Guys, if you loved Goodfellas.."Casino" 1995 is a MUST!! Casino's directed by Scorsese and re-teams De Niro and Pesci, with Sharon Stone, Don Rickles and James Woods!!!!
0:32 While Pacino did appear in multiple movies with De Niro over the course of his career, he didn't actually appear in a Martin Scorsese film until 2019 when they made The Irishman. Which is also a great film by Scorcese you guys should check out if you liked Goodfellas.
This was EXCELLENT! One of my favorites. You will like “Casino” with Robert and Pesci as well. It’s a MUST. Donnie Brasco with Al Pacino and Johnny Depp is also perfect. Thanks for the great time!
Greatest gangster flick ever made! The real Henry Hill died of a heart attack in 2012 at age 69 due to years of drug and alcohol addiction. Jimmy Burke "Jimmy Conway" died in 1996 of cancer at 64, 8 years before he eas eligible for parole. Paul Variob"Paulie Cicero" died in prison 1988 at 73.
It's so funny I only know Lorraine Bracco from Rizzoli & Isles and knew she obvs had a career before that, but I never really watched Gangster movies, so it's fun to see her popping up in these films now :D
27 actors that appear in this film also appear in The Sopranos. Obviously lots of smaller names but tons of the big ones as well. Paulie, Christopher, Melfi, Carmela’s mom, Phil, Pussy, Carmine SR, etc
Pesci won an Oscar for best supporting actor for this movie, the same year he was also in Home Alone, there's some range there. lol Pesci was already somewhat known, primarily for his Lethal Weapon 2 performance, but this movie put him over the top. Ray Liotta as well, who was really only known for his small role in Field of Dreams, but again, this movie put him over the top. Still one of the best mob movies ever and provided more evidence that Martin Scorsese is arguably one of the greatest directors ever. Glad you two enjoyed it, although it's about time you finally see it, lol, some of us figured you would like it.
Your mother reminds me of Thelma Schoonmaker the editor of Goodfellas, she is a highly acclaimed film editor, best known for her long-standing collaboration with the renowned director Martin Scorsese.
The nonfiction book Wiseguy this is based on has other interesting/crazy details about Henry's life they weren't able to put in the movie. Henry actually tried to get out of the life when he was 17, because he was uneasy that they were asking him to do more and more serious stuff as he got older. He got his father to give permission to join the Army. But by that point the lifestyle was so ingrained in him that he ended up running scams and loansharking in the Army, and he eventually got put in the stockade until his discharge, then he came back to New York and just fell right back into it. The real life Tommy was a big built guy, but Henry said Joe Pesci's performance was still very accurate to his personality.
Really enjoyed your reactions watching this movie...one of my favorite films dealing with the mob lifestyle. Which makes me want to suggest another to watch, A Bronx Tale(1993.) It stars Deniro in an atypical role for a story dealing with mob influence (a dad doing his best to keep his son away and out of the lifestyle) and Chazz Palminter as the influence. It's a good flick, on the softer side, with some heart.
Because this is a true story of course some stuff got let out. As evil as the real life Tommy was he was actually best friends with Stack Edwards potrayed by Samuel L Jackson. When stacks made his mistake Tommy was ordered to kill him. He refused but then was told if he didn't he never would be made. It is well known when he killed him he cried
What I like about this movie is what it DOESN'T portray. The book was written from Henry Hill's perspective with his collaboration - so obviously he paints himself as just s bystander is so much of it. Seems seriously doubtful! Now you're on a Scorsese trip, make sure you check out his masterpiece, Raging Bull - another true story. It has everything. DeNiro suggested Joe Pesci and Pesci brought along his old musical partner Frank Vincent. They were so good together they did it again here on Goodfellas. Although in Raging Bull it's DeNiro outta control.
I feel no shame in saying I can quote almost every line of this movie...also A Bronx Tale is a favorite too. Shoutout to yous Canadians as well as Cincinnati,Pittsburgh & Queens;)
Tommy and Jimmy actually killed two made men from other families but Paulie protected them because Jimmy was a huge earner and had a lot of influence in the Mafia despite not being Italian. When Henry went to prison Paulie had an affair with Karen and Tommy found out. Tommy then tried to rape Karen. The prevailing theory is that Paulie turned Tommy over to John Gotti, the boss of the Gambino family who was a childhood friend of Billy Batts, the mobster Tommy killed in the movie. Paulie got rid of a loose cannon and got in Gotti's good graces. The real Tommy was never seen again and was presumed tortured to death.
Like other filmmakers of his generation (John Waters notably) Martin Scorsese learned well at the temple of Kenneth Anger (Scorpio Rising) concerning the ironic use of pop music in films. Scorsese raised the technique to new heights of shocking incongruity in scenes like the barroom assassination of Billy Bats by fists and shoe leather (more to follow) juxtaposed against Donovan's gentle, poetic and wholly innocuous Atlantis. Such is the stuff unforgettable scenes are made of. Enjoyed the reaction very much, thank you.
