#The godfather 1972

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Baby Corleones + Tom

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SPEAK SOFTLY LOVE

— “WE’RE IN A WORLD, OUR VERY OWN. SHARING A LOVE THAT ONLY FEW HAVE EVER KNOWN.”

pairing; post spray jeremiah valeska x fem!reader

summary; jeremiah takes you to see the first part of one of his favourite film franchises of all time. the godfather. and when you return from seeing such a cinematic masterpiece, jeremiah decides to dance with you to one of the songs from it.

note; HII!! i can’t even explain how excited i am to be writing this. i love the godfather and gotham, so i’m glad the thought came to me. nothing wrong with appreciating my love for both jeremiah valeska and michael corleone;)

also, here’s some of the italian words used in this fic, and what they mean! (if these ain’t accurate just blame google translate)

non smetti mai di sembrare raggiante, tesoro. - you never fail to look radiant, darling.

grazie - thank you.

MASTERLIST

You and Jeremiah panted as you had ran back in the rain to the entry of his hideout. Tonight he’d took you to see one of his favourite cinema classics. The Godfather.

He’d had this planned for AGES. Years even. He knew one day he wanted to share with you the joy he felt in watching such an amazing cinematic masterpiece. And today, he had successfully got what he wanted.

There was tons of abandoned theatres scattered throughout Gotham. But Jeremiah didn’t want to take you somewhere shabby and wrecked. No.

He’d taken you to Gotham’s oldest theatre. A building that had been stood even before the very first time The Godfather came to cinemas. It was high class, and full of money people at all times. The theatre was known for showing tons of classics. So tonight was Jeremiah’s lucky night.

He’d made sure he booked out the whole screening. He didn’t want a soul interrupting any moment he was planning on enjoying with you. Only thing was that because of how high class the theatre was, it would cost a shit load to buy tickets, let alone the whole thing.

Jeremiah made sure the owner knew that money wasn’t everything. Well.. after holding a blade to his throat.

The whole thing went smoothly. And you’d never seen him so happy. He looked more like an excited child rather than a grown man thrilled to see the most loved mafia movie on the big screen.

As the heels of his shoes tapped against the flooring, you heard him softly hum the Godfather waltz. And he did so with nothing but pride.

You sat on the couch, your fingers slowly tracing circles onto the beautiful fabric. Jeremiah always had ways of making you feel so expensive.

“A glass of Chianti, darling?” He called out.

You looked back and nodded as he swiftly poured the Italian wine into a tall crystal glass for you.

Jeremiah carefully strutted over to you, two glasses in his hands. He placed one down in front of you, giving you a kiss on the hand.

“I must say,” He said, sitting down beside you, already motioning for you to move closer. “My expectations for this night with you were perfectly met, my dear.”

Jeremiah put a gloved finger on your cheek, and you practically purred at his touch. He held your waist as you moved into his lap, grinning.

“I suppose now I see why you always used to be so persistent on having that slicked back hair, Don Valeska.” You mocked. You’d known for years Jeremiah took a deep liking to Michael Corleone’s character. You couldn’t blame him, of course. Michael and Jeremiah both shared a great charm.

He rolled his eyes playfully, taking a sip of his wine. He let out a small gasp as an idea struck him. And you furrowed your brows the minute he took you off his lap.

“Miah?” You said, curiosity clear in your voice. He held a finger up, hurrying into another room. You just sighed, wondering what he was planning now.

Jeremiah soon returned, a vinyl in hand. He flashed you a smile, before darting over to the record player. He set it all up, and you started to giggle the minute the song started to play.

Speak Softly Love by Andy Williams. A song that included an instrumental theme used in The Godfather. Which had made the song a true gem to listen to.

He rushed back over to you, and you could see the amount of joy dancing around in his eyes despite the song only just starting.

“Shall we?” Jeremiah grinned, putting his hand out for you.

You accepted it, and he immediately pulled you up. Gracefully, but you could tell he was desperate to finally dance with you to this.

Speak softly, love and hold me warm against your heart..

I feel your words, the tender trembling moments start.

We're in a world, our very own..

Sharing a love that only few have ever known.

Another soft giggle escaped your lips as he directed you to sway around with him. You’d never admitted it, but Jeremiah was an incredible dancer. Always so careful with his partner.

Wine-colored days warmed by the sun..

Deep velvet nights, when we are one.

“Non smetti mai di sembrare raggiante, tesoro.” Jeremiah whispered into your ear. God you loved when he spoke Italian.

“Grazie.” You replied, planting a kiss onto his cheek. However, he redirected your lips. He tilted your chin upward, and soon you felt his own velvety smooth lips brushing against yours.

He put one hand on the back of your head, caressing your hair. He pulled away as the rest of the lyrics played on the vinyl, and the two of you went back to swaying again.

Speak softly, love so no one hears us but the sky..

