This movie along with part II are such masterpieces. I happened upon this the other night, and it’s still so compelling that I could not stop watching. I returned last night to watch part II. Boy, was Bob Evans ever wrong about the music. I can’t stop humming it or get it out of my head for the last 24 hours plus. Good thing FFC did this movie his way - 52 years later and still watching. Cent’ anni!
What’s the craziest to me about this entire process of filmmaking is the sheer amount of major changes that the company and heads of operation wanted to make and how Francis stood by all of his work and preferences. Coppolas unmoving nature on his creative choices drove this masterpiece and I think that’s so important.
Thank you for explaining what happened. I absolutely love the William Friedkin analysis of Vertigo. I have listened to it multiple times. His analyses of movies are so interesting. I wish we could watch on TH-cam though. The Ridley Scott commentary on Bladerunner is also excellent.
Poor Francis, what a horrible, stressful ordeal he endured in making this brilliant film, (incredible that he went on and made the sequel after that, the greatest in Hollywood history). In listening to his story, there wasn't one suggestion the studio made that would have worked, ( what assholes Bob Evans and the others at Paramount were). It also speaks to how much Francis put of his own personal life and family into the making of The Godfather. It is without question a great and truly iconic film.
@@MB.Archives just went through the link you posted. I understand your frustration because youtube is getting more and more retarded every year. I already subscribed to the spotify channel so that was what surprised me coming to your youtube channel today. Thanks again for uploading these commentaries.
There is something regal when Michael speaks in English language.....almost like his a prince, but REALLY now you know that real reason Michael spoke in English was because Pacino could not memorize Italian language......LOL. IN otherwords....this is no prince speaking... Well duh.. It did serve dramatic purpose.....it convinced Vitelli to allow Michael to come into his house....... Vitelli was a scumbag seeking to financially exploit Michael. Apollonia was no different. He made her an offer which she goldigger she was couldn't refuse .... He chased Apollonia in the middle of the mafia war, conned her into marrying him at the hight of the danger and killed her with the wedding.......
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This movie along with part II are such masterpieces. I happened upon this the other night, and it’s still so compelling that I could not stop watching. I returned last night to watch part II. Boy, was Bob Evans ever wrong about the music. I can’t stop humming it or get it out of my head for the last 24 hours plus. Good thing FFC did this movie his way - 52 years later and still watching. Cent’ anni!
What’s the craziest to me about this entire process of filmmaking is the sheer amount of major changes that the company and heads of operation wanted to make and how Francis stood by all of his work and preferences. Coppolas unmoving nature on his creative choices drove this masterpiece and I think that’s so important.
Same as Megapolis, ahh
Simply the greatest movies of all time... Nothing comes close...
An invaluable document for all aspiring filmmakers.
Thank you for this. I had a DVD once with this dialogue, but at long last lost. Cheers from Canada.
Fantastic overview of a fantastic movie. Coppola is amazing.🌹🌹🌹
He's clearly a genius
Extremely interesting to hear about all the ins and outs of making a masterpiece.
What incredible stories told by the man himself Mr Coppola.
You had a lot of courage to stick with it and complete this masterpiece.
1:52:53 When he won his Oscar, Coppola thanked Robert Towne for writing the final scene between Vito and Michael.
Thank you for explaining what happened. I absolutely love the William Friedkin analysis of Vertigo. I have listened to it multiple times. His analyses of movies are so interesting. I wish we could watch on TH-cam though. The Ridley Scott commentary on Bladerunner is also excellent.
Interesting any aspiring filmmakers need to study and listen to all the great directors.Coppola Scorsese and Spielberg be great to listen to.
Thanks for the video upload 🎉❤
Poor Francis, what a horrible, stressful ordeal he endured in making this brilliant film, (incredible that he went on and made the sequel after that, the greatest in Hollywood history). In listening to his story, there wasn't one suggestion the studio made that would have worked, ( what assholes Bob Evans and the others at Paramount were). It also speaks to how much Francis put of his own personal life and family into the making of The Godfather. It is without question a great and truly iconic film.
Brilliant. Thank you for sharing it.
This is a great commentary can't wait until you post part 2👍
I wish we can get this commentary for parts 2 and 3. Anyone know if it exist?
Best movie ever.
on another one i heard francis say the first thing filmed was Duval with the sled-----
It was tessio who knew about the toilent with the chain. Not Clemenza like Francis said lol
Fascinating.
1:23:43, isn't that parking garage structure above the rheingold truck too modern for 1947?
what happened to the horse after he says 'cut'? returned to alpo?
There was was very little Bob Evans was right about with this movie. He was a putz.
37:51 I'll bet that Richard Castellano's friend must have felt pretty bad that Richard held out for him to do that dialog and lost his spot in G2.
Great! I have enjoyed this movie forever. I also liked the reaction to the Godfather by the TH-cam movie reaction channel: TBR Schmitt. Phenomenal
What happened to your old channel? I remember there were more commentaries.
thembarchives.com/what-happened-to-the-m-b-archives-youtube-channel/
@@MB.Archives just went through the link you posted. I understand your frustration because youtube is getting more and more retarded every year. I already subscribed to the spotify channel so that was what surprised me coming to your youtube channel today. Thanks again for uploading these commentaries.
Can you please link to your podcast on apple music. I can't find the link on your website.
@@shivkammadari podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dvd-commentary-the-original-podcast/id1640175066
I miss Marty Scorsese commentaries.
There is something regal when Michael speaks in English language.....almost like his a prince, but REALLY now you know that real reason Michael spoke in English was because Pacino could not memorize Italian language......LOL.
IN otherwords....this is no prince speaking...
Well duh..
It did serve dramatic purpose.....it convinced Vitelli to allow Michael to come into his house....... Vitelli was a scumbag seeking to financially exploit Michael. Apollonia was no different.
He made her an offer which she goldigger she was couldn't refuse ....
He chased Apollonia in the middle of the mafia war, conned her into marrying him at the hight of the danger and killed her with the wedding.......
No ...he really loved her
Isn't the length of the movie 2.55 hours, but this is 2.10?
It’s edited to exclude silences (moments where Francis isn’t speaking)
😊
it's 'leave the gun, take the canolli', not 'drop the gun bring the canolli --francis is getting old
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Dude, you are a master director, but you managed to make this video a bit boring! Best of luck!
Formality of the courtship was arranged...... Formality is something you have to do, something that is traditional or a rule but MEANINGLESS
It's not meaningless...it's about respect
you are boring this is boring snore