"We could go on for an hour and a half. We're not doing an hour and a half, we're not gonna get your attention that long, trust me" Meanwhile I've been binge watching your channel for almost 3 hours!
My Father said to me, when I was about 17yrs old. He said; “You’re going to be older, working wherever for whomever... never miss a good opportunity to keep your mouth shut.” Best advice I ever got. Thanks, Dad. 😘
I hear that , or even better , just keep it all to yourself. I do my dirt all by my lonely. Keep the really real to yourself. No one can talk if they don’t know ish. ✌️🤙🙏
This comes from God. He gave woman to man into marriage and they would create a family under those regulations. Now people wanna twist that and say 2 dads and 2 moms can work just as fine, or single parents, it’s complete horse dump, it doesn’t work and it’s destroying our society.
"The root of the problem in America is the breakup of the family", you so correct, in other cultures the elders are esteemed, and have the value of the family, its gone in America. I myself will be going back
Yes, but in the 1960s a family was like: The father: he was secretly gay and would beat his son bloody if he did something wrong (Talking about children abuse) The mother: she was coping with her life by taking drugs The grandfather: molested little girls but couldn't be jailed because he was a war "hero" and said girls knew that denouncing him was fruitless The boy: had problems at school in maths and thus deemed "stupid" although he was a genius at arts The girl: was molested by someone Of course my example is ultra exaggerated, but there were problems that were hidden on purpose for the sake of the perfect family.
@@Kriegerdammerung Those problems all still exist. In fact, they're all probably worse than ever because the moral compass is just that much more faded and distant. There was never a time when all families were perfect but society on balance was FAR healthier then than now.
@@hughjass1044 In the series True Detective, there's one dialogue between a 1990s cop and his father-in-law, of course two US men of different generations. The officer says "if the good times ever existed, they would never have changed" and he's right. In the 1990s the US society watched how the Presiden cheated on his wife, and the common US worker, taxi driver, teacher, hillbilly might have wondered "so, if I cheat on my wife, it couldn't be that much of a scandal if the exemplary Mr. Clinton did", those revelations in the media help change a paradigm in society. The lawful couple? bollocks! Why I mention this? now-a-days social media shows EVERYTHING, to those who have got the eyes to see.
@@Kriegerdammerung Yes. You GREATLY over-exaggerated your example. As a matter of fact, most of the examples you described were pulled from some trope of that era thought by modern people, due to some story of a famous case.....where you would always hear, "But in those days, that kind of thing was easy to get away with!!" Was it? Maybe. Was it more rampant? HELL NO. Most people back then would have to have a word like "pedophile" described and explained to them. Not because they thought it was okay.....because it was so ABHORRENT and they could never imagine something that twisted. You can't tell me otherwise.
The best line and what always stood out in this film for me was "Who ever approaches you about arranging a meet for peace is the one who will betray you" the Don's awareness even at old age is incredible. Fantastic writing and incredible acting.
"Contempt for money is another trick of the rich to keep the poor without it". One of the best pieces from the film...and great analysis on that point...
I like when the elder gentleman sings and dances onstage during the wedding; he's cool. I look forward to the Godfather being remastered for 4k UHD Blu-ray
4TH LAW OF POWER: Always Say Less Than Necessary. When you are trying to impress people with words, the more you say, the more common you appear, and the less in control.
"It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt." by Mark Twain (the 1800's version of the saying) ...and an even earlier version, "Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue." Proverbs 17:28
One of my favorite scenes is when Michael tells Kay he’s going into the family business and it’s not much different from someone becoming a politician or senator, and Kay said except senators don’t have people killed. Then Michael said to her now who’s being naive?
Thank you for another great video. My dad, who passed away in Jan 2019 aged 96, always used say to me, especially when starting a new job, he would point to his mouth and say "Keep this shut" then he'd point to his ears and say 'And keep these open".Wise words that I have lived by and they have done me well over the years.
Michael, I can't begin to thank you enough for all that you do, and all that you have done to help others that have strayed from the path. You talk about the wisdom of Solomon. I know you're life experience has given you not only compassion and understanding for what is going on in this troubled world we are living at today, but I truly believe God has given you a very special gift of being able to communicate with millions of people from all walks of life. Michael you would have been a great Dr., but I hope you realize how many peoples lives you have touched with your wisdom. May God bless you, and your beautiful family. Please take care of yourself, we need you on the team my brother.
I'm happy to hear your daughter is doing well. I lite candles for her and for you and your wife at Mass yesterday. I wish you God's blessings during this difficult time
I really enjoy hearing this guy's thoughts. Family is so important and I'm glad I had such caring, involved parents. This guy makes me even more glad. Awesome that he takes stances that aren't popular online.
Love this guy. So glad I found this channel! He entertains and weaves good stories, but he also teaches life lessons. He's like the Uncle I never had hah! Truly amazing and I pray for your continued success and good health for you and your entire family!
Michael, the phrase "Revenge is a dish best served cold" actually means to wait until time has passed before you exact revenge... It takes time for your dish to get cold... Your food comes out hot, later it will be cold ;) OMG I'm teaching a Don 😎 hahaha only kidding. Thanks for the excellent content. Your wisdom and honesty. It shows the kind of integrity you hold. Much love and respect from the UK 👏🙏🤝
This is like sitting under the learning tree! God bless you and your family and team, Mr. Franzese. Glad to hear about your daughter's health progress. Can't wait for the sit down with DS! It's going to be fantastic!
As you said, Michael The Godfather is one of the greatest films ever. It is rich with significance in every scene. It just doesn't depict a mob story. It depicts many philosophical ideas and a sub-culture. I could listen to you talk about this film for 1 1/2 hrs and feel like it was only 30 minutes long. Your speaking style and your experiences compared to the the film just draw us in. The opening scene is the best, most memorable scene in the film, because it reveals in an example the origin of the Mafia in Sicily. The beginning of the movie is essentially the beginning of the Mafia. It is brilliant and an absolutely unforgettable movie!
Vito never wanted Michael to be part of the family business, he had him pegged for better things. That being said when he saw the potential Micheal had he accepted and coached him because he knew he was the best choice to lead the family.
"Keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer." Words to live by. Honestly, not knowing what those who are against you are up to, what they're thinking, what they're doing, that's the easiest way to failure. You gotta know.
""When I was a kid, I was the victim of the most vicious propaganda. People told me that money wasn't everything and I believed it. Then I found out that the people that were telling me that money wasn't everything were the people who had a lot of money." Lieutenant Holden, Operation Petticoat.
Yeah, like the Catholic Church. Funny that Michael doesnt mention them. Jesus was another one that didnt think too much of money. Michael also mis-understands the philosophy of those on the left is ALL about money. Marxism is 100% materialism, they just believe that it should be distributed through a method other than the free market. Every Marxist based system had a currency which was tightly controlled by the central government so you better believe they understand its importance. By the way, there is nothing to be proud of inheriting massive amounts of money which was expressed noblely by the character in the scene. Inherited money leads to societies stagnated socially, politically and economically. Nothing more obnoxious in the entirety of human existence than inherited status or what we call "trust-fund babies" in the US.
@@maryanng6841 Yes, what about Europe? Did you know that the country that has one of the most progressive income tax systems in the world (Sweden), also has extremely high wealth inequality that stems back to when it was a feudal society. This is true in almost every other European country that right-wingers classify as "socialist". The US had a top marginal income tax over 90% when there was a Republican president and Republicans held both houses of Congress. These things are much more complicated than Michael presents them in his videos. Perhaps he is catering to his audience which he knows is disproportionately Trump supporters (hey, everybody has to make a buck and knowing your audience is a huge part of that). I just wish he would stay out of politics because he is turning off people that he could reach without going there.