Everything about Batt's murder really happened, aside from the welcome home party for him and shinebox confrontation happening a few weeks prior to the actual murder. What's nice/sad about you guys reacting to this is that the woman who played Karen's mother just passed away. She also played Carmella's mother on the Sopranos. RIP
You got a mom on one side and a son on the other and im here like whaddya want from me? Also. Ive watched this and the sopranos a million times and never noticed that Maury was Titlemann in the sopranos!
My favourite movie that I first watched when I was a kid and I’ve seen it well over 500 times now. Ranked the Best Mob movie ever! Thanks for reacting to this amazing film 🎥:)
Some wise guys who know the real Tommy said that this film's depiction of him was the "G-rated" version. That should say a lot about who he really was.
Growing up we lived in Cicero, IL; I'm Jewish (my mom's side) - my maternal grandmother lived next door to Capone when he was there. She said he was a very nice gentleman, and he took her to vote, walked with her places, brought her groceries, etc. Her brother, who was a huge guy (6'5" and around 500lbs) became a street enforcer for Capone. Her son went on to work in a prominent position for the police in Cicero... So when I was little none of the Irish Catholic kids would play with me - their parents wouldn't let them because I'm Jewish. But the Italian families were like, "we're not White and people hate us, and you're not White and people hate you too - so come be a part of our family, then we'll have each other". So I was good friends with the Italians, all of whom were in the Outfit. The daughter of the owner of the waste management company was one of my best friends; I came out to her as lesbian at around 16; she was like, "I have the perfect girl for you to date". This young lady was the daughter of an enforcer, and we were together for a few years. From that point on I dated mainly only Italian women, and I learned to make one hell of a pasta sauce! The funny thing is when they'd be angry with me about something that's be talking to me in Italian (well, swearing at me I think!) with their hands flying all over the place! I used to think it was hilarious (I didn't tell them that though). Then when I was older my partner was the daughter of one of the main guys - she was gorgeous, and looked just like Jennifer Aniston. When it came to her dad, I was just always 100% completely honest with him and he appreciated that; he was of course very protective of her. Anyway, the club in the beginning of the movie was a perfect representation of what they look like, and I was at places like that many times. I was hired to drive and pick up some of the guy's wives or girlfriends, to make sure they were always safe. I liked that everyone took such good care of themselves, their cars, their houses, etc. Anyway, some things still go on today - I'll include some stories below for you....
I was about to turn into this restaurant's parking lot (to pick up my catering order) when this happened: Mob boss gunned down in Lyons By Cam Simpson and Matthew Walberg and Tribune staff reporters Chicago Tribune: Published: Nov 22, 2001 at 12:00 am A reputed Chicago mob boss, believed by authorities to be at the center of a struggle for control of the Outfit's most lucrative turf, was gunned down Tuesday night in the vestibule of a west suburban chicken restaurant. The murder of Anthony Chiaramonti, 67, who climbed the mob's ranks as a violent street enforcer and debt collector, is the second in less than two years of a top figure in the Outfit's South Side rackets, authorities said. The killings follow what had been a long lull in the murder of organized crime figures. Federal authorities are treating the murder of the unarmed Chiaramonti, nicknamed "Tony the Hatch," as a classic mob hit, law enforcement sources said. What was unclear was whether his murder marks the beginning or end of a power struggle, but authorities Wednesday worried it could spark more violence. The reason is that Chiaramonti was not a rogue operator, but a popular and feared figure who was a top moneymaker in the mob's sports bookmaking and loan-sharking operations, law enforcement sources said. "This is a struggle at the top, a fight over power," said one veteran Chicago police official and mob watcher. "He (Chiaramonti) has a lot of supporters." Lyons police believe Chiaramonti, driving a new $67,000 BMW registered to a Cicero trucking company, arrived at about 6 p.m. at Brown's Chicken & Pasta, 3850 S. Harlem Ave., in Lyons. Police gave this version of the slaying: Chiaramonti backed the car into a parking space across from the restaurant's entrance. He apparently never entered the restaurant's main dining area, but may have used a pay phone in the small vestibule at the entrance. Witnesses said they saw Chiaramonti walking back toward his car, which was about 25 feet from Brown's front door, when a van pulled into his path. A passenger, believed to be a white or Hispanic male clad in dark clothes and possibly wearing a hood, got out and confronted Chiaramonti. The two men loudly exchanged words, though witnesses did not hear what was said. Within seconds, Chiaramonti wheeled around and headed for the restaurant. As he entered the small vestibule--roughly 4 feet by 4 feet and enclosed by double glass doors--the assailant followed and shot Chiaramonti five times. Witnesses said the shooter hopped into the waiting van, which sped west on 39th Street. Chiaramonti was shot once in the chest, once in the arm and three times in the head, according to a spokesman for the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office. Confrontation brief From start to finish, the confrontation lasted roughly 30 seconds, police said. They would not say what kind of weapon was used. Chiaramonti's BMW was registered to PIC Transportation Inc., 3840 S. Laramie Ave., in Cicero, records show. He also listed that address on his Illinois driver's license, according to state records. PIC Transportation was dissolved three weeks ago, according to corporate records. His last known home address was in La Grange, records show. Authorities believe Chiaramonti's murder