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The Godfather

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Last discussed May 21, 2026

A 1972 crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, widely considered one of the greatest films ever made.

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Vanessa Van Edwards · Mar 17, 2026

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"Duvall Godfather one and two. It's out of favor to say that's good. It's a great movie and he's great in that."

On The Lost Art of Watching Movies | Cal Newport · ▶ 27:15 · Feb 23, 2026
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"So, mega mega series, The Godfather. This was the original log line. The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son."

The Hollywood Secret To Introducing Yourself · ▶ 0:47 · Mar 17, 2026
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