GoodFellas [1990]

From Scene and Heard by Jacqueline Postajian & Gregory Kleinschmidt

May 5, 2026 · 1h 16m · Season 1 · Episode 164

About this episode

Jackie and Greg discuss Martin Scorsese's film GOODFELLAS, exploring its filmmaking style, real-life inspirations, and cultural impact.

Jackie and Greg get a table at the Copacabana for Martin Scorsese's GOODFELLAS from 1990. Topics of discussion include Scorsese's breathless filmmaking, the real life of Henry Hill, why some critics complain it lacks depth, and how it's been woven into the fabric of American pop culture. #63 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list.  https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-time Check us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpod Graphic Design: Molly Pinto Music: Andrew Cox Editing: Greg Kleinschmidt Get in touch at hello@sceneandheardpod.com

People in this episode

Hosts: Jackie, Greg

Topics covered

film review
Martin Scorsese
American pop culture
Henry Hill
cinematic techniques
critical reception

Keywords

GoodFellas
Martin Scorsese
film analysis
Henry Hill
pop culture
cinema
film criticism

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: GOODFELLAS

Places: Copacabana, American

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