The Godfather (Part I)

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Brando won an Oscar (which he refused) for his striking, influential and occasionally ludicrous impersonation of a Mafioso Don, although Al Pacino, reflective, cautious and troubled as heir to the Corleone throne, represents the true soul of the movie. Nino Rota's score is masterful and, with half-lit faces and rich period texture, Gordon Willis seemed to reinvent New Hollywood cinematography.

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Article - "In praise of supporting actors" by James Oliver
Friday 9th March 2007

Supporting actors seldom get their due. Oh, there are all those awards – Best Supporting so-and-so – but those are usually reserved for stars who’ve taken a pay cut and reduced billing to show – look! – they can act too! The real supporting actors – the charac...  View article in full

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