@@traviswick6633 'Ayyy yo you're here with Mikey Meatballs and I'm here to watch crime films and talk about how similar they are to crimes I may or may not have committed for real, but if I was to have hypothetically committed dose crimes, dis is how I would have did it' Yeah this is a scene that got cut I'm sure, it just fits in so perfect.
Penguin didn’t kill Victor because he knew too much. He killed him because he didn’t want anyone he cared about around him anymore because he didn’t wanna give people that were coming after him that leverage of using people he cared about to get to him, because like he said himself “It’s too much.” They did it with his mom and he almost lost it.
I used to think that but now I personally think he saw no more use for him(what made me think that is I recently watched the penguin again. In the 1st episode when penguin's about to shoot vic for trying to steal his rims and vic is begging for his life you see a look in penguin's face and eyes similar to a predator that found his prey)
Yeah exactly he literally says it when he kills Victor he realized when Victor said he cared for him he can’t have anyone use anyone against him so he dealt with it himself
I see what you’re saying but end of it you clarified his point… him being that close meant he knew too much the fact he was family is the same reason he couldn’t jeep him around. He knew too much/he was close is the same thing… end of day they weren’t family because of blood but because of their journey and what he knew. The whole point of the scene was to show why he’s such a bad guy he didn’t care about Vic just like he didn’t care about his mother. Difference is his moms can’t talk now but Vic could
Well from a creative standpoint it was done to show the audience just how repulsive a human being Penguin is... which I don't mind but it seemed dumb to me as Victor was still a massive asset for him who he could have manipulated for years, which I don't think fits with the Penguin's character personally I think he's smarter than that
This was the best show I've seen in awhile. Penguin is the most duplicitous, Machivalean, smooth talking snake of a character I've ever seen. 10 of 10.
This show had the best writing and acting we've seen in a television series in many years. HBO used to have excellent shows. Sad it was a limited series.
I have not seen it, I don't have any extras besides basic cable...but I love Colin Farrell. He has played very diverse characters. I loved him in -In Bruges! Prosthetics were amazing. I'm going to watch it- (Penguin) with my son Michael. When I visit in March. 😊
The penguin is a villain…let’s not forget this. We forgot this until the final scene with the kid. That scene was to remind us of that fact. Love the show. Pretty amazing.
This is how villains should be depicted. None of that crap that Disney marvel/Star Wars and wb gives us. In reality some people are just too vile and evil to be redeemed. They made villains like joker, kraven, morbius, venom, darth vader, suicide squad into sensitive hard asses in the recent decade lol
I never thought I'd see the day that Michael Franzese would drop names like Batman, Catwoman & the Riddler in a video... and I'm here for it! And no, The Penguin is too far gone. Batman needs to put a foot where the sun don't shine. Brilliant series! I hope Farrell & Milioti get Emmys for it. Also, review great movies. Crime or otherwise.
I think thats a testment to the writing you keep thinking its going to go a certain way because thats how these stories go and then it does the opposite
I loved this show! Still blown away by Colin and Sofia’s performances. And I love the show reminds you that at the end of the day… Penguin is still a Villain
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The show had a lot of comic book stuff like the red crystal mushrooms, but I've been telling people (adults in their 40's and 50's) it's the best drama series I've seen in many years because of the acting and the character arcs. Great comic book show with real life takes on human behavior.
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Best comic book villain project in a long time. No irredeemable anti hero stuff or any sort of sugarcoating. The life is as dirty and grimy as we saw in penguin. Kudos to the entire cast for killing it
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One other thing between Sopranos and Penguin is that Christina Milioti played not only Sofia but Johnny Sacks daughter in the Sopranos. She almost looks similar to Toni Kalem, who also played Angie Bompensiero in The Sopranos.
The Penguin, what a show Michael, one of the best shows I've seen for a while. Have you seen Gangs of London? There is 2 seasons of it out now and season 3 out this year . Honestly brother it's amazing. You won't be disappointed.
Was 2 younger brothers and they drowned because he locked them in a storm drain in heavy rain Also he kills Victor because he feels like family is weakness and Victor is like family
That was soooo heartbreaking and painful to watch with Victor!!! He showed he was remorseless, calculated, cold, and sociopathic when he locked up his brothers leaving them to die and selfishly letting his mother stay in a vegetative state.
I agree Michael - Penguin was a brilliant series. The acting and makeup were extraordinary. But the writing is what really set it apart. Truly amazing. Like you said - we couldnt wait to see what Oz, or Sofia, would do next.
You should review ‘Daredevil’ and ‘The Punisher’. Those are other fantastic comic book shows that really don’t feel like superhero shows in a similar way to this.
Hey Mike, I really enjoy your content, and have a question about the life. When power changes hands in the mob, and a new boss takes over is there any type of inheritance? Does the new Don receive any money, or get access to the family's money? Hope you have a blessed year.
@2:44 if you finished the first season You know that the love for his mother wasn't real love. The series was amazing though. They made you kind of root for him like the under dog and then said underdog ripps out your hear out in the end and all a long you knew it was gonna happen.
@@toddschlicherbecause oz is a textbook sociopath. Even his relationship with his mother has an unhealthy tinge to it almost oedipus like. The finale shows us that he is incapable of forming any healthy relationship.. The kid viewed oz as a parernal figure yet oz wasnt capable handling it.
@@toddschlichershe asked for 1 thing. A quick death if she was never herself. Oz said yes. He know has her in a bed overlooking the city against her will. She wants to die and he keeps her alive against her wishes out of selfishness not love.
@@shhh5743dam I forgot about his moms request to be euthanized if she couldn’t fend for herself. Question though what is ur opinion on the final minutes after that when he has the prostitute role play as his mother?