may be part of a struggle for control of lucrative South Side rackets once overseen by John "Johnny Apes" Monteleone, who died of natural causes in January. Monteleone was one of the mob's top bosses, controlling rackets in Cicero, the South Side and the south suburbs, according to law enforcement sources. The operation includes the 26th Street area, Bridgeport and Chinatown, which are traditionally among the mob's most lucrative. They include sports bookmaking, loan-sharking and labor racketeering. After Monteleone's death, authorities believe Chiaramonti assumed at least interim oversight of the area, though they said it was unclear whether street crew bosses who were supposed to be under Chiaramonti's jurisdiction ever acknowledged his authority. Some authorities believe the old organizational structure no longer exists, and that Monteleone's death has sparked an "every man for himself" attitude, one official said Wednesday. The South Side operation was crippled by the 1993 federal racketeering convictions of its bosses, including Chiaramonti. Released from prison in 1998, Chiaramonti was the first of the old leaders back on the streets, according to federal records. Convicted as the top boss was the late Sam "Wings" Carlissi. His No. 2 man was James J. Marcello, who is to be released from a federal prison in Milan, Mich., in two years, records show. Third in command was Anthony "Little Tony" Zizzo, according to court records. Zizzo was released on Oct. 24, according to Federal Bureau of Prisons records. Chiaramonti, who ran loan-sharking operations for Carlisi, reported directly to Zizzo, according to court records. Earlier this year, FBI surveillance showed Chiaramonti meeting with top mob bosses at a Melrose Park trucking company, according to federal law enforcement sources. FBI records show the trucking company was owned by another recently released mobster who was convicted on extortion charges in a separate prosecution. Feared as enforcer As the head of the South Side's loan-sharking operation, Chiaramonti was widely feared, said Chris Gair, the lead federal prosecutor in the 1993 case. Chiaramonti worked his way up as an enforcer and debt collector, said Gair, who is now in private practice. Evidence showed that Chiaramonti "bragged to his colleagues about stabbing a guy in the neck with a fork and putting another guy who owed him money on a hot griddle," Gair said, adding, "He was just an all-around sweet guy." Chiaramonti's loan-sharking operation, which charged 260 percent interest, lent money to gamblers, small businessmen and hoodlums alike, according to testimony from the 1993 trial. One trucking company operator who borrowed $5,000 from Chiaramonti wore a hidden tape recorder for the FBI. When that man, Anthony LaBarbera, complained to Chiaramonti that he was late with a payment because a client owed him money, Chiaramonti said: "When you got your foot on his throat, then tell him now to go get my money," records show. Chiaramonti's murder is the second in two years connected to the South Side rackets. On Dec. 23, 1999, Ronald Jarrett, a 55-year-old reputed lieutenant in the South Side operation, was gunned down outside his Bridgeport home as he walked to his car. The murder remains unsolved.
Little Tony's Big Mystery: Mob underboss Anthony Zizzo missing 12 years ByChuck Goudie and Christine Tressel WLS: Monday, September 17, 2018 Little Tony's Big Mystery: mob underboss Anthony Zizzo missing 12 years Chuck Goudie and the ABC7 I-Team have been looking into the case of a missing mob boss since the day he vanished in 2006. CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's been 12 years since high-ranking Chicago mobster Anthony Zizzo kissed his wife goodbye for the last time. Zizzo had told her that he was going to a business luncheon on Rush Street. The Outfit underboss never made it to the alleged meeting and has been AWOL ever since. At 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighing in at 200 pounds, Zizzo, known as "Little Tony," carried a lot of weight in mob circles. He is officially still a missing person after his wife Susan went to suburban Westmont police when he didn't return home that late summer day in 2006. "We have not received any new leads in the Zizzo disappearance," said Westmont police chief James Gunther following Monday's report by the ABC7 I-Team. "We turned the investigation over to the FBI years ago," Gunther told the I-Team. Not only has there been no trace of the portly hoodlum for 12 years, but Susan Zizzo died in 2011 with her husband's mystery intact, along with a $10,000 FBI reward in the case. Although some investigators have half-heartedly suggested that Zizzo may have staged his own disappearance to avoid federal prosecution, or that he was a federal snitch and went into witness protection, conventional wisdom in the world of mobology is that he fell victim to a gangland hit. If so, Zizzo, 71, was among the last victims of a mob practice that has fallen out of favor with the bosses in recent decades. There was a time in Chicago when the mob hits just kept coming, by gunshot, garrote, bomb, blow torch or even the occasional ice pick. There have been more than 1,100 mob murders in Chicago since the roaring twenties. Most of them have never been solved. The Operation Family Secrets prosecution in 2007 appears to have been a game-changer for the Chicago mob. In that case, government attorneys connected top hoodlums to 18 mob killings and won convictions. Since then, the Outfit has generally avoided murders. Even in the Zizzo case, while his Jeep Cherokee was found outside a Melrose Park restaurant, his body has never been found. Credit card records showed that he stopped for gasoline, but that was the last record of his existence. One man who may know what happened to Zizzo hasn't said a public word about it in the dozen years that have passed. Imprisoned mob capo Michael "The Large Guy" Sarno had tangled with Zizzo about the video poker machine business shortly before Zizzo's disappearance on August 31, 2006. On Monday a spokesperson for the FBI in Chicago said that the bureau's $10,000 reward is still in place for information leading authorities to Zizzo, dead or alive.
