Podcasts about Michael Corleone

One of the greatest American movie trilogies has been right under our eyes for decades. Francis Ford Coppola's & team's The Godfather Parts 1, 2, and 3 form one of the most impressive three part movie projects ever attempted. It's easy to overlook this since The Godfather 3 came out 16 years after The Godfather 2 and is not considered at the same level as the first two movies. And yet, despite its definite shortcomings, The Godfather 3 is still one of the best movies of the 1990's and a fascinating and FITTING conclusion to the tragedy of Michael Corleone. Secret Movie Club founder.programmer Craig Hammill looks at what it took to make the three movies (it was always a fight) and how they fit together to form one of the few great Shakespearean level tragedies of American cinema. 

In the last two episodes of our Kanreki tribute last month to the life and work of Joanne Rowling Murray, a.k.a., ‘J. K. Rowling' and ‘Robert Galbraith,' as celebration of her 60th birthday, we first explored perhaps the most ubiquitous and mysterious ‘Golden Thread' that runs through her work, namely, that of a ‘Lost Child.' We reviewed the forty plus appearances of this plot point in the just over twenty books she's written and searched for possible ‘Lake' sources in her life for this persistent, prevalent, and essential plot point.The most credible but entirely speculative possibility was that Rowling had had an induced abortion during her relationship with ‘Michael,' her off-and-on for seven years boyfriend from Exeter. On Rowling's birthday, we discussed the value this possibility has for interpreting her work, specifically in understanding the Harry Potter novels; most notably, the hypothesis would explain why every book features the exteriorization of something dangerous or deadly within and its beneficent elimination. In brief, the Hogwarts Saga, when read through this unresolved issue of Rowling's unconscious mind, seems to have been inspired and written as a defense for the intentional death of her child. In addition to explaining how this view of induced abortion as simultaneously necessary for women and the murder of an innocent, defenseless, and voiceless human being is the view of contrarian feminists such as Germaine Greer and Camille Paglia, we offered the Induced Abortion Hypothesis as the most obvious explanation for the Lost Child Golden Thread and demonstrated its potential critical value, if true. We asked repeatedly for listeners to share their objections to the hypothesis as well as alternative explanations for the Lost Child Golden Thread.And you did!The listeners who had followed us through the thirty-one Kanreki Lake and Shed conversations voiced in the comments beneath those posts both their discomfort with the idea and their admiration for the sober way we presented it. There were three challenging responses, as well, to our request for alternative explanations to the Lost Child Golden Thread: an argument from the biological make-up and consequent concerns of women everywhere, the point that “exteriorization of an evil within for elimination” is at least as easily read allegorically for the Christian doctrines of original sin and grace, and a find that the Gloria Conti story, the only explicit abortion narrative in Rowling's work, was lifted straight from The Godfather, Part 2. [See below for links to the sources of these three alternatives.]We discuss these three alternative ideas in the video above, their strengths and weaknesses, and applaud the one listener who shored up[ the weakest part of the Induced Abortion Hypothesis reading of Harry Potter, namely, how Prisoner of Azkaban fits the ‘exteriorization for elimination' pattern in that series. We close with thoughts about the imminent arrival of Hallmarked Man and our first thoughts of how we will be reading it at Hogwarts Professor — the subject of our next conversation in addition to our thoughts about the first releases and conflicting synopses for Strike8 that are in circulation.Please share your thoughts about alternative theories for the Lost Child Golden Thread and your ideas about how you would like us to cover Hallmarked Man. Thank you, as always, for joining us and for your support!Hogwarts Professor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Links to Alternative Explanations for the Lost Child Golden ThreadNikolaus Wandinger, Christoph Drexler, and Teresa Peter: The Christian Alternative Theory to the Induced Abortion Hypothesis (June 2004)* Harry Potter and the Art of Theology 1: A Theological Perspective on J. K. Rowling's novels - Part One: Healing, Grace and Original Sin* Harry Potter and the Art of Theology 2: A Theological Perspective on J. K. Rowling's novels - Part Two: Sacrifice and MissionAurore's argument from the Biological Facts of Life about Being a Woman:* Whether or not Rowling herself has had an abortion, I think it makes sense she'd want to comment on the topic given her golden threads about violence against women & girls, pregnancy traps, and mothers' love.* It occurred to me after writing that comment: I don't think a woman has to have personally experienced an abortion to have spent most of her life thinking about the subject… I reckon a big part of the female psyche, from the time one is a girl, is a strange combination of awe and terror at the fact that falling pregnant is a power we have, but not necessarily one we can guarantee will always be in our control. * In my country, a 2023 landmark study showed 1/3 girls are victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse. But much more mundane than sexual and domestic abuse, I've known straight friends to fall pregnant by accident, even while using contraception. * I think it's a very unique issue in a girl or a woman's psyche because, on the one hand it is one of the worst possible consequences of rape, and therefore is part of women's (as Mad Eye would say) constant vigilance about the threat and reality of male-pattern violence. But on the other hand, and however an individual woman feels about children, it is something both inspiring and grave. As Spider-Man's Uncle Ben said, “with great power comes great responsibility!”.David Martin about The Godfather 2 as the Model for Gloria Conti's Abortion in Troubled Blood* In re Gloria Conti's abortion that Margo arranged for her: You will recall that Gloria Conti became interested in what seemed to her to be the “glamourous” Mafioso lifestyle by seeing the film The Godfather (1972). It may be worth noting that at the end of the film The Godfather: Part II (1974) Michael Corleone believes that his wife, Kay Corleone, has had a miscarriage and that her sorrow over that miscarriage is what has made her depressed. In an angry rant Kay tells him instead that she had an abortion, aborting what would have been his son, because she does not want his crime family to go on and she wants out. So – We have two (fictional) women, each seeking to limit or escape their involvement with a mobster and using the same means to do it. Even if Gloria Conti did not see The Godfather: Part II it's perfectly possible – perhaps even likely – that JKR did and so may have borrowed a bit of the plot.* "Strike paid in pain for the walk through the woods at Chiswell House the next morning. So little did he fancy getting up out of bed and heading downstairs to work on a Sunday that he was forced to remind himself that, like the character of Hyman Roth in one of his favourite films, he had chosen this business freely. If, like the Mafia, private detection made demands beyond the ordinary, certain concomitants had to be accepted along with the rewards." Lethal White ch 45Ed Shardlow's Prisoner of Azkaban Notes supporting Induced Abortion Hypothesis* Hi ladies and gents, I've been on holiday and just catching up on the end of the Kanreki series. I see that Snake Wood wasn't the big reveal because you were saving that for the final chapter!* Even the penultimate episode enumerating all the lost children and speculating on that theme's lake origins didn't dilute the impact of seeing how the classic Rowling themes of coercive relationships, motherly love, pregnancy traps, the protection of family and so on, not only come together in that one golden thread, but how it does indeed illuminate the whole HP series. * It certainly has the ring of truth for me. It certainly explains why morality and mortality are the crucial core to its meaning. The last episode was definitely one of those lightbulb-moment experiences for me. Love it!* I feel like there may be more abortion analogies in Azkaban... Perhaps the wolf inside Remus? I think there's something quite uterine about the shrieking shack... And maybe something obstetric? There's also the execution of the innocent Buckbeak. And the Dementors taking the souls of their victims, against whom the remedy is a reassuring and inspiring Patronus. Perhaps that's the embodiment of the good dad, saving the innocents under their guardianship.* This thread also offers another interpretation of The Christmas Pig - the traumatically obliterated DP, forever consigned to the land of the lost, and the replacement CP, carrying the love of his lost brother. Get full access to Hogwarts Professor at hogwartsprofessor.substack.com/subscribe