@@dondajulah4168 Amen brother Amen!!!!🙏🙏🙏 Basically I believe there is a problem when a supposedly billionaire pays less in taxes as me!!! If that's not a problem America is in trouble!!! Michael is full of sh*t!!
@@jamesanastasia3237 As a 70 year old man running for president, Donald Trump bragged about punching a teacher in the face in 2nd grade. I just wonder what Sonny Franzese would have done to his son if it was reported that he even talked back to a teacher. He probably would have been knocked around pretty good. It was not too long ago that a politician running for president would tell a crowd a story similar to the second scenario where the parent smacked the kid around for any form of misconduct in school. We would all acknowledge this as a positive experience for the child and evidence of proper parenting helping develop the politicians character in a positive way. Now we have a president making up stories about he went out of his way to inflict violence on a teacher because he didnt think the teacher knew what they were talking about (as a 2nd grader mind you) as if to prove how tough he is. Mind you, that any teacher of Trump would be well aware of who his father was and would have seen the tyrant in the making as one to be placated at all costs (it would essentially be similar to enacting discipline to the son of a Mob boss). The kicker is that Donald Trump made up this story out of whole cloth; we all know that he only picks on the weak and the defenseless. I describe Trump as a Mafioso minus the balls, class, honor and sense of tradition with little in the way of brains to boot. In other words, he is a nothing that attracts only fools, bullies, opportunists and fellow scammers.
Mr Franzese , Thank you for all you do. You can speak the alphabet and most would be awed by it. I love educating myself and being entertained through you tube. Your videos are the only ones that I actually write notes down to just improve my own life whether its a lesson learned from your experiences , or just to be more informative to others on different topics you cover. There is an expression that says that you gain knowledge through your life experiences , but you gain even more from someone else's. You are testimony to that Sir. God Bless You always , keep preaching truth cause the world needs it now more than ever.
@@amg7840 Ex Colombo Soldier, before Michael got into the life. Then was traded into and became the Underboss for the Gambino. But i'm not sure if Michael and Sammy like each other very much. Michael has some issues with Sammy's recounting of some events. But Michael has said during his interview with Tyson that he'd rather be in a room with Sammy than be in a room with Gotti. So it could happen, he has respect for him, but i'm unsure if he'd want to talk to him these days. Edit: I had it reversed. He apparently said this verbatim "On John Gotti's worst day, he was a better guy than Sammy". My bad.
Sir, probably the best line i have ever heard about what is happening today. Also totally agree with you on the family life. Fantastic, every person should see this one episode. Continued success and insight. God bless sir.
Father knows best is the greatest thing I've heard in a long time. I only wish I could be half the man my father was. Micheal spoken like a true man. All my love and respect. Thanks for all your great insights
Michael's spot on with his thoughts on the break up of the family.The statts dont lie.Growing up without a father dramatically increases your chances of addiction,prison,suicide, prostitution and many other terrible things.
Hey Michael! There was a commercial years ago that reminds me along the lines of family values you spoke of. It was about Families at Dinner Time. The saying was," A family who eats together stays together." I haven't thought about that in a long time. Thx for each of your episodes! I enjoy and look forward to each one. Take Care!
Michael, you are a real gem! Love what you said about rich people and the family. We have badly lost our way as a society and the price we'll pay for it is going to be horrific!
When Don Vito told Michael "I spent my life trying not to be careless".....as a father you have to make sure every t is crossed and I is dotted when it comes to your family.
Listening well is like gold. You can learn so much by doing so, and, if you talk too much, you can show your ignorance. The latter would be disastrous in any relationship or business negotiation.
Whomever is doing your lighting and setting up your videos like this one, Michael, really knows what they are doing. Your positioning, the dark subdued background, but also the red element; the subtle depth defining side light from the right on your left side that reveals your jaw line, your 3/4 body angled positioning; all combine into a powerful composition that supports you perfectly, while you are telling your story. Excellent production values!
No wonder your channel is growing like wild fire YOU ARE GREAT and I love this channel! I also want to say I hope your daughter will be well again...I am praying for her, I'm so sorry to hear this!
Michael: Great, great to hear your Angel is well🤲🏼 You know, I’ve got to say this is one of your if not the best video you’ve ever done. The lessons and their correlation to life and business are so, so valuable and pertinent. Every single lesson you’ve pointed out, especially to listen more to make a sound decision is just the most important thing anyone man or woman should always keep in mind. I knew there was something special about you when I first saw your interview on Valuetainment and I think we’re all blessed and lucky to have you in our life🤲🏼🇺🇸🪑
Great Advice and analysis Mike. As a 37 year old who wasted there mid 20’s to early 30’s doing drugs and failing one of the best lessons I’ve learned was “Ears Open, Mouth Shut”. Especially when I’m trying to learn something from somebody who knows more about a topic than I do. Don’t make assumptions or try to look good by showing what you know, just be quiet, be attentive and learn. Being humble is so important. Another great message Pizon!!!!!
Really great video and really wise words, Mr. Franzese. I think we really are missing the lessons taught by those old shows. Even the family friendly shows of the 80s helped reinforce the values people needed to have. The church, family, and selflessness have been replaced by narcissism, arrogance, and a total lack of common sense. Thanks for teaching the right way to do things.
James Anastasia I’m all for opinions but so much of what he said was just flat out wrong. Maybe if he did some research and provided specific examples I would find them more agreeable, but just talking nonsense was a big turn off from the rest of the otherwise awesome video. I might be especially sensitive to those lies because my courses in college right now have helped highlight how wrong things go when people don’t have restrictions to keep them in check.
Mr.Franzese Sir. I love listening to you tell your stories and talk about things. What an amazing life you’ve led. And to top it off,You turned your life around and put God in charge. Just want to let you know I enjoy your videos and hope you keep up the good work boss.
“Contempt for money is another trick to keep the poor without it.” I don’t have contempt for people with money, but I have a corollary to this and I will paraphrase what Frank Pantangelli said to Michael in Godfather II. “So you would give your loyalty to an outsider than your own blood” Michael was taken aback by this statement. Michael wanted to partner with Hyman Roth on a business deal in Havana Cuba. Pantangelli advised against it. Michael stated how his father did business with Hyman Roth and respected him. Pantangeli replied: “Your father did business with Hyman Roth, your father respected Hyman Roth but your father never trusted Hyman Roth.” Today in this country, isn’t it the corporations with the most money offshoring jobs to countries like China and India etc (aka outsiders) at the expense of this country (aka your own blood). Over the past 40 years, how many millions of people in manufacturing, technology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and financial services lost their jobs in this country so that it could be done cheaper outside of this country. How many lives in this country were affected. Also are the products better? Is the service better? Can you find the jobs in technology or manufacturing in this country? The answer is no. It is the companies who moved offshore so they could get a bigger profit at the expense of Americans. We are poorer because of it and owners of these companies are responsible. They gave their loyalty and trust to outsiders than their own countrymen. Then they get the governemnt to support them. It’s the people with money, who sold out our country, that deserve contempt.
Amen Amen Amen!!!🙏🙏🙏 many of the rich have taken advantage of the system and haven't given back!!! People who have paid little to nothing in taxes!!(trump)
Exactly this. A lot of the companies and corporate execs that are criticized are the ones who made obscene amounts of money in a less than ethical way. Example: health insurance execs, bank execs, etc. Government bails them out and then they used the money to... pay executive bonuses. Not paying off debts or reinvest, but corporate bonuses before declaring bankruptcy. In my opinion these people abuse the system to such a degree that is unjustified and unjustifiable. Correct that the loudest ones are the liberals, however they are not the ones actively defending a system that works for only the rich/ the few. I'm not saying any side is 100% right or 100% wrong, but there are lessons and points everyone needs to see from their contemporaries no matter how much it hurts their pride.
