Miller's Crossing Review | Mob Movie Monday with Michael Franzese

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Todays Mob movie Monday review with Michael Franzese is on the film "Miller's Crossing"
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[@josephmedic7478]

Albert Finney took over the role of Leo with two days before filming was scheduled to start after the original actor slated for the role suddenly died. The Coen brothers got on the phone to Finney , who was in England at the time, They FedExed him the script and he was on a plane headed to the US. He's learning his lines on the plane. As soon as he touched down, in the US he was in the makeup chair. A great actor, to be missed. RIP sir,.

[@josephmedic7478]

Thank you sir!

[@snelgrave101]

When the coen brothers call you answer the phone 🤙 who was the original choice do you know?

[@beverlykandraceffinger3764]

Thanks, Joseph, for this story...a wonderful thing to know. It's hard for me to imagine anyone other than Albert Finney in the role of Leo. As you'd said so well: a great actor, to be missed.

[@guyvizard549]

"I'm talking about friendship. I'm talking about character. I'm talking about... ethics." -Johnny Caspar Again, one of the best opening lines in any movie. Because this, at its heart, is what the movie is about.

[@surfingonmars8979]

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[@littlekingtrashmouth9219]

“Look in your heart.” “What heart?” One of the greatest lines in film of all time.

[@eternalextrapolations]

"Fool me once, shame on me. Fool me twice ... well you can't get fooled again!" - G.W.B. 😄

[@RRTNZ]

Yup. I quote that one often.

[@kendallevans4079]

So many...I love the arguments between Verna and Tom, and Leo's monologue in the opening sequence is golden! : "...well there's your answer...now take your flunky and dangle..."!

[@kendallevans4079]

@@RRTNZ That wasn't in the movie.

[@RRTNZ]

@@kendallevans4079 What are you talking about ? I mean the " Look in your heart quote" not the Bush quote.

[@kohhna]

Literally my favourite Gangster film. I love the symbolism of the hat and how its a very simple thing but it is really effective as a signifier for pride. Being Irish and knowing the history of that period I can't help but feel that there's a subtle un-acknowledged dimension in that Tom and likely Leo were formerly involved in the Irish revolution in the 20s, and that experience of having lived through this great movement, having a cause, that then ended with dissapontment, compromise and a bitter civil war is a big part of what informs their characters. Its what makes Tom a bitter cynical man who drowns his feelings with alcohol. Its why he's fundamentally a tragic character.

[@rdmottern]

I'm going to disagree a bit. Tom was loyal to Leo, business wise, and admitted he was having an affair with Verna to trigger the public beat down by Leo so he could get in with Casper, to bring down Casper's organization. Leo even asks him if he did that at the end and Tom blows it off.

[@tommears7321]

That's exactly how I see it as well and I've watched this film a hundred times

[@josephmckenna5760]

Yep, Tom is a stoic. He's not put off by the fact that he's in a bad situation, and he's willing to put up with any situation to do what he thinks needs to be done. And he is true to Leo, as he's helping him even after he's decided that their friendship is over.

[@cgmoran91]

Tom was the most Machiavellian of the group. He chose when to get beatings when it served his endgame. Protect Leo from himself, even if it meant in the end he had to leave Leo.

[@kendallevans4079]

@@tommears7321 Likewise, and that's a heck of a beating he took from Leo, quite a price to pay!

[@brianmccarthy5557]

Very perceptive. Especially from someone who probably isn't either Southern Irish or Sicilian!

[@westsideisdabest7825]

Review State of Grace with Gary Oldman and Sean Penn next please Michael, such an underrated mob movie.

[@roymunson1]

now that's a movie!!! loosely based on the Westies.

[@drivermxpedite3165]

I agree . State of Grace...love that movie.

[@shilopezevengi]

Great movie that no one seems to know about

[@MyHammer111]

True very underrated

[@lycanthrope9760]

Ed Harris is great

[@johnnytoobad7785]

One of my favorite "crime" films of all time. I knew a real "caddymaster" (back in the 60's) who was an early clone of Jon Polito. I just love the "old time" dialog. Especially the use of the phrase "sick twist". I watch this film at least once year...on St. Patric's Day.

