I'm watching "Goodfellas" for the millionth time

[Kathy in Cambridge]

It is such a work of art. I still can't believe it lost Best Picture to "Dances With Wolves".

The scene where he camera pans over Henry's crew in the bar as they're introduced is classic. And Joe Pesce "What's so funny about me?"

What a movie!

[GOPisEvil]

1. Damn, that's one fine movie!

I do love it so! :thumbsup:

[physioex]

2. Hmm...

Are you a big fan of Scarface as well.... :)

Cuz that would make you hip....

[Kathy in Cambridge]

3. Yeah, but it doesn't hold a candle to "Goodfellas"

Everything about Goodfellas-from the costume design to the music to the decor-is perfect. And the dialogue is amazing.

[physioex]

5. True...

But Godfather was the original. And no one can top Brando.

[DrWeird]

7. costume design, music, and decore? I'd say scarface pulls it off better.

At least on those three particular items.

There's something about that enormous orange sunset on the wall of that one guy's office that just screams out "sleazy 80's miami gangster."

[Kathy in Cambridge]

8. I agree-Scarface is extremely well done

I guess I'm partial to Goodfellas from an artistic perspective.

[Paladin]

4. It Deserved Best Picture.....

...as well as Best Director. "The Aviator" is entertaining enough, but it's no "Goodfellas". Having said that, I still hope Scorsese wins this time around.....

[Kathy in Cambridge]

6. Scorcese definitely deserves an award

he is one of the great film directors of all time.

[CanuckAmok]

9. For sweeping mob epics, you can't beat "Casino"...

...but I kind of think of "Goodfellas" as a companion-piece. I don't know which one I love more. Probably Casino because Steve Allen is in it, and it has Sharon Stone screaming "I AM CALM!" at the top of her lungs.

Scorsese is my hero! That's why I love this song about him:


"Martin Scorsese" by King Missile

He makes the best fucking films
He makes the best fucking films
If I ever meet him I'm gonna grab his fuckin' neck and just shake him
And say thank you thank you for makin' such excellent fuckin' movies
Then I'd twist his nose all the way the fuck around
And then rip off one of his ears and throw it
Like a like a like a fuckin' frisbee
I wanna chew his fuckin' lips off and grab his head and suck outone of his eyes and chew on it and spit it out in his face
And say thank you thank you for all of your fuckin' films
Then I'd pick him up by the hair swing him over my head a few times
And throw him across the room and kick all his fuckin' teeth in and then stomp on his face 40 or 50 times
Cuz he makes the best fucking films he makes the best fucking films
I've ever seen in my life
I fuckin love him
I fuckin love him

[HalfManHalfBiscuit]

10. I like when Pesci talks about his mother's picture

The one with the dogs. "What do you want from me?"

[datasuspect]

11. "looks like someone we know . . . "

"oh, yeah, it's that guy!"

[Kathy in Cambridge]

12. Classic-and Catherine Scorscese plays a good doting Italian mom

[datasuspect]

13. they have a half dead guy in the trunk

and stop to eat sausage and peppers.

you gotta have priorities in life.

too rich.

[CanuckAmok]

16. She's great in Casino, too...

...she plays the mother of the Midwest underboss sent to keep an eye on the Casino for Remo, and she just keeps reacting to his swearing.

[peekaloo]

18. A HOOF. I don't know why but DeNiro saying hoof makes me laugh.

Why such a big knife?

It got one of its paws stuck in the grill.

A HOOF.

[Blue_Tires]

14. thanks for the input

now go get yer fuckin' shinebox!!!!

[AlCzervik]

15. All time favorite!! Got it for Christmas this year.

Now go home and get your fucking shine box

[FlyByNight]

17. I never get tired of watching it

With due respect to the Godfather, it's my fave mob flick.

:thumbsup:

[MrSlayer]

19. What a coincidence.

So am I. It's one of those movies you just have to leave on when you come across it.

[Kathy in Cambridge]

20. I agree. It's a classic.

there are only a couple of movies that I leave on when I run across one.

[tinfoilinfor2005]

21. I promise I will rent it and watch it again because I didn't like it...

maybe I was not in the mood for it back then, but I just didn't like it. But sometimes that happens...but I promise I will retry it and get back with you!

[libnnc]

22. love it love it love it love it love iiiiiitttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Stop feeding the dog from the table with the plate on top of it!!!!"

Lorraine Bracco (could eat her with a spoon) :evilgrin:




:headbang: :bounce:

[SideshowScott]

23. Was watching it too!! Can never listen to Layla agian without thinking..

About poor Carbone..Well there are lots of songs on the goodfellas soundtrack that f i hear it i will think about the movie..
I agree whenever its on ill stop and watch it even though i have it on DVD

[Kat45]

24. That is my all-time favorite movie! I LOVE IT!

And Scorsese is the only name that will always get me to the theater, no questions asked. Yes, he should have won best director and Goodfellas should have won best picture. Absolutely. And as someone already said, The Aviator is good but not great but I still hope he wins best director--he's been ripped off too much (Goodfallas, Raging Bull). He's the best!

Kathy, did you know that he's going to be shooting a movie in Boston this spring? It's a remake of a Japanese movie, but set in Boston with Irish criminals vs Irish cops. I've got to find out when and where they're filming. It will star Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, and Mark Wahlberg.

[Kathy in Cambridge]

26. Is Leonardo DiCaprio Marty's new and younger DeNiro?

He's been making a lot of movies with him.

I would LOVE to be an extra on that set! Let me know if you find out anything.

[Kat45]

28. And let me know if you find out anything as well.

I'd also love to be an extra on that set.

I'm glad to see Scorsese working with DiCaprio. I can remember when he was a teenager getting critical acclaim for his acting. Back then I saw him in "This Boy's Life" (with DeNiro) and 'Gilbert Grape' and he was excellent. Then he went and did "Titanic," became a star loved by all the little girls, and you didn't hear that talk about him anymore. Folks who hadn't seen his earlier work just wrote him off, not knowing of his talent. Now that he's working with Scorsese a lot, his acting chops can come out and develop even more. I thought he was excellent in "The Aviator." As I was watching it, I forgot I was watching DiCaprio as I just saw the character; I think that's a sign of a good actor.

[maveric]

25. Its still a shame about "Spider".

Poor kid was just confronting his tormentor.

[Kathy in Cambridge]

27. I love that the Sopranos referenced that in the first season

Michael Imperioli played Spider in Goodfellas and plays Christopher Moltisanti in Sopranos. he shoots one of his victims in the foot.

[driver8]

29. I love that scene where Henry (Ray Liotta) goes across the

street and kicks the crap out of the guy giving Karen a hard time.

[TyeDye75]

32. Thats my favourite too

I posted before I read yours....you have good taste

[terrya]

30. What about that fabulous tracking shot when Henry and his wife...

walk into the bar? It's fucking brilliant.

"Goodfellas" is one of Scorcese's best films. Agree with you completely, Kathy.

T

[driver8]

33. Watch the movie "Swingers"...

They re-create that shot as the guys walk into the "Derby".

[TyeDye75]

31. My favourite scene is where

Henry pistol whips the guy who lives across the street from his girlfriend...you see his mean streak and Ray Liotta has really intense eyes...he looks really evil...its so cool.