Well the companies realised they could get more smarter people at cheaper rates than the dumbshits in US. I mean think of it from the owners point of view. this is just a classic case of sour grapes
My deep respect to you Mr. Franzese, the truest statement said about our reality these days is that Family is number one. The break up of society is the weak family which is the foundation of all our social circles, keep on doing your authentic great work.
Every episode is just fascinating. Always look forward to the notification. Love that you’re open about your faith. God bless sir hope I get the chance to see you speak live somewhere.
Well this isn’t from the movie, but I think its decent: “The best help that you can do is help yourself. You gotta step up, you gotta find the strength inside of you. To pull yourself through it, because you know you can. You can have people pull you everyday, But unless you're willing to move and you're willing to move forward Then you're gonna be stuck in the road Yeah you're gonna be stuck in that bad place it's depressing And holding you back The only person that can set you free is yourself”
Hi Micheal, I've been listen to the your channel for the past few months. I Just wanted to tell you your presenting skills have improved since you started and the content is getting more interesting. Looking forward to whatever comes next. Keep up the good work.
“When I was poor and talked about income inequality they said I was just bitter, when I was rich and I talked about it they said I was a hypocrite...I think they just don’t want to talk about income inequality”
@@streetkaraoke30 Biden's pretty outspoken about his tax plan which is supposed to massively tax the rich, with apparently the highest earning in, say, New York, paying around 62% as a combined federal and state rate. His tax plan is likewise liable to impact the middle-class heavily, just as the middle-class was heavily hit during Obama's administration. So everybody loses, ain't that great? Except the politicians and the cabal of elites who can just skirt around the law as a consequence of their large amounts of power, of course. Pelosi's had her own streak against the rich over the years, as expected from a Democrat involved in US politics for decades. They aren't fans of the rich unless those rich people are lining their pockets.
A person who loves money never has enough. My first boss was a millionaire with a collection of cars. Every year he bought a new car and we would say, 'there's our salary raises. We never got a raise unless minimum wage went up. Capitalism and socialism keep each other honest. The reason why some don't like money is because of the greed it creates.
There's a nuance to this wisdom that was lost on Michael Corleone. Michael could have chosen to explain to Tom, in a more thoughtful and respectful manner, that it was important to have the trusted family lawyer remain outside of certain plans for legal protection reasons (i.e., the illegalities of their next project in Las Vegas). Michael didn't do that, though. Instead, he chose to insult Tom in front of other people. Tom, on the other hand, decided to stay loyal to his brother Michael, and continued his role as legal counsel for the family. Tom, regardless of his faulty war counsel (more Sonny's faulty leadership, if you ask me), rather than give in to his bruised ego, rose above that and continued his role as advocate.
ON the interpretation of "contempt for money", I have a different take. I think he's actually talking against the Christian pious understanding of money., the "meek shall inherit the earth". He is not talking about contempt for rich people but contempt for ambition and money. I think it's more of a line that stresses the importance of money and that you should be fighting for it. In regards to liberal/leftist politicians, the contempt is not for money but for the rich. Whereas someone that has "contempt for money" would be ok with their poverty, someone that doesn't have it would in fact be upset with the rich and want to take a greater slice of the pie. It sounds very similar to Nietzsche's master/slave morality. Basically Nietzsche says that Christianity has taught the slave to think that being a slave is a blessing, because they will be repaid with heaven. The same can be said of the poor. Contempt of power and thus money is a tool used by the rich to make the slaves happy with their current state. Just my 2 cents.
What his views on people having hatred of rich people isn't accurate!!! It's about people paying their fair share of taxes and corruption!!! He is living on a different planet..
Nobody has contempt for the rich. What we do want is for them to pay their fair share of taxes....Trump in particular. Jeff Bezos for another. Keep your politics out of your program, Michael.
@EDHOLLA It is actually the polar opposite of what Mike described (footnote: I turned the video off at 15:20 as I couldnt take any more of his political take). The leftist tradition is rooted in materialism which is an entirely materialist doctrine. To the extent that liberal politicians try to mask their hypocrisy, they will typically employ their religious faith (Pelosi, Biden, Sharpton, etc.). Of course religion, the origin of the "money isnt everything" aphorism, isnt mentioned by Michael at all. He doesnt talk about the mega-church operators worth hundreds of millions of dollars taking the last dime from 80 year olds with dementia without any hesitation in his diatribe. Nope, all of that can just be glossed over and all our anger can be directed at "liberal politicians" who want to raise the income tax rate all the way up to a level that was less than half of what it was back in the 1950's when America was great and Republicans controlled the presidency and both houses of Congress. There are a few biblical adages that Michael might want to reference as well. One of them is in reference to the difficulty a rich person will have in passing into the Kingdom of God. Another is about rendering onto Caesar that which is Caesar's. I dont recall either any references in either edition of the Bible to corporations receiving special protections that would not apply to individuals nor do I recall anything in those books talking about corporations being "persons" that presumably would make them eligible to pass on to the afterlife should we believe the interpretation of the law given to us by the current conservative dominated Supreme Court.
Trump paid his fair share of taxes, believe me, the income tax was under $800 but that's how it's structured for someone like that, a smart Businessman, he paid lots of other taxes like for land, licenses, etc,
Hi Michael, We all want to learn about how to be charismatic as you are when you speak. It must be a lesson that you can teach us in one of your next videos
15:52 "It's the wealthy people in this country that provide for everybody else." Really? I'd say just the opposite. It's the working poor and middle class whose labor and consumption of goods and services that generates the profit that pays their own salaries, covers business expenses, and keeps business owners and investors living in high style.
Also, no not everyone can be rich and not everyone wants to be rich. Some people are just trying to make ends meet and it's getting increasingly difficult to do that with costs of living going up and wages remaining stagnant.
I absolutely disagree. Thats like saying a house exists because of its carpenter. *NO.* The house was built by a carpenter. But the house *will persist to exist* because of its design and structure. By the architect. Theyre the higher ups for a reason. Sure, workers make dreams come true. But remember who had the *DREAM* and initiative in the first place.
15:22 thank you for saying that michael, i'm an entrepreneur doing pretty good money now and some people just hating on me for no reason. I worked my ass off when they were chillin, money keeps my dreams alive. btw love ur videos.
I think one can make a distinction between people that are envious of others success and people that believe that those with more have some obligation to contribute more than those that have less. It is not "hate" to believe the latter. And, of course, the degree to which one should contribute more to society as a whole is subject to debate.
God bless you Michael. I think a lot of young men I work with never had proper male role models. I hope those who never had male role modes come across your videos and learn.
Hi mike! Love your videos and just wanted to say you should think about having a sit down with larry lawton, he was a jewel thief and earner for the colombo family, when he got caught he did 11 years in prison because he refused to snitch, after getting out he became an activist for prison reform and the only ex-con in america to become an honorary police officer, he also has his own youtube channel
It's a countenance that I bought the book "'The Godfather" today. I've seen the movie and the other movie sequels. Your videos and lessons bring joy and challenge me. Continue in your great work Michael, and may G-d continue to bless you and your family.
Michael, you should have a larger platform. Your messages are so insightful and truly inspirational! World leaders could benefit from your messages. We live in such a victim based society where people refuse to take accountability for their he.action. Choosing to Tear down the achievement of others to bring themselves up. Very sad. The break up of the family you referred to is Spot On!! Keep delivering your messages. God Bless you!
"CONTEMPT FOR MONEY IS ANOTHER TRICK OF THE RICH TO KEEP THE POOR WITHOUT IT." Mr. Fanzese from your mouth to God's ears, when it comes to liberals. Thank you for sharing that quote!
