +2

    I can't pick one scene that I liked the most, so I bought the DVD. Now I'm watching Lillo, it doesn't get better than that! Thank ❀ 💛 you!!!

  • @presidentkoontz6590
    @presidentkoontz6590 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    I love a Bronx Tale so much, such a great film. I was a kid when they filmed it and we have pictures with myself and my siblings in Robert DeNiro's bus. They actually filmed the movie on 30th avenue in Astoria Queens. I lived a block away from where the church and Sonny's bar was. That church was actually St. Joseph's and that was my church and Catholic school behind it when I was a kid. The high school Cologero went to was Bryant High School and that's where my Mom went to school.

    • @robd1329
      @robd1329 Pƙed 2 lety

      Im actually sick of it. This lilo guy needs to put it behind and go forward. He keeps living in his past glory day. I saw this video to see whats up with him now

    • @seantaylor5051
      @seantaylor5051 Pƙed 2 lety

      Goodfellas was also filmed in Astoria

  • @kevinkaatz883
    @kevinkaatz883 Pƙed 3 lety +234

    How do u NOT wanna root for Lilo? I’m pulling for him, hope he takes this 2nd chance and soars to new heights.

    • @dsauce223
      @dsauce223 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Same, same.

    • @61kimmarie
      @61kimmarie Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Yes, I'm rooting for him too. đŸ‘đŸŸđŸ‘ˆđŸŸ

    • @Eddie_Bx73
      @Eddie_Bx73 Pƙed 2 lety +6

      yay for giving cop killers a second chance! 😒

    • @jaimie072
      @jaimie072 Pƙed 2 lety

      I'm rooting for him. But he's completely full of shit when he said he wasn't burglarising the house. Seriously who climbs through windows instead of using the door?

    • @pakistani8907
      @pakistani8907 Pƙed 2 lety +10

      @@Eddie_Bx73 his accomplice killed thd cop

  • @mikimiyazaki
    @mikimiyazaki Pƙed 3 lety +26

    Lilo looks way better now than he did a while after he got out. Im happy for him.

    • @lapacesiaconvoi
      @lapacesiaconvoi Pƙed 3 lety

      he must be taking good care of himself, exercising.

  • @donrodgers283
    @donrodgers283 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    Chazz Palmintiere wrote the Bronx tale. It was his one man show, he wouldn’t sell the rites for the script unless he played Sonny.

  • @carolynbratton7827
    @carolynbratton7827 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Gosh, Lilo lost all that gorgeous head of hair he had. Great act and was big part of the movie. I still watch to this day

  • @pex320
    @pex320 Pƙed 3 lety +279

    Sonny told him not to get involved in the life. But there he goes, joining Tony Soprano‘s glorified crew đŸ€ŁđŸ€Ł

    • @kachaso
      @kachaso Pƙed 3 lety +5

      😂😂😂😂😂😂stop

    • @johnnino2755
      @johnnino2755 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Uh it’s Sonny đŸ€Ą

    • @pex320
      @pex320 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      @@johnnino2755 happy grammar Nazi

    • @joesickler5888
      @joesickler5888 Pƙed 3 lety +7

      Never had the making of a varsity athlete.

    • @deadlyricancb8741
      @deadlyricancb8741 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Mommy

  • @Cocoatreat
    @Cocoatreat Pƙed 2 lety +184

    “Bronx Tale” is one of my faves
.i see so much talent in Lillo
I hope he makes his way back to acting again
..we all deserve to see more! I wish him the best! I hope he stays strong
God Bless!

  • @Ncdustyhorse6
    @Ncdustyhorse6 Pƙed 29 dny +1

    Thank you Michael your my angel đŸ‘Œ keep you being you ❀

  • @seansvoice
    @seansvoice Pƙed rokem +2

    It is such a blessing that this young man is apparently getting his life together. Between his portrayal of "C" and of Matthew Bevilaqua, he is a wonderful talent.

  • @pacannabislove5951
    @pacannabislove5951 Pƙed 3 lety +27

    Thank you #Michellefranzese for having an addict on your show. Hits home for alot of us.

  • @Sonny1985
    @Sonny1985 Pƙed 3 lety +26

    “Try and get up every morning day after day and work for a living let’s see him try that! The working man is the tough guy your father’s the tough guy!” #AbronxTale #LifeLessons

  • @vincentheaney2182
    @vincentheaney2182 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +1

    I watched Lillo Brancato walk by me in Downstate 09 . The only words that came to mind," A Bronx Tale". Drugs put us in places we never though we would be. So happy to see this video today.

  • @audreyann1975
    @audreyann1975 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci +1

    The movie was great! I saw it in the theater here in Babylon, Long Island, NY. This was a great sit down!

  • @Alisha1686
    @Alisha1686 Pƙed 3 lety +139

    I always wanted to hear his story. A Bronx tale was and still is an amazing classic.

    • @flipflopmcgurt3403
      @flipflopmcgurt3403 Pƙed rokem

      His "story" is that him and his druggie friend killed my friend ...

    • @marcosassari5603
      @marcosassari5603 Pƙed rokem

      @@flipflopmcgurt3403 ok.