The vows of love we make will live until we die.

My life is yours and all because..

You came into my world with love, so softly love.

You both waltzed around the room as the strong instrumental part of the song really kicked in. You caught a glimpse of Jeremiah’s face glistening from the moonlit sky outside throughout Gotham.

You’d truly began to admire his new features now. His ghostly white face, red ruby lips, and those icy green eyes..

Some were scared, meanwhile others like his followers found it intriguing. But you.. oh.. you found it hauntingly beautiful.

His change in attitude was also something you were secretly enjoying. Before the spray, Jeremiah had been incredibly shy with showing you affection. His overthinking always crept in, giving him the hint that perhaps you did not feel the same way towards him as he did for you.

Now, he was incredibly bold whilst showing his love for you. And he wanted every single person in the city to see that.

Wine-colored days warmed by the sun..

Deep velvet nights, when we are one.

His gloved hands made their way down your body, cupping your hips. Jeremiah loved your curves. You were so womanly. And it was another part of you he’d always admired.

“This is…” He breathed. “Rather.. exhilarating.”

Speak softly, love so no one hears us but the sky..

The vows of love we make will live until we die.

My life is yours and all because..

You came into my world with love…

“It’s definitely-“

“A night to remember.” Jeremiah cut you off. You dipped down as he hovered above you, his grip tight. He bent toward you, kissing you once again.

So softly love.

THIS WAS LITERALLY SO FUN TO WRITE. either that or it’s the concept of mixing my two favourite interests together. but man i love jeremiah more than anything.

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i am proud of my list

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figured it was high time for a little godfather posting,, bonus points if u can guess my fave 🙏

[filmreveries]

“Never tell anybody outside the family what you’re thinking again.”

The Godfather (1972) dir. Francis Ford Coppola

[mourningmaybells]

Michael Corleone immediately after he kills 2 guys and has to leave the busy streets of New York for the quiet life of Sicily to escape a prison sentence

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High quality upset material this year!!

The first installment of The Godfather series may be considered one of the greatest of all time, but it had strong competition in the 1972 awards season.

An adaptation of Mario Puzo's 1969 novel, The Godfather boasts a recognizable ensemble cast and spans almost 3 hours. But the length isn't even an issue. The 400+ page novel necessitates the need for Vito's backstory to extend into a second film (which we will get to shortly), so these first 3 hours are FULL. I was very impressed by Coppola and Puzo's adaptation. Only smaller backstories and nonessential characters were removed, leaving space for the most important scenes.

I don't have a ton to say about the production as a whole. I love the music and you can tell the whole thing is produced with great quality. No faults. Critics weren't too fond of Brando's acting in this one. It's not his strongest role, but as a Brando fan, I don't mind.

And speaking of actors that I didn't realize were gay icons until I read their Wiki pages, I also have a soft spot for anything Liza Minnelli. Cabaret was a TREAT to watch, and I was not surprised to learn it's the film with the greatest number of Oscar wins to NOT win Best Picture.

Now I CAN say a lot about the production of this one. There's something so beautiful about it that I can't quite explain. The fact that it's rated PG but is one of the most sensual and sexual films I've seen so far? The fact that the Kit Kat Klub is used as a way to describe the plot through song and shot as if the viewer were an audience member? The editing?? A bi icon main character?? It was all just sheer perfection.

Both Marlon Brando and Al Pacino were absent from the 45th Academy Awards ceremony. Brando was protesting the treatment of Native Americans (both in Hollywood and nationwide), while Al Pacino was protesting his inclusion in the Supporting Actor category, given the fact that he had almost a half hour of screen time over Brando. Marlon Brando also become the 3rd and most recent winner to decline an Oscar.

It's also fun to note that The Godfather originally began with 11 nominations, an additional one for original score. After noting that Nino Rota used the main Godfather theme first in the 1958 Italian film Fortunella (albeit in a completely different style), the Academy voted on the shortlist again. The Godfather did not make the cut a second time.

Cabaret dominated the below-the-line categories, losing only Picture and Adapted Screenplay (both went to The Godfather). Both also were heavily decorated prior to the Oscars, with Cabaret also winning cinematography, sound, and promising newcomer for Grey at the BAFTAs.

A rare 100 from Metacritic for The Godfather, with strong reception across the board. Cabaret remains high, but slightly below average for an upset.

Unofficial Review: This one is very tough. Both are incredibly well done, rewatchable, and widely acclaimed. I think The Godfather wins for overall story and picture, but Cabaret dominates for actual production.

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🎬 The Godfather, 1972

[angevinyaoiz]

there once was a king with three sons

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Incorrect Godfather | source: That’s Believable

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i like the movie

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"I DON'T THINK THAT PEOPLE GENERALLY REALIZE WHAT THE MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY HAS DONE TO THE AMERICAN INDIAN..."

