The Godfather Part II [1974]
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Jackie and Greg pull up a seat at the lake house for their episode on Francis Ford Coppola's THE GODFATHER PART II from 1974. Topics of discussion include comparisons to the first film, how it pioneered the movie sequel, the more muted palette yet more sprawling canvas, and how Nino Rota's score is even more powerful the second time around. Is it that rare sequel that bests the original? You'll have to listen to find out. #31 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list. https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012 #104 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list.  https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-time Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sceneandheardpod Deaf Crocodile on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deafcrocodile Check us out at our official website: https://www.sceneandheardpod.com Join our weekly film club: https://www.instagram.com/arroyofilmclub JP Instagram/Twitter: jacpostaj GK Instagram: gkleinschmidt Photography: Matt Araquistain Music: Andrew Cox Get in touch at [email protected] Support the showSupport the show on Patreon: patreon.com/SceneandHeardPod or Subscribe just to get access to our bonus episodes: buzzsprout.com/1905508/subscribe
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