Oh, my goodness, I'm shocked to see someone else quote this line! Well done! It was a quick, yet HIGHLY insightful scene. In addition to this clear view of class distinctions and traits thereof, Michael also took his duties as uncle to Sonny's children seriously. For all the hatred Michael exhibited, it was SO good to see the all too few instances of tenderness and affection from him!
Michael, thanks so much for sharing the movie review and your broader views on our society today. As a son of a Sicilian immigrant, The Godfather movies have always rung true to me and I agree, they are much more about life and principles to live by than a glorification of organized crime. I also appreciate your comments about family. I have been telling my family for so long that a core issue within our American society is a breakdown of the family structure. This is especially true within our inner cities and a root cause of many of our social issues. The failure of our leaders to invest in our inner cities - education, infrastructure, manufacturing jobs etc. and their failure to speak about the importance of family is a disgrace. I also agree with your points about the liberal point of view toward wealth. One point you did not mention is that many of these liberal leaders are independently wealthy even though they have been civil servants their entire career! How does that happen? Please keep sharing your views on these important topics because we as Americans need to wake up! THANK YOU!!!
I love all the scenes Michael mentions here, all absolute classics from a movie crammed end-to-end with memorabled dialogue. A good man should sit and watch this film with his sons, it is a uniquely satisfying experience and teaches them some of the lessons Micheal mentions here. Brilliant content once again from Mr Franzese. Enjoy. In my experience, revenge is indeed a dish best served cold.
It also is very deep when you consider the portrayal of the way people in positions of power think. Each character was crafted in a way that, if you analyze it, Michael was really the only one who could take up his father's mantle. Someone did an excellent TH-cam analysis of the mentality of each major player--how they think and ultimately how they will act. One of the big takeaways never spoken in the film was that every one of the other family heads had to be in agreement with Solozzo from the beginning or he never would have been able to attempt a hit on Don Corleone. That is why it was such bad news for him that the Don survived. He lost face in front of those who had his back and it gave the Don not just a chance to ultimately retaliate against him but the others as well. The Don just needed to find out who was pulling the strings and taking the initiative. Once he knew, the chess game began---posing as a weak and declining player so he could maneuver without his opponents paying attention. This film also has a wisdom about families and trust that is quite rare in cinema. I agree that families should have priority and when people get into relationships they should put more thought into what kind of family they are going to raise. I have often felt that two songs, "Cats in the Cradle" and "The Living Years" could solve a multitude of problems if people could take the words to heart. They are definitely inspired.
I've been BINGE WATCHING your channel for a while now! I just discovered it, and I'm a regular now. Anyway, "The Godfather" is one of my all time favorite films. I have the DVD collection, so I've watched it multiple times. I also have the book. You're 100% right about the family too. In fact, when the Bible discusses the qualifications for a pastor, one of them is, "One that ruleth well his own house." Thanks for this channel! God bless you, Mike... :)
"We could go on for an hour and a half. We're not doing an hour and a half, we're not gonna get your attention that long, trust me"
Meanwhile I've been binge watching your channel for almost 3 hours!
Real Talk 🤣
Lol!!
Same! Working from home under Covid and this is playing on all my breaks going into the evenings. Love from Sweden Mr Franzese
Does Michael Franzese know who Joe Rogan is?
Bro I swear
My Father said to me, when I was about 17yrs old. He said;
“You’re going to be older, working wherever for whomever... never miss a good opportunity to keep your mouth shut.”
Best advice I ever got. Thanks, Dad. 😘
Great advise, I'm gonna use that with my 2 boys.
Bro i didn't get that.. If you please elaborate?
I’m writing a little book of advice/quotes for my boy and I’m definitely stealing that. Thanks man!
@@Stratman_Gary Ubet!! Helpful information that can be passed on to our kids. Good on ya. 👍🏻
@@gowman813 thanks dude, from one Gary to another!
The most important lesson I learnt from Godfather was "Never tell anyone outside the family what your thinking".
The word is "learned".
You don't know my family. I tell them nothing.
@@okjoe5561 Amen, brother.
@@okjoe5561 🤣 🤙 🙏
I hear that , or even better , just keep it all to yourself.
I do my dirt all by my lonely.
Keep the really real to yourself.
No one can talk if they don’t know ish. ✌️🤙🙏
"A man who doesn't spend time with his family can NEVER be a real man."
Truer words were never written.
Looks at Sonny as he says that
I don't know, I think it's healthier to define yourself by your self-knowledge and own virtues. Families aren't always worth spending time with.
I believe that wholeheartedly and in fact practiced this with my wife and children growing up.
"The root of our problems are the breakup of the family" this is pure wisdom
Definite understatement! Watch Thomas Sowell.
Yet...... This is where the Democrats thrive, especially among the Black community
The Primal Importance of Fatherhood
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This comes from God. He gave woman to man into marriage and they would create a family under those regulations. Now people wanna twist that and say 2 dads and 2 moms can work just as fine, or single parents, it’s complete horse dump, it doesn’t work and it’s destroying our society.
Yeah and who's promoting this and why?? You gotta wonder about their motives....
"The root of the problem in America is the breakup of the family", you so correct, in other cultures the elders are esteemed, and have the value of the family, its gone in America. I myself will be going back
Yes, but in the 1960s a family was like:
The father: he was secretly gay and would beat his son bloody if he did something wrong (Talking about children abuse)
The mother: she was coping with her life by taking drugs
The grandfather: molested little girls but couldn't be jailed because he was a war "hero" and said girls knew that denouncing him was fruitless
The boy: had problems at school in maths and thus deemed "stupid" although he was a genius at arts
The girl: was molested by someone
Of course my example is ultra exaggerated, but there were problems that were hidden on purpose for the sake of the perfect family.
@@Kriegerdammerung
I am a product from the 60s, and have payed my dues
@@Kriegerdammerung Those problems all still exist. In fact, they're all probably worse than ever because the moral compass is just that much more faded and distant.
There was never a time when all families were perfect but society on balance was FAR healthier then than now.
@@hughjass1044 In the series True Detective, there's one dialogue between a 1990s cop and his father-in-law, of course two US men of different generations. The officer says "if the good times ever existed, they would never have changed" and he's right.
In the 1990s the US society watched how the Presiden cheated on his wife, and the common US worker, taxi driver, teacher, hillbilly might have wondered "so, if I cheat on my wife, it couldn't be that much of a scandal if the exemplary Mr. Clinton did", those revelations in the media help change a paradigm in society. The lawful couple? bollocks!
Why I mention this? now-a-days social media shows EVERYTHING, to those who have got the eyes to see.
@@Kriegerdammerung Yes. You GREATLY over-exaggerated your example. As a matter of fact, most of the examples you described were pulled from some trope of that era thought by modern people, due to some story of a famous case.....where you would always hear, "But in those days, that kind of thing was easy to get away with!!"
Was it? Maybe. Was it more rampant? HELL NO.
Most people back then would have to have a word like "pedophile" described and explained to them. Not because they thought it was okay.....because it was so ABHORRENT and they could never imagine something that twisted. You can't tell me otherwise.
The best line and what always stood out in this film for me was "Who ever approaches you about arranging a meet for peace is the one who will betray you" the Don's awareness even at old age is incredible. Fantastic writing and incredible acting.
incredible insight and vision
"You have two ears and one mouth so listen twice as much as you speak."
Michael, can you please do a video about the different roles of the ranks of mafia in detail. (boss, consigliere, underboss, capo, soldiers etc)
I second this great comment. That would be a great vid.
