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Godfather marathon or not? #644374 04/18/12 12:46 PM 04/18/12 12:46 PM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 207 The Army Barracks The_Don_Is_Dead OP A Rabid Anti-Dentite
The_Don_Is_Dead OP A Rabid Anti-Dentite Made Member Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 207 The Army Barracks	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

Re: Godfather marathon or not? [Re: The_Don_Is_Dead] #644376 04/18/12 12:48 PM 04/18/12 12:48 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 23,296 Throggs Neck pizzaboy The Fuckin Doctor
pizzaboy The Fuckin Doctor Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 23,296 Throggs Neck	A jug of wine never hurts . "I got news for you. If it wasn't for the toilet, there would be no books." --- George Costanza.

Re: Godfather marathon or not? [Re: The_Don_Is_Dead] #644381 04/18/12 12:59 PM 04/18/12 12:59 PM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 207 The Army Barracks The_Don_Is_Dead OP A Rabid Anti-Dentite
The_Don_Is_Dead OP A Rabid Anti-Dentite Made Member Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 207 The Army Barracks	A friend of mine recommended a joint or two lol The more i see, the less i know - John Lennon

Re: Godfather marathon or not? [Re: The_Don_Is_Dead] #644391 04/18/12 01:15 PM 04/18/12 01:15 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 15,030 Texas O olivant
olivant O Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 15,030 Texas	Originally Posted By: The_Don_Is_Dead A friend of mine recommended a joint or two lol Well, I'd start by ignoring that goof's advice. Instead, read the novel or read up on the Mafia in general (not the current Mafia which is a far cry from the one portrayed in the Trilogy). You might also want to access some of the websites that provide information on the Trilogy's production. "Generosity. That was my first mistake." "Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us." "Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."

Re: Godfather marathon or not? [Re: The_Don_Is_Dead] #644397 04/18/12 01:24 PM 04/18/12 01:24 PM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 207 The Army Barracks The_Don_Is_Dead OP A Rabid Anti-Dentite
The_Don_Is_Dead OP A Rabid Anti-Dentite Made Member Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 207 The Army Barracks	Well i do know about the mafia back from Lucky Luciano's days to John Gotti's. I've watched the movies a hundred times before and the first 2 films might be 2 of my all time favorites. I also know well enough about the production of the trilogy. Haven't read the book yet lol, well i just want to know how to maximize my experience while watching the trilogy back to back. Last time i watched any of the movies was over a year ago The more i see, the less i know - John Lennon

Re: Godfather marathon or not? [Re: The_Don_Is_Dead] #644398 04/18/12 01:25 PM 04/18/12 01:25 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 15,030 Texas O olivant
olivant O Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 15,030 Texas	Originally Posted By: The_Don_Is_Dead Well i do know about the mafia back from Lucky Luciano's days to John Gotti's. I've watched the movies a hundred times before and the first 2 films might be 2 of my all time favorites. I also know well enough about the production of the trilogy. Haven't read the book yet lol, well i just want to know how to maximize my experience while watching the trilogy back to back. Last time i watched any of the movies was over a year ago To maximize your experience, you have to read the novel. "Generosity. That was my first mistake." "Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us." "Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."

Re: Godfather marathon or not? [Re: The_Don_Is_Dead] #644401 04/18/12 02:00 PM 04/18/12 02:00 PM
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The Last Woltz Underboss Joined: May 2006 Posts: 773 Pittsburgh, PA	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!"

Re: Godfather marathon or not? [Re: The_Don_Is_Dead] #644410 04/18/12 02:34 PM 04/18/12 02:34 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 11,468 With Geary in Fredo's Brothel dontomasso Consigliere to the Stars
dontomasso Consigliere to the Stars Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 11,468 With Geary in Fredo's Brothel	Originally Posted By: The_Don_Is_Dead 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. "Io sono stanco, sono imbigliato, and I wan't everyone here to know, there ain't gonna be no trouble from me..Don Corleone..Cicc' a port!" "I stood in the courtroom like a fool." "I am Constanza: Lord of the idiots."

Re: Godfather marathon or not? [Re: The_Don_Is_Dead] #644412 04/18/12 02:53 PM 04/18/12 02:53 PM
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The_Don_Is_Dead OP A Rabid Anti-Dentite Made Member Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 207 The Army Barracks	dontomasso you make it sound like a ritual... i like it The more i see, the less i know - John Lennon

Re: Godfather marathon or not? [Re: The_Don_Is_Dead] #644431 04/18/12 05:43 PM 04/18/12 05:43 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,718 Berlin, Germany Danito Underboss
Danito Underboss Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,718 Berlin, Germany	I enjoy it most when I focus on details like eye-contact between characters, details like flowers, children, etc., rhythm of the film.

Re: Godfather marathon or not? [Re: Danito] #644432 04/18/12 05:57 PM 04/18/12 05:57 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 15,030 Texas O olivant
olivant O Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 15,030 Texas	Originally Posted By: Danito 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. "Generosity. That was my first mistake." "Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us." "Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."

Re: Godfather marathon or not? [Re: The_Don_Is_Dead] #644461 04/18/12 09:48 PM 04/18/12 09:48 PM
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danielperrygin D Underboss Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 578	If you havent read the book, you dont know what you are missing.

Re: Godfather marathon or not? [Re: danielperrygin] #644491 04/19/12 04:18 AM 04/19/12 04:18 AM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,718 Berlin, Germany Danito Underboss
Danito Underboss Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,718 Berlin, Germany	Original geschrieben von: danielperrygin If you havent read the book, you dont know what you are missing. The book has a value of its own. I think that The Godfather is one of the few films which was better than the novel on which it was based.

Re: Godfather marathon or not? [Re: The_Don_Is_Dead] #644509 04/19/12 08:21 AM 04/19/12 08:21 AM
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danielperrygin D Underboss Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 578	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.

Re: Godfather marathon or not? [Re: danielperrygin] #644527 04/19/12 09:23 AM 04/19/12 09:23 AM
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The Last Woltz Underboss Joined: May 2006 Posts: 773 Pittsburgh, PA	Originally Posted By: danielperrygin 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. "A man in my position cannot afford to be made to look ridiculous!"

Re: Godfather marathon or not? [Re: The Last Woltz] #644589 04/19/12 06:22 PM 04/19/12 06:22 PM
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Professor_M Button Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 68	Get someone else to start your car. Seriously, watch 'em late at night when your experience won't be disturbed.

Re: Godfather marathon or not? [Re: The_Don_Is_Dead] #644624 04/20/12 05:40 AM 04/20/12 05:40 AM
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JJ_Gittes Wiseguy Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 28	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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