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The Godfather: A Film We Can't Refuse

By: Paramount Pictures
Narrated by: Rebecca Keegan
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Step into the shadowy world of the Corleone family as Paramount Pictures unveils the enduring saga of The Godfather as never experienced before in this captivating Audible Original.

With exclusive insights from the legendary cast, including Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Robert De Niro, and Talia Shire, and commentary from a diverse array of film experts and ardent aficionados, we dissect the film’s magnetic allure and its pervasive influence across our culture.

Journey alongside Rebecca Keegan, acclaimed senior film editor at The Hollywood Reporter, as she explores the heart of this cinematic masterpiece through a new lens. An exploration of the complexities of family and the nuances of gender dynamics, with echoes in pop culture and culinary inspiration, The Godfather is more than a movie—it’s a cultural phenomenon that continues to enthrall and intrigue us.

Together, we’ll ultimately seek answers to the enigma: Why does The Godfather hold such an indelible place in our lives? Why, after half a century, do we remain spellbound by the Corleone family’s tale of power, loyalty, and betrayal?

©2024 Paramount Pictures Audio, a division of Paramount Pictures Corporation (P)2024 Paramount Pictures Audio, a division of Paramount Pictures Corporation

About the Host

Rebecca Keegan is the senior film editor of The Hollywood Reporter. Prior to joining THR, Keegan served as Hollywood correspondent for Vanity Fair, film writer for the Los Angeles Times and correspondent for Time magazine. She is also the author of the books Young Frankenstein: The Story of the Making of the Film and The Futurist: The Life and Films of James Cameron. A native of New York State, Keegan graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.

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A full podcast series, not a book

Entertaining and great to have first-person interviews, but this is just 13 or so episodes of a podcast crammed together…not a book.

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Vito didn’t die alone.

What a thrill to have. Di Niro, Duvall, Caan, others and Coppolla himself to talk so candidly about the films. I feel the major allegorical theme of the films is contrasted in the deaths of Vito and Micheal. Vito didn’t die alone (as was said) he died playing with his grandson in the garden. Micheal died alone having lost his family as part of his own dark fate.

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Excellent!

Very enjoyable, LOVE The Godfather and really enjoyed the inside information on the history of the filming. Also enjoyed the scholarly perspectives on the film. As well as comments and takes from those involved with the film’s production and those in the film as they look back on it so many years later. I agree one of the best movies ever. I enjoyed this Audible Original Production.

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Very Great

I loved it all!! I haven't seen the Godfather for many years. it was wonderful to hear the actor's viewpoint on the movie as well as the rest of the people. I will look at it again with my eyes open this time!! And that Easter Egg!! Wow!! Thanks 😊

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A great listen

Absolutely loved this! The pacing was great. I really enjoyed the different focus of each episode. The ep based around the food was especially good.

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One great geek out!

If you even suspect that you would like to geek out for hours combing through Godfather facts, theories or what have you - you MUST listen to this! So well done!

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AWESOME For Godfather Fans!

If you're a fan of The Godfather, or any of the sequels, you will most likely enjoy this book.

It's actually a collection of podcasts about the film. The author is trying to answer the question of why the movie is so memorable? Why has it infiltrated nearly every aspect of American life? Why are there so many scenes in cartoons/shows/and other movies featuring quotes from the film? What is it about the movie that makes it so long lasting and beloved?

Featuring interviews with Francis Ford Coppola, Talia Shire, Pacino, DeNiro and Duval , the authors of The Godfather Doctrine, and the designer of The Godfather video game, and many others, this was a lot of fun. I guarantee you will learn something new about this classic film, even if you've seen it dozens of times like I have.

This did get a bit repetitive at times but that is mostly due to the episodes being all lumped together in this one book, but I enjoyed the hell out of it, just the same.

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Excellent, but what about coda?

I appreciate it all all the different perspectives and reasons why people love and appreciate the value of the Godfather, and while the podcast focused, mainly on the original movie, it did make four days in to the Godfather part two and part three. But I was hoping for near the end, is that they would’ve been some more explanation as to why Coppola went back to edit Godfather three. I thought coda told the story much more cleanly and coherently then the original theatrical edit, but why wasn’t Coppola able to create this in the first place?

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This is a story you can’t refuse — listen to it now

This was so great — the story holding our culture together. if you haven’t seen The Godfather you don’t really understand the world you’re living in.

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Entertaining!

I loved this so much, I love the godfather, the book, the audible, and of course the movie. But this… this is was just as great.

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