The Godfather is the greatest food movie (E38)
The Adam Ragusea Podcast
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The Secret Handshake
In the movie "The Godfather," Michael Corleone becomes a war hero. His father, Don Vito, is firmly rooted in an ancient tribal worldview that will not survive the century. As every step of the tragedy unfolds, we watch these lovable, yet terrifying Italian-American men eat all the time they are eating. Food is their shibboleth. It's the secret handshake distinguishing the family from everyone else, from strangers.
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