Keir Starmer has struck again. Compounding his reputation as a ruthless operator – like Michael Corleone – he is settling all family business by removing the whip from a number of troublemaking MPs, including Neil Duncan Jordan, Chris Hinchcliff, Brian Leishman and Rachel Maskell. This comes after each led respective revolts on winter fuel, planning reform, Grangemouth and the welfare changes. Rosena Allin-Khan, Bell Ribeiro-Addy and Mohammed Yasin have all lost their trade envoy roles too.Many of the MPs who have been cast adrift are from the new intake, and so today we are joined on the podcast by Mike Tapp, MP for Dover and Deal, to give his reflections on a year in office. On the podcast: he offers James Heale his advice on stopping the boats; details how Labour can start to deliver tangible change for people in constituencies much like his own; explains why Keir was right to suspend his fellow MPs; and gives us an insight into the future Labour stars from the new intake.Produced by Oscar Edmondson.We are hosting a Coffee House Shots live tomorrow (15th July) at The Emmanuel Centre in Westminster. Join Tim Shipman, Michael Gove and Isabel Hardman to debate: Are the Tories toast? Click here for tickets.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk

Franchise Addicts concludes its deep dive into The Godfather trilogy with Francis Ford Coppola's re-edited swan song, The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone. Chris and Luke return to break down the film's long-maligned legacy, its thematic redirection, and the quiet power of its tragic ending.We discuss the Vatican intrigue, the echoes of Fredo's death, and what the new structure reveals about Michael's final reckoning. Plus: is this movie actually better than people remember—or still a flawed farewell?

Michael Corleone Blanco didn't have a typical childhood. As the youngest son of “Cocaine Godmother” Griselda Blanco, his earliest memories of his life include stories of family love and loyalty, opulence and violence. In this gripping episode, Corleone Blanco tells his story of growing up amongst the Medellín Cartel and the operations of his mother's own cocaine distribution business and reflects on how his experiences have shaped who he is today.   About Michael Corleone Blanco: Born August 5, 1978, in Medellín – Michael Corleone Blanco is an author and entrepreneur with an incredible past. His mother, Griselda Blanco, and three brothers led one of the biggest Colombian drug cartel operations in history. After years of trying to follow in his family's footsteps, he finally began living the legitimate life that his mother and brothers always wanted him to have.   Buy Michael Corleone Blanco's book, “My Mother, the Godmother.”  Produced by The Mob Museum. To watch episodes of this podcast, visit YouTube For behind-the-scenes photos, merchandise and exclusive content, visit insidethelife.org For more on the Museum visit themobmuseum.org This program is presented by The Mob Museum and includes views and opinions of independent panelists and/or interviewees that do not necessarily reflect or represent the stance of The Mob Museum. Factual statements made by panelists/interviewees have also not been vetted by the Museum, and the Museum does not assert that such statements are truthful. All statements should be understood as the individual's perspective rather than a view expressed by The Mob Museum. This program has been made available by The Mob Museum for the private, non-commercial use of its audience. Such private use is intended for informational and educational purposes only. This program is subject to copyright protection, and those seeking to utilize the program or portions thereof, for anything other than private use should contact The Mob Museum at PR@themobmuseum.org.  