[@kendallevans4079]

"what's the rumpus"...." Love all the dialog, my favorite: Tom: "..Rug's? Not above the occasional grift, but you'd understand that. All in all not a bad guy if looks, brains and personality don''t count" Verna: "You better hope they don't"

[@guyvizard549]

Yep. This is a great St. Paddy's movie.

[@johnnuckel4300]

"I come in here and you give me he high hat."

[@manofaction1807]

Millers Crossing ranks up there with Road to Perdition in it's style and tone. Gabriel Byrne was top notch as a down but not out fixer. My favorite boss almost ever- Albert Finny was also awesome. THIS was one of those movies that I could easily watch as a TV series. The best line ever- It's gettin' so a businessman can't expect no return from a fixed fight. Now, if you can't trust a fix, what can you trust? For a good return, you gotta go bettin' on chance - and then you're back with anarchy, right back in the jungle.- Johnny Casper

[@teller1290]

That whole four-minute discourse is absolutely brilliant and hilarious. I recommended it once to an ethics teacher at a well-known law enforcement academy!

[@roymunson1]

this was overshadowed being released around the same time as Goodfellas, but it's an excellent movie. the cinematography is incredible too. loved it. but you do need to not have distractions around you to fully appreciate it. switch the phone off sit back and enjoy this one if you haven't seen it folks.

[@leemichael2154]

I'm going into this movie blind so I'm gonna take your advice and watch it as you advise! Don't fail me bro ....... lol

[@batchagaloopytv5816]

@@leemichael2154 its an awesome movie hope you Njoy it

[@KarmaKahn]

Saw it ages ago, gonna have to do a re-watch I think.

[@kendallevans4079]

Agree! One of my favorites. So atmospheric, you can almost smell the whisky. The dialog is fantastic too

[@leemichael2154]

@@batchagaloopytv5816 I'm sure I will!

[@YoungJon]

I will check this movie out ASAP

[@fredhall6525]

Monday recommendations- "Thief", "Straight Time", "Long Good Friday", and "Mesrine".

[@northface484]

Can you review Serpico for fun sometime...???

[@BlankCanvasIndieFilms]

Really glad you reviewed this! This is one of my favorite Cohen films (with blood simple and the big Lebowski) Albert Finney was great he’s also the original Hercule Poiroit in the 1974 murder on the orient express

[@DMalltheway]

The one movie extremely overlooked by Goodfellas released the same year, the Cohen Brothers are gems!!!! Please do Heat (1995) and Year of the Dragon (1985) for the future!

[@adammcmahon4633]

Yessss heat , great suggestion

[@bigredtlc1828]

Reminds me of Sergio Leone's "Fistful of Dollars", which was a remake of "Yojimbo". About a thug playing 2 gangs against each other. Love the Coen Bros style. The cinematography is always top notch.

[@paulcurtis5317]

Have you seen Last man Standing? Its a gangster version of a fistfull of dollars

[@williamrothschildakatheman8980]

The most gangster thing Michael ever did is what he is doing now. Turning you're life around is very gangster. The penitentiary is full of remorseful ppl.

[@caredwave8343]

Amen. It’s be nice to be able to separate the two.

[@googleisgayihategoogle7458]

it may be the best thing hes done but being an active gangster was probably more gangster

[@jimmycrackcorn1783]

Ok wes watson

[@martinjames6431]

What a preposterous thing to say

[@2kn709]

@@jimmycrackcorn1783 he definetly watches wes watson lol but hes right tho

[@tbone35453]

The dialogue, the cinematography, the acting, the plot, the soundtrack - everything in this film is brilliant. It's really funny too. I like it when the Dane says that he thinks Tom is still working for Leo "like some Bolshevik taking orders from Yank central." lol

[@kendallevans4079]

LOL.....yup! "...straight as a corkscrew, Mr. inside-outskie.."......

[@mrpfarr1975]

Yegg central I think Yegg is slang for a thief

[@kendallevans4079]

@@mrpfarr1975 You're right

[@tbone35453]

@@mrpfarr1975 Really? I didn't know that. I always assumed that to the Italians, the Irish were "Yanks", like the rest of the "'Medigans."

[@viciousvictortee1298]

This one gets one of the best scores (for Soundtrack) when it comes to mob movies.

[@eternalextrapolations]

That's a great review of the movie. It's deserved to give the Coen Brothers recognition for their stylistic abilities in their storytelling.