    • @sirdoyle198
      @sirdoyle198 Pƙed rokem

      I worked for a mobster from ozone Park who owns an after hours joint in island park call the cnote he was just like sunny!

    • @sirdoyle198
      @sirdoyle198 Pƙed rokem

      The cnote Cafe ended up closing down in the 90ies my boss was named Bobby sannzzni he was encararated four tax invasion!

  • @daig8817
    @daig8817 Pƙed 3 lety +40

    Everyone beat me but "The saddest thing in life is wasted talent" well done both guys on transforming your lives.

  • @topshotta4075
    @topshotta4075 Pƙed rokem +3

    I respect him to the fullest for Airing his Demons. A real man acknowledges his struggles and overcomes them.

    • @roddyboethius1722
      @roddyboethius1722 Pƙed rokem

      We all make mistakes in youth especially. Glad he got out of Hell

  • @molliedu2211
    @molliedu2211 Pƙed rokem +6

    I've always wondered why I never saw this guy in other movies.. I really like this guy. Much love to him and you Michael

    • @thijs673
      @thijs673 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

      Sapranos.. Two classics!

  • @ericwsmith7722
    @ericwsmith7722 Pƙed 3 lety +8

    The brilliance of this movie was, it a mob movie, or a growing up movie, merging the two so seamlessly.

  • @nothingyea141
    @nothingyea141 Pƙed 3 lety +117

    That 20$ quote is one of life’s best lessons.

    • @kingryan1555
      @kingryan1555 Pƙed 3 lety +13

      Yep..I've said it to other people like I was the one who thought of it lol...but truly so many life lessons in that movie...one of my fav movies ever

    • @michaeldematteis3409
      @michaeldematteis3409 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      I agree.so true..

    • @FastEddie86
      @FastEddie86 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      It’s $50. Sorry!

    • @tonylovesducks2501
      @tonylovesducks2501 Pƙed 3 lety +12

      True. Someone still owes me money. It’s just 30 bucks so I can just leave it and never see this lying motherless prick again. But I gotta admit one thing: if it’s like 500 dollars then I wouldn’t act like this.. i mean I couldn’t just swallow it..

    • @FastEddie86
      @FastEddie86 Pƙed 3 lety +7

      @@tonylovesducks2501 in the 6o’s $50 was like 500 dollars.

  • @RE3FBUCKS18
    @RE3FBUCKS18 Pƙed rokem +1

    Being from Yonkers, I had the opportunity to meet Lilo on several occasions. He's a very humble and nice guy, when me an my wife seen him in the gym he took some time from his workout to talk and joke with us.

  • @anthonylara1686
    @anthonylara1686 Pƙed měsĂ­cem

    What a great conversation. I love how genuine he is and how hes able to be so open about his history with addiction. Anyone that can climb out of that hole and turn themselves around is remarkable to me. So much respect.

  • @badapplegarage9639
    @badapplegarage9639 Pƙed 3 lety +119

    We all go down the bad path of life at least once. Redemption is important. LOVE.

    • @unnamedchannel1237
      @unnamedchannel1237 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Yeah true to different degrees

    • @thealleys
      @thealleys Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Once... Twice...

    • @mikeczwerinski849
      @mikeczwerinski849 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Praise the Lord for Michael Franzese he really is doing the Lords work for guys like me to look up to guys like him but need to be in lightened to the other side of things, God bless

    • @davesammarco799
      @davesammarco799 Pƙed 3 lety

      Bad path ? A cop is dead because of him and his POS friend

    • @badapplegarage9639
      @badapplegarage9639 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@davesammarco799 I used to work for Law enforcement. My name is also David. Perhaps you dont know what we are talking about.

  • @JazzMan_
    @JazzMan_ Pƙed 3 lety +106

    Wow I never expected this sitdown I can only imagine who could be next

  • @Rawkstar2210
    @Rawkstar2210 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

    Bronx Tale is still one of my all time fav movies. And oh lawd Lilo grew up to be handsome!

  • @cadero55
    @cadero55 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci

    Another classic line in movie when Sonny locks the barroom door ...."Now youz can't get out" !!!!

  • @ProvenSawlid
    @ProvenSawlid Pƙed 3 lety +25

    One of the greatest movies ever made hands down

  • @ivanmatesic721
    @ivanmatesic721 Pƙed 3 lety +26

    I love the movie A Bronx Tale,lovely movie.
    De Niro and Palminteri are legends.

    • @davidjackson5236
      @davidjackson5236 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      Awesome sit down! Saw A Bronx Tail on Broadway as well as the movie. Brilliant. Great to experience two guys who have turned their lives around 🙏
      Respect from the uk 🇬🇧

  • @I_photo_da_street
    @I_photo_da_street Pƙed 2 lety +2

    I am not going to compare my situation. However watching this makes me love my stepdad even more. I grew up in Brooklyn. I passed bars like Talis on 18th ave. on a daily basis. The time period was early to mid 80’s. Seeing the cars, the clothes and especially the women drew my attention. One night I told my dad that the women coming out the cars and going in were so beautiful. I then told him I want to go in and hang out to see what goes on. He then smacked me and said if I catch you there they won’t ever have to break your legs because I will! I then said dad what the hell? He realized I was so naive that I really didn’t have a clue. After calmer heads prevailed he explained why I should walk across the street each night instead. Later on as we know a famous hit took place there and I passed on the other side of the street and saw the place boarded up. Not quite a Bronx tale - but I am sure many people have similar Brooklyn tales to tell. God rest my dads soul as there were other missteps he helped me with.