I wasn't sure I'd be able to finish the Jake Tapper/Alex Thompson book, Original Sin. I downloaded the audiobook, narrated by Tapper, to listen to as I drive across the country from California to Ohio to see my daughter for her birthday. Out my window, I see the same running commentary of the real America I witnessed years ago, which changed my mind about Trump and MAGA. When you see Trump's name arising in unexpected places in nearly every state, from Arizona (“Viva Trump”) to Nebraska to Iowa to New York, you know something significant has shifted in this country.It felt like a secret cry for help among forgotten and abandoned Americans. I see it even now:I was not encouraged by the book's first chapter, which describes a world where the Democratic Party isn't corrupt, where they don't hand-pick candidates and then force everyone to “Vote Blue No Matter Who,” where identity politics don't rule the day, and where the democratic process is allowed to play out. What a load of garbage. To quote Deep Throat in All the President's Men, “Oh, but it's touching.” Just imagine Gavin Newsom attempting to challenge Kamala Harris. She might be the world's worst candidate, but all points lead back to her; you have to start there, whether they had a primary or not. They knew that, which is why they skipped the foreplay and went straight to a first-ever installed candidate for president. So I didn't think listening to an entire audiobook shaped by a false premise and awash in false media narratives would be a good use of my time. Maybe I'd listen to, I don't know, the new Mark Twain biography.As Victor Davis Hanson points out, Jake Tapper is an unreliable narrator because there would be no Biden cover-up if the media had done its job:Had Original Sin been written by Tom Wolfe, Gore Vidal, or even Walter Kirn and Matt Taibbi, it would have been the searing indictment of a deep state plot foiled by Mr. McGoo, told with bemused irony. But it is dead serious, for better or worse.But I must say, in the end, I'm glad I stuck with it. It might not be the definitive account of the rise and fall of a once-mighty empire I would have wanted, but it is a surprisingly revealing look behind the curtain all the same.Could it really be that Jeffrey Katzenberg and Steven Spielberg were brought in to “direct” Joe Biden with better light, sound, and acting coaching? Yes. Could it be that Rob Reiner and Jane Fonda broke down in hysterics at some mansion in the Hollywood Hills after the debate? Yes. If the aim was to scapegoat Joe Biden, they failed. He comes off as the most sympathetic, a victim of a massive machine of creeps that chewed him up and spit him out. Do they legitimately believe we would sympathize with some fat cat in Hollywood who threatens never to write another check unless they push Biden out? We're supposed to care about what the donors think? Tapper seems to have emerged from the grim experience with a bit of a perspective shift. At least now, he's able to talk about the problems the Democrats have in a way he hasn't in the past ten years. The value of Original Sin, at least for someone like me who fled the party in disgust in 2020 after watching them use their power to take our elections away from the people and decide their outcome, isn't so much that there are any new revelations. But it's a book written from the inside, with access to over 200 voices anxious to be heard. That meant following the events as they unfolded in real time, and let me tell you, there is pleasure in that. I found it cathartic, not just because the Democrats had it coming, and got everything they deserved, but for the sheer joy of witnessing the most most powerful people in the world have their asses handed to them by the very democracy they claimed they wanted to protect. That George Clooney, Steven Spielberg, and Jeffrey Katzenberg were so heavily involved in the politics of the Democrats makes it all look like the Wizard of Oz, pulling back the curtain and exposing the ugly truth. Hollywood might make this into a series for HBO or Netflix, but since the co-founder and chairman of Netflix, Reed Hastings, was one of the fat cats who threatened to withhold funds unless the Democrats got rid of Biden, I'm guessing we won't get the whole story. But if they wanted to tell it like it really happened, it would make one hell of a tale.The Story That Writes ItselfHollywood doesn't have the guts to tell the whole story. They can't because they're part of it. They're way too cozy with the Democrats, and if they really wanted to tell the truth, they'd have to admit, as with Michael Corleone, they are part of the same hypocrisy. At best, they could cobble together something that paints Trump as the ultimate evil that vain and selfish Joe and Jill Biden allowed to take back power. The real story is how they built a powerful coalition and had no choice but to turn to corruption to preserve that power. This would make a great long-form series.Episode One—The “hope and change” candidate lights up the world and chooses an “old white guy” to be his Veep, just as JFK did with LBJ, a cynical ploy to make his youth and inexperience (and, in this case, skin color) more palatable for a nervous electorate. Episode Two - The “hope and change” guy doesn't like the “old white guy” as the successor of his powerful coalition, which now includes all of culture, all corporations, all institutions, all media, and all social media. Why go backwards? The “old white guy” with a stutter who just lost his beloved son to brain cancer was no longer useful to the “hope and change” guy. No one thinks much of it as he's kicked to the curb and embarrassed as not electable enough, not desirable enough, and past his sell-by date. So, the “hope and change” guy picks the “Wall Street Sweetheart,” the former First Lady and Secretary of State, to become the “first woman POTUS.” With the help of a grassroots populist movement and an “Old Socialist” challenging the “Wall Street Sweetheart,” the party is fractured, and Trump wins. Episode Three - The establishment and the Obama coalition decide that Trump should not be allowed to rule, forget democracy! Who needs it? No “old white guy” was supposed to win, least of all that guy. Millions pour into the streets in an orgy of self pity, imagined oppression, fragility, privilege and narcissism — mass hysteria takes hold, cancel culture grips the left. Hundreds lose their jobs as they desperately try to undo the election results and get rid of Trump. They impeach him, they frame him, they smear him, they attack him. The OG “old white guy” waiting in the wings isn't looking so bad. An easy, lateral move. An establishment pick. One “old white guy” for another.Episode Four - 2020 is its own whole episode. It has to be. It was the year the Democrats sold their souls to the Devil to cling to power. They spent $1 billion with a “well-funded cabal” of elites to fund and amplify the racial protests, change election laws, $400 million to collect ballots, and trot in experts to lie about everything from the laptop to COVID to the protests. They censored Americans on social media, and the FBI forced censorship of the laptop. The country sinks. Media credibility is destroyed. Large swaths of the electorate abandon the Democrats. But the “old white guy” wins. So finally, he gets his dream at long last, to be president of the United States. Episode Five - The “old white guy” is finally the savior he always dreamed he'd be. He became a blank check for Black Americans, trans Americans, and especially women of color. He would finish what the “hope and change” guy started. Are we topless at the White House?But the “old white guy” bungles the withdrawal from Afghanistan, and his approval ratings tank. Americans don't see a nice old grandpa anymore. They see George Spahn, who just moved the Manson Family into the White House, and now they're running the country.Now what? He goes after Trump and MAGA, calling them fascists, extremists, and a danger to society. If the “old white guy” can't have the presidency, then no one will.The “old white guy” isn't so nice anymore. Trump is indicted four times, convicted, and takes a mug shot that goes viral. They've sold their soul to the Devil, after all, they're not going to give up power so easily. Episode Six - The final battle. Trump teases and torments the “old white guy” and forces him to debate. Trump mocks him mercilessly at his rallies for not knowing where he is. For Trump, beating him will be a cake walk for anyone not sucked into the false reality pushed by the legacy media.Trump and Biden debate rematch. The “old white guy” crashes and burns so hard it nearly sets Rob Reiner's hair on fire. “He just lost the election,” Dana Bash scribbles on a note to Jake Tapper. What now for the empire that was never the resistance?Trump survives an assassination attempt at Butler the following month. His entire campaign is transformed. Elon Musk joins his dream team. This was our last best hope for America. We wanted out. We wanted something new. We wanted to be set free:But inside the Bubble, it's Original Sin. It's denial. It's a legacy press that lies to the monarchs, lies to their voters, sending them cascading into yet more hysteria. Please make the bad orange man go away! For the sake of democracy! Please give us our utopia back! Jane Fonda, Steven Spielberg, Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, David Simon, Jon Stewart, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, and Rob Reiner are losing their minds. It's a dystopia full of aging, frustrated aristocrats who can't keep democracy down. We're about to lose our democracy, they cry. Biden will lose us our democracy, they insist. How can this be happening? Get rid of the “old white guy.” GET RID OF HIM! For the sake of democracy! “We need a new nominee,” says George Clooney. Who's we? What happened to democracy? Now, the duly elected nominee, aka “the old white guy,” must step aside to save democracy? Yes, that is where the Democrats arrived in their pitiful last gasp to salvage and preserve their power. They cynically install the “woman of color” because they know all points lead to Kamala Harris. Their flock will fall in line as they always have. Push him out, push the “old white guy” out in a palace coup worthy of a fading, useless, self-serving monarchy on the brink of collapse. Trump wins again. We see the “old white guy” grinning in the oval office and having the last laugh. They used him. They lied to him. They flattered him. Then, they kicked him out, all because they were exposed and couldn't hide the truth anymore.As the scene fades to black, we see a close-up on Jake Tapper lying in bed, working it all out. Holy s**t, he thinks. Someone has to tell this story. He picks up the phone, “Alex? Hi, it's Jake. I was wondering if we might talk.” I mean, come on. It's Ishtar Part Two. It writes itself.Do I think you should read Original Sin? Absolutely. It might not be the whole truth. It might be spin for the Democrats to regroup and recover. It might be reputation laundering for the media. But for me, it was an early Christmas present, if only for the delicious pleasure of watching them squirm as their corrupt plot to cling to power unravels. I can't think of anything more satisfying than that. Original Sin proves two things: the Democrats are creeps and they got exactly what they deserved.Somewhere in Iowa, 8pm.// This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sashastone.substack.com/subscribe

Luke and Chris return to the Corleone saga with Francis Ford Coppola's epic sequel The Godfather Part II. They unpack the film's complex structure, its reputation as the greatest sequel of all time, and the descent of Michael Corleone from reluctant heir to isolated kingpin. Along the way, they explore Fredo's tragic arc, Hyman Roth's manipulative brilliance, and Vito's rise through turn-of-the-century New York. From family dinners to political assassinations, this episode dives deep into the moral ambiguity and cinematic mastery of a film that redefined the American crime epic. Plus: why Tom Hagen might actually be the devil, and a bold theory for skipping Part III entirely.Follow us on Facebook: Franchise Addicts

This week on Cast-A-Role, we're breaking down one of the most iconic films in cinema history: The Godfather. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, this 1972 classic didn't just redefine the gangster genre — it changed movies forever. In this episode, we unpack: The film's influence on Hollywood and modern storytelling The transformation of Michael Corleone and what it says about power and identity Key performances, unforgettable scenes, and why they still resonate The real-life inspiration behind the Corleone family and the legacy of mafia films Whether you're revisiting The Godfather or watching it for the first time, this conversation is packed with insights, analysis, and admiration for one of cinema's true masterpieces (well, at least from 2 of us). #TheGodfather #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #MarlonBrando #AlPacino #ClassicMovies #MobMovies #FrancisFordCoppola #CinemaHistory #MovieTalk #FilmAnalysis #GangsterMovies

Benvenuti in un lungo, estenuante e sorprendente cinema realizzato da un artista sognatore e spesso segnato dalla sfortuna ma che non si è mai arreso. Stavolta è il turno di Francis Ford Coppola. Bisognoso di un successo per ritornare nel "giro che conta", Coppola torna nel mondo del suo amato/odiato "Il Padrino" con un terzo sofferente (in tutti i sensi) atto che chiude la storia di Michael Corleone e famiglia.

Send us a text In this episode, we dive deep into The Godfather Part III, the long-awaited but divisive conclusion to Francis Ford Coppola's legendary crime saga. Was it an unnecessary sequel, or does it deserve more credit than it gets?  We discuss the film's troubled production, Al Pacino's evolution as Michael Corleone, and the film's themes of redemption and regret. Tune in as we dissect the highs, lows, and enduring debates surrounding The Godfather Part III. Nick Leshi's City of Kik BlogDrama From The Past on FacebookSupport the showBrowse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!