[@samspade8830]

Such a great movie! The Coens Bros. never made a bad movie. Miller's Crossing is one of my favorite movies of theirs, next to Big Lebowski and Bloodsimple.

[@mercoid]

Barton Fink

[@samspade8830]

@@mercoid That's a good one, too.

[@Delightfully_Bitchy]

Barton Fink was a bad example, that's a classic. If they have a bad movie at all, it would be their Ladykiller's remake.

[@samspade8830]

@@Delightfully_Bitchy Maybe Hudsucker Proxy more so.

[@kevinfinnerty8414]

Intolerable Cruelty is their worst movie. Ladykillers had some funny scenes, it wasn’t that bad.

[@amandajaydexo]

Congrats on 800,000! 🎉🥳

[@amandajaydexo]

@@michaelfranzese always ✨

[@ralphiewigs2208]

Great review, it's one of my favorites...great writing, great actors, kind of fun actually. While we are on the subject of Irish mobsters (Boston, this time). I'd like to recommend "The Friends of Eddie Coyle". Robert Mitchum is great. Alex Rocco (Moe Greene) has a big part and he was actually associated with the Winterhill Gang in his younger days.

[@johynsmith]

I love it that you are talking about this. Not much being said about this movie, but definitely has always been a connection between government/law enforcement and organized crime, and in my opinion, the government is more corrupt. And sadly, yes, it's in the church. You are 100% correct - it's because we are in a fallen world! Great video as always Michael! God bless you and yours!

[@eternalextrapolations]

Yes, as I get older and see how corrupt every single one of our politicians are, I understand much better the attitude of people like Frank Costello who considered it outrageous that the government should have the audacity to put him on trial for the same crimes that they themselves carry out on a far larger scale!

[@davidward9487]

On point!

[@hectorrodriquez3182]

@@michaelfranzese would you have a sit-down with John alite

[@hectorrodriquez3182]

@@michaelfranzese Michael you look buff for your age

[@mk-ultramags1107]

The 1st viewing, I enjoyed the film but realized pretty early on I would need a 2nd Watch. It got better every time. The plot is incredibly intricate. It moves in and out of storylines very well. The dialog is phenomenal. And it has "Moral Ambiguity"... A staple of the great filmmakers(Kubrick, Scorsese, Mann etc) which undoubtedly includes the Coen Bros.

[@mikemelina7395]

"It's a beautiful movie about men in hats"- The Coen Brothers That the movie, there is no redemption and it's a magnificent movie, if you haven't seen it, you should. Just like No Country For Old Men, the Coens just make amazing movies that stand the test of time and leave you asking "what did I just see?"

[@Aceface007]

No Country For Old Men is a beautiful movie about men in hats too.

[@21stCenturyTemplar.]

Since last February I've started college (school) I'm 47 and wanted to do something different and decided to become a social worker for refugees. I thought going to school for adults but I've never experienced the amount of bullying and gossip like in this class, it is even worse than in kindergarten!!!!

[@mikegalvin9801]

I've heard that young people in college are much much meaner than back in the day. Had hoped it wasn't true.

[@21stCenturyTemplar.]

I'm not sure if I made my point clear, I meant to say that I'm in a class with all "adults" all above 25 up to 60 years and the amount of gossip and bullying is even worse then in middleschool. 1st /8th grade. It's really unbelievable!

[@mikegalvin9801]

@@21stCenturyTemplar. Interesting. You would think aspiring social workers would be "nice" to each other as opposed to, say, competing commission salespersons.

[@TommyTheBull87]

Great job Michael thank you for taking the time to watch and review it. This wasn't one of my favorites but you did a fantastic job going over it.

[@JoeHernandez1210]

Corruption is the backbone of organized crime. Thanks for telling us about this movie.. never heard of it. . I love your perspective on these movies. Btw I subscribed when you only had 20.000 subscribers . Congratulations you earned it.

[@KC-gg6ub]

@@michaelfranzese do a video on state of grace Sean Penn movie about the Westies...

[@daddyskaddy94]

This is a great but relatively unknown film. Glad you brought attention to it.

[@daddyskaddy94]

@@michaelfranzese Always! Keep it up.

