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‘The Godfather’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan

Jan 8, 2019
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ANECDOTE

Godfather Moments Live In Pop Culture

  • Trey Parker's South Park homage shows how embedded Godfather moments are in culture. Creators mirror pieces even if they've never watched the whole film.
ANECDOTE

Passing The Film To A New Generation

  • Simmons watched The Godfather with his son, who initially ignored his phone but got hooked. The film still captivates new viewers across generations.
INSIGHT

Authentic Backgrounds Build Believability

  • Coppola populated background roles with authentic-looking extras and real community textures. That casting and production design made the family and wedding scenes feel like lived history.
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