There’s not too many good movies out there anymore. I don’t know why.. I absolutely loved the Penguin! We need more shows like that to make up for the lack of good movies! Can’t wait for The Bronx Tale! I always wanted to see him on Broadway! Happy New year! ❤
There are tons of good movies: 19: Challengers 18. Quiet Place 17. Blink Twice 16. Juror #2 15. The First Omen 14. Time Addicts 13. Transformers One 12. My Old Ass 11. I Saw The TV Glow 10. Love lies bleeding 9. Monkey Man 8. Anora 7. The Wild Robot 6. Sing Sing 5. The Substance 4. Conclave 3. Noferatu 2. Kingdom of the planet of the apes 1. Dune Part Two
The Penguin didn’t really love his mother. She was a reflection of his need for validation and to be number one. He needed her as another vehicle to feel that he was unrivalled. That’s why he let his brothers die. If he loved her, he would have let her go and he never would have kept her alive (against her wish to not be in a vegetative state). That’s why she’s crying at the end. She knew he was a monster and pretended otherwise because she couldn’t bring herself to kill him.
I completely agree and dug a little deeper and ChatGPT said something I fully agree with: Key Aspects of Their Relationship: 1. Enmeshment and Overdependence: • Oswald and his mother are often portrayed as overly attached, with Oswald depending on her for emotional support and validation. This lack of boundaries creates an unhealthy dynamic where Oswald sees her as the sole source of love and approval. • Psychologically, such relationships can stem from a lack of other secure attachments in early life. Oswald’s isolation, bullying, and lack of social acceptance may have intensified his dependence on his mother as his only safe and validating connection. 2. Narcissistic Dynamics: • Some interpretations suggest Oswald’s mother may have treated him as an extension of herself rather than as an independent person. This dynamic, often seen in narcissistic parenting, can result in a child growing up with a fragile sense of self and becoming overly focused on gaining the parent’s approval. • Oswald’s deep need to please his mother and his disproportionate reactions to any perceived threats to her or their relationship align with this. 3. Maternal Idealization: • Oswald’s mother is often portrayed as the one person who saw him as special and valuable despite his physical appearance and social rejection. He idealizes her as a loving figure who counterbalances the world’s cruelty. • This idealization can lead to distorted emotional priorities. Oswald might sacrifice logic, morality, or even his own well-being to maintain her approval or defend her honor. 4. Fear of Abandonment: • Many depictions of The Penguin show him as a deeply insecure character who fears being alone or unloved. His mother’s role as his primary (or only) attachment figure exacerbates this fear, making him overly protective and possessive of her. • This is often a hallmark of attachment trauma or neglect, where a child’s early relationships fail to provide consistent care, leading to intense clinginess in adulthood. 5. Oedipal Undertones: • In some versions of the story, Oswald’s relationship with his mother has subtle (or overt) Oedipal elements. He may view her as not just a caregiver but also a quasi-romantic figure, particularly if he lacks other close relationships. • Freud’s Oedipus complex theory suggests that unresolved early attachment conflicts with the mother can manifest as inappropriate dependency or rivalry for her attention, which could explain the possessiveness and jealousy Oswald exhibits. 6. Stunted Emotional Development: • Oswald’s lifelong rejection and trauma likely hindered his emotional maturity. His relationship with his mother may reflect a childlike need for unconditional love and protection, which he cannot find elsewhere. • This arrested development can lead to an exaggerated and often unhealthy bond with the one person who represents safety, even if the relationship itself is dysfunctional. Psychological Theories in Play: • Attachment Theory: Oswald’s behavior aligns with an insecure or anxious attachment style. His fear of abandonment and obsessive need to protect and please his mother are hallmarks of someone whose early attachment needs were inconsistently met. • Psychodynamic Theory: His over-identification with his mother and unresolved conflicts with her may contribute to his lack of emotional regulation and his criminal behavior. • Trauma Theory: Bullying, rejection, and physical deformities likely contributed to feelings of inadequacy, making his mother’s love appear as his only source of worth. Impact on Oswald’s Personality and Behavior: The combination of these psychological dynamics may explain why Oswald exhibits traits like: • Obsessive protectiveness of his mother. • Intense rage or violence toward those who disrespect or harm her. • Difficulty forming healthy adult relationships. • A skewed moral compass, where his devotion to her supersedes ethical considerations.
Story 2 is so heartbreaking. However it shows there is no greater love than a parent has for her child. I hope they got the justice they deserve from the settlement.
The Penguin and The Sopranos both had an impact in mass media. They both became TV-shows that people will talk about and discuss for very long time. That's why they are comparing.
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CF took a page from Heath Ledgers playbook and absolutely baptized himself into this character. Its an award winning preformance that no one saw coming. I think everybody who worked on the show deserves an award imo. I just watched it out of curiousity and immediatly made the connection to the style of Goodfellas. Just like Marvel put the "comic" back in comic book movies, DC with this project is learning that their direction needs to be darker and more R rated because, in essance, thats what the Batman universe is.
Victor told him that he loved him and he was his family. Penguin said he loved him too but loving people is a weakness so he killed him. That scene broke my heart.
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That's what he said but I also think he knew Vic was a threat because the second in commands just killed their bosses. He knew Vic was ambitious like him
@@timdoelen9480 isnt mob term for those not exclusivly costa nostra and commision had during prohobtion era although as default majority be of same as them belong with and more rather than only same as cosa nostra as from scicily begun clan wars reason for them just a international branch represent them over seas by as them go by other rules than a mob is more lose in orginased crime with gangsters although not need be of specifick background or culture as not factor in as much
Michael, Pinguin betrayed his mother 2 times, by killing his brothers and later in the show he refuses to tell the truth even when his mother risks losing a finger.And maybe a 3th time by never in her life giving her what he promised untill she's a plant, and then he lets her sit there in hell.So 4th times maybe even.
Micheal I am so sorry I signed up for the Bible study and I got busy the day of. Hoping you do more of these so I can get in next time!!! Also was looking forward to this series review !