[@JayLewisNYR1994]

Steve Buscemi and John Turturro are amazing actors. This movie has a great cast. I’m going to watch this tomorrow. Thanks Michael for the recommendation

[@jkeegan154]

Since you reviewed Kill The Irishman and Miller's Crossing, I was hoping you would review State Of Grace. I would like to hear more of your insight on The Westies and you said you knew Jimmy Coonan personally, and Ed Harris' character was loosely based on Jimmy Coonan.

[@jkeegan154]

@@michaelfranzese I'm still waiting on it for Mob Movie Monday.

[@jkeegan154]

@martini stirred He talked about knowing Jimmy Coonan personally in a different video.

[@jkeegan154]

@martini stirred In his Mob Movie Monday review for either Kill The Irishman or Black Mass.

[@jkeegan154]

@martini stirred My mistake. Mr. Franzese spoke about knowing Jimmy Coonan personally when he did a Mob Movie Monday for Road To Perdition.

[@johnbissett4332]

I always though he disliked the Irish

[@samuelblinne6040]

Awesome review Michael

[@VanCantian01]

Here's to you cracking the million before 23. You would deserve it. You appreciate us as much we do you!

[@zozzarogeorge6720]

Just finishing my book about the old days on Carroll St, plus many other locations in Bklyn. enjoyed the video today.

[@jmezi404]

"I never saw a guy in a film get beat up so much" 😂😂

[@garyacker7388]

I always look forward to your review of different movies. I finally watched "American gangster " , all the corruption of politicians and the cops. Enjoyed all of it l was trying to figure out how he was getting drugs into the state's. Great movie Michael!

[@tyfogle]

I enjoy your film analyses. I think you missed a key thing on this one (Miller's Crossing takes a few watches to get the complexity). Tom was ultimately loyal to Leo. It was just Leo couldn't get out of his own way. I don't think Tom knew everything that was going to happen, but he was always angling toward helping Leo see the light. BTW, got a great movie suggestion for you-- The Friends of Eddie Coyle (Robert Mitchum 1973). Keep up the great work, and God bless you and your family.

[@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors]

Yessir!! Gonna be a good day when Michael uploads!!

[@chrisgriffiths8454]

I think Joe Kennedy was a composite of the Albert Finney character.

[@petercheesely4728]

This video is epic I’ve only recently subbed to this channel and Miller’s Crossing is my one of my favorite mob films and easily a top 3 Coen Bros film.

[@guyvizard549]

It took me 2-3 times watching this to really get everything out of it. Like the idea that The Dane might be a "fanook," which is why he flips out when Mink goes missing. They don't make a big deal out of it in the story, because why would The Dane want that advertised? And would YOU want to bring it up to him?

[@cumswag1222]

I'd recommend The Long Good Friday. It's English and has strong accents that can be hard to understand, but it's a great story and Bob Hoskins gives one of his best performances in it. Really solid gangster movie.

[@GeraldGruenigMedia1]

Great film

[@Aceface007]

Classic film. Similar in story and tone to Get Carter.

[@BrianRPaterson]

Absolutely. A total gem. And Helen Mirren is in it as well as Bob Hoskins. Watch out for an early appearance by Pierce Brosnan.

[@Tristan_again]

As a British person, The Long Good Friday is not hard to understand at all, anymore than Goodfellas is for a British person.

[@alistairmscott]

The scene where Leo gets the upper hand over his would be assassins is one of the most beautifully put together scenes in modern cinema, you just have to overlook the fact that he got about 500 rounds out of a single drum magazine on the Tommy gun! Interestingly, that version of Danny Boy was recorded just for that scene so the timing of the lyrics would match up with the action on the screen.

[@kendallevans4079]

I couldn't help but keep thinking what all the neighbors were thinking?

[@brianmccarthy5557]

If it wasn't the original John McCormick recording I heard a thousand times growing up it was a close copy. That recording was a staple for tradirional Irish America for decades. I had the song sung at both my parent's funerals since my father's name was Danny. It was a very well shot (no pun) scene. You just have to ignore that he fires more than a single drum magazine would hold. In fact he fires a lot more rounds than he needs to and the multiple recoils would throw his aim off, as well as partially blinding and deafening him for several seconds. Thompsons, especially the early versions, are great guns but you have to have trigger control to be effective.

