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Godfather marathon or not?
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04/18/12 12:46 PM
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I've never done this but for some reason i want to do it. I want to watch all 3 movies back to back. Now i haven't watched them in a long time and want to know if there's anything i should do in order to maximize the experience and make the most out of it?
The more i see, the less i know - John Lennon
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Re: Godfather marathon or not?
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04/18/12 02:00 PM
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Yes, I second the suggestion of reading the book.
You'll learn great backstories about characters like McCluskey and Luca Brasi as well as details on how Vito arranged Michael's return and exoneration.
Actually, I recommend you forego the booze and pot and read the book while watching the films.
"A man in my position cannot afford to be made to look ridiculous!"
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Re: Godfather marathon or not?
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04/18/12 02:34 PM
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I've never done this but for some reason i want to do it. I want to watch all 3 movies back to back. Now i haven't watched them in a long time and want to know if there's anything i should do in order to maximize the experience and make the most out of it? I've done it several times. Best if you make sure there are no interruptions. During GF I have some espresso and biscotti, maybe a canneloni. For II I suggest pasta and some wine. For III more red wine followed by lots of grappa.
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Re: Godfather marathon or not?
[Re: Danito]
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04/18/12 05:57 PM
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I enjoy it most when I focus on details like eye-contact between characters, details like flowers, children, etc., rhythm of the film. Exactly. That's why so many of us have watched one or more of the Trilogy's films many, many times. One always picks up on something in the films that one did not notice before.
Last edited by olivant; 04/18/12 10:19 PM.
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Re: Godfather marathon or not?
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04/19/12 09:23 AM
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I think your crazy, if every scene from the book was in the movie then maybe but there is just to much missing in the movie. The Godfather Saga is the best production of the movie. While it's true that the movie(s) omit many intersting things from the book, it also omits many parts of the book that are somewhat less compelling (e.g. the Hollywood sexcapades). The book is a good story, but the movie is far more successful in transporting the audience into its time, place, and lifestyle.
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Re: Godfather marathon or not?
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04/20/12 05:40 AM
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Give it a couple of weeks or so, read the book, then watch the movies, should be right in time for the new 'Family Corleone' novel. I'd also make a point of watching the deleted scenes for each film before moving to the next - they're well & truly worth it.
Apart from that, stuffing yourself full of pizza and/or pasta washed down with red vino while watching the movies wouldn't hurt.
Last edited by JJ_Gittes; 04/20/12 05:42 AM.
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