212. The Godfather (1972)

The Godfather (1972) is one of the very few movies to achieve supremacy both critically and commercially. Breaking all box office records upon its release, it now regularly appears on lists of the top ten films of all time.

But while it surprised everyone 53 years ago, it’s now a well-worn part of culture where a young person is guaranteed to have experienced it as a meme before ever seeing the movie. What impact does this pre-saturation have on young viewers? Can they still enjoy the film? Does it live up to the hype?

Find out if this classic still packs the punch of a tommy gun or if it’s an offer the newest generation can refuse.

Hosts: Mark Netter & David Tausik

Panelists:  Guy Lewis, Kylee LaRue, Grace Chapman & Jake Flowers

An ElectraCast Production

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaVTIH8mujA&t=120s

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Godfather

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068646/

Ebert Review: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-godfather-1972

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