Return To The Gangs of Goodfellas Defense (Pt II of Return to Episode 8)

Return To The Gangs of Goodfellas Defense (Pt II of Return to Episode 8)

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April 13, 2026 · 50 min

About this episode

The episode revisits the discussion on Goodfellas and The Gangs of New York, reflecting on how opinions may have changed over the years.

Last week we continued our return series by revisiting The Broadway Melody (1929). This week we tackle the second half of Episode 8 where we discussed and debated the merits of Goodfellas and The Gangs of New York. Chris, Grant and Artie are back and we throw it back to see if things have changed over there years when it comes to how we feel about these films. Find us on Patreon at Patreon.com/bestpicturecast Check out our Best Picture Merch: https://best-picture-cast.creator-spring.com/ Follow us on Social Media, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd: @bestpicturecast Visit us on You Tube @Bestpicturecast Email us bestpicturepodcast@yahoo.com Follow The Co Hosts on Twitter: Artie B: @heyyyitssme Chris G: @chrisgallant17 Joey R: @joey0314 Grant Z: @Grant_Zep Jay Dowski: @JayDowski Grant’s Art on Instagram: @exit28studios Chris G’s Art on Instagram: @popvultureart Thanks to Grant Z and Kid Retro for Our Theme Song. Find them on Spotify Grant’s Music at “Neon Machete” on Spotify

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris, Grant, Artie, Grant Z, Joey R, Jay Dowski, Artie B, Chris G

Topics covered

  • film analysis
  • Goodfellas
  • The Gangs of New York
  • film debate
  • podcast discussion

Keywords

  • Goodfellas
  • The Gangs of New York
  • film debate
  • Best Picture Cast
  • podcast

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Organizations: Patreon, Best Picture Cast, Spotify, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Letterboxd, You Tube, Neon Machete, exit28studios

Books & works: Goodfellas, The Gangs of New York, The Broadway Melody

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