Send us a textIn this episode, we take a deep dive into The Godfather Part II, Francis Ford Coppola's masterful sequel (and prequel) to the 1972 classic. We explore how the film brilliantly weaves together the rise of a young Vito Corleone, played by Robert De Niro, with the struggles of Michael Corleone, portrayed by Al Pacino, as he tightens his grip on the family empire.We discuss the film's themes of power, loyalty, and corruption, analyzing how Michael's descent into isolation and paranoia contrasts with Vito's journey as an immigrant forging his path in America. We also examine the film's stunning cinematography, haunting score, and unforgettable performances that solidified its place as one of the greatest films of all time.Join us as we break down key scenes, debate whether Part II surpasses its predecessor, and uncover the film's lasting impact on cinema and pop culture.Visit Drama From the Past on FacebookNick Leshi's City of Kik blogThe Regular Guy Movie ShowIn this podcast, three longtime friends revisit the movies they grew up with to...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showBrowse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!

On this episode, Heather and Joe talk about seven essential productivity hacks to help accountants and bookkeepers stay sane during the busy season. They cover strategies like the two-minute rule, email automation, mindset shifts, and the importance of setting boundaries to maintain efficiency and well-being. Joe also revisits The Execution Factor by Kim Perrell (from episode 41 of the Woodard Report podcast). TV and Movie Quote: Heather quoted Everything Everywhere All at Once Joe quoted Michael Corleone from the Godfather Book of the Week: The Execution Factor by Kim Perrell Joe interviewed Kim Perrell on episode 41 of The Woodard Report Podcast Favorite Social Posts: Heather mentioned Matt Tait of Decimal and his post on LinkedIn Joe mentioned Greg Kyte on X/Twitter as posted by The Soul of Enterprise The Woodard Report Article of the Week: Executive Orders: The Good, the Bad and the Impact on Business by Ryan Francis Thank you to our show sponsor, Bill! They are the intelligent way to create and pay bills, send invoices, manage expenses, control budgets, and access the credit your business needs to grow—all on one platform. Learn more about the show and our sponsors at Woodard.com/podcast

In this episode, we break down The Godfather Part II, diving deep into Michael Corleone's compelling character arc, the intricate storytelling, and the significant scenes that solidify the movie as a cinematic masterpiece. We explore how the sequel expands on the themes of power, betrayal, and legacy, providing unique insights into the film's rich narrative and Francis Ford Coppola's genius direction.Chapters:00:00:00 Post movie discussion: Make sense it's called the greatest00:03:55 The difference between Michael & Vito's reign as Don00:12:51 The contrast between Part I & Part II opening scenes00:16:50 The greatest mistake a Senator could ever make00:23:49 Lighting tricks that show the fault in the family00:25:08 The poor men Connie date00:27:22 The destruction of Michael's idea of family00:31:01 The women in Michael's life cause him to change00:32:29 When Kay tells him the brutal truth00:36:05 The difference in Michael closing off Kay in Part I & II00:39:34 You just love to hate Fredo00:46:24 Uncle Junior with The Godfather appearance00:48:39 Why Vito's backstory is so significant00:50:18 Would Vito have killed Fredo00:54:19 Why the ending is perfect00:57:30 Dialogue to music level, not good00:59:06 Our ratings01:01:47 Final thoughts01:05:22 Cue the music

In this episode, we break down The Godfather and dive deep into Michael Corleone's legendary character arc. We analyze key scenes that define his transformation from reluctant outsider to ruthless mafia boss. We also explore the intricate storytelling that made this movie a timeless masterpiece, uncovering the subtle details that bring its characters and themes to life.Chapters:00:00:00 Intro Conversation: Gray's first impressions, fun facts 00:07:25 Breaking down the opening scene00:11:46 The personality intention of each brother00:17:24 Going deep on Michaels character arc00:24:49 Michaels first sign of power00:33:04 Michaels turning point toward his corruption00:36:43 When Michael's fate is sealed00:41:07 Why Michaels final actions aren't vengeful00:44:27 Al Pacino's perfect performance00:45:51 The complete 180 in Michaels character traits00:47:54 What is store for the rest of the trilogy00:49:18 Michael has the ultimate game00:52:08 All about Apollonia00:58:29 Discussing Al Pacino characters01:01:45 Our ratings and review of The Godfather01:07:05 Final thoughts: One more example of brilliant cinematography01:09:09 Cue the music

That's it folks. It's over. Netflix Book Club number 236 is The Godfather Part Three Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone. Join capos @dennisrooney7 and @_miketoohey as they chop up the conclusion to one of the most famous franchises in film history. Follow the pod on instagram to see the upcoming schedule for february, @netflixbookclubpodcast.

Zaza! This January we are finishing up trilogies to movies we've covered which means it is finally time for The Godfather Part III! It's a big movie, so this is a longer episode and we are talking about The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone, Gnocchi, Sofia Coppola, the goat guy, Pacino's new Michael, and a lot more. Put down your jaw harp, grab some orange juice and candy and check it out! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows and our Patron exclusive Discord. It's only the price of a single cup of coffee ($5 a month!) Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie Friends on Twitter and Instagram You scrolled this far? That's impressive.

As a filmmaker, Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather, Apocalypse Now) is legendary for his vision, drive and propensity to risk it all. This year, he put it all on the line once again for his latest film, “Megalopolis” — a Roman epic set against the backdrop of New York City. We revisit Tom Power's wide-ranging interview with the acclaimed auteur about why he doesn't want “Megalopolis” to be called a passion project, how making his masterpiece “The Godfather” turned his life upside down, and why he always ends up becoming the characters in his films.

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Join us as Steve, Mustache Chris and Frank do our final deep dive into the world of Francis Ford Coppola's 'The Godfather,' exploring its transition from a novel to one of the greatest films ever made. This episode covers everything from the film's production and casting choices to its cultural impact and historical accuracy. We analyze character arcs, such as Michael Corleone's transformation, and discuss the portrayal of the mafia in popular culture. Additionally, we compare the book and the movie, debate character motivations, and critique plot realism. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to this cinematic masterpiece, our conversation offers insightful perspectives and lively debates on this iconic piece of cinema history.00:55 Rating The Godfather: A Cinematic Masterpiece04:16 Comparing Mob Movies: The Godfather vs. Others 13:26 Historical Accuracy in The Godfather15:04 The Commission and Mob Dynamics 32:40 Favorite Scenes and Iconic Moments44:32 Analyzing Key Scenes and Characterization 45:13 The Visceral Impact of Sonny's Death46:35 The Realism and Risks of Filming Violent Scenes 51:26 Michael's Transformation and Deception57:16 The Iconic Horse Head Scene 01:08:27 The Sicily Subplot and Its Impact01:16:37 Fredo's Character and Betrayal 01:20:26 Final Thoughts and Cultural Impact Transcript URL: https://share.descript.com/view/jU08goTggbp You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places: https://atozhistorypage.start.page www.beyondthebigscreen.comClick to Subscribe: https://www.spreaker.com/show/4926576/episodes/feedemail: steve@atozhistorypage.comwww.beyondthebigscreen.com Parthenon Podcast Network Home: parthenonpodcast.comOn Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistoryhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/atozhistorypagehttps://facebook.com/atozhistorypagehttps://twitter.com/atozhistorypagehttps://www.instagram.com/atozhistorypage/Music Provided by:"Crossing the Chasm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The 2 Guys finish off the Godfather trilogy this week by revisiting The Godfather III although they watch  the 2020 cut from Francis Ford Coppola, titled The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone. The movie finds Corleone trying to go straight, but complications ensue leading to more mafia turmoil. It finds Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, and Talia Shire returning with newcomers Andy Garcia and Sofia Coppola.