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0:49 Maybe there aren't many American movies or TV shows left to react to, but you can react to Italian movies or tv shows (like Gomorrah), or to Chinese/Hong Kong movies like Infernal Affairs that inspired the Martin Scorsese movie The Departed or to Japanese yakuza movies etc.
Before Michael Francis even said it, I was like “ his mom he’s good to his mom !” lol that scene when were you first get introduced to her kind of made me a little misty eye cause it reminded me of my father. She had the same disease her very similar to the disease she’s suffering to in the show. Brain diseases are no fun and nobody’s friend. That’s the cold hard truth of it
He didn't kill Victor because he knew too much. He killed Victor because he cared about him too much and knew that people could use Victor as leverage like they used. His mother and his mother didn't make it either at the end. Well you'll have to watch it. Awesome show!
And a very bad one, season 1 was oke, but so unreleastic, season 2, starts with the tough new "maffia" guys (stallone's crew) they go schopping for new clothes like Girls in a teen movie.That's just wrong in so many ways. And that was season 2 for me, OMG so bad.I felt a shame watching that scene for 30sec.
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What I would like you to consider is that, if there are no more Mob films or series left, you get a hold of some of the folks from different crime family traditions that you've previously met and see if they'd like to join you for films featuring their criminal subcultures. There are _so many_ films about the Tongs, Triads, Yakuza, various British gangs and syndicates, etc. all of varying levels of accuracy and verisimilitude. Having on someone to give the expert commentary, as you do with the Mob, would add significant value to such a review even if it adds the cost of arranging the guest to be on camera with you.
Jimmy Altieri and Raymond Curto were also informants in the Sopranos. Although it was never 100% confirmed about Jimmy, he most likely was from his reaction before Silvio killed him. Raymond wasn't a big role character, but I was shocked when he was revealed as one
Plenty of crime movies/docs out there for you to review for now Mr. Franzese. Personally, I’d like to hear your thoughts on “Eastern Promises”, since you worked with the Russians and all. As far as reviewing all movies, maybe make that a separate genre, but you got smarter guys on this than me. God bless!
The Penguin is the perfect representation of evil. Evil is, fundamentally, treacherous. It's not capable of real connection or love. It can only isolate and destroy. There's levels to it, of course, but the further down the path of darkness one treads, the lonelier and lonelier the road gets. At earlier stages on that path, there can be some kinship around shared evil goals. Mobsters, for example, had friends within their world. There was comradery there. But the guys who made it to the top, the ones who ran everything, they had few real friends. They had plenty of folks that wanted to take their place, take what they have. Nevermind the folks with badges trying to throw a net over the whole thing. If you choose to go the evil path, you may find wealth, power, fortune, even prestige. But you'll always be alone, frozen out of connection to humanity.
im just happy they didn't try to redeem the penguin (as they do in a LOT in these villain "origin" stories) also kudos for Colin Farrell for doing such a good job
I think expanding the movie reviews section is a good idea. On the food topic, I have heard Americans say they drop large amounts of weight with no major diet or lifestyle changes when they overseas. I hope this issue can be resolved.
I don’t think penguin loved his mom enough. He wanted her validation. But he didn’t respect her wishes. And now he’s keeping her around in a vegetative state. That’s terrible
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I've been debating watching this series and you have convinced me to give it a watch. Thanks! Also the idea of reviewing crime drama's is a great idea and I'd love to see it
Same here! I think Michael should review all kinds of movies & shows. Sykel & Eibert had nothing on M.F. Definitely has taste and a good way of breaking it all down.
Totally worth it I started seeing it on hbo and it was 3rd episode so I finished and went back to first 2 but I never saw the last Batman movie yet either but I will now, but fan of Batman or not it’s a really good series wouldn’t even know it was related to comic books.
The penguin is generally a bad guy in the Batman stuff but always ends up trying to get away from the real trouble at some point. In the end the cobblepots are one of the founding families of Gotham and he more or less likes his city the same way Bruce Wayne does. I would say his legitimacy as someone part of one of the founding families of the city is often his redeeming quality. Sometimes it's what causes the penguin to do irrational betrayals, well that and saving his own bacon from trouble. Penguin acts like he is a mafia boss and he does run his little gang/syndicate but he is NOT part of any mobs though he usually works with the Italian and sometimes Russian mobs in Gotham and i think some people are confusing the facts here due to the way Farrell's character is portrayed. Again if am not mistaken, they actually made him at least a member of the Italian mob in The Batman so in this specific case maybe he actually is part of the mob. The Falcone and Marone (Maroni?) are the two powerful "Italian" mob families of Gotham and they usually deal in absolute crime, they should NOT be compared to the real New York families simply because they are just quite different. In Gotham the mob, no matter Italian or not, will always be involved in major crimes such as trafficking, corruption/blackmailing and contract hits of any kind. They simply do not care because they do their utmost to keep power and control. The writers usually use the mob as a filler between gaps where supervillains cannot be or as a support/anti-support entity for supervillains. True to DC, the Penguin is always ready to betray and double-cross if it gives him any kind of advantage. All he needs is a reason to do it and he will. However this version is more than that, it's part of this extremely dark iteration of The Batman where every single character is dark beyond imagining. So far both the Riddler and Penguin have been complete, unrelenting psychopaths. This is one of many reasons why i am very excited for The Batman Part 2.
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I would say it was modeled after the Sopranos bc it would be a very easy blueprint just over exaggerated characters in the DC universe Sopranos on steroids kind of .
Truthfully Mr.Franzese there are more Mob movies you could do - Ghost Dog: Way Of The Samurai - Killing Them Softly - American Me (Mexican mafia but still Mafia style Hierarchy theme) Etc Those 3 are my recommendations Thinner also has a mob element even though it’s a horror movie. Still excellent performance by Joe Mantegna as Richie “The Hammer” Chinelli. Don’t think it’s counts as a mob movie though hahah
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As an Italian myself, Falcone is definitely an Italian surname (and quite ironically, it was the surname of Giovanni Falcone, a judge who maybe more than anyone has opposed the mafia with his collegue Paolo Borsellino, and both of them got killed for it). I've never heard of the surname Maroni though, besides the Batman comics
He betrayed everyone even his mother. Did his mother not make him promise to "release her" if she looses her mind. In the end he kept her around for his need.
