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A Bronx Tale (1993)

Directed by Robert De Niro•2h 1m•Published Feb 20, 2024•Episode length 4h 28m
Episode 214 - A Bronx Tale (w/ BFF of the BFE: Juleen)
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Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro
Lorenzo Anello
Chazz Palminteri
Chazz Palminteri
Sonny LoSpecchio
Lillo Brancato
Lillo Brancato
Calogero 'C' Anello (Age 17)
Francis Capra
Francis Capra
Calogero 'C' Anello (Age 9)
Taral Hicks
Taral Hicks
Jane Williams
Kathrine Narducci
Kathrine Narducci
Rosina Anello
Clem Caserta
Clem Caserta
Jimmy Whispers
Alfred Sauchelli, Jr.
Alfred Sauchelli, Jr.
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Frank Pietrangolare
Frank Pietrangolare
Danny K.O.
Joe Pesci
Joe Pesci
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Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro
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Overview

Set in the Bronx during the tumultuous 1960s, an adolescent boy is torn between his honest, working-class father and a violent yet charismatic crime boss. Complicating matters is the youngster's growing attraction - forbidden in his neighborhood - for a beautiful black girl.

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(Deep dive begins at 38:55) Is it better to be feared or to be loved?. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew: Ian, Liam, and Megan, (Ethan and Georgia are off at a Yankee game) as we head to the Bronx to determine whether the working man is a sucker or not and we're joined by BFF of the BFE, Juleen who pick…

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(Deep dive begins at 38:55)

Is it better to be feared or to be loved?.  Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew: Ian, Liam, and Megan, (Ethan and Georgia are off at a Yankee game) as we head to the Bronx to determine whether the working man is a sucker or not and we're joined by BFF of the BFE, Juleen who picked this week's selection and talks about her feelings during our endgame.  We're shootin' dice in our 214th episode as we discuss:

  • If this film is a good gateway to the gangster genre for female viewers who might be offput by gangster films
  • We talk about conflict within the Monty Python troupe
  • We celebrate the collection of licensed music
  • Liam drives a joke into the ground on this one
  • Why is a major plot point completely disregarded in the cleanup
  • We're joined by BFF of the BFE, Juleen, for the endgame
  • Whether or not A Bronx Tale is the Best Film Ever

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  • Juleen from It Goes Down In The PM
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  • Duane Smith (Duane Smith!)
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  • Richard
  • Ryan Kuketz
  • Dirk Diggler
  • Shai Bergerfroind
  • Stew from the Stew World Order podcast
  • Norfolk Dom

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