Fire
I like this idea
Yes, great idea. And perhaps even a written chart showing the hierarchy
@MoneyLaw A.K.A GuRuOfSpOrTs consliegre usually act as an advisor to the boss
"Contempt for money is another trick of the rich to keep the poor without it". One of the best pieces from the film...and great analysis on that point...
Amen the rich playing that money not important b.s is the biggest mind fu.. out there.
Michael just heard that your daughter is doing well I’m very glad to here this, God bless!
The last quote is so powerful. How many times do rich people tell us working class not to worry about money. Brillant episode Michael best one yet
A house divided can not stand. A family needs to be built on rock not sand
The enemy is with in the household
Huh?
LunsJail Matthew 12:25
Hatred is the worst kind of sand... it is quicksand.
"...... the root of the problem in America is the break up of the family."
Amen brother!! You preach and I'll hold your Bible!!
That problem is affecting the full western world and especially the UK unfortunately... Were I am now!!
Once I thought I was out Micheal Franzese pulled me back in with his Movies Review
He compromised. He did 20 fuckin years, out of respect for his fawtha
He made you an offer you couldn't refuse...
@@jackbones309 he Indd did
Brilliant.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I like when the elder gentleman sings and dances onstage during the wedding; he's cool. I look forward to the Godfather being remastered for 4k UHD Blu-ray
4TH LAW OF POWER: Always Say Less Than Necessary. When you are trying to impress people with words, the more you say, the more common you appear, and the less in control.
Preach.
If you listen them carefully you can automatically process what to say infront of that type of person standing with you and have a great conversation.
Love that book
"It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt." by Mark Twain (the 1800's version of the saying)
...and an even earlier version,
"Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue." Proverbs 17:28
@@suzannes5888 that's 1 of my fav sayings! Thanx for adding it
Whoever is doing the lighting for this show is doing a great job.
The opening music is awesome!!
I see "Michael Franzese", I click.
One of my favorite scenes is when Michael tells Kay he’s going into the family business and it’s not much different from someone becoming a politician or senator, and Kay said except senators don’t have people killed. Then Michael said to her now who’s being naive?
“Leave the gun, take the cannolis”
Best quote of the movie
That line was ad libbed, it wasn’t in the script...
@@djquinn11 That makes it even better!
Love those Italian priorities
@@djquinn11 Even better.
Heard a podcast with Eddie Murphy. He said if you always make decisions by putting your family first, you never make a bad decision. 100% True.
Thank you for another great video. My dad, who passed away in Jan 2019 aged 96, always used say to me, especially when starting a new job, he would point to his mouth and say "Keep this shut" then he'd point to his ears and say 'And keep these open".Wise words that I have lived by and they have done me well over the years.
Michael I love the content! And also … Robert Duvall …. Most underrated actor i can think of in the last 50 years! Well played !
Now this is what I look forward to every single Monday
Michael, I can't begin to thank you enough for all that you do, and all that you have done to help others that have strayed from the path. You talk about the wisdom of Solomon. I know you're life experience has given you not only compassion and understanding for what is going on in this troubled world we are living at today, but I truly believe God has given you a very special gift of being able to communicate with millions of people from all walks of life. Michael you would have been a great Dr., but I hope you realize how many peoples lives you have touched with your wisdom. May God bless you, and your beautiful family. Please take care of yourself, we need you on the team my brother.
I'm happy to hear your daughter is doing well. I lite candles for her and for you and your wife at Mass yesterday. I wish you God's blessings during this difficult time
That is really sweet thing to do! We need more people like you in this horrible world.
@@thetrimreaper1019 What a lovely thing to say, thank you.
“We’re not gonna get your attention that long, trust me.”
This 20 minute video felt like 5 mins though......
This Man is the Jordan Peterson for us Guys who grew up in a shady Enviroment. Huge Respect
I really enjoy hearing this guy's thoughts. Family is so important and I'm glad I had such caring, involved parents. This guy makes me even more glad. Awesome that he takes stances that aren't popular online.
Love this guy. So glad I found this channel! He entertains and weaves good stories, but he also teaches life lessons. He's like the Uncle I never had hah! Truly amazing and I pray for your continued success and good health for you and your entire family!
Michael, the phrase "Revenge is a dish best served cold" actually means to wait until time has passed before you exact revenge... It takes time for your dish to get cold... Your food comes out hot, later it will be cold ;)
OMG I'm teaching a Don 😎 hahaha only kidding.
Thanks for the excellent content. Your wisdom and honesty. It shows the kind of integrity you hold.
Much love and respect from the UK 👏🙏🤝
I can't get enough of this man talks and stories. Really admire him.
This is like sitting under the learning tree! God bless you and your family and team, Mr. Franzese. Glad to hear about your daughter's health progress. Can't wait for the sit down with DS! It's going to be fantastic!
As you said, Michael The Godfather is one of the greatest films ever. It is rich with significance in every scene. It just doesn't depict a mob story. It depicts many philosophical ideas and a sub-culture. I could listen to you talk about this film for 1 1/2 hrs and feel like it was only 30 minutes long. Your speaking style and your experiences compared to the the film just draw us in. The opening scene is the best, most memorable scene in the film, because it reveals in an example the origin of the Mafia in Sicily. The beginning of the movie is essentially the beginning of the Mafia. It is brilliant and an absolutely unforgettable movie!
Vito never wanted Michael to be part of the family business, he had him pegged for better things. That being said when he saw the potential Micheal had he accepted and coached him because he knew he was the best choice to lead the family.
Exactly!
I used to have the Killzone sack boy costume on LBP 1
Vit's greatest mistake was killing Tommy Angelo.
"Keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer." Words to live by. Honestly, not knowing what those who are against you are up to, what they're thinking, what they're doing, that's the easiest way to failure. You gotta know.
""When I was a kid, I was the victim of the most vicious propaganda. People told me that money wasn't everything and I believed it. Then I found out that the people that were telling me that money wasn't everything were the people who had a lot of money."
Lieutenant Holden, Operation Petticoat.
Yeah, like the Catholic Church. Funny that Michael doesnt mention them. Jesus was another one that didnt think too much of money. Michael also mis-understands the philosophy of those on the left is ALL about money. Marxism is 100% materialism, they just believe that it should be distributed through a method other than the free market. Every Marxist based system had a currency which was tightly controlled by the central government so you better believe they understand its importance.
By the way, there is nothing to be proud of inheriting massive amounts of money which was expressed noblely by the character in the scene. Inherited money leads to societies stagnated socially, politically and economically. Nothing more obnoxious in the entirety of human existence than inherited status or what we call "trust-fund babies" in the US.
@@dondajulah4168 - What about Europe?
@@maryanng6841 Yes, what about Europe? Did you know that the country that has one of the most progressive income tax systems in the world (Sweden), also has extremely high wealth inequality that stems back to when it was a feudal society. This is true in almost every other European country that right-wingers classify as "socialist".
The US had a top marginal income tax over 90% when there was a Republican president and Republicans held both houses of Congress. These things are much more complicated than Michael presents them in his videos.
Perhaps he is catering to his audience which he knows is disproportionately Trump supporters (hey, everybody has to make a buck and knowing your audience is a huge part of that). I just wish he would stay out of politics because he is turning off people that he could reach without going there.
@@dondajulah4168 Amen brother Amen!!!!🙏🙏🙏 Basically I believe there is a problem when a supposedly billionaire pays less in taxes as me!!! If that's not a problem America is in trouble!!! Michael is full of sh*t!!
@@jamesanastasia3237 As a 70 year old man running for president, Donald Trump bragged about punching a teacher in the face in 2nd grade. I just wonder what Sonny Franzese would have done to his son if it was reported that he even talked back to a teacher. He probably would have been knocked around pretty good.