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Colin Farrell is so brilliant that you forget it is him playing the Penguin. There was a post on social media where he was thanking the people involved in this series while in full makeup, but in his Irish accent.
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I dont think there should be a season 2. If done correctly, the main Batman villains could all have their own 8 episode arc. God knows they have the depth of character for it.
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2:35 I remember reading "Donnie Brasco" and finding it so odd that Anthony Meera's one redeeming quality was that he lived with and loved his mother immensely....
I think it would be a good idea to do a ranking and evaluation of the mob bosses that appear in TV and in cinema. I know he's done an evaluation in the movies but it would be nice if he did the bosses, who do you think is a capable leader or full of weaknesses that harm their organizations. For example, is Tony Soprano a good boss compared to Sonny in Bronx Tales
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"A Most Violent Year" (2014) is a savagely underrated gem of a film that you should review. I wouldn't call it a mob flick but the mob is featured throughout the movie. HNY
Michael, HBO did another great mafia series called Shadows (Umbre in Romanian) it's a really good Eastern European mob series about a taxi driver that doubles as a hitman for a Romanian mob, it's a gritty, very raw series about that life with a spin, nothing shiny, no American/Hollywood bling. It's about his struggles of balancing family life with gangster life, wish you'll watch it! Have a great new year!
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I’m glad you pointed out that the this is a very different show than the sopranos: love em both but this is a different character with a few things in common. An important point
Slight error - Penguin's mom learns that he killed his brothers pretty quickly, and even gets that block captain to agree to kill Oswald, but she calls it off.
I haven't seen The Penguin yet, and from your description it sounds like a good watch. It also sounds similar to season 1 of the Daredevil mini series on Disney Plus. A gritty violent crime drama that I highly recommend. I'll take a look and see how this Penguin is and get back to you
A real mafia boss explaining the plot to a Batman spin-off feels like something out of Intergalactic Television.
Right I love the thought of him sitting down watching this show and thinking "well you know when I was in that life that's not how we did things"
Bizarro world timeline but good
@@traviswick6633 'Ayyy yo you're here with Mikey Meatballs and I'm here to watch crime films and talk about how similar they are to crimes I may or may not have committed for real, but if I was to have hypothetically committed dose crimes, dis is how I would have did it'
Yeah this is a scene that got cut I'm sure, it just fits in so perfect.
In'nit cool, though!?
lool
Penguin didn’t kill Victor because he knew too much. He killed him because he didn’t want anyone he cared about around him anymore because he didn’t wanna give people that were coming after him that leverage of using people he cared about to get to him, because like he said himself “It’s too much.” They did it with his mom and he almost lost it.
That probably was a reason too tho
I used to think that but now I personally think he saw no more use for him(what made me think that is I recently watched the penguin again. In the 1st episode when penguin's about to shoot vic for trying to steal his rims and vic is begging for his life you see a look in penguin's face and eyes similar to a predator that found his prey)
Yeah exactly he literally says it when he kills Victor he realized when Victor said he cared for him he can’t have anyone use anyone against him so he dealt with it himself
I see what you’re saying but end of it you clarified his point… him being that close meant he knew too much the fact he was family is the same reason he couldn’t jeep him around. He knew too much/he was close is the same thing… end of day they weren’t family because of blood but because of their journey and what he knew. The whole point of the scene was to show why he’s such a bad guy he didn’t care about Vic just like he didn’t care about his mother. Difference is his moms can’t talk now but Vic could
Well from a creative standpoint it was done to show the audience just how repulsive a human being Penguin is... which I don't mind but it seemed dumb to me as Victor was still a massive asset for him who he could have manipulated for years, which I don't think fits with the Penguin's character personally I think he's smarter than that
This was the best show I've seen in awhile. Penguin is the most duplicitous, Machivalean, smooth talking snake of a character I've ever seen. 10 of 10.
Yep. Talks his way out and into everything.
it was great miniseries... wonderfully done..
& nice to see your commentary on the show.. all the best to you for 2025..
thanks Michael🎇🎉🌠
Did you see snowfall?
This show had the best writing and acting we've seen in a television series in many years. HBO used to have excellent shows. Sad it was a limited series.
I watched it directly after the sopranos so it was definitely a treat to get back into that type of environment
Colin’s performance is noteworthy and bound for accolades and awards. Good job Michael.
he's not gay, black or trans....so doubtful.
I have not seen it, I don't have any extras besides basic cable...but I love Colin Farrell. He has played very diverse characters. I loved him in -In Bruges! Prosthetics were amazing. I'm going to watch it- (Penguin) with my son Michael. When I visit in March. 😊
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Hopefully this will change 🙏
Yess I was sooo excited to see both Collin and Christina(actress who played Sophia) are nominated. Excellent writing and acting.
@@djohn1671that’s pretty much grounds for him to win
The penguin is a villain…let’s not forget this. We forgot this until the final scene with the kid. That scene was to remind us of that fact. Love the show. Pretty amazing.
That final scene with the kid broke my heart! It made penguin a POS and couldnt like him after that!
@@Rob-z7k That was the point. Great writing.
This is how villains should be depicted. None of that crap that Disney marvel/Star Wars and wb gives us. In reality some people are just too vile and evil to be redeemed. They made villains like joker, kraven, morbius, venom, darth vader, suicide squad into sensitive hard asses in the recent decade lol
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If there was a graphic novel adaptation of Michael Franzese's life, that will be so cool to look at.
Yes there is. Look on his website.
Check out Mr. Franzese's movie, God The Father... there's sequences of his life that are animated like a graphic novel. I think you'll love it!