[@brianmccarthy5557]

@@kendallevans4079 I suspect "Shut up and stay out of it" while hiding in the bathtub.

[@alistairmscott]

@@brianmccarthy5557 it was apparently recorded by Irish singer Frank Patterson just for the movie, but that's just one of those things I read on the internet once, so who knows...!? Great scene whatever, even the never ending supply of .45ACP!

[@josephphoenix1376]

Hey Mike...Congrats on the 800k Subs!🎉🎊😄

[@Lanwarder]

Not my favourite Coen brothers movie.....as cliché as it may be that would probably be The Big Lebowski (curious to know what Michael would think of that one even though it really isn't a Mob movie)....but still, it's a pretty enjoyable movie.

[@Tristan_again]

The Coen Brothers got writer's block while plotting this convoluted film, so they took a break to write their next film and then came back refreshed to finish writing Miller's Crossing. Their next film: Barton Fink, about a Hollywood script writer with writer's block! Another excellent Coen Brothers film, too.

[@jancoyote52]

My God, the twists and turns are unbelievable! Thanks M.

[@sandyRndisco1]

When you were describing the movie and characters sounded like you were descrbing todays politicians and our present regime. I am still praying and believing that very soon God will step in and award all those involved according to their evil deeds. Stay safe, keep up the great work you are doing, and God Bless You, Michael!

[@richardgentry6996]

Thanks Michael. Remember seeing this movie when it came out and cannot remember it. Watching it tonight. Thanks

[@jeffersonwright9275]

The movie was shot in New Orleans but I think it was supposed to represent Los Angeles. It was based on an amalgam of several dashiel Hammett novels and the Coen Bros went to town on Irish imagery - not just the music but all the emerald green lampshades. This is what is called a film noire ie no is supposed to have a redeeming quality.

[@jeffersonwright9275]

Thank you for liking my comment, Michael, I am honored. Like all your podcasts. Am a big fan of yours. Keep up the great work!

[@johnbabbalonian7990]

Perfect music. All time great acting. The Hat. Best Coen Bros movie and nobody was cooler than Gabriel Byrne... Any chance you could review Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead? Andy Garcia reminds me of Michael in that movie. And Chris Walken was super sinister as the Mob Boss

[@starwarsroo2448]

Yes please review that movie, gets overshadowed by crime movies of that era, great script and performances

[@johnbabbalonian7990]

@@starwarsroo2448 Also, it has William Forsythe who played Sammy Gravano in Gotti as one of Garcia's crew in this movie so Mr Franzese might like the connection :)

[@starwarsroo2448]

@@johnbabbalonian7990 I always think Christopher Lloyd gives one of his best performances and Treat Williams definitely does

[@martinjames6431]

YES YES YES!! Can u believe that that movie is ranked as terrible by many? It's a fucking masterpiece. "Spongey"

[@morgancasey]

20:22 “Bottom line, bottom line?! That’s weasel words, a businessman talks like that! What the hell kinda word is that?” Thanks to Michael the Gotti movie follows me everywhere.

[@CrimsonRaven51]

My absolute favorite scene is during the opening when Jon Polito (Casper) is explaining the rudiments of “ethics “ by way of when I fix a fight, say I pay for a fighter to throw a fight.” Hilarious because he’s serious!

[@vincentpedi2397]

Twist a pigs ear, watch em squeal! One of my absolute favorite films of all time!

[@vincentpedi2397]

@@michaelfranzese huh? That's a quote from Millers Crossing! Mike your social media intern needs to watch the movies you do videos on!

[@bettysmith4641]

@@michaelfranzese I hope you're talking about deliverance. that would be awesome!

[@robnflfootball134]

Mr. Franzese Will You Do A Mob Movie Review On A Movie Called American Me Starring Edward James Olmos And William Forsythe

[@timothylopez2206]

Hey Mike, I love these Mob Movie Mondays as well as your other content. I would love to see you do one on John Dillinger in Public Enemies (2009).

[@chrisschmalhofer4348]

Mr. Franzese, I understand that your former life is a serious subject that should addressed seriously. However, have you ever considered the movie “Oscar”, starring Sylvester Stallone among others, for your Mob Movie Monday? I believe it was a stage play that was adapted and filmed as a movie. While it is undoubtedly a comedy, it still deals with certain issues of “that life”, including overzealous law enforcement, public image, loyalty of employees and underlings, and simply trying to balance work goals with family priorities. Please let me know your thoughts on possibly covering this movie in the future.

