F**k, This Movie Podcast episode 40 - Once Upon a Time in America

In this episode of Fuck, This Movie, we dive into Sergio Leone’s epic crime masterpiece, Once Upon a Time in America (1984). This sprawling saga of friendship, betrayal, and the passage of time follows Robert De Niro’s Noodles as he reflects on his life in the ruthless world of Prohibition-era New York.

We discuss Leone’s masterful storytelling, Ennio Morricone’s haunting score, and the film’s nonlinear structure that blurs the line between memory and reality. Is this the greatest gangster film ever made? Tune in as we explore its themes, performances, and lasting impact on cinema.