Need one for him and Roger reeves
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He has one redeeming quality: he never, ever quits.
I never thought I'd see the day that Michael Franzese would drop names like Batman, Catwoman & the Riddler in a video... and I'm here for it!
And no, The Penguin is too far gone. Batman needs to put a foot where the sun don't shine. Brilliant series! I hope Farrell & Milioti get Emmys for it. Also, review great movies. Crime or otherwise.
Thats how far we’ve come with the bat-universe and its friggin fantastic.
Even though the Penguin killed his brothers just so he didn't have to share his mother's attention, I was still shocked when he killed Victor
I think thats a testment to the writing you keep thinking its going to go a certain way because thats how these stories go and then it does the opposite
I loved this show! Still blown away by Colin and Sofia’s performances.
And I love the show reminds you that at the end of the day… Penguin is still a Villain
It was a rollercoaster of a show that makes you empathize with him, then despise him. Great writing.
HBO made a banger with this show. Hopefully they don’t ruin it in the upcoming seasons
@@jjjrjjjr1there won’t be anymore
I'm still upset about Victor's death 😢. That episode where Penguin left his brothers to die showed he was a sociopathic selfish villain.
@@GirthAtBirth82they might do a second season but nothing any further than that
Michael, you have to review a classic: "Heat"
........ WAINGRO , i am cowboy looking for anything heavy. !
Why? He wasnt in the streets pulling heist scores.
@@straightlead8 So? was he a penguin?
@@texas1526 Yes. Michael Franzese was an actual penguin in the 70s.
Gotta think he's covered Heat. Can't remember tho.
The show is honestly fantastic. Fantastic acting, writing, set designs and scenery. Also Sofia is what Disney wanted the witches to be in Acolyte
I think the main comparison to the Sopranos is the way the Penguin talks. He sounds a bit like Tony Soprano
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Gotta go to WOIK (work) 😂
He looks like Tony as well. Like a Tony that survived an IED🤣
No Silvio - he stance and demeanor is like Sil
R.I.P. Vic .... #Oz did you dirty.
The show had a lot of comic book stuff like the red crystal mushrooms, but I've been telling people (adults in their 40's and 50's) it's the best drama series I've seen in many years because of the acting and the character arcs. Great comic book show with real life takes on human behavior.
*Tony Soprano: Gives you multiple chances...*
*The penguin: 💫💥🔫*
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"Gotham" was a pretty good series as well .. SUPER memorable characters.
Agreed I'd like to see him review that one as well as Long Halloween.
@@hordakprime6172 haven't heard of that. I'll have to check it out 🙂
Best comic book villain project in a long time. No irredeemable anti hero stuff or any sort of sugarcoating. The life is as dirty and grimy as we saw in penguin. Kudos to the entire cast for killing it
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Penguin is an incredible series. Farrell is unreal. Just wow. The actress who plays Sophia is awesome too.
One other thing between Sopranos and Penguin is that Christina Milioti played not only Sofia but Johnny Sacks daughter in the Sopranos.
She almost looks similar to Toni Kalem, who also played Angie Bompensiero in The Sopranos.
The Penguin, what a show Michael, one of the best shows I've seen for a while.
Have you seen Gangs of London? There is 2 seasons of it out now and season 3 out this year . Honestly brother it's amazing. You won't be disappointed.
The makeup if you didn't know it was Colin Farrell you would never know it was him absolutely brilliant
The makeup team should be up for awards also
A lot of people who don't know that it's Farrell think it's the actor Richard Kind wearing some prosthetic makeup
So great you checked this out , mentioned it a previous video , superb show , Colin deserves an award
Was 2 younger brothers and they drowned because he locked them in a storm drain in heavy rain
Also he kills Victor because he feels like family is weakness and Victor is like family
That was soooo heartbreaking and painful to watch with Victor!!! He showed he was remorseless, calculated, cold, and sociopathic when he locked up his brothers leaving them to die and selfishly letting his mother stay in a vegetative state.
Is nobody talking about vic having the same name as Mr freeze?
@michaelhubery9239 or Zsasz
I agree Michael - Penguin was a brilliant series. The acting and makeup were extraordinary. But the writing is what really set it apart. Truly amazing. Like you said - we couldnt wait to see what Oz, or Sofia, would do next.
The secret to Oz's rise to power was the JAAAAACKET!
He LOOOOVED that jacket!
You should review ‘Daredevil’ and ‘The Punisher’. Those are other fantastic comic book shows that really don’t feel like superhero shows in a similar way to this.
Agreed most definitely.
Hey Mike, I really enjoy your content, and have a question about the life. When power changes hands in the mob, and a new boss takes over is there any type of inheritance? Does the new Don receive any money, or get access to the family's money? Hope you have a blessed year.
@2:44 if you finished the first season You know that the love for his mother wasn't real love. The series was amazing though. They made you kind of root for him like the under dog and then said underdog ripps out your hear out in the end and all a long you knew it was gonna happen.
I watched it all, but why do you say the love for his mother wasn’t real? I didn’t catch that.
@@toddschlicherbecause oz is a textbook sociopath. Even his relationship with his mother has an unhealthy tinge to it almost oedipus like. The finale shows us that he is incapable of forming any healthy relationship.. The kid viewed oz as a parernal figure yet oz wasnt capable handling it.
@@toddschlichershe asked for 1 thing. A quick death if she was never herself. Oz said yes. He know has her in a bed overlooking the city against her will. She wants to die and he keeps her alive against her wishes out of selfishness not love.
@@shhh5743dam I forgot about his moms request to be euthanized if she couldn’t fend for herself. Question though what is ur opinion on the final minutes after that when he has the prostitute role play as his mother?