[@cgmoran91]

Totally agree. I loved "Oscar" It might be one of Stallone's best acted comedies. Great cast. The scenes with Chazz Palminteri are hilarious.

[@samuelblinne6040]

I need to see this movie also

[@RealityCheckTech2000]

Love Mob Movie Mondays! All the way from South Africa 🇿🇦👌🏻📈🖤

[@meenalaregina7770]

Hello! Thanks for reviewing this film. I heard of it but never figured it would be filled with so many twists and turns. I will watch it. I hope that you will review movies from different cultures. The incomparable, impossibly handsome Alain Delon produced and starred in the Borsalino films which are based on Marseille gangsters. He also did a great heist film called Le clan sicilien. In Hindi cinema, the notorious gangster Dawood Ibrahim, who was the son of a police officer, inspired films such as Once Upon a Time in Mumbai. Thanks!

[@samuelblinne6040]

Congratulations for getting 800000 subscribers

[@lexlewis550]

Yes finally miller’s crossing…

[@damianroberts4330]

It's a heck of a lot like Casablanca and Humphrey Bogart's character....except rougher. Coen Brothers got a lot of inspiration from films like The Long Goodbye starring Elliot Gould as Phillip Marlowe. This film including The Big Sleep with Humphrey is their basis for the Big Lebowski. Where Polito makes a cameo as a private detective.

[@kohhna]

In Casablanca Rick was involved in the anti-fascist struggles in Spain and Ethiopia, I always felt there was an unspoken implication that Tom Regan had been in the IRA in the 20s and fought in the War of Independence and Civil war. There's something about Tom that suggests he was once a man of principle that had become jaded by the experience of grief and seeing his ideals dashed by circumstances.

[@damianroberts4330]

@@kohhna Casablanca is definitely in my top 3 favorites. I can see why it became a classic.

[@Eric-ew8jt]

I stumbled across some of your past interviews, and found your stories and accounts fascinating . Your very articulate well spoken and even a blind man could see this . Growing up my favorite movie was Goodfellas, I dare say I watched it 200 plus times. Thanks Sir for your stories and Mob movie Monday’s New subscriber BTW, all the best from Canada

[@danielmclaughlin5546]

Never got the sense that Miller's Crossing was supposed to take place near New Orleans. Always thought it was a major northern city located somewhere from Boston to Chicago.

[@xinnamltd]

Yaaayyyyyy.....congrats on getting ast the 800K mark. 1M is just on the horizon💯

[@cgmoran91]

:What's the rumpus" So glad you finally did this great movie, with great lines. Tom is the most Machiavelli of the group. He chose when to get beatings when it served his endgame. Protect Leo from himself, even if it meant in the end he had to leave Leo. Agreed there are no good guys in this. The Leo in the house scene was is one of the best. Other great scenes, but I wont give you "the high hat" and spoil it.

[@joshuaclark1930]

Michael says at the beginning of this video that he's not going simply describe the entire plot of the movie with commentary. Michael then proceeds to do just that. Classic.

[@michaeltischuk7972]

you missed the whole point about the main character Tom, who was loyal to Leo. Tom recognized the threat Casper was even with Leo's great over confidence and swagger, so he gets inside Casper's organization, convinces Casper that he and Leo became enemies and then proceeded to set off a complete implosion of Casper's gang, even Leo was convinced of Tom's disloyalty. This movie was also great dark comedy, one couldn't help but laugh that Leo, an Irish man was so smitten with a Jewish woman that he was wearing a yamika at the funeral of her brother, and she still treated him like dirt, a tough guy like Leo reduced to a cat-whipped stooge chasing a trashy broad that is so confident in her dominant place, she humiliates him infront of Tom by making him walk home after the funeral.. The story line was great, but the music in the movie was even better, the Irish tone and grandeur of it was awesome. Speaking of dark gangster comedies, you have to review John Travolta's movie 'Get Shortie', that's got some real laughs in it too, as well as Tony Soprano.

