50 Years Since 'The Godfather'

Passerby views the making of a movie, “The Godfather” on New York’s Fifth Avenue on March 24, 1971.

On March 14th, 1972, "The Godfather" premiered in theaters in New York City. Who would have thought that, fifty years later, the film would remain of the most important in the history of cinema? Stephanie Goodman, film editor for the New York Times, joins us to discuss the legacy of "The Godfather," the unique storytelling, and the performances that changed the lives of some of the actors involved forever. Plus, we take listeners' calls.

 

This segment is guest-hosted by Arun Venugopal.