0:00 Daddy Smacks It. 2:30 Start it up. 3:28 The debate topic. 4:06 Nostalgia with shoulders. 5:24 Origin of Debate questions.  8:36 Bern's 1st take on Godfather 1 vs 2. 10:04 Mattie's 1st rebuttal.  12:30 Movie is a technical Stand Still.  13:21 Brando over DeNiro. 14:48 Secondary Character roles. 17:41 Michael built his world on Pragmatism.  18:06 John Cazale is a Legend.  20:28 the Transition of Michael Corleone. 23:23 Most Heart wrenching moment. 25:46 The Offer is a great show. 28:21 Bern Drops Gravy T's Bomb. 29:48 Favorite Line from either movie. 32:50 What's AI gonna say. 37:10 Final Thoughts. 37:25 Shout Out Juno Temple.  38:58 Peace out Bub Scout.   Godfather I vs Godfather II: The Family Feud! (Working Perspectives Podcast Ep. 405) It's the debate that's raged for decades: which film reigns supreme, The Godfather or The Godfather Part II?  On this episode of Working Perspectives, we're diving headfirst into this cinematic showdown! Join us as we dissect the arguments for both sides: Godfather I: The original masterpiece. Iconic performances, unforgettable scenes, and the birth of a cinematic legend. Can anything top the sheer impact of this classic? Godfather II: A sprawling epic expanding the Corleone saga. Michael's chilling rise to power, Vito's origins, and a deeper exploration of family and betrayal. Is this the more complex and ambitious film? We'll analyze the performances, the directing, the story, and even throw in some fun facts. Plus, we'll get a fresh perspective by asking AI for its take on this cinematic clash of the titans! Don't miss this passionate discussion on two of the greatest films ever made. Let us know in the comments which Godfather film YOU think is better! Hashtags: #TheGodfather #GodfatherPartII #MovieDebate #FilmDiscussion #WorkingPerspectivesPodcast #AI #FrancisFordCoppola #MarlonBrando #AlPacino #RobertDeNiro #ClassicCinema  

This week we focus on Feroz's Dharmatma, his 1975 adaptation of Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather (1972). * This episode contains spoilers for both the original and this adaptation! * * Content warning: this film is very violent towards women. It's violent in general, of course, but it feels extra brutal towards a few of its women, with at least one significant change from the arc of one of the original corresponding characters. We don't discuss this in-depth but please know that some scenes in this film are hard to watch. • Pitu approaches her first viewing of Dharmatma as a Godfather fan and especially likes its twist on handling Michael Corleone and his relationship to his family. Beth has seen it multiple times and it sates her love of 70s style and character actors. This film doesn't seem to get mentioned as often in discussions of Hindi gangster films as maybe it should, especially since it's the first of the Indian remakes of The Godfather, and as we go through its strengths and weaknesses, we come to some conclusions as to why. Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram and Twitter Pitu is @pitusultan on Instagram Beth is @bethlovesbolly on Twitter Email us at filmiladies at gmail See our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfy Our logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

Send us a textScott Manahan's unexpected return to the world of baseball coaching is an inspiring tale that echoes Michael Corleone's famous line from "The Godfather 3." After retiring from a stellar high school coaching career, Scott found himself drawn back into the game he loves at Capital University. In our conversation, he shares the unique challenges and joys of transitioning from high school to a Division III college program, offering invaluable insights for coaches contemplating a similar leap.For families and aspiring college athletes, Scott sheds light on the crucial role of academic performance and work ethic in securing opportunities at the college level, especially in Division III. We dive into the often-overlooked financial realities of this level of college sports and offer guidance for managing time commitments, understanding the offseason grind, and navigating the transfer portal. Scott's candid advice to high school coaches considering a move to college reminds us of the dedication and mindset needed to thrive in this competitive environment.Our discussion also ventures into the balancing act that college athletes face as they juggle academics, athletics, and personal growth. Scott shares personal anecdotes that highlight the importance of building confidence, fostering teamwork, and setting realistic goals. We reflect on the complexities of travel baseball and the bittersweet lessons that both winning and losing bring. Finally, Scott unveils the coaches he'd choose to join him at Capital, emphasizing the delicate balance of striving for victory while never losing sight of the joy that sports bring. Join us for a rich tapestry of stories and insights that promise to resonate with coaches, players, and sports enthusiasts alike.Join the Baseball Coaches Unplugged podcast where an experienced baseball coach delves into the world of high school and travel baseball, offering insights on high school baseball coaching, leadership skills, hitting skills, pitching strategy, defensive skills, and overall baseball strategy, while also covering high school and college baseball, recruiting tips, youth and travel baseball, and fostering a winning mentality and attitude in baseball players through strong baseball leadership and mentality.Support the show Follow: Twitter | Instagram @Athlete1Podcast https://www.athlete1.net Sponsor: The Netting Professionals https://www.nettingpros.com

La Paramount no le quería y, por momentos, tampoco el propio Coppola. Parecía que la secuencia de la boda de 'El Padrino' no funcionaba con él. Estaban a punto de despedirle cuando, por suerte o por intervención del propio director, un cambio en el plan de rodaje intencionado y la filmación de una escena clave de la película convenció a todo el mundo de que era el actor correcto para el papel, catapultando su carrera en el cine para siempre. Este es el pasaje central de las memorias de Al Pacino, 'Sonny Boy', que acaban de publicarse en todo el mundo. Las comentamos con Carlos Alsina, Rubén Amón, Rosa Belmonte, Guillermo Altares, Sergio del Molino y Nacho Vigalondo. Además, Rosa y Nacho ya han visto la nueva película de Almodóvar, 'La habitación de al lado', y la reseñan para los oyentes de La Cultureta.

La Cultureta 11x07: Cuando Pacino se convirtió en Michael Corleone

La Paramount no le quería y, por momentos, tampoco el propio Coppola. Parecía que la secuencia de la boda de 'El Padrino' no funcionaba con él. Estaban a punto de despedirle cuando, por suerte o por intervención del propio director, un cambio en el plan de rodaje intencionado y la filmación de una escena clave de la película convenció a todo el mundo de que era el actor correcto para el papel, catapultando su carrera en el cine para siempre. Este es el pasaje central de las memorias de Al Pacino, 'Sonny Boy', que acaban de publicarse en todo el mundo. Las comentamos con Carlos Alsina, Rubén Amón, Rosa Belmonte, Guillermo Altares, Sergio del Molino y Nacho Vigalondo. Además, Rosa y Nacho ya han visto la nueva película de Almodóvar, 'La habitación de al lado', y la reseñan para los oyentes de La Cultureta.

