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Goodfellas | Gangster Cinema #3

Cinema of Meaning

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Italian American Filmmakers and the Influence on Gangster Cinema

The chapter discusses the influence of Italian culture and Martin Scorsese on gangster cinema. They talk about how Italian culture, with its emphasis on family, food, and loyalty, translates well into the cinematic portrayal of mafia families. They speculate on the impact of Italian culture on the popularity and translation of the gangster cinema genre.

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