What the main theme of “The Godfather” does is astonishing. Not only does it establish the mood of the film, its Italian influence and an atmosphere of sophistication. It is one of the most evocative ...

Most people claim to have seen them, but these 10 classic films are more talked about than actually watched. We all know the ...

Editor’s note: “The Godfather” was released 50 years ago this month. This review appeared in America on March 25, 1972. The original grammar and style elements are preserved here. With The Godfather, ...

On March 15, 1972, the Francis Ford Coppola epic was unveiled in theaters in New York City. By Arthur Knight On March 15, 1972, The Godfather was unveiled in theaters in New York City. The Francis ...

Mobs attracted to the theaters where “The Godfather” had its openings yesterday, at Cinema 21 here as well as in other cities, attest to the certainty that this motion picture version of Mario Puzo’s ...

Did real-life mafia guys like watching themselves portrayed in the movies? They sure did. Henry Hill, the subject of Goodfellas, once noted how mobsters actually started using words and expressions ...

There is a famous scene in Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 epic The Godfather where patriarch Vito Corleone (played by Marlon Brando) calls a meeting with the major crime families of New York City.

Elliot Peters is a self-taught filmmaker from Providence, RI. Receiving a homeschool education until college, Peters and his brother Phineas, gained a strong affinity for teaching themselves. After ...