Are you feeling a need for vengeance? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in Chapter 23 of 1 Samuel. I've titled this chapter "Your Way Or The Lord's Way." Yesterday, we saw Jonathan come to encourage David's hand in the Lord. But today, encouragement has turned into discouragement. Let's read 1 Samuel 23:19-24 which reads: Then the Ziphites went up to Saul at Gibeah, saying, "Is not David hiding among us in the strongholds at Horesh, on the hill of Hachilah, which is south of Jeshimon? Now come down, O king, according to all your heart's desire to come down, and our part shall be to surrender him into the king's hand." And Saul said, "May you be blessed by the Lord, for you have had compassion on me. Go, make yet more sure. Know and see the place where his foot is, and who has seen him there, for it is told me that he is very cunning. See therefore and take note of all the lurking places where he hides, and come back to me with sure information. Then I will go with you. And if he is in the land, I will search him out among all the thousands of Judah." And they arose and went to Ziph ahead of Saul. — 1 Samuel 23:19-24 Presently, David is 25 miles south of Saul in Gibeah, hiding in Ziph's strongholds. The people of Ziph are attempting to get into King Saul's good graces by selling David out. But what you may not realize is that the Ziphites are not enemies. They are from the same tribe as David—Judah. His tribe, or his family, have just sold him out. While being encouraged by Jonathan, a different story is playing out in Gibeah. We can read how this affects David in Psalm 54. I am going to read the whole Psalm because it reveals how David felt and responded. O God, save me by your name, and vindicate me by your might. O God, hear my prayer; give ear to the words of my mouth. For strangers have risen against me; ruthless men seek my life; they do not set God before themselves. Selah Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life. He will return the evil to my enemies; in your faithfulness put an end to them. With a freewill offering I will sacrifice to you; I will give thanks to your name, O Lord, for it is good. For he has delivered me from every trouble, and my eye has looked in triumph on my enemies. — Psalm 54 What we learn about David in this Psalm is how he handles betrayal. Rather than seeking his own deliverance and vengeance, he will let God deliver and seek vengeance. This requires tremendous strength. I've experienced moments in my life when I felt betrayed, and the urge for vengeance welled up inside me. I've wanted to channel my inner John Wick, Michael Corleone, or Frank Castle, longing for justice against those who wronged me. And let's be honest—if you reflect on your own experiences with betrayal, you know you've felt the same way at times. What is remarkable about David is that he felt this way, too. He felt betrayed and thought about vengeance but never acted on it. He dared to deal with his unrighteous motives, unholy emotions, and sinful thoughts, directing his mind, heart, and soul back to trusting in the deliverance of the Lord and not in his own deliverance. If you feel betrayed today, bring your betrayal to Jesus. Jesus knows your betrayal because he, too, was betrayed. Besides, you are not your own deliverer. There is a better Deliverer. His deliverance is better, and his vengeance is just and lasting. God, we bring all injustice against us to you. Deliver us from every trouble and give us triumph over our enemies. Amen #BetrayalToTrust, #GodsDeliverance, #ForgivenessJourney

Actor Al Pacino feels hopeful about being Conan O'Brien's friend. Al sits down with Conan to discuss his new memoir Sonny Boy, developing his iconic onscreen portrayals of Michael Corleone and Tony Montana, the last piece of advice he got from Marlon Brando, and much more. Later, Conan revolutionizes the podcast industry once again with an innovative new piece of gear. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.Got a question for Conan? Call our voicemail: (669) 587-2847. Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan.

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As a filmmaker, Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather, Apocalypse Now) is legendary for his vision, drive and propensity to risk it all. Now, he's put it all on the line once again for his latest film, “Megalopolis” — a Roman epic set against the backdrop of New York City. In this wide-ranging interview, the acclaimed auteur tells us why he doesn't want “Megalopolis” to be called a passion project, how making his masterpiece “The Godfather” turned his life upside down, and why he always ends up becoming the characters in his films.

The Godfather, an American epic gangster film which debuted in 1972, is Thorin's selection for the Money Shot arc. Hailed as one of the greatest films of all time, director Francis Ford Coppola weaves an engaging story centered around the transformation of Al Pacino's Michael Corleone into a hardened mafia boss. Marlon Brando stands out in his role as the titular "Godfather," but the rest of the ensemble cast deliver strong performances as well. The Godfather remains one of the best films ever created, even after over 50 years since its release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Corleones return! This week on Cocktails & Classics, we delve into the epic sequel, The Godfather Part II. Join us as we explore the rise of young Vito Corleone and the chilling descent of Michael Corleone into darkness. We'll discuss the film's masterful parallel timelines, the themes of legacy and corruption, and Al Pacino's unforgettable performance. A Family Divided: Analyze the internal struggles within the Corleone family as Michael seeks to maintain his power. Vito's Shadow: Explore how young Vito's experiences shape the Corleone dynasty's future. The Price of Power: Discuss the film's portrayal of the corrupting influence of absolute power. Parallel Narratives: Analyze how the film's use of two timelines enriches the story and character development. Legacy and Redemption: Explore the film's themes of legacy, ambition, and the possibility of redemption. Feeling like a Don? Craft a Banana Daiquiri while you listen! Don't miss this captivating exploration of power, loyalty, and the consequences of ambition, all served with classic cocktails and engaging discussions. Banana Daiquiri Recipe: 2 ounces aged rum 1/2 ounce banana liqueur (or use half a frozen Banana) 1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed 1/4 ounce demerara syrup ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Letterboxd List⁠⁠⁠

Show notes provided by Joe Peluso Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!" Richie Garofalo (not Michael Corleone) referring to James, Chirs and Joe after they wax poetic about Nightwing and Batman/Superman:World's Finest, in the latest Book Club Edition episode.   The Fab Four are back to ponder, pontificate, and pursue the merits of two of DC Comics' best-selling current ongoing books:Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo's Nightwing and Mark Waid and Dan Mora's Batman/SupermanWorld's Finest.    The boys do a deep dive into the inaugural runs on these two very popular comics. The themes of family, friends, and fun are explored in detail. Who's there to pick up Dick Grayson up when he falls? Who made Dick the hero and man he is today? How deep is the friendship betweenBruce and Clark? And how does Mark Waid remember all those obscure characters from the annals of DC Comics' past?    And with the current run of Taylor and Redondo's Nightwing  coming to an end, along with Waid and Mora moving over to Justice League Unlimited, who will be taking the reins of these two fan-favoritetitles?    As for Richie, now that he is partially back in the "famiglia" of current "fumetti" readers, will he buy the books monthly or go the Perel route and wait for the trades?

Where is the fine line between cautious and paranoid? When is enough enough? How is Walter White like Michael Corleone? All these questions and more are discussed and answered as we break down the end of Part 1 of Season 5 of Breaking Bad. This 8th episode of the season is entitled, "Gliding Over All." Check back every Thursday morning for the latest episode of the Almost SideShow! Find the past seasons of the Almost SideShow here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://almostsideways.com/Main%20Menu/Artice%20Archives%20Sub-Menus/AlmostSideways/Almost%20SideShow.html⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The SideShow is meant to be a companion to listen to after you watch each episode, so join us on the journey!  Watch the episode, then listen to our reaction and analysis.  New episodes drop every week! The Almost SideShow is hosted by Terry Plucknett and Adam Daly and is a part of the AlmostSideways family. Find AlmostSideways everywhere! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠almostsideways.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlmostSideways Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @almostsideways ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Terry's Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @almostsideterry ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zach's Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @pro_zach36 Todd: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Too Cool for Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adam's Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @adamsideways ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almostsideways-podcast/id1270959022⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stitcher⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/almost-sideways-movie-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEoLqGyjn9M5Mr8umWiktA/featured?view_as=subscriber

Good morning and welcome to the ride!  Prayer changes things and Big Dog got the proof.  Can The Chief Love Officer define what almost had sex with is?  Pastor Keion Henderson of the Lighthouse Church and Ministries in Houston, Texas is here to talk about his latest book Lazy Love.  Steve's Ghetto Hood Olympics Report inside Junior's Sports Talk tho!  The Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz is the running mate of VP Kamala Harris.  Michael Corleone, Tony Montana and sunbathing naked covers this round of Would You Rather.  Today in Closing Remarks, Steve talks about the running mate of VP Kamala Harris being too progressive.Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melanie and I are taking a short mid-winter/mid-summer break, so while we recharge our batteries we're reposting some of our favourite episodes starting this week with THE GODFATHER. Wow, there just aren't too many movies with this level of storytelling craft in them. I had a whole lot to say about this classic film and I know that no matter which genre you're writing in, there's something in this episode to help you. Enjoy! - V. For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.Follow Valerie on X, Instagram and Threads @valerie_francisFollow Melanie on X, Instagram and Facebook @MelanieHillAuthor

