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Loading... Made Men: The Story of Goodfellas (2020)by Glenn Kenny
   Books Read in 2020 (2,650) No current Talk conversations about this book.   blueskygreentrees | Jul 30, 2023 |  Well, you think I'm funny? Funny how? The screenplay for Goodfellas- one of the most iconic movies ever- was based on the book “Wiseguy” by Nicholas Pileggi, which is a nonfiction book about Wiseguy Henry Hill. The movie was released in 1990. This book is an insightful look at the film, which is examined from various angles such as cinematography, pop culture status, the musical score, the psychology of gangster mentality, as well as a bit of a personal memoir, Unfortunately, the author ambles and rambles on occasion and the writing often felt a bit detached, too clinical, or academic. The chapters are too long- even though there are breaks within the chapters- and the book is too exhaustive in my opinion. One personal peeve was the author’s incessant need to mention ‘The Last Temptation of Christ’ ad nauseum. He seemed to look for any opportunity to mention that movie – of the many Scorsese directed- which made no sense to me, whatsoever. That said, anyone who is a fan of the movie, like me, will enjoy the interviews, history recaps, behind-the-scenes trivia and information, and various themes that the author examines. It will give you a new appreciation of this timeless crime classic and you’ll want to watch it again, even if you’ve seen it countless times before. Overall, while the book could be dense at times, fans of the movie or film in general, history or pop culture will want to check it out. There’s lots of little behind-the-scenes information that I’d never heard about, some interviews with the stars of the movie, and thought-provoking analysis about Henry Hill that I found especially interesting. 3 stars (  ) gpangel | Mar 31, 2023 | no reviews | add a review
For the thirtieth anniversary of its premiere comes the vivid and immersive history behind Martin Scorsese's signature film Goodfellas, hailed by critics as the greatest mob movie ever made. When Goodfellas first hit the theatres in 1990, a classic was born. Few could anticipate the unparalleled influence it would have on pop culture, one that would inspire future generations of filmmakers and redefine the gangster picture as we know it today. From the rush of grotesque violence in the opening scene to the iconic hilarity of Joe Pesci's endlessly quoted "Funny how?" shtick, its little wonder the film is widely regarded as a mainstay in contemporary cinema. In the first ever behind-the-scenes story of Goodfellas, film critic Glenn Kenny chronicles the making and afterlife of the film that introduced America to the real modern gangster-brutal, ruthless, yet darkly appealing, the villain we can't get enough of. Featuring interviews with the film's major players, such as Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci, Made Men shines a light on the lives and stories wrapped up in the Goodfellas universe, and why its enduring legacy is still essential to charting the trajectory of American culture thirty years later. No library descriptions found. |
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