#094 - "The Godfather Part II" - The Rise and Fall of a Family

In this episode, we break down The Godfather Part II, diving deep into Michael Corleone’s compelling character arc, the intricate storytelling, and the significant scenes that solidify the movie as a cinematic masterpiece. We explore how the sequel expands on the themes of power, betrayal, and legacy, providing unique insights into the film’s rich narrative and Francis Ford Coppola's genius direction.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Post movie discussion: Make sense it’s called the greatest

00:03:55 The difference between Michael & Vito's reign as Don

00:12:51 The contrast between Part I & Part II opening scenes

00:16:50 The greatest mistake a Senator could ever make

00:23:49 Lighting tricks that show the fault in the family

00:25:08 The poor men Connie date

00:27:22 The destruction of Michael’s idea of family

00:31:01 The women in Michael's life cause him to change

00:32:29 When Kay tells him the brutal truth

00:36:05 The difference in Michael closing off Kay in Part I & II

00:39:34 You just love to hate Fredo

00:46:24 Uncle Junior with The Godfather appearance

00:48:39 Why Vito's backstory is so significant

00:50:18 Would Vito have killed Fredo

00:54:19 Why the ending is perfect

00:57:30 Dialogue to music level, not good

00:59:06 Our ratings

01:01:47 Final thoughts

01:05:22 Cue the music