Tribute to the Godfather...
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I bought this CD in 2003 and have enjoyed it so much, even moreso now that James Brown is gone.  He made amazing music that you could dance to, exercise to. It's impossible to hear his jumping beats and stay seated.  He makes you feel good; makes you want to get funky; makes you want to get up offa that thang!  I'm pretty sad knowing he's gone from this life, but I'm glad I have this CD collection and the video I also bought at the same time, to keep him indelibly in my mind and keep me on the good foot!  I remember walking to school in 6th grade singing, "Say it loud, I'm black and I'm proud!"  I thank James Brown for caring and being himself. May his soul rest in peace.
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I was invited over a friend's house to watch the DVD, Concert for George, when it had first become available to purchase. It was so much more than I had expected. There were six of us there to share the experience. We had all grown up listening to the Beatles & the music of the other musicians that were there to perform the songs of George Harrison. As we watched them on stage at the Albert King Hall in London; Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, Ringo Star, Paul McCartney & many more, and seeing George's son Dhani, a splitting image of him, it pulled so many emotions; nostalgia, memories of old times. We sang with it, cried & laughed. It was truly a fine tribute to George. Each and every musician not only performed his songs with such powerful professionalism but also as his comrades. It was evident how much they were inspired by him. I also enjoyed very much, how photos of George were incorporated in the film as a young man & through the most current times of his life. The concert as a whole was well put together with much thought & plenty of heart. Everyone involved with the film obviously love him as much as we as fans do, young & old. Now, my friend not only enjoys watching this concert time & time again but also plays nearly every darn song on his own guitar while watching it. And so the effect it has taken is quite predictable; I bought the DVD as a gift to my brother & soon to purchase one for myself...to watch time & time again.
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One of the true thrills of my childhood was seeing, up close many great athletes. None left a higher impression, nor more of a legacy of decency as did Roberto Clemente. Few athletes have had the presence of Roberto Clemente. There have been even less that have had the impact he left. The great Roberto was a magnificent athlete, with a a baseball IQ in the stratosphere. His off field accomplishments ,perhaps, dwarf his particular brand of genius on the diamond. This book, beautifully presented, richly illustrated,with texts by various members of the Clemente family  ,is as loving and moving a tribute as i have yet encountered .Many many photographs of the family and of him in various stages of his career, most of which I have never seen previously{Roberto is one of my heroes, and I have collected most everything written on him}The printing and binding are first rate. I was touched, deeply, by the words of Mrs Vera Clemente  and her sons. A wonderful tribute from a wife and children to a man whose influence only seems greater as the years pass. Perhaps we will never see his like again. Then again, we never saw it before him, either. HUGELY RECOMMENDED!!!!!!!!!
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As a fan of the Godfather series and other movies about the gangster era (Brotherhood - Sopranos), I certainly recognize where many of the characters originated (remember "Moe Green" from the Godfather?). An interesting saga of how and why certain mob members were well known. Plenty of insight into their strange, weird, deadly passions. It seemed that J Edgar Hoover was "controlled" by mob members by blackmail through his own perversions. Be prepared for a real history lesson; somewhat dry in spots, but factual from what I recall from reading other books and articles.
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Hold on to your popcorn and soda, The Godfather is going to be a bumpy ride!  Mario Puzo's novel turned movie is about a man named Don Corleone, played by actor Marlon Brando, and his family.  We enter the movie in a dark room.  A man is pleading for the Don to help him where the courts could not.  The man's daughter's attackers go free after they brutally assault her, leaving the man to want true justice done on these boys.  The Don says he'll help.  The man will be called on for a favor later on in the movie.  This is how the Godfather runs his affairs: he does you a favor and you return a favor for him. Brando's traits, such as the soft voice and sagging cheeks, make the character out to be a hard man, one who wouldn't take anything sitting down.  I enjoyed watching him as the Don; what he would do next was what kept my attention.  Director Francis Ford Coppola's star-studded cast includes Robert Duvall as Tom Hagen, the adopted son of Corleone.  Other popular and well-known actors and actresses in this film are Al Pacino as Michael Corleone (son), James Caan as Santino "Sonny" Corleone (son), Talia Shire as Constanzia "Connie" Corleone (daughter), and Diane Keaton as Michael's girlfriend Kay Adams.  This movie is not one for the weak stomach.  Many scenes are filled with gangsters filling bodies with bullets and some scenes catch the viewer off guard.  Not to ruin the film for the viewer who has not yet seen it, but one of Corleone's sons is murdered.  He's on his way to defend his sister, Connie, and at a tollbooth, a rival "family" guns him down.  That is just one scene that will surprise you.  If you've heard of The Godfather, then you've probably heard of the second film in the trilogy, The Godfather, Part II.  This movie covers past and present, pushing us as viewers to readjust our mindset every time locations and dates change.  The first movie runs in order of events, and a viewer may find this easier to follow what is happening.  While The Godfather, Part II is an excellent and unique film on it's own, many moviegoers prefer the first film to the second and third. The action in this movie is phenomenal.  Puzo wanted to show the life that the Don and other mob members lived without "sugar-coating" anything.  Coppola knows this and portrays Puzo's novel very well.  The movie will fill you with emotion and leave you wanting to know more about the Corleone family.  But before you go and see the movie, remember to do three things: go to the bathroom (it's a long movie), find a comfortable chair, and sit back and relax as The Godfather unfolds.
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Jonathan's book, Get Capone is very engrossing as he paints a portrait not just of the man but of the circumstances of his life, what made him who he was............I had heard stories from long passed family members who had business dealing with him....as with all stories from 75 years ago, there are more elaborations than reality. Jonathan has a sympathetic understanding of what it was like to be a  saint to some and a devil to others.............I know that he never strayed from his meticulous research.....the truth is far more entertaining.......I was actually sad when I learned how he died..........that is how wonderful Jonathan's prose is...it caught me off guard.
Capone was a businessman, a great father, a not so good husband, and a survivor. I actually bought a copy for the neighborhood gangbanger......he gave it a thumbs up! The movie is sure to be a hit.......did you hear that Scorcese
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Wonderful feel good movie ... especially if you liked the dynamic between Pacino and Pheiffer in Scarface, you'll LOVE them in this.
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I admit I love this movie because of the actors and the characters they played.  I love mobster films as much as anyone here.  I love Al Pacino he is so good in this film but the person that really sparked was Andy Garcia playing Vincent as cold, violent,  emotional gangster who was being advised by Michael Corleone in a well deserved Oscar Nomination.  Even though he might not have won the oscar especially Best Picture it is still worth seeing despite Sofia Coppola being a bad actress as she is before being an Oscar Winning Screenwriter for Lost In Translation (2004).  People say that this insults Catholics.  I am Catholic and I was not really insulted.  For the lesson in this movie forgiveness and redemption is really hard to find especially to your family.  It is ironic about AL pacino and ANdy Garcia in this film because they were both nominated in the same category; Andy Garcia for Godfather PArt III and AL Pacino for Dick Tracy.
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Coppola's masterpiece is rivaled only by "The Godfather, Part II" in which the 1940s setting of the first movie is extended backwards and forwards to reveal the corrupting effect of power...The film, breathtaking in its scope and tragic grandeur, shows two parallel stories extending two different time periods: the early career of young Vito Corleone seen first around the turn of the 20th century in Sicily, and then in 1917, building his criminal underworld in the Italian ghettos of New York City, post World War I, plus that of his son, Michael (Al Pacino) desperately trying to keep his family together...