It was not too long ago that a politician running for president would tell a crowd a story similar to the second scenario where the parent smacked the kid around for any form of misconduct in school. We would all acknowledge this as a positive experience for the child and evidence of proper parenting helping develop the politicians character in a positive way.
Now we have a president making up stories about he went out of his way to inflict violence on a teacher because he didnt think the teacher knew what they were talking about (as a 2nd grader mind you) as if to prove how tough he is. Mind you, that any teacher of Trump would be well aware of who his father was and would have seen the tyrant in the making as one to be placated at all costs (it would essentially be similar to enacting discipline to the son of a Mob boss).
The kicker is that Donald Trump made up this story out of whole cloth; we all know that he only picks on the weak and the defenseless. I describe Trump as a Mafioso minus the balls, class, honor and sense of tradition with little in the way of brains to boot. In other words, he is a nothing that attracts only fools, bullies, opportunists and fellow scammers.
"I'll make him an offer he can't refuse is something you should apply to your own life"
me: it's either your brains or your signature.
That was certainly the implication of the offer being referred to.
Just when I thought I was out of my Godfather-obsession..He pulls me back in..
This is.. what i WANTED
Mr Franzese ,
Thank you for all you do. You can speak the alphabet and most would be awed by it. I love educating myself and being entertained through you tube. Your videos are the only ones that I actually write notes down to just improve my own life whether its a lesson learned from your experiences , or just to be more informative to others on different topics you cover. There is an expression that says that you gain knowledge through your life experiences , but you gain even more from someone else's. You are testimony to that Sir. God Bless You always , keep preaching truth cause the world needs it now more than ever.
A sit down with Sammy the bull would be the best sit down on TH-cam Michael
yes indeed it was a great interview but i meant for Michael to sit down with Sammy who is an ex Colombo solider
@@amg7840 Ex Colombo Soldier, before Michael got into the life. Then was traded into and became the Underboss for the Gambino.
But i'm not sure if Michael and Sammy like each other very much. Michael has some issues with Sammy's recounting of some events. But Michael has said during his interview with Tyson that he'd rather be in a room with Sammy than be in a room with Gotti. So it could happen, he has respect for him, but i'm unsure if he'd want to talk to him these days.
Edit: I had it reversed. He apparently said this verbatim "On John Gotti's worst day, he was a better guy than Sammy". My bad.
@@Vegas234 the bull was a member of the colombo family before becoming a gambino.look it up
Hope he doesn’t waste his time on that animal
Sir, probably the best line i have ever heard about what is happening today. Also totally agree with you on the family life. Fantastic, every person should see this one episode. Continued success and insight. God bless sir.
For the confused, "Revenge is a dish best served cold" is in the Puzzo book, I think, but not the movie.
you are correct... isn't this a quote from Shakespeare? :)
I thought it was an old Klingon proverb?
Yeah, it not in the movie
lol....the saying is hundreds of years old....puzzo did not think of it first
- It's also in the movie 🎬 ”Kill Bill 2.”
Father knows best is the greatest thing I've heard in a long time. I only wish I could be half the man my father was. Micheal spoken like a true man. All my love and respect. Thanks for all your great insights
Michael's spot on with his thoughts on the break up of the family.The statts dont lie.Growing up without a father dramatically increases your chances of addiction,prison,suicide, prostitution and many other terrible things.
Hey Michael! There was a commercial years ago that reminds me along the lines of family values you spoke of. It was about Families at Dinner Time. The saying was," A family who eats together stays together." I haven't thought about that in a long time. Thx for each of your episodes! I enjoy and look forward to each one. Take Care!
We did but it was usually accompanied by stress and fear. It depends how toxic the parents are.
Your last five minutes,,,, man what a great 5 minutes! So many people need to listen to that. Thank you for all you do Mr. Franzese!
Michael, you are a real gem! Love what you said about rich people and the family. We have badly lost our way as a society and the price we'll pay for it is going to be horrific!
When Don Vito told Michael "I spent my life trying not to be careless".....as a father you have to make sure every t is crossed and I is dotted when it comes to your family.
Listening well is like gold. You can learn so much by doing so, and, if you talk too much, you can show your ignorance. The latter would be disastrous in any relationship or business negotiation.
just when I thought I was out MICHAEL FRANZESE PULLS ME IN
Whomever is doing your lighting and setting up your videos like this one, Michael, really knows what they are doing. Your positioning, the dark subdued background, but also the red element; the subtle depth defining side light from the right on your left side that reveals your jaw line, your 3/4 body angled positioning; all combine into a powerful composition that supports you perfectly, while you are telling your story.
Excellent production values!
No wonder your channel is growing like wild fire YOU ARE GREAT and I love this channel! I also want to say I hope your daughter will be well again...I am praying for her, I'm so sorry to hear this!
Michael:
Great, great to hear your Angel is well🤲🏼 You know, I’ve got to say this is one of your if not the best video you’ve ever done. The lessons and their correlation to life and business are so, so valuable and pertinent. Every single lesson you’ve pointed out, especially to listen more to make a sound decision is just the most important thing anyone man or woman should always keep in mind. I knew there was something special about you when I first saw your interview on Valuetainment and I think we’re all blessed and lucky to have you in our life🤲🏼🇺🇸🪑
Don’t hate money but don’t love it too much either,for envy,jealousy,and greed often leads to one’s downfall.
Great Advice and analysis Mike. As a 37 year old who wasted there mid 20’s to early 30’s doing drugs and failing one of the best lessons I’ve learned was “Ears Open, Mouth Shut”. Especially when I’m trying to learn something from somebody who knows more about a topic than I do. Don’t make assumptions or try to look good by showing what you know, just be quiet, be attentive and learn. Being humble is so important. Another great message Pizon!!!!!
Really great video and really wise words, Mr. Franzese. I think we really are missing the lessons taught by those old shows. Even the family friendly shows of the 80s helped reinforce the values people needed to have. The church, family, and selflessness have been replaced by narcissism, arrogance, and a total lack of common sense. Thanks for teaching the right way to do things.
You gotta be kidding!!!!???😆😆😆 His rightwing nonsense is totally ridiculous!!!
You couldn't be more right!!!
James Anastasia I’m all for opinions but so much of what he said was just flat out wrong. Maybe if he did some research and provided specific examples I would find them more agreeable, but just talking nonsense was a big turn off from the rest of the otherwise awesome video. I might be especially sensitive to those lies because my courses in college right now have helped highlight how wrong things go when people don’t have restrictions to keep them in check.
Mr.Franzese Sir. I love listening to you tell your stories and talk about things. What an amazing life you’ve led.
And to top it off,You turned your life around and put God in charge. Just want to let you know I enjoy your videos and hope you keep up the good work boss.
“Contempt for money is another trick to keep the poor without it.”
I don’t have contempt for people with money, but I have a corollary to this and I will paraphrase what Frank Pantangelli said to Michael in Godfather II.
“So you would give your loyalty to an outsider than your own blood”
Michael was taken aback by this statement. Michael wanted to partner with Hyman Roth on a business deal in Havana Cuba. Pantangelli advised against it. Michael stated how his father did business with Hyman Roth and respected him.
Pantangeli replied:
“Your father did business with Hyman Roth, your father respected Hyman Roth but your father never trusted Hyman Roth.”
Today in this country, isn’t it the corporations with the most money offshoring jobs to countries like China and India etc (aka outsiders) at the expense of this country (aka your own blood). Over the past 40 years, how many millions of people in manufacturing, technology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and financial services lost their jobs in this country so that it could be done cheaper outside of this country. How many lives in this country were affected. Also are the products better? Is the service better? Can you find the jobs in technology or manufacturing in this country? The answer is no.