  • @blues_trails_xklndr1026
    @blues_trails_xklndr1026 Pƙed rokem +2

    What an actor in Bronx tale, love the guy the only thing he forgets to mention is that he was born in Bogota Colombia as Saul Rodriguez, I don’t think it would hurt him to mention that lithe fact since he was perfect for that role, I guess he remained in carácter all his life.

    • @michellep.6482
      @michellep.6482 Pƙed 25 dny

      He is such a fantastic actor !! 👏👏 such a sweet surprise to find out he's actually Colombian ❀ thx for sharing !!!

  • @neogenesis7706
    @neogenesis7706 Pƙed 3 lety +14

    Man also worked alongside Denzel Washington, Gene hackman and Viggo Mortensen in crimson tides. He fixed the transmitter that saved the movie.

  • @petrosortiz3828
    @petrosortiz3828 Pƙed 3 lety +7

    Great 👍 sitdown .... just a little part saying he is Sicilian.... He was adopted born in Colombia 🇹🇮...... raised by an Italian family... glad he turn it around for the most part .... and yes BRonx tale is one of my favorites... I was Born in the Bronx .

  • @leonardothefabulous3490
    @leonardothefabulous3490 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +1

    The reason Chazz wound up in the film was because A; De Niro had seen him do a one man show of the scrip he had written and B, Chazz held out. I spent a few hours with him at his house a few years ago and when we spoke about a film I was writing, he told-time and again, "To never give away the script." He was offered one million dollars at one point to sell the entire rights away-but he held out (not knowing if he blew all of his opportunities ) until finally, he got everything he wanted-including playing that role. He's a good man with a lot of wisdom under his belt.

  • @felexberrios9475
    @felexberrios9475 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci +1

    I learn the greatest give of all; The saddest thing in life is wasting time and the choices that you make will shape your life forever. You can ask anybody from my neighborhood and they must tell you this is just another Bronx Tale.

  • @StrawHatPapi_
    @StrawHatPapi_ Pƙed 3 lety +38

    I legitimately hope we see more of Lillo in films moving forward, he really seems like he’s done everything he could do to better himself all those years ago.

    • @peggypasson8794
      @peggypasson8794 Pƙed rokem

      We are all young an dumb an so gullible when we are young .

  • @face2158
    @face2158 Pƙed 3 lety +88

    i can say something about lillo ... he is very caring. Goes out of his way to help people, even if it is just listening. So glad he is doing well now. He is a good person. Drugs don’t define you.

    • @Eddie_Bx73
      @Eddie_Bx73 Pƙed 2 lety

      too bad he is more than just a drug addict. He's also a cop killer. He should still be locked up

    • @hightopv1352
      @hightopv1352 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      You can tell he has a big heart.

    • @jrbeltre927
      @jrbeltre927 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +2

      His actions got a cop killed.

  • @CROSS-Examine
    @CROSS-Examine Pƙed rokem +5

    I know I'm late, but this was great! GOD bless you, brother!

  • @marissamilano3439
    @marissamilano3439 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    One of my favorite movies. God bless you both, you've come so far you should be so proud.. Many more blessings

  • @retrotony4119
    @retrotony4119 Pƙed 3 lety +13

    Awesome movie. I met Chaz twice and each time he was the most respectful actor I’ve ever met to me and my family.

  • @m.g.n4898
    @m.g.n4898 Pƙed 3 lety +33

    He is the perfect example of the old adage, "You can take the boy out of the gutter but you can't take the gutter out of the boy".

    • @MrBronx61
      @MrBronx61 Pƙed 3 lety

      @Parris Robinson Exactly....money doesn't change you, it just enhances what you already are.

  • @christianmedoro9166
    @christianmedoro9166 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    I never knew de Niro could speak conversational Italian. That was cool to hear

  • @lesliemschultz3979
    @lesliemschultz3979 Pƙed rokem

    I just watched this last night for the umptith time, and I see something new every time. I Love it 💜💜💜

  • @edhemhusic821
    @edhemhusic821 Pƙed 2 lety +15

    I would like to say something that really touches me in this video: when he crosses himself. Now I am a Muslim, but when I see people doing this, that means he has God, he has a GOOD soul in himself. That makes me liking this guy even more

  • @roseamberzine5846
    @roseamberzine5846 Pƙed 2 lety +44

    My Mama loved "A Bronx Tale" and empathized with the Gangster and the father because they both taught Cologero about life and how harsh it can be if you don't make the right choices. She cried for Lilo!

  • @bradcarter683
    @bradcarter683 Pƙed 2 lety

    Much respect for both of you