The Godfather: A Film We Can't Refuse

By: Paramount Pictures

Narrated by: Rebecca Keegan

Step into the shadowy world of the Corleone family as Paramount Pictures unveils the enduring saga of The Godfather as never experienced before in this captivating Audible Original.

With exclusive insights from the legendary cast, including Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Robert De Niro, and Talia Shire, and commentary from a diverse array of film experts and ardent aficionados, we dissect the film’s magnetic allure and its pervasive influence across our culture.

Journey alongside Rebecca Keegan, acclaimed senior film editor at The Hollywood Reporter, as she explores the heart of this cinematic masterpiece through a new lens. An exploration of the complexities of family and the nuances of gender dynamics, with echoes in pop culture and culinary inspiration, The Godfather is more than a movie—it’s a cultural phenomenon that continues to enthrall and intrigue us.

Together, we’ll ultimately seek answers to the enigma: Why does The Godfather hold such an indelible place in our lives? Why, after half a century, do we remain spellbound by the Corleone family’s tale of power, loyalty, and betrayal?

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Vito didn’t die alone.

What a thrill to have. Di Niro, Duvall, Caan, others and Coppolla himself to talk so candidly about the films. I feel the major allegorical theme of the films is contrasted in the deaths of Vito and Micheal. Vito didn’t die alone (as was said) he died playing with his grandson in the garden. Micheal died alone having lost his family as part of his own dark fate.

The effects of the movie everywhere in pop culture

I like hearing the input of the experts and the actors and how things affected them along with normal people really enjoyed the views of it. The movie that’s over 50 years old still affecting us today.

Excellent breakdown

This is an excellent look at the film from every angle. The production angst, the actors, the music,the public then & now.

AWESOME For Godfather Fans!

If you're a fan of The Godfather, or any of the sequels, you will most likely enjoy this book.

It's actually a collection of podcasts about the film. The author is trying to answer the question of why the movie is so memorable? Why has it infiltrated nearly every aspect of American life? Why are there so many scenes in cartoons/shows/and other movies featuring quotes from the film? What is it about the movie that makes it so long lasting and beloved?

Featuring interviews with Francis Ford Coppola, Talia Shire, Pacino, DeNiro and Duval , the authors of The Godfather Doctrine, and the designer of The Godfather video game, and many others, this was a lot of fun. I guarantee you will learn something new about this classic film, even if you've seen it dozens of times like I have.

This did get a bit repetitive at times but that is mostly due to the episodes being all lumped together in this one book, but I enjoyed the hell out of it, just the same.

Excellent behind the scenes

The interviews, the behind the scenes things you never knew had to be done just to get it made.

This is a story you can’t refuse — listen to it now

This was so great — the story holding our culture together. if you haven’t seen The Godfather you don’t really understand the world you’re living in.

Excellent, but what about coda?

I appreciate it all all the different perspectives and reasons why people love and appreciate the value of the Godfather, and while the podcast focused, mainly on the original movie, it did make four days in to the Godfather part two and part three. But I was hoping for near the end, is that they would’ve been some more explanation as to why Coppola went back to edit Godfather three. I thought coda told the story much more cleanly and coherently then the original theatrical edit, but why wasn’t Coppola able to create this in the first place?

Entertaining!

I loved this so much, I love the godfather, the book, the audible, and of course the movie. But this… this is was just as great.

Why are you still talking about it? Cinema

The godfather is important cinema that should be viewed by all who study film. This is a great partner and eye opener to the behind the scenes and for those who still feel the need to take more in from the film or the show the offer

Some Stories Never Die

Who ever forgot the scene of waking up to find the head of favourite race horse on the white sheets in bed? If you watched and rewatched "The Godfather" the movie you will love this book. This one is the aficionados.