How The Godfather Changed The World Of Cinema (Video Essay)

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I always think about the kitty in the opening and what it symbolizes and it's importance

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Nicely done, as always. The Godfather was a very different kind of film when it came out, mostly because it took on more dimensions than most others. Previously, you had the good guys and the bad guys, and it was clear who was who. I am of an age to remember the difficulties and prejudice immigrant Italians faced in America, and that was well addressed here, as never before. It placed the criminal enterprise in its cultural setting with a richness and believability not seen before. The quality of the cast played a big role in helping push the narrative of Coppola’s vision. A less seasoned cast might have constricted the view through a fear of overacting the parts. Part 3 doesn’t stay in the memory as well as the first two, but I didn’t find it really bad…just that it wasn’t as much a continuation of the story, as it was the start of a new one that didn’t get adequately addressed. Every once in awhile, a film occurs that changes the industry for the next decade or more, as others strive to capture something of its texture. It drives the art forward, and it stands the test of time. The Godfather was one of those films.🖤🇨🇦