As a kid, when I used to tell my brother to “Never tell anyone outside the family what you’re thinking," I'm more or less paraphrasing mafia wisdom from The Godfather, who Saint Brando played.
I understand your point, but in the context of the essay, that's immaterial. Fourteen-year-old me, in 1990, had no perspective/opinion/awareness on Brando's personal life or personal failings. I am not actually calling the man a saint.
This reminded me of a family story, perhaps a bit off-topic.
My parents grew up during the Great Depression as well. My father grew up in 1930s New York City. My paternal grandfather ran a laundry. These are all objective facts.
The story is regarding my paternal grandmother's valuable jewelry. The tale was that much of it came from laundry customers who left in their clothes and never returned to collect the jewelry or garments. Considering the place and time, as children, we often speculated on what might have happened to such clientele.
And yes, my father was a huge fan of the first two Godfather movies as well.
I love this! It's perfect 😍. I can feel your disappointment that day. And you are absolutely correct that this was one of the first Hollywood money grabs. The movie should never have been made.
Not so much "Saint Brando" as "Saint Francis (Coppola)", since he directed the thing.
As a kid, when I used to tell my brother to “Never tell anyone outside the family what you’re thinking," I'm more or less paraphrasing mafia wisdom from The Godfather, who Saint Brando played.
Of course. The problem in my mind that is that Marlon Brando was not a saint to anyone who knew him...
I understand your point, but in the context of the essay, that's immaterial. Fourteen-year-old me, in 1990, had no perspective/opinion/awareness on Brando's personal life or personal failings. I am not actually calling the man a saint.
You rarely do at that age. I didn't figure out the flaws of some of the things I like until I got older.
I did listen to a 'You Must Remember This' Hollywood podcast episode (which is very good IMO) about Brando. Wild career.
I have the same tradition but Thanksgiving instead of Christmas. Nothing hurts like a betrayal from the family - great piece ❤️❤️❤️
This reminded me of a family story, perhaps a bit off-topic.
My parents grew up during the Great Depression as well. My father grew up in 1930s New York City. My paternal grandfather ran a laundry. These are all objective facts.
The story is regarding my paternal grandmother's valuable jewelry. The tale was that much of it came from laundry customers who left in their clothes and never returned to collect the jewelry or garments. Considering the place and time, as children, we often speculated on what might have happened to such clientele.
And yes, my father was a huge fan of the first two Godfather movies as well.
I love this! It's perfect 😍. I can feel your disappointment that day. And you are absolutely correct that this was one of the first Hollywood money grabs. The movie should never have been made.