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thomasbourne

I can’t stop listening to the three Godfather Rewatchables

I think Sean and Chris going full film student at points — to bill’s chagrin — is fairly insightful, but also really reinforces the dynamic I love about the three of them. Koeppelman is fantastic for Part 2, and I think that he does a good job balancing out the trio.

But what I absolutely can’t get enough of, by far, is Chris’s relentless and nonsensical impression of Archbishop Gilday (portrayed by the irreplaceable Donal Donnelly) yelling “INTERNATIONAL IMMOBILIARE!”

I also think that Bill’s stubborn defense of Frank Sinatra is just the funniest thing. It’s one of the few times on the Rewatchables I’ve listened to where he feels actually a little upset and out of control.

Of course, Brian’s story about traveling halfway across Europe to see Part III, CR and Bill reminiscing about the golden age of Hollywood gossip writing, there’s a lot of really good stuff across all three pods. I’ve watched all three movies twice in the last couple weeks, and have listened to each pod 3 times in that span. I just think they’re incredibly re-listenable. If anything I want to do a pod on these pods…

I think the endless rants about Donal Donnelly in part III is the hardest I’ve ever laughed from anything on the ringer. I don’t even think he’s that bad, but I love how much they rag on his performance, the creation of the character, and of course

INTERNATIONAL IMMOBILIARE

Posted Dec 23, 2021, 2:49 AM UTC

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Komiwarrior•

I've watched The Town rewatchable at least 3 times

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Dismal_News183•

I laughed so hard when Ryen said he wasn't going back to jail.

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turbo_22222•

Hot take: III isn't that bad. It just pales in comparison to the greatness of the first two. I love Andy Garcia in that movie.

I am interested in watching the new cut/version that Coppola put out last year.

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SamLangford•

I would agree except Sofia Coppola is a TRAIN WRECK! She tanks the movie from flawed to unforgivable. The Vatican plot line is too weird plus there is no Tom but it’s SC that does it in.

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thomasbourneOP•

Take George Hamilton out, put in Duvall and make him a way bigger character. Duvall, still being the conscience of the family, warns Michael he’s going too far and he’s gonna regret it.

Then when Mary — in this alternate universe played by Winona Ryder because that’s what was wanted at the time — dies, make it be from something avoidable that Tom warned about. That’s when michael gets soft and loses his touch, mirroring what happened when Vito loses Santino and he semi retires. And then THAT is when Vincenzo is named the new Don, not while Mary is still alive. I don’t know, I know Michael isn’t a good guy and isn’t as redeemable as Vito, but I feel like his whole starting point in 3 is just a little tough to believe. He doesn’t seem to want to go legit in 2, and he just grows more and more corrupt, so I feel like three just gets off on the wrong foot.

That being said, if you make Mantegna the main villain and just keep the story smaller and less grandiose, as in no Vatican plot, the movie works a lot better. If it was smaller and shorter, it would have a lot more heart if it revolved around the mafia like 1 does. It really sags from trying to push all the international intrigue, if they just made a less ambitious movie, and fucking PAID DUVALL, there’s something real there.

Again, I like the movie, I think it’s worth watching 100%. Sofia hurts every scene she’s in, the Bridget Fonda scene and the casino penthouse are really what make it feel a little too 90s and less Godfather in my opinion. But yeah, ultimately, without Sofia, it’s just a weirdly trashy mob movie that’s REALLY enjoyable, and with her, it becomes an object of pure fascination and missed potential.

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xIrish•

The CR Gilday impression cracked me up every freaking time. I haven't seen Godfather 3 in 20+ years, but that podcast (and the other two) were joys to listen to.

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SamLangford•

Man I fucking love that pod I can’t get enough. I need the 3 boys on there though, Sean / CR / Bill. Occasionally mixing it up is good but I want those 3 on like 80% of the pods for sure

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Dismal_News183•

Anytime the power trio is together: I am listening.

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HW_Plainview•

Facts.

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CashewGuy•

I've been listening to this series back to back for the last several days as well, it's just so good.

INTERNATIONAL IMMMMMMOBILIAAAAREEEE

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CorusQ•

Just listened to these pods, all of them were hilarious

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