Al Pacino's performance is quiet and solemn... He is cold and ruthless, with a whole contrast from the idealistic innocent war hero we initially met at the beginning of the first film... Here he's a calculating and frightening force, seeking to expand casinos into Pre-Revolutionary Cuba and consolidating an empire surrounded by perfidy and treason, maintaining total confidence in his ability to control the situation whether testifying before enraging Senators or trying to outface his worst enemies...

The film's haunting final shot of a lonely, isolated paranoid Michael in his empty compound, is an unforgettable movie scene, a tragic portrait of a lonely and fully damned person, emotionally empty and finished, far from a waspish wife, more distant from a faithful lawyer...

De Niro's rise, from an orphan child by a family feud back in Italy to a hood in New York and his position as a respected Don, provides a welcome break from Pacino's relentless attitude... Since the people he kills seem to deserve it, Vito comes off better than Michael does, and it was wise of Coppola to shuffle the two stories together despite lengthy flashbacks and the disturbance of continuity...

The entire cast contributes greatly to the success of the film: Lee Strasberg, a fascinating mixture of lust and ruthlessness; G. D. Spradlin, absolutely right as the sinister and corrupt Nevada Senator; Michael V. Gazzo, unforgettable as the troubled gray-haired informer; Gastone Moschin, excellent as the blackmailer in white suit; John Cazale, marvelously timid as the vague, confused, and hesitant Fredo; Diane Keaton, clearly irrational as the long-suffering wife Kay; Talia Shire, too extravagant as the lousy mother; Troy Donahue too ambitious as the fortune-hunting suitor; and Robert Duvall excels as the confidant, and retainer to the all-powerful Corleone family...