WELCOME BACK to The Movie Planet Podcast, Season 7 Episode 6!  This week, Joe has nominated 1990's "The Godfather Part III" for the Mafia Movie Pantheon.  Listen as Joe and Josh discuss this film and decide whether this movie was better in 1990 or when Francis Ford Coppola decided to make Coda!  "All I Want", "Top of the World" and "Seattle Song" provided by: Wavtracks Music PO Box 56 Sylvania, 2224 NSW Australia   iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-planet-podcast/id1397030238?mt=2 GMAIL: movieplanetpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @MoviePlanetPod Instagram: @movieplanetpod Facebook: /movieplanetpod   The Movie Planet podcast is not affiliated with, prepared for, approved or licensed by any entity that created any films discussed or reviewed herein. All movie clips and music included in the podcast are the intellectual property of the respective copyright holders. They are included here for the purpose of review, and no infringement is intended.

In this week's episode, the second in our summer series CLASSIC FILMS, CLASSIC CRUCIBLE LESSONS, we discuss THE GODFATHER, number 2 on the American Film Institute's Top 100 list. It's a cautionary tale that spotlights how critical it is we live a life guided by beliefs and values rooted in something nobler than our own self-Interests. We zero in on Michael Corleone, the youngest son of the mafia family depicted in the film. His father, Vito, the godfather of the title, had plans for him to live a life in the legitimate world as a senator or governor, but they were upended by the violent realities of the mob life and Michael's own ambivalence about the family's business. The tragedy of THE GODFATHER is that Michael had the temperament and skills to have led a great life of significance, but he never seizes the opportunity to live that life. To explore Beyond the Crucible resources, including our free Trials-to-Triumphs Self-Assessment, visit beyondthecrucible.com. Enjoy the show? Leave a review on your favorite podcast app and be sure to tell your friends and family about us. Have a question or comment? Drop us a line at info@beyondthecrucible.com

David Brame's career and family life seemed picture-perfect. He ascended to the top of the Tacoma Police Department, earning respect & accolades along the way. When he was appointed as the police chief in 2001, he had it all: a thriving career, a loving wife, and two beautiful, young children. He rapidly rose through the ranks, having multiple close family members in law enforcement lent to the increasing potency of his power on the force. Behind the facade of success, Brame's life was riddled with darkness and deceit. A portrait of Al Pacino as Michael Corleone in "The Godfather" hung in his office, a symbol of the sinister power he wielded.Delve into the tragic tale of Tacoma's top cop family. The story of David Brame, along with his wife and children shook the communities of Tacoma, Gig Harbor, and surrounding areas of Washington state to their very core. The stories of violent and coercive behavior, as well as sexual misconduct behind the scenes while David Brame served as the Tacoma Police will leave you outraged.  Beneath the wholesome all-American image that was portrayed, there were dark, disturbing secrets. Brame's career was marred by accusations of rape and sexual coercion, covered up by the very department sworn to protect the public. The manipulation and control extended into his personal life. His wife, Crystal, endured years of psychological and physical abuse. Her attempts to escape his grasp were met with terrifying retaliation and manipulation. She finally got the courage to file for divorce leading to a cascade of escalating threats and intimidation from her recently estranged husband David Brame, culminating in a tragic murder-suicide. On April 26, 2003, Brame shot Crystal in a public parking lot, before taking his own life, leaving their two children to witness the horrifying event.We'll uncover the chilling details of David Brame's abuse, the horrifying systemic corruption that enabled his actions, and the devastating impact to not only those closest to the couple, but the community at large. It's a sobering reminder of the dangers so many women encounter. Domestic violence continues to threaten the lives of women and children the world-over, but the haunting depiction of that abuse paired with a partner wielding nearly unchecked power emphasizes the urgent need for accountability within law enforcement and society as a whole, particularly because, far too often, it's a matter of life and death. Listen to the heart-wrenching episode now to understand the full story behind the headlines and the legacy of Crystal Brame, whose family continues to fight for domestic violence awareness and justice.If you need support visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline website, Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), or Text "START" to 88788✨

In this episode we discuss Francis Ford Coppola's salacious and violent Bram Stoker's Dracula, Winona Ryder's involvement in the production, the tremendous production value, and Oscar winning makeup and costuming. We also take a close look at Al Pacino's life and career, his start in the theater, breakthrough as Michael Corleone, and his Oscar win for Best Lead Actor in Scent of a Woman. -- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thanktheacademypodcast X: https://www.twitter.com/thankacademypod Email us your thoughts: thanktheacademypod@gmail.com Follow us on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thanktheacademy/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thank-the-academy/support

A grieving Fredo wants to speak with Michael.

If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy these similar eps we've previously recorded on the show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-ICwfCgQ-Z1kMWO9ivlSpSuMvAfe1WuI (***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ The Vile Eye (Jamal Shreki) is a documentary filmmaker, psycho-analyst, and YouTuber. His Channel, “The Vile Eye” covers the psychological breakdowns of evil characters in pop culture and history. - BUY Guest's Books & Films IN MY AMAZON STORE: https://amzn.to/3RPu952 EPISODE LINKS: - Julian Dorey PODCAST MERCH: https://juliandorey.myshopify.com/ - Support our Show on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey - Join our DISCORD: https://discord.gg/Ajqn5sN6 THE VILE EYE LINKS: - YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVileEye - INSTAGRAM: ​​https://www.instagram.com/thevileeye/?hl=en - Hans Landa Video: https://youtu.be/8WsM1A0xfh0?si=vGcdnQUCitS3i5AQ George Peryutan Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=george+peyrouton JULIAN YT CHANNELS: - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP OTHER JDP EPISODES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Episode 134 - Joby Warrick: https://youtu.be/Xaz7JfTLFQE - Episode 198 - Joby Warrick: https://youtu.be/F1fhuwCT9YE - Episode 133 - David Satter: https://youtu.be/Ci-FSsdhFig?si=bPEDofm4FhhRMyYW ***TIMESTAMPS*** 00:00 - Jamal's Background, Studying Villains, Root of All Evil 10:37- Josh Story, Ted Bundy, Genetics vs Environment, Empathy 23:37 - Forgiving Evil, Sociopaths vs Psychopaths 32:20 - Antisocial Personality: Tony Soprano Breakdown, Narcissism vs Antisocial 45:30 - Syrian/Irish Background, No Relationship w/ Dad 54:31 - Story of Fallout w/ Dad, Eli Cohen (Greatest Mossad Spy), Syrian Civil War; Joby Warrick 01:05:27 - Short Man Complex, Most Evil Person Ever 01:18:01 - Origins of Stalin 01:26:32 - Why Satlin Most Evil, Genetic Threshold of Evil, Stalin's Granddaughter 01:37:10 - WWII & Germany's 1930's Rise, German Citizens Innocent From Crimes? 01:49:01 - Types of Murder & Punishments (Ed Kemper), Bill Cosby & Meek Mill's Lawyer 02:01:00 - Brain Playing Tricks on Us, Evil Thoughts vs Actions, Hans Landa, Inglorious Bastard 02:21:13 - Julian's Editing Process/Greatest Actors' Ability, Hans Similarity to Hannibal, Levels of Evil 02:29:17 - Reasons Behind NOT Doing Evil, Morality, Jamal's Difficulty Sleeping 02:40:05 - Great Leaders of US; Slave Owners, R. Kelly 02:52:21 - The Godfather Movie, Godfather III Last Scene 03:04:38 - Evil of Michael Corleone, Complexity of Family & Evil, Fredo's Death FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY: INSTAGRAM 1: https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ INSTAGRAM 2: https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM 3: https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreyclips TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realjuliandorey LISTEN to Julian Dorey Podcast: Spotify ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/5skaSpDzq94Kh16so3c0uz Apple Podcasts ▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trendifier-with-julian-dorey/id1531416289 CREDITS: - Hosted by Julian D. Dorey - Intro, Edited, Produced Edited by Alessi Allaman: Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 204 - The Vile Eye Music by Artlist.io

