I Can't Help But Feel That Vito's Decision To Have Michael Hide Out In Sicily To Escape The Mafia Is

I can't help but feel that Vito's decision to have Michael hide out in Sicily to escape The Mafia is a bit like going to Utah to get away from Mormons.

The Don got up from his leather armchair. The other men rose with him and Clemenza and Tessio embraced him again. Hagen held the Door open for The Don, who paused to look at him for a moment. Then the Don put his hand on Hagen's cheek, embraced him quickly and said in Italian, "You've been a good son. You comfort me."

From The Godfather Novel by Mario Puzo

I live for Tom Hagen and Johnny Fontane being salty about each other.

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I know that it’s so overplayed but I still love The Flower Duet from Lakme and it’s perfect here.

One of the saddest things for me, about Lindemann parting ways, is that Peter Stormare probably won’t be appearing in any more of their videos. He’s such a great addition to the Lindemann universe and I’ll miss him.

Peter T does a great job here too. You get a real feel for their characters even though neither of them have said a single word. 

Every time I see the factory scene I always expect them to start singing At The End of The Day.

The “ay ay ay” still surprises me. It is not a sound that I ever expected to hear from Till’s mouth, but somehow it works so well with the song. Rather like Adios and the “Bop Bop Shu Bop.”

I love how gloomy his office is. The factory is too, but his office is even more bleak. It’s perfect for the character who has such a dark, miserable little life and such a contrast from the stark whiteness of the spaceship.

I know that he deserved that blow with the ashtray but it still makes me wince,

Stormare’s sad puppy face kills me.

The building with its peeling facade, the dark dank room, the unmade bed and bleak outlook all tell you so much about this pathetic man. Kudos to the set designer and everyone else involved in creating the set because they did an amazing job with so little. 

Their synchronized suffering is so effective. One in darkness, one encased in bright white. Both stranded in their own little worlds.

Nice cameo from Anar. Till’s expression when he opens the door is the definition of done.

This look is one of my favourites, but when he is getting ready and tilts his head to the side showing his piercings, he’s utterly devastating.

I like how much warmer his parents’ home looks even though it’s still dimly lit It’s much more cosy

I’ll never get over the size of this man’s hands. You could cradle a ten year old in them let alone a newborn.

I love this moment between Till and the actress who plays his Mother. They both do such a great job here. Her affection for him seems so genuine as does the way he tries to brush off her obvious concern.

Till’s Oh Shit expression when he sees Loboda is so effective. He looks so terrified and regretful. I like the almost stigmata style bleeding too. How his body echoes the guilt that he feels. 

One thing that confuses me about this video is that the languages throughout, on objects and news reports, seem to switch between Russian and English. There’s obviously a reason for that, considering the thought they put into the video, but I’m not sure what. 

The ending is almost too abrupt for my liking, I really wanted Peter T to go after him and have a brother to brother talk, but it’s a great punchline(Literally)

When Tom calls Carlo after Sonny's death.

"Hagen gave it to him straight. “They killed Sonny tonight. Don’t say anything. Connie called him while you were asleep and he was on his way over there, but I don’t want her to know that, even if she guesses it, I don’t want her to know it for sure. She’ll start thinking it’s all her fault. Now I want you to stay with her tonight and not tell her anything. I want you to make up with her. I want you to be the perfect loving husband. And I want you to stay that way until she has her baby at least. Tomorrow morning somebody, maybe you, maybe the Don, maybe her mother, will tell Connie that her brother got killed. And I want you by her side. Do me this favor and I’ll take care of you in the times to come. You got that?”

"Carlo’s voice was a little shaky. “Sure, Tom, sure. Listen, me and you always got along. I’m grateful. Understand?” “Yeah,” Hagen said. “Nobody will blame your fight with Connie for causing this, don’t worry about that. I’ll take care of that.” He paused and softly, encouragingly, “Go ahead now, take care of Connie.” He broke the connection."

He had learned never to make a threat, the Don had taught him that, but Carlo had gotten the message all right: he was a hair away from death.

From The Godfather novel by Mario Puzo.

(Is Tom threatening to have him killed here?)

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I just noticed how ominous the clouds/mist look.

Till’s voice is deeper than the gaping hole in my bank account.

If I saw some villagers in a remote place, feasting and dancing around a maypole, the last thing I’d do is join them, because you know someone is going to be sacrificed and it’s always the newcomer. These priests have obviously never seen The Wicker Man/Midsommer.

The shot of the sacrificial ram foretelling Till’s fate always gives me chills. I am such a sucker for biblical references even as an ardent atheist. It’s the lapsed Catholic in me. 

Richard cackling like he’s taking over the world instead of just scoring some free food and wine. He’s the eternal drama queen and I love him for it. 

I love how much Till is obviously enjoying the food. I don’t think he’s even acting here. That man lives to eat. 

It still bothers me that she’s so young. Was that because her parents are a big part of the storyline? She does a great job but it’s still a little weird.

Richard flagellating himself like “Oh god. The Pain! *It burns! It burns us! and Till’s all “Just another day at the office” I wonder!*Whack* what’s for *whack* dinner? *Whack Whack* Maybe Flake*Whack* will let me *Whack* have his leftovers.*Whack Whack*

Personally I’m team Richard here. Why the hell would you willingly do that to yourself?

When Richard is sitting smoking, if you listen very carefully you can still hear the sirens of the ambulance heading to hospital with the unfortunate assistant who tried to remove the cigarette from his mouth. Oli and Paul praying that they don’t have to face yet another lawsuit.

Knowing Till this was probably the most courteous stabbing ever. He might murder you, but he’ll return in the morning to tidy up and feed your cat.

I love how everything is blood red here. The house practically screams murder before she does.

Till is adorable here. So soft and so proud of himself. Even though he's a murderer the way his expression falls as he realises what is happening, is heartbreaking. He really is a human teddy bear.

Paul runs like he’s running for a bus that he doesn’t really want to catch because he’d rather take an Uber. 

Why can’t I find a Till under my bed for once, instead of yet more dust bunnies?

The way Till screams in terror here is so convincing. I remember him saying that when he was young he saw a man being beaten almost to death by an angry mob. I wonder if this video brought that memory back?

They’re so casual about killing him. It’s more chilling for me than Till’s murder scenes, particularly because some of those people were his friends, yet they are so cold and callous about it.

Paul is right. Schneider really does have some great, very evocative expressions. 

The contrast between the horses grazing peacefully and the still smoking remains of Till makes the ending all the more horrifying. 

I wonder why only Paul glances back?