• 13 - The Godfather is an Episode You Can’t Refuse

  • Oct 3 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 24 mins
  • Podcast

13 - The Godfather is an Episode You Can’t Refuse

  • Summary

  • Whether you’ve seen The Godfather or not, you know the Godfather. This movie (and book) is quoted, referenced, and featured all over popular culture. So we decided we ought to take a look and see if it is everything it’s cracked up to be. We’ll explore iconic characters, memorable quotes, questionable morality and family loyalty. Does this style of storytelling really have an enduring legacy, or is it overrated?

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    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Food Talk

    07:02 Quiz Time! Godfather Cultural References

    11:36 Introducing The Godfather

    15:09 Character Development and Family Dynamics

    20:16 Plot Summary and Key Events

    27:27 What is this story really about?

    28:55 Themes of Power and Morality

    32:40 A great strategy to tell a story about the mob

    46:28 Iconic Scenes and Quotes

    59:30 What Do You Think [of This]?!

    01:05:32 Closing the Loop on Frankie Valli, Frank Sinatra, and Italian Geography

    01:09:16 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

    01:19:21 What do YOU think and a TEASE for next week!


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