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

In this episode, we break down The Godfather Part II, diving deep into Michael Corleone’s compelling character arc, the intricate storytelling, and the significant scenes that solidify the movie as a cinematic masterpiece. We explore how the sequel expands on the themes of power, betrayal, and legacy, providing unique insights into the film’s rich narrative and Francis Ford Coppola's genius direction.Chapters:00:00:00 Post movie discussion: Make sense it’s called the greatest00:03:55 The difference between Michael & Vito's reign as Don00:12:51 The contrast between Part I & Part II opening scenes00:16:50 The greatest mistake a Senator could ever make00:23:49 Lighting tricks that show the fault in the family00:25:08 The poor men Connie date00:27:22 The destruction of Michael’s idea of family00:31:01 The women in Michael's life cause him to change00:32:29 When Kay tells him the brutal truth00:36:05 The difference in Michael closing off Kay in Part I & II00:39:34 You just love to hate Fredo00:46:24 Uncle Junior with The Godfather appearance00:48:39 Why Vito's backstory is so significant00:50:18 Would Vito have killed Fredo00:54:19 Why the ending is perfect00:57:30 Dialogue to music level, not good00:59:06 Our ratings01:01:47 Final thoughts01:05:22 Cue the music