This week we discuss two critically acclaimed mafia films from one of cinema’s greats, Martin Scorsese.
The first is The Irishman (2019), starring Robert De Niro, as mob hitman Frank Sheeran, and Al Pacino, as teamster president Jimmy Hoffa. The film, the budget of which allegedly spiralled to around the $250 million mark, was eventually acquired by Netflix and earned 10 Oscar nominations.
The second is Casino (1995), starring Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci as Vegas mob men. This film, which was based on the real-life exploits of Lefty Rosenthal and Tony Spilotro, was somewhat overshadowed by another Scorsese mafia film released only a few years earlier, Goodfellas.
Timestamps
What We’ve Been Watching (00:01:00)
Andy – Hernán
Donnchadh – Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Thor, Mission Impossible: Fallout, Captain America: The First Avenger, The Avengers, Unforgotten Season 1, El Patrón, Iron Man 3
The Irishman (00:11:50)
Casino (00:51:00)
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