WEAPONIZED is supposed be on hiatus, but recent bursts of gaseous emissions from the folks at AARO have made it difficult to lounge by the pool and sip frozen concoctions. The recent release of documents related to a proposed UAP-related program within Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was hardly a gesture toward transparency by AARO. In this unscheduled, unexpected episode of WEAPONIZED, Jeremy and George review the true history of the proposed Kona Blue program, what it could have accomplished, and how AARO's former boss has blatantly misled the public about whistleblower testimony allegedly related to Kona Blue. And what about those continuing drone incursions over sensitive U.S. military air space, the whitewashing of a UFO incident under investigation by members of Congress, and other assorted tidbits? It's a surprise episode inspired by Don Corleone. ••• Watch the three-part UFO docuseries titled UFO REVOLUTION on TUBI here : https://tubitv.com/series/300002259 ••• GOT A TIP? Reach out to us at WeaponizedPodcast@Proton.me For breaking news, follow Corbell & Knapp on all social media. Extras and bonuses from the episode can be found at https://WeaponizedPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Real life Ray Donovan meets Michael Corleone. That is the life of Orlando "Ori" Spado who served as "Hollywood's Fixer" with connections to organized crime for decades. Ori's story is an odyssey of 20th Century Hollywood & Mafia including figures from Frank Sinatra & the Rat Pack to Naomi Campbell & Suge Knight. Dealing with the highest stakes incidents with the highest profile celebs, Ori survived and thrived by living by a strict Honor Code of rules and principles. He joined me to share those principles and the wisdom gained from some incredible stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just when we thought we were out, they pulled us back in! Long after we recorded our first episodes about “The Godfather,” our panelists get back together to talk about the late-sequel “The Godfather Part III,” or is it “The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone” now? Only Francis knows for sure. Jason Snell with John Siracusa, John Gruber, Chip Sudderth and Moisés Chiullán.

Just when we thought we were out, they pulled us back in! Long after we recorded our first episodes about “The Godfather,” our panelists get back together to talk about the late-sequel “The Godfather Part III,” or is it “The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone” now? Only Francis knows for sure. Jason Snell with John Siracusa, John Gruber, Chip Sudderth and Moisés Chiullán.

Do you believe in Gametime? Mike Ryan sure does. Amin ruins the front and back of our first segment as we discuss the Blazers-Pistons ticket prices, the Florida Panthers and their punchable faces, and Dave Canales. Then, Dan was loud wrong, Yeti and Jessica have a new song, and Colin Cowherd has won over the Swifties. Plus, Billy Corben joins Dan to chat with Michael Corleone, the son of Griselda Blanco, to discuss what the show "Griselda" on Netflix got right and wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn Beck Special- Biden Crime Family Chalkboard: The Corruption Charge that Could Take Joe DOWN   Biden Crime Family Chalkboard: The Corruption Charge that Could Take Joe DOWN Watch the entire program at- https://youtu.be/NLhWHdV9_20 Glenn Beck 1.15M subscribers 106,589 views Premiered Aug 16, 2023 #theblaze #blazetv #glennbeck Cocaine … shell companies … shady money from foreign oligarchs … cover-ups that go straight to the top of the federal government. It's not a movie. It's just another day in the life of the Biden Crime Family that would make Michael Corleone jealous. But despite MULTIPLE federal whistleblowers, FBI documents, testimony from Hunter Biden's business partner, and even BANK RECORDS that show millions of dollars being exchanged while Joe Biden was vice president, the Justice Department continues to look the other way. Instead, prosecutors go after Donald Trump on RICO charges. But they're missing the REAL "Don" here. You know him as Joe Biden. His family calls him "The Big Guy." And Glenn is tired of waiting: he breaks out the chalkboard to lay out a RICO case that the DOJ can't refuse. Also, he speaks with Michael Franzese, a former capo for New York's Colombo crime family, who knows a thing or two about facing racketeering charges. He lays out why he believes the evidence against the Bidens would be a “slam dunk” in court. It's time to build this case so we actually see RESULTS … and it goes directly to the godfather himself. ► Click HERE to subscribe to Glenn Beck on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2UVLqhL ► Click HERE to subscribe to BlazeTV: get.blazetv.com/glenn ► Click HERE to subscribe to BlazeTV YouTube:    / @blazetv   ► Click HERE to sign up to Glenn's newsletter: https://www.glennbeck.com/st/Morning_... Connect with Glenn on Social Media: http://twitter.com/glennbeck http://instagram.com/glennbeck http://facebook.com/glennbeck #theblaze #blazetv #glennbeck #glenntv #biden #crime #family #chalkboard #corruption #charge #joe #biden #joebiden #rico #hunterbiden #devonarcher   Glenn Beck on Rumble- https://rumble.com/c/GlennBeck On Podcast Addict- The Glenn Beck Program BlazeTV is highly recommended by ACU. SubscribeToday!   Book by Glenn Beck - Dark Future: Uncovering the Great Reset's Terrifying Next Phase (The Great Reset Series) by Glenn Beck.  July 11, 2023 The Great Reset was just the beginning. At important meetings in 2021 and 2022, powerful leaders from government, finance, media, and business who support the World Economic Forum's plan for a Great Reset of capitalism launched a new “call to action” titled the “Great Narrative.” The Great Narrative campaign seeks to use the decay of traditional values throughout the West and new and future advancements in technology—including in the areas of artificial intelligence, automation, the metaverse, robotics, and more—to seize control of economies and societies in North America and Europe. The elites behind these proposals even plan to impact the way people across cultures and the planet understand what it means to be human and to have free will. According to the leaders of The Great Reset and Great Narrative movements, by the year 2030, your world will be fundamentally transformed. Together, the highly influential and often extremely wealthy figures and institutions behind the Great Narrative are building a troubling new framework for humanity, one that has the potential to change life on earth forever. Just as worrisome, the Communist Party of China and Vladimir Putin's authoritarian regime in Russia are adopting technology-centric approaches of their own to control citizens and institutions, both domestically and abroad. In Dark Future: Uncovering the Great Reset's Terrifying Next Phase, New York Times bestselling authors Glenn Beck and Justin Haskins reveal the most important technologies and social and cultural changes that will soon cause an unprecedented level of disruption in the United States, as well as in countless other nations. They also outline the dangers and opportunities associated with these disruptions and provide a plan to protect individuals and families from losing their liberty. How the free people of the world react to the challenges outlined in this revolutionary book will change the course of history for generations to come. In this emerging, intense struggle for the future of humankind, whose side will you be on? Purchase this book at your favorite book seller or at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Future-Uncovering-Resets-Terrifying/dp/1637632118