There’s not too many good movies out there anymore. I don’t know why.. I absolutely loved the Penguin! We need more shows like that to make up for the lack of good movies! Can’t wait for The Bronx Tale! I always wanted to see him on Broadway! Happy New year! ❤
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There are tons of good movies:
19: Challengers
18. Quiet Place
17. Blink Twice
16. Juror #2
15. The First Omen
14. Time Addicts
13. Transformers One
12. My Old Ass
11. I Saw The TV Glow
10. Love lies bleeding
9. Monkey Man
8. Anora
7. The Wild Robot
6. Sing Sing
5. The Substance
4. Conclave
3. Noferatu
2. Kingdom of the planet of the apes
1. Dune Part Two
The Penguin didn’t really love his mother. She was a reflection of his need for validation and to be number one. He needed her as another vehicle to feel that he was unrivalled. That’s why he let his brothers die. If he loved her, he would have let her go and he never would have kept her alive (against her wish to not be in a vegetative state). That’s why she’s crying at the end. She knew he was a monster and pretended otherwise because she couldn’t bring herself to kill him.
His mom was for him, what little puppies are for insta w#hores. Just a validation and quick fix for happiness
He also got his girl to dress up in her dress stlye her hair like her and talk to him the way she did
I completely agree and dug a little deeper and ChatGPT said something I fully agree with:
Key Aspects of Their Relationship:
1. Enmeshment and Overdependence:
• Oswald and his mother are often portrayed as overly attached, with Oswald depending on her for emotional support and validation. This lack of boundaries creates an unhealthy dynamic where Oswald sees her as the sole source of love and approval.
• Psychologically, such relationships can stem from a lack of other secure attachments in early life. Oswald’s isolation, bullying, and lack of social acceptance may have intensified his dependence on his mother as his only safe and validating connection.
2. Narcissistic Dynamics:
• Some interpretations suggest Oswald’s mother may have treated him as an extension of herself rather than as an independent person. This dynamic, often seen in narcissistic parenting, can result in a child growing up with a fragile sense of self and becoming overly focused on gaining the parent’s approval.
• Oswald’s deep need to please his mother and his disproportionate reactions to any perceived threats to her or their relationship align with this.
3. Maternal Idealization:
• Oswald’s mother is often portrayed as the one person who saw him as special and valuable despite his physical appearance and social rejection. He idealizes her as a loving figure who counterbalances the world’s cruelty.
• This idealization can lead to distorted emotional priorities. Oswald might sacrifice logic, morality, or even his own well-being to maintain her approval or defend her honor.
4. Fear of Abandonment:
• Many depictions of The Penguin show him as a deeply insecure character who fears being alone or unloved. His mother’s role as his primary (or only) attachment figure exacerbates this fear, making him overly protective and possessive of her.
• This is often a hallmark of attachment trauma or neglect, where a child’s early relationships fail to provide consistent care, leading to intense clinginess in adulthood.
5. Oedipal Undertones:
• In some versions of the story, Oswald’s relationship with his mother has subtle (or overt) Oedipal elements. He may view her as not just a caregiver but also a quasi-romantic figure, particularly if he lacks other close relationships.
• Freud’s Oedipus complex theory suggests that unresolved early attachment conflicts with the mother can manifest as inappropriate dependency or rivalry for her attention, which could explain the possessiveness and jealousy Oswald exhibits.
6. Stunted Emotional Development:
• Oswald’s lifelong rejection and trauma likely hindered his emotional maturity. His relationship with his mother may reflect a childlike need for unconditional love and protection, which he cannot find elsewhere.
• This arrested development can lead to an exaggerated and often unhealthy bond with the one person who represents safety, even if the relationship itself is dysfunctional.
Psychological Theories in Play:
• Attachment Theory: Oswald’s behavior aligns with an insecure or anxious attachment style. His fear of abandonment and obsessive need to protect and please his mother are hallmarks of someone whose early attachment needs were inconsistently met.
• Psychodynamic Theory: His over-identification with his mother and unresolved conflicts with her may contribute to his lack of emotional regulation and his criminal behavior.
• Trauma Theory: Bullying, rejection, and physical deformities likely contributed to feelings of inadequacy, making his mother’s love appear as his only source of worth.
Impact on Oswald’s Personality and Behavior:
The combination of these psychological dynamics may explain why Oswald exhibits traits like:
• Obsessive protectiveness of his mother.
• Intense rage or violence toward those who disrespect or harm her.
• Difficulty forming healthy adult relationships.
• A skewed moral compass, where his devotion to her supersedes ethical considerations.
that applys to most of the other mobsters who love their mother
Story 2 is so heartbreaking. However it shows there is no greater love than a parent has for her child. I hope they got the justice they deserve from the settlement.
The Penguin and The Sopranos both had an impact in mass media. They both became TV-shows that people will talk about and discuss for very long time. That's why they are comparing.
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I love the thought of him sitting down watching this show and thinking "well you know when I was in that life that's not how we did things"
CF took a page from Heath Ledgers playbook and absolutely baptized himself into this character. Its an award winning preformance that no one saw coming. I think everybody who worked on the show deserves an award imo. I just watched it out of curiousity and immediatly made the connection to the style of Goodfellas. Just like Marvel put the "comic" back in comic book movies, DC with this project is learning that their direction needs to be darker and more R rated because, in essance, thats what the Batman universe is.
No less than 3 actors on this show should win Emmy nominations
I watched a clip of Colin getting into character. Incredible. You can see Colin subsumed by The Penguin.
Victor told him that he loved him and he was his family. Penguin said he loved him too but loving people is a weakness so he killed him. That scene broke my heart.
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That's what he said but I also think he knew Vic was a threat because the second in commands just killed their bosses. He knew Vic was ambitious like him
thats how the penguin copes and changes what ACTUALLY happened in his head
Have you ever checked out once upon a time in america, the directors cut? One of the most overlooked mob films and one of the best.
