• Donnie Brasco Movie Review: The Friend Of Ours Podcast Episode 10

  • Feb 12 2025
  • Length: 52 mins
  • Podcast

Donnie Brasco Movie Review: The Friend Of Ours Podcast Episode 10

  • Summary

  • Join "The Don" Big Vito LoGrasso & The Duke on the Friend of Ours Podcast as we dissect the iconic mob movie,Donnie Brasco. This week, we delve into the gritty world of undercover operations and the blurred lines between loyalty and betrayal.

    • Al Pacino as Lefty: We discuss Pacino's masterful portrayal of the aging, street-smart mobster Lefty Ruggiero, exploring the nuances and complexities he brought to the character.
    • Escaping the Life: Big Vito shares personal reflections on how real-life figures like Lefty influenced his decision to leave Staten Island and avoid a similar fate.
    • Johnny Depp's Undercover Act: We analyze Depp's seamless transformation into Donnie Brasco, the undercover FBI agent who infiltrated the mob, and discuss why only an actor of his caliber could pull off such a challenging role.
    • "Everything is Bugged": Big Vito recounts a wild anecdote about the extreme measures old-school mobsters took to prevent eavesdropping, even detailing their tactics in cars, highlighting the paranoia and constant surveillance that defined their world. -
    • Super Bowl LVII Recap: The Don and The Duke take a break from mob talk to share our thoughts on the thrilling Super Bowl LVII matchup between the Eagles and the Chiefs. -

    Tune in now to the Friend of Ours Podcast for this can't-miss episode! - #DonnieBrasco #MobMovies #AlPacino #JohnnyDepp #Mafia #RealLifeMobsters #Podcast #FriendOfOurs #BigVito #TheDuke

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