It is the companies who moved offshore so they could get a bigger profit at the expense of Americans. We are poorer because of it and owners of these companies are responsible. They gave their loyalty and trust to outsiders than their own countrymen. Then they get the governemnt to support them.
It’s the people with money, who sold out our country, that deserve contempt.
Amen Amen Amen!!!🙏🙏🙏 many of the rich have taken advantage of the system and haven't given back!!! People who have paid little to nothing in taxes!!(trump)
Exactly this. A lot of the companies and corporate execs that are criticized are the ones who made obscene amounts of money in a less than ethical way.
Example: health insurance execs, bank execs, etc. Government bails them out and then they used the money to... pay executive bonuses. Not paying off debts or reinvest, but corporate bonuses before declaring bankruptcy.
In my opinion these people abuse the system to such a degree that is unjustified and unjustifiable. Correct that the loudest ones are the liberals, however they are not the ones actively defending a system that works for only the rich/ the few.
I'm not saying any side is 100% right or 100% wrong, but there are lessons and points everyone needs to see from their contemporaries no matter how much it hurts their pride.
Well the companies realised they could get more smarter people at cheaper rates than the dumbshits in US. I mean think of it from the owners point of view. this is just a classic case of sour grapes
@@akshayvarghese2561 "more smarter"...you got that right! lol It's not a case of sour grapes....it's the truth!
@@akshayvarghese2561 dont understand that...the US helps make the world a smarter place and they get called the dumb shits. Crazy thought.
“Business Lessons” - absolutely correct and spot on for this moment in the history of our nation
I love you Michael Franzese. Continue to talk the truth 🙏🏻
My deep respect to you Mr. Franzese, the truest statement said about our reality these days is that Family is number one. The break up of society is the weak family which is the foundation of all our social circles, keep on doing your authentic great work.
12:12 Mr.Franzese is EXACTLY RIGHT on this one!
Good to hear his daughter's doing well.
Every episode is just fascinating. Always look forward to the notification. Love that you’re open about your faith. God bless sir hope I get the chance to see you speak live somewhere.
Well this isn’t from the movie, but I think its decent:
“The best help that you can do is help yourself.
You gotta step up, you gotta find the strength inside of you.
To pull yourself through it, because you know you can.
You can have people pull you everyday,
But unless you're willing to move and you're willing to move forward
Then you're gonna be stuck in the road
Yeah you're gonna be stuck in that bad place it's depressing
And holding you back
The only person that can set you free is yourself”
Huh?....Don't you need to go to AA meeting or something.
@@robertcuratolo5339 I don’t drink.
Hi Micheal, I've been listen to the your channel for the past few months. I Just wanted to tell you your presenting skills have improved since you started and the content is getting more interesting. Looking forward to whatever comes next. Keep up the good work.
“When I was poor and talked about income inequality they said I was just bitter, when I was rich and I talked about it they said I was a hypocrite...I think they just don’t want to talk about income inequality”
Jeremy Thompson really going with the “poor people are lazy” schtick?
@Jeremy Thompson for real dude, come to Woburn, Massachusetts and tell some of my neighbors that their problem is that they are too lazy...
U right. Btw I never heard Pelosi or Biden say the rich are bad. But I will not go deep into US politics here.
@@streetkaraoke30 Biden's pretty outspoken about his tax plan which is supposed to massively tax the rich, with apparently the highest earning in, say, New York, paying around 62% as a combined federal and state rate. His tax plan is likewise liable to impact the middle-class heavily, just as the middle-class was heavily hit during Obama's administration. So everybody loses, ain't that great? Except the politicians and the cabal of elites who can just skirt around the law as a consequence of their large amounts of power, of course.
Pelosi's had her own streak against the rich over the years, as expected from a Democrat involved in US politics for decades. They aren't fans of the rich unless those rich people are lining their pockets.
Excellent quote! As for me, I'd rather talk to economist Thomas Sowell about money!
you’re right about the family. Never forget where you’re from. I give you credit for changing your life for the better. God bless!
Joe rogan keeps slaging you off . You need to do a sit down with him.
Joe rogan thinks hes on top
Joe who?
Joe has no class
@RC 😂😂😂😂😂
Leave a link and time stamp to when Joe Rogan spoke on Michael. Couldn’t ever find itn
While part 2 is more relatable from a modern sense, part 1 is truly a masterpiece.
"A man who doesn't spend time with his family can never be a real man" Vito
Easier for some people. Some people have shit families
Sonny was actually a family man through and though. People believe that was aimed at sonny
@@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw no he was having an affair at that time
A person who loves money never has enough. My first boss was a millionaire with a collection of cars. Every year he bought a new car and we would say, 'there's our salary raises. We never got a raise unless minimum wage went up. Capitalism and socialism keep each other honest. The reason why some don't like money is because of the greed it creates.
"Keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer"
There's a nuance to this wisdom that was lost on Michael Corleone. Michael could have chosen to explain to Tom, in a more thoughtful and respectful manner, that it was important to have the trusted family lawyer remain outside of certain plans for legal protection reasons (i.e., the illegalities of their next project in Las Vegas). Michael didn't do that, though. Instead, he chose to insult Tom in front of other people. Tom, on the other hand, decided to stay loyal to his brother Michael, and continued his role as legal counsel for the family. Tom, regardless of his faulty war counsel (more Sonny's faulty leadership, if you ask me), rather than give in to his bruised ego, rose above that and continued his role as advocate.
Family values are indeed important. My father left me when I was 1. Mom wore two hats. Now for my son, he's sees what a man is.
It's British, but I think the movie, "Layer Cake", is one that would be interesting to review.
great movie indeed!
@@joostletschert6023 "The Departed" meets "Pulp Fiction", in a way, but definitely a classic.
1 Michael Corleone cleaning house
Agreed
The book is absolutely awesome nearly a Puzo. In the movie Morty was comical in the book you feared Morty’s presence.
Best one yet!!! Thank you for all the content Michael. Absolutely loving it!
ON the interpretation of "contempt for money", I have a different take. I think he's actually talking against the Christian pious understanding of money., the "meek shall inherit the earth". He is not talking about contempt for rich people but contempt for ambition and money. I think it's more of a line that stresses the importance of money and that you should be fighting for it. In regards to liberal/leftist politicians, the contempt is not for money but for the rich. Whereas someone that has "contempt for money" would be ok with their poverty, someone that doesn't have it would in fact be upset with the rich and want to take a greater slice of the pie. It sounds very similar to Nietzsche's master/slave morality. Basically Nietzsche says that Christianity has taught the slave to think that being a slave is a blessing, because they will be repaid with heaven. The same can be said of the poor. Contempt of power and thus money is a tool used by the rich to make the slaves happy with their current state. Just my 2 cents.
What his views on people having hatred of rich people isn't accurate!!! It's about people paying their fair share of taxes and corruption!!! He is living on a different planet..
Nobody has contempt for the rich. What we do want is for them to pay their fair share of taxes....Trump in particular. Jeff Bezos for another.
Keep your politics out of your program, Michael.
@EDHOLLA It is actually the polar opposite of what Mike described (footnote: I turned the video off at 15:20 as I couldnt take any more of his political take). The leftist tradition is rooted in materialism which is an entirely materialist doctrine. To the extent that liberal politicians try to mask their hypocrisy, they will typically employ their religious faith (Pelosi, Biden, Sharpton, etc.).
Of course religion, the origin of the "money isnt everything" aphorism, isnt mentioned by Michael at all. He doesnt talk about the mega-church operators worth hundreds of millions of dollars taking the last dime from 80 year olds with dementia without any hesitation in his diatribe.
Nope, all of that can just be glossed over and all our anger can be directed at "liberal politicians" who want to raise the income tax rate all the way up to a level that was less than half of what it was back in the 1950's when America was great and Republicans controlled the presidency and both houses of Congress.