Coppola's motion picture is not just a mere supply with new characters and events from the original, it's a far more complex and intimate movie than its predecessor... It is not really a sequel... It's just more... It cleverly shifts in time between two distinct narratives with extreme realistic violence and criminal mentality of gangsters...
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I'm a huge fan of The Godfather and i had to get this poster,
I got it after a month after i ordered it which was a bummer for me, and it was damaged, it's not too obvious tho.
for the price you're paying it is definitely worth it
3123795
My Grandpa Vito "Sunny" Colavito is in this. I can't wait to watch him. He passed in 06'. Miss him and his Indians
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The novel was terrific . The movie was one-of-a-kind . The annotated Godfather brings back so many memories and makes one relive a movie 45 years old . The behind-the-scenes in depth glances into the chaos surrounding the making of this movie , its successes, its gaffes, and its groundbreaking cinematographic innovations , takes you back to the set makes you feel as if you were there. This is an excellent read. This is an excellent reliving the greatest movie ever .
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Love love love it!  TV version of the godfather.
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Taking over someone's work is tough to do.  Imagine someone else writing an addition/filler to Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter, etc.  It just can't be done without people criticizing every minute detail.

I thought MW did a good job of following Puzo's style and I felt he maintained continuity between the book and movies.  Overall, it was an easy read and the character development was enjoyable, albeit a little bit too much at times for certain characters.  I also liked some of the surprises - it helped fill in the blanks about several characters.

My main complaint was that there was no mention of my favorite side character - Frank Pantangelli.  I would have loved to see him have a prominent part in the book as opposed to Nick Geraci.  The explanation of Clemenza dying was rather weak in my opinion too.

If you're a big Godfather fan, I would recommend this book, but only buy this book if you've already read Puzo's Godfather and if you have seen Godfather I and II.
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Excellent book for The Godfather lover.  Many side notes on the pages which shows the thought process of the film.
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Truly a loving memorial to a spectacular human being.  Such devotion by a spouse and children is the stuff of legends, and reading this book is a tribute to the power of love! Through the tears, there is still joy in knowing that the relationships natured by Harry will endure.  I strongly recommend "Unwashed Radishes" if you are looking for a book that will inspire you to work on the relationships that mean the most to you, and to vicariously feel the power of a beautiful love story.
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DIRECTOR: FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA CAST: AL PACINO, ANDY GARCIA, DIANE KEATON, TALIA SHIRE, JOE MANTEGNA, BRIDGET FONDA, GEORGE HAMILTON, SOFIA COPPOLA. I'M GIVING THIS MOVIE HIGH MARKS AND CREDIT FOR INSPIRING ME TO WATCH THE FIRST TWO GODFATHER FILMS. BEING THAT THEY BOTH WERE MADE BEFORE I WAS BORN.. I HAD NOT MADE IT A POINT TO SEE THEM, DESPITE THE RENOUND PRAISE. I HAD CAUGHT THIS MOVIE ON T.V. AND WAS WRAPPED UP IN IT FOR THREE HOURS THAT WENT BY RATHER SWIFTLY. GODFATHER III GOT THE MOST MIXED REVIEWS OF THE TRILOGY, IT WAS LONG AWAITED AND IN MOST CASES MAJOR FILM SEQUELS THAT ARE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED GET MIXED TREATMENTS. THAT'S TO BE EXPECTED. THE FILM FEATURES SOME GREAT (PACINO, GARCIA, KEATON), GOOD (SHIRE, FONDA, MANTEGNA) AND OKAY (COPPOLA, HAMILTON) PERFOMANCES. I FEEL SORRY FOR SOFIA COPPOLA WHO HAD LITTLE OR NO TIME TO PREPARE FOR HER ROLE, WHICH NOBODY CARED TO CONSIDER. WINONA RYDER IS A FINE ACTRESS THAT WOULD HAVE ADDED MORE TO THE COMPLEX ROLE OF MARY. BUT AFTER DOING SOMETHING LIKE SIX MOVIES IN TWO YEARS, RYDER HAD TO DROP OUT. LET'S NOT TEAR THIS MOVIE APART FOR A FEW PROBLEMS IN PRODUCTION. MARIO PUZO & FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA'S MOVIE DESERVES RESPECT FOR WHAT IT IS. A MASTERFUL CONCLUSION TO AN UNFORGETTABLE SAGA.