And one that's not realy an mafia movie, and so boring, especcialy the long version
@@timdoelen9480 isnt mob term for those not exclusivly costa nostra and commision had during prohobtion era although as default majority be of same as them belong with and more rather than only same as cosa nostra as from scicily begun clan wars reason for them just a international branch represent them over seas by as them go by other rules than a mob is more lose in orginased crime with gangsters although not need be of specifick background or culture as not factor in as much
Great movie, but the director rushed the end and slightly ruined it
I like the paint in the background your father standing up and you sitting down , facts of life.
Michael, Pinguin betrayed his mother 2 times, by killing his brothers and later in the show he refuses to tell the truth even when his mother risks losing a finger.And maybe a 3th time by never in her life giving her what he promised untill she's a plant, and then he lets her sit there in hell.So 4th times maybe even.
Hey Michael you should do "Killing them softly" and "The Professional" the both are somewhat mafia movies
Micheal I am so sorry I signed up for the Bible study and I got busy the day of. Hoping you do more of these so I can get in next time!!! Also was looking forward to this series review !
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This is truly such a clear-headed review dude. You sound like a true Batman fan and sincere reviewer. Are you a teacher?
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Michael Franzese has watched The Penguin? Awesome!
What about Vincent D'Onofrio's portrayal of the Kingpin in Netflix's Daredevil?
Colin Farrell and the woman that played his mom in the show will at least get Emmy nominations for the show for their acting.
Actress that played Sofia too
@@ArmandoOriz_ did you know she was in sopronas as jonny sacks daughter
That background painting is SICK. Lucky must be in the middle
0:49 Maybe there aren't many American movies or TV shows left to react to, but you can react to Italian movies or tv shows (like Gomorrah), or to Chinese/Hong Kong movies like Infernal Affairs that inspired the Martin Scorsese movie The Departed or to Japanese yakuza movies etc.
A lady of culture. Can you recommend Hong Kong or Yakuza movies. I have Infernal Affairs on DVD. All 3 parts.
Before Michael Francis even said it, I was like “ his mom he’s good to his mom !” lol that scene when were you first get introduced to her kind of made me a little misty eye cause it reminded me of my father. She had the same disease her very similar to the disease she’s suffering to in the show. Brain diseases are no fun and nobody’s friend. That’s the cold hard truth of it
He didn't kill Victor because he knew too much. He killed Victor because he cared about him too much and knew that people could use Victor as leverage like they used. His mother and his mother didn't make it either at the end. Well you'll have to watch it. Awesome show!
No he did not love Victor. He was using him from the outset.
@@jimmyboy1582 I disagree
both can still be true, if they can capture his mum then they can certaintly capture victor and squeeze the information out of him
On your mural behind you.... Where's Meyer??? Having morals in my business and a fair attitude for all involved. He has been an inspiration.
Tulsa King Season 2!! There’s your next Mob movie review.
Its not a movie, its a tv series.
@@enelbarro1365 So is the Penguin. Plus, he's already done Tulsa King Season 1.
And a very bad one, season 1 was oke, but so unreleastic, season 2, starts with the tough new "maffia" guys (stallone's crew) they go schopping for new clothes like Girls in a teen movie.That's just wrong in so many ways.
And that was season 2 for me, OMG so bad.I felt a shame watching that scene for 30sec.
@@enelbarro1365 no shit Sherlock 🤣
@@Doyd317 You called it a movie, Sherlock.
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I have 2 suggestions for a review:
- OZ (HBO production)
- Eastern Promises
- the two Sicario movies
WOW!!!! The back story to 'A Bronx Tale' is amazing, can't wait to see it!
This was great. I really appreciate you doing these.
What I would like you to consider is that, if there are no more Mob films or series left, you get a hold of some of the folks from different crime family traditions that you've previously met and see if they'd like to join you for films featuring their criminal subcultures. There are _so many_ films about the Tongs, Triads, Yakuza, various British gangs and syndicates, etc. all of varying levels of accuracy and verisimilitude. Having on someone to give the expert commentary, as you do with the Mob, would add significant value to such a review even if it adds the cost of arranging the guest to be on camera with you.
Love that you finally made a video on this show. It’s made so well.
Jimmy Altieri and Raymond Curto were also informants in the Sopranos. Although it was never 100% confirmed about Jimmy, he most likely was from his reaction before Silvio killed him. Raymond wasn't a big role character, but I was shocked when he was revealed as one
Plenty of crime movies/docs out there for you to review for now Mr. Franzese. Personally, I’d like to hear your thoughts on “Eastern Promises”, since you worked with the Russians and all. As far as reviewing all movies, maybe make that a separate genre, but you got smarter guys on this than me. God bless!
The Penguin is the perfect representation of evil. Evil is, fundamentally, treacherous. It's not capable of real connection or love. It can only isolate and destroy. There's levels to it, of course, but the further down the path of darkness one treads, the lonelier and lonelier the road gets. At earlier stages on that path, there can be some kinship around shared evil goals. Mobsters, for example, had friends within their world. There was comradery there. But the guys who made it to the top, the ones who ran everything, they had few real friends. They had plenty of folks that wanted to take their place, take what they have. Nevermind the folks with badges trying to throw a net over the whole thing.
If you choose to go the evil path, you may find wealth, power, fortune, even prestige. But you'll always be alone, frozen out of connection to humanity.
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im just happy they didn't try to redeem the penguin (as they do in a LOT in these villain "origin" stories)
also kudos for Colin Farrell for doing such a good job
That would be cool. 17:19
I think expanding the movie reviews section is a good idea.
On the food topic, I have heard Americans say they drop large amounts of weight with no major diet or lifestyle changes when they overseas. I hope this issue can be resolved.
Yes please, do more crime movies and series reviews!!!
Sure Michael, review movies. They don’t have to be mob or crime movies. Your podcasts are always entertaining
I don’t think penguin loved his mom enough. He wanted her validation. But he didn’t respect her wishes. And now he’s keeping her around in a vegetative state. That’s terrible
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I've been debating watching this series and you have convinced me to give it a watch. Thanks! Also the idea of reviewing crime drama's is a great idea and I'd love to see it
Same here!