There are a few biblical adages that Michael might want to reference as well. One of them is in reference to the difficulty a rich person will have in passing into the Kingdom of God. Another is about rendering onto Caesar that which is Caesar's. I dont recall either any references in either edition of the Bible to corporations receiving special protections that would not apply to individuals nor do I recall anything in those books talking about corporations being "persons" that presumably would make them eligible to pass on to the afterlife should we believe the interpretation of the law given to us by the current conservative dominated Supreme Court.
Trump paid his fair share of taxes, believe me, the income tax was under $800 but that's how it's structured for someone like that, a smart Businessman, he paid lots of other taxes like for land, licenses, etc,
Michael completely missed the mark on that...
Hi Michael,
We all want to learn about how to be charismatic as you are when you speak.
It must be a lesson that you can teach us in one of your next videos
15:52 "It's the wealthy people in this country that provide for everybody else." Really? I'd say just the opposite. It's the working poor and middle class whose labor and consumption of goods and services that generates the profit that pays their own salaries, covers business expenses, and keeps business owners and investors living in high style.
Also, no not everyone can be rich and not everyone wants to be rich. Some people are just trying to make ends meet and it's getting increasingly difficult to do that with costs of living going up and wages remaining stagnant.
You're 100% right
I absolutely disagree. Thats like saying a house exists because of its carpenter. *NO.*
The house was built by a carpenter. But the house *will persist to exist* because of its design and structure. By the architect.
Theyre the higher ups for a reason. Sure, workers make dreams come true. But remember who had the *DREAM* and initiative in the first place.
@@jooyichen if you cant act on your dream with somebody it's just a fantasy
@@jooyichen I agree
No body is making us hate people with money, it's just that some people with money have some very wicked things
15:22 thank you for saying that michael, i'm an entrepreneur doing pretty good money now and some people just hating on me for no reason. I worked my ass off when they were chillin, money keeps my dreams alive. btw love ur videos.
I think one can make a distinction between people that are envious of others success and people that believe that those with more have some obligation to contribute more than those that have less. It is not "hate" to believe the latter. And, of course, the degree to which one should contribute more to society as a whole is subject to debate.
This man is a legend. Not beacuse he was a big time guy in the mob. But beacuse he spreads all his wisdom with the world. Thanks Micheal.
Glad your daughter is doing well Mike!! God bless!! 🙏🏻❤️
God bless you Michael. I think a lot of young men I work with never had proper male role models. I hope those who never had male role modes come across your videos and learn.
Hi mike! Love your videos and just wanted to say you should think about having a sit down with larry lawton, he was a jewel thief and earner for the colombo family, when he got caught he did 11 years in prison because he refused to snitch, after getting out he became an activist for prison reform and the only ex-con in america to become an honorary police officer, he also has his own youtube channel
“Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer” another fav of mine. This is great.... thank you!!!
It's a countenance that I bought the book "'The Godfather" today. I've seen the movie and the other movie sequels. Your videos and lessons bring joy and challenge me. Continue in your great work Michael, and may G-d continue to bless you and your family.
The book is so much better than the movie read it and then read it again you'll enjoy it better the second time
Thanks for writing it as G-d, I don't like when people fill in the o, G-d is much greater than we can put into words
You have a lot of wisdom Mr Franzese! I'm really enjoying your videos, and learning. Thank you Sir!
The more I listen to you, the more I admire you.
Michael, you should have a larger platform.
Your messages are so insightful and truly inspirational!
World leaders could benefit from your messages.
We live in such a victim based society where people refuse to take accountability for their he.action. Choosing to
Tear down the achievement of others to bring themselves up.
Very sad.
The break up of the family you referred to is Spot On!!
Keep delivering your messages.
God Bless you!
Franzese you've got a big fan over here in Scotland :)
Loving the channel keep it up big man💯
I can't seem to get through a day without watching at least one of Michael's videos.
"CONTEMPT FOR MONEY IS ANOTHER TRICK OF THE RICH TO KEEP THE POOR WITHOUT IT." Mr. Fanzese from your mouth to God's ears, when it comes to liberals. Thank you for sharing that quote!
Oh, my goodness, I'm shocked to see someone else quote this line! Well done! It was a quick, yet HIGHLY insightful scene. In addition to this clear view of class distinctions and traits thereof, Michael also took his duties as uncle to Sonny's children seriously. For all the hatred Michael exhibited, it was SO good to see the all too few instances of tenderness and affection from him!
Yeah, I take all my life lessons from movie gangsters, too ... smh ............
@@hilariousname6826 ALL your life lessons? Wherever wisdom is found, take it... that's the course I recommend.
I have got to say the last 5 minutes really really opened my eyes more, Mr.Franzese I want to say I appreciate your advice so much! 🙏🏼💪🏼
He said "I think you're gonna enjoy that".
Basically he's saying we don't have a choice 😂 😂
And that he is gonna call some guy named Joey Whispers to "take care of business" if you dont enjoy it
Michael, thanks so much for sharing the movie review and your broader views on our society today. As a son of a Sicilian immigrant, The Godfather movies have always rung true to me and I agree, they are much more about life and principles to live by than a glorification of organized crime. I also appreciate your comments about family. I have been telling my family for so long that a core issue within our American society is a breakdown of the family structure. This is especially true within our inner cities and a root cause of many of our social issues. The failure of our leaders to invest in our inner cities - education, infrastructure, manufacturing jobs etc. and their failure to speak about the importance of family is a disgrace. I also agree with your points about the liberal point of view toward wealth. One point you did not mention is that many of these liberal leaders are independently wealthy even though they have been civil servants their entire career! How does that happen? Please keep sharing your views on these important topics because we as Americans need to wake up! THANK YOU!!!
I love all the scenes Michael mentions here, all absolute classics from a movie crammed end-to-end with memorabled dialogue.
A good man should sit and watch this film with his sons, it is a uniquely satisfying experience and teaches them some of the lessons Micheal mentions here.
Brilliant content once again from Mr Franzese.
Enjoy.
In my experience, revenge is indeed a dish best served cold.
It also is very deep when you consider the portrayal of the way people in positions of power think. Each character was crafted in a way that, if you analyze it, Michael was really the only one who could take up his father's mantle. Someone did an excellent TH-cam analysis of the mentality of each major player--how they think and ultimately how they will act. One of the big takeaways never spoken in the film was that every one of the other family heads had to be in agreement with Solozzo from the beginning or he never would have been able to attempt a hit on Don Corleone. That is why it was such bad news for him that the Don survived. He lost face in front of those who had his back and it gave the Don not just a chance to ultimately retaliate against him but the others as well. The Don just needed to find out who was pulling the strings and taking the initiative. Once he knew, the chess game began---posing as a weak and declining player so he could maneuver without his opponents paying attention.
This film also has a wisdom about families and trust that is quite rare in cinema. I agree that families should have priority and when people get into relationships they should put more thought into what kind of family they are going to raise. I have often felt that two songs, "Cats in the Cradle" and "The Living Years" could solve a multitude of problems if people could take the words to heart. They are definitely inspired.
@@jasondecharleroy4161 Those two songs certainly help me make sure my sons spend as much time with myself and each other as possible 😎
I've been BINGE WATCHING your channel for a while now! I just discovered it, and I'm a regular now. Anyway, "The Godfather" is one of my all time favorite films. I have the DVD collection, so I've watched it multiple times. I also have the book. You're 100% right about the family too. In fact, when the Bible discusses the qualifications for a pastor, one of them is, "One that ruleth well his own house." Thanks for this channel! God bless you, Mike... :)
"someday we're going to year for the days of Father Knows Best". Someday, Michael? How 'bout right now.