Have you ever seen ‘My Blue Heaven’? My Blue Heaven is a Steve Martin, Rick Moranis comedy spoof of the witness protection program. It was written by Nora Ephron, who was married to Nick Pleggie. Pleggie wrote the screenplay for ‘Goodfellas’ and the book on which it was based. My Blue Heaven came out on August 1990, Goodfellas came out on September 1990 - just one month apart. Coincidence? ‘My Blue Heaven’ is definitely worth the watch, if not a reaction, and I think you would laugh your guns off, if you haven’t already.
great reaction, watch casino.... fantastic movie, and youll see how OLD las vegas was like... today is all bullshit and for pissy wannabe ballers and flexers
The unofficial sequel "My Blue Heaven" staring Steve Martin. It's a comedy loosely based on what happens when Hill goes into Witness Protection written by the wife, Nora Ephron, who wrote the book and screenplay for Goodfellas. She used all the same resources her husband used.
You guys should do some of the movies made about the Teflon Don John Gotti there 3 of them I think. I like one with John Travolta as John Gotti. This guy had balls whacking the Don of the Gambino Family Paul Castellano in Dec of 1985 with no sit down it is unheard of in the Mafia the last guy that took out a Boss that was Crazy Joey Gallo in 1957 when he whacked Gambino Don Albert " The Mad Hatter" Anastasia, as he sat in barbers chair there famous pictures of the Mad Hatter laying dead on the floor Carlo Gambino contracted the hit on Anastasia and then became Don and renamed the family to Gambino Carlo lived a long life and died at the age of 74 in 1976 the Mob have many great stories of lore and most are true at that
Another great story is that of Vincent " The Chin" Gigante who was awarded the contract on Frank Costello (missed hit and Costello survived and retired not long after the attempted hit) in 1957 ordered by Vito Genovese The Chin met his end in 2005 at 77 years old he acted like he was crazy in his later years walking around in PJs and a Bathrobe but was convicted and died in prison
Just finished watching your reaction to one of my favourite movies. The hateful eight, and then you upload my favourite one. Goodfellas. After this one I'm going to watch my favourite tv show that you two are reacting. Sopranos. Keep up the great work ❤
The guy who plays batts is Phil in sopranos as well. Another little fun thing you pick up toward the beginning of the end is how much faster and frantic Henry begins to narrate to match the energy of his on-screen actions. Scorcese’s genius way of breaking the fourth wall to make the viewer feel like he or she is being yammed at by a coke head.
Umm, the whole movie was most certainly NOT his testimony. Lol. I dunno why they made that giant leap. It was just an artistic 4th wall breaking scene.
One of the truths left out of this "true story" film (maybe it wasn't in Henry Hill's book) was that Paul Cicero and Karen Hill had an affair; perhaps less of an affair and more of Karen doing what she had to do while Henry was in prison.
During the scene where he introduces all these guys with odd names, one of the guys is Michael Franzese. This guy was a real made guy and a huge name in organized crime, but not anymore. He has a youtube channel where he talks about the accuracy of mob movies and LOTS of other stuff. Interesting dude.
I listen to his podcast and watch him on YT as well would just love to sit down with him and have dinner and drinks listening to stories such great insight to the life of as Mobster from someone who live that life,
The man they killed in the bar and who is in the trunk of the car will also become a main character in The Sopranos in the later seasons, the character’s name is Phil Leotardo part of Johnny Sacs’ crew
one detail left out of the movie was the fact that Pauli orchestrated Henry Hill going to prison so he could start an affair with Karen so in that regard Pauli's role was anything but minor.
When they had all the same names I believe it was bcuz if they ever get caught by the law they won’t be able to track down which person bcuz they all had the same name.