I think Michael should review all kinds of movies & shows.
Sykel & Eibert had nothing on M.F.
Definitely has taste and a good way of breaking it all down.
Same!! Now I’ll definitely watch it.
Totally worth it I started seeing it on hbo and it was 3rd episode so I finished and went back to first 2 but I never saw the last Batman movie yet either but I will now, but fan of Batman or not it’s a really good series wouldn’t even know it was related to comic books.
The penguin is generally a bad guy in the Batman stuff but always ends up trying to get away from the real trouble at some point. In the end the cobblepots are one of the founding families of Gotham and he more or less likes his city the same way Bruce Wayne does. I would say his legitimacy as someone part of one of the founding families of the city is often his redeeming quality. Sometimes it's what causes the penguin to do irrational betrayals, well that and saving his own bacon from trouble.
Penguin acts like he is a mafia boss and he does run his little gang/syndicate but he is NOT part of any mobs though he usually works with the Italian and sometimes Russian mobs in Gotham and i think some people are confusing the facts here due to the way Farrell's character is portrayed. Again if am not mistaken, they actually made him at least a member of the Italian mob in The Batman so in this specific case maybe he actually is part of the mob.
The Falcone and Marone (Maroni?) are the two powerful "Italian" mob families of Gotham and they usually deal in absolute crime, they should NOT be compared to the real New York families simply because they are just quite different. In Gotham the mob, no matter Italian or not, will always be involved in major crimes such as trafficking, corruption/blackmailing and contract hits of any kind. They simply do not care because they do their utmost to keep power and control. The writers usually use the mob as a filler between gaps where supervillains cannot be or as a support/anti-support entity for supervillains.
True to DC, the Penguin is always ready to betray and double-cross if it gives him any kind of advantage. All he needs is a reason to do it and he will. However this version is more than that, it's part of this extremely dark iteration of The Batman where every single character is dark beyond imagining. So far both the Riddler and Penguin have been complete, unrelenting psychopaths. This is one of many reasons why i am very excited for The Batman Part 2.
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The series reminds me of the movie Black Mass
Definitely bring back movie reviews. True crime movies like you mentioned… yes, please!
The Penguin show is like soprano episodes
I'm sure that it was modeled after sopranos.
I would say it was modeled after the Sopranos bc it would be a very easy blueprint just over exaggerated characters in the DC universe Sopranos on steroids kind of .
Truthfully Mr.Franzese there are more Mob movies you could do
- Ghost Dog: Way Of The Samurai
- Killing Them Softly
- American Me (Mexican mafia but still Mafia style Hierarchy theme)
Etc
Those 3 are my recommendations
Thinner also has a mob element even though it’s a horror movie. Still excellent performance by Joe Mantegna as Richie “The Hammer” Chinelli. Don’t think it’s counts as a mob movie though hahah
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Happy new year michael.
The penguin is a great show and based off dc comics I readed the comics before.
What happens to vic? Does he become Mr freeze?
I could totally picture Michael in a Batman movie.
As an Italian myself, Falcone is definitely an Italian surname (and quite ironically, it was the surname of Giovanni Falcone, a judge who maybe more than anyone has opposed the mafia with his collegue Paolo Borsellino, and both of them got killed for it). I've never heard of the surname Maroni though, besides the Batman comics
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He betrayed everyone even his mother. Did his mother not make him promise to "release her" if she looses her mind. In the end he kept her around for his need.
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should being back The Untouchables that was a good series. 👍
Colin Farrell is so brilliant that you forget it is him playing the Penguin. There was a post on social media where he was thanking the people involved in this series while in full makeup, but in his Irish accent.
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I dont think there should be a season 2. If done correctly, the main Batman villains could all have their own 8 episode arc. God knows they have the depth of character for it.
Penguin will have important roles in the next Batman sequels, I’m not sure if there will be a season 2 but definitely leads up to the next movies.
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2:35 I remember reading "Donnie Brasco" and finding it so odd that Anthony Meera's one redeeming quality was that he lived with and loved his mother immensely....
I think it would be a good idea to do a ranking and evaluation of the mob bosses that appear in TV and in cinema.
I know he's done an evaluation in the movies but it would be nice if he did the bosses, who do you think is a capable leader or full of weaknesses that harm their organizations.
For example, is Tony Soprano a good boss compared to Sonny in Bronx Tales
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"A Most Violent Year" (2014) is a savagely underrated gem of a film that you should review. I wouldn't call it a mob flick but the mob is featured throughout the movie. HNY
Michael, HBO did another great mafia series called Shadows (Umbre in Romanian) it's a really good Eastern European mob series about a taxi driver that doubles as a hitman for a Romanian mob, it's a gritty, very raw series about that life with a spin, nothing shiny, no American/Hollywood bling. It's about his struggles of balancing family life with gangster life, wish you'll watch it!
Have a great new year!
The Penguin is a true villain, he makes it to the top by being for himself
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I’m glad you pointed out that the this is a very different show than the sopranos: love em both but this is a different character with a few things in common. An important point
Slight error - Penguin's mom learns that he killed his brothers pretty quickly, and even gets that block captain to agree to kill Oswald, but she calls it off.
YES, PLEASE REVIEW DIFFERENT MOVIES! I truly love your interpretation of things.
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"FDR" Penguin from Batman 66, I have to say, was my favorite Penguin. And i chose special forces origin for Heath Ledger Joker
Hi Michael. Much respect and appreciation from Australia. God bless.
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Penguin was one of the best series ever. I'm glad they are doing another season.
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Happy New Year, Mr. Franzese!
I haven't seen The Penguin yet, and from your description it sounds like a good watch. It also sounds similar to season 1 of the Daredevil mini series on Disney Plus. A gritty violent crime drama that I highly recommend. I'll take a look and see how this Penguin is and get back to you