[@ppvk2610]

Would love to see Michael review "True Romance" So many great scènes; but .. "The Sicilian Scène" " I haven't killed anybody ... since 1984. " One of thé pinnacles in modern cinema! One of the greatest by Tarantino's hand. Walken at his best vs Hopper And then there's even an almost easily overlooked scène with an unrecognisable Oldman.. What a movie Christian Slater, Patricia Arquete, Christopher Walken, Dennis Hopper Gary Oldman, Samuel L. Jackson James Gandolfini, Chris Penn Brad Pitt, Val Kilmer Tom Sizemore... Bronson Pinchot ... What a cast

[@georgeedward1226]

I've always considered government as a legalized mafia. If you don't pay them what they say you owe them, they can hurt you too.

[@70baja]

Yep. That's what the mob never understood. Pay the boss his cut and he'll leave you alone. If they'd done that in Vegas the skim would still be going to this day

[@georgeedward1226]

The purpose of the DEA is to eliminate the competition of the CIA. Government is the biggest racket of them all.

[@Tristan_again]

Taxes fund health care (in most of the civilised world, anyway), education, safe roads, street lighting, defence, the Judiciary, police etc etc. The mafia had a negative contribution on public life.

[@SatanDynastyKiller]

Congrats on passing 800k subscribers Mr Franzese. Much success to you Sir. PS one of my favourite films- great to hear your take on it.

[@RRTNZ]

Kind of a fable more than a mob film, bit great fun. I loved Miller's Crossing. Great movie choice Mr Franzsese, cheers !

[@bobbycorrigan7969]

Great again Mike, thank you & God Bless, enjoy the week ahead .

[@MrLorenzovanmatterho]

"It's about friendship, ethics...". Tom is true to Leo and Verna, Verna is true to her brother, Verna spares Tom, Tom stops Caspar from killing Rook Daniels, even though it would benefit him to have him dead.

[@amstel5468]

Gotta check this one out, some good actors in there. Thank you Michael!

[@RR-fg2rl]

This film is poetry all the way through. No curse words beautifully written. That year you had state of grace King of New York Godfather 3 and Millers crossing. This was my favorite.

[@mk-ultramags1107]

'Millers Crossing' is one of the most overlooked films that I can think of. It's perfectly executed from start to finish. The Coen Bros made a truly "Coen-esque" Mob Movie. Full of dark humor, great detail, incredible dialog and it's full of great homages to the old gangster genre. Beautifully filmed as well. Redemption isn't something the Coen Bros are necessarily interested in. They explore deeper themes and socio-political/economic issues... But never heavy handed or biased. Which is 100% why it works. They don't preach, they explore and allow for moral ambiguity

[@somnambulanttilt]

there was actually a second love triangle in the movie that i believe was the central force to the plot (i.e. why johnny caspar wanted bernie bernbaum dead). leo: "so you want to kill him?" dane: "for staters..." later in the film tom: "bernie and mink are as cozy as lice--and it ain't just business" and after that... tom: "of course there's always the wild card when love is involved." johnny: "i know mink is eddie dane's boy, but i don't make it out that way." and subsequently an enraged eddie dane to tom regan... "you killed mink, you sonuvabitch --by god i'll hear you say it."

[@alanmjohnson]

Yep. Not just "friendly" as said in this review. Verna also talks about how everyone hates Bernie because he's "different", and Bernie tells Tom how Verna even tried to have sex with him when they were young as a way of turning him straight.

[@logosfocus]

research > facts > feelings 🗿 no retreat, no yield and NO surrender to the forces of evil 👁 glory to God alone 🕊 eden WILL be restored 🏞 michael thankU for all you and team do for this channel, know that you are one of the real1s and that you lead and inspire others to live a better life ⚖.. let's go mike, we got you - 1milly subscribers is a hell of a team, let's hope we can rise above the fallen world we live in TOGETHER 🛐

[@Adiscretefirm]

Every move Tom made was in his long term benefit,even if he had to take a few ass kickings short term, but he also acted in Leo's long term interest. He saw the threat Casper posed even when Leo didn't and acted to protect Leo from Casper and from Leo's own arrogance, by the end of the movie, he had eliminated Leo's rival, and he had assured the Bernie wasn't going to drag Leo into any more situations where his blind spot for Verna would keep him from making a hard, but necessary decision.

[@damianranger7284]

I very much enjoy your channel, Mr. Franzene. Best wishes from Oregon!

[@84Actionjack]

A remake of the movie "The Glass Key" first done by George Raft (version most closely follows the book by Dashiell Hammett) and later Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake (my favorite of the two films). Cohen brothers movies are often dark, particularly remakes of love stories like "The Glass Key". Think you missed the mark; the story is about loyalty in the face of one's own interests. He wants the girl but he remains loyal to his boss and friend even after they breakup, and he does so with great risk to both his life and the girls affections. Common theme in all 3 versions of the movie. Tom's self-sacrifice is the redeeming characteristic of the story.

[@christophertaylor9100]

I'd say its more accurate to say that Miller's Crossing is heavily inspired by Glass Key, but it goes a lot of other places,

[@84Actionjack]

@@christophertaylor9100 Different from the original and the book but much like the Alan Ladd version. Two guys, both friends and associates, into the same girl. One risks both his life and his chance for the girl to save his friend from himself. And there's a brother who's a problem and gets killed. Very much alike, I think. Coen Bros. always have to be weird and dark. I like them all! :)

[@whiplash8461]

Solid content as always. Thank you for putting up with us Mr. Franzese.

[@edwarddailey21]

Look into your heart... I love that scene with Gabe and John.

[@harrysmith2431]

Mr. Franzese, you tell it as it is. THANKS FOR THAT!

[@wiseguysoutdoors2954]

Michael, you're insight is unmatched.

[@spiritscar]

These Mob Movie Monday videos are always something to look forward to Mr. Franzese! Of course you’ve covered all the classics, so I really do find it interesting to hear your take on the less well known mob movies, in particular ones that are new to you. Recommending two great somewhat more modern mob movies you may not have seen. “Eastern Promises” (2007) About the Russian mob operating in England and an innocent nurse (who due to her occupation) gets mixed up in their internal affairs. “Gangster No. 1” (2000) A fascinating film with a very fascinating lead character. A mob story set in the 60s in England. Would love to hear your take on the main character! Have a great wee!

[@mysterytrain3]

My father recommended this movie to me, many years ago. On his advice, I watched it and enjoyed it. The Coen Bros really made their mark on the art of cinema. Their movie topics are so diverse, that it’s possible to watch one after another without being bored. Hard to believe these were the same guys that did “The Big Lebowski”.

[@brianmccarthy5557]

And the "True Grit" remake. Though what they added to the original John Wayne version of much value is beyond me, except for perhaps the last scene where she calls Frank James "trash". Still a very different film from their others. And "Raising Arizona" and "O Brother Where Art Thou". Their original debut film "Blood Simple" is one of my all time favorites and an example of how great a film can be with almost a zero budget.

[@tommydrozdowski4733]

Another fantastic vid! Thank you very much, Mr. Franzese !

[@soccreyes4647]

Hello Michael! Thanks, I've been waiting for you to react and review this amazing movie from the Cohen Brothers since last year. God bless always 😊

[@oscarlamonte3148]

GOD BLESS and THANK YOU, MICHAEL!!💪👍👌 GREAT MOVIE.. love the scene when the old man uses the THOMPSON and dumps the whole drum!!

[@Quelorie]

Hope you're doing well Mr. Franzese! I recently found your channel and have very much been enjoying the content. You're a very righteous man and I love listening to you talk about God and how he has blessed your life.

[@nmeau]

This brilliant movie is about friendship and pride, and the conflict between the two. It needs more than one watching.

[@stevenangel8235]

Hey Michael! New to the channel and am really loving the quality production you put into your videos! I was wondering if I’m honor of it just ending last night you could do maybe a series covering the seasons of Peaky Blinders?

[@stevenangel8235]

@@michaelfranzese ohhh I’m so excited!!!

[@jayatkins43]

I am a huge fan of this movie. It’s a classic old school vibe with great characters. The C. Brothers Rock

[@DavidSmith0712]

Love your wine Michael. God bless and take care.

[@FrankinDallas]

One of my all time favorite movies. Every actor/actress in it is fantastic. Tuttorro steals the show IMO.

[@i94yeh2p]

"Pleazzze..have a heart..look into your heart" 🙏 It didn't work the second time. 😂What a great movie.

[@hyland1984]

Love gabriel Byrne. He was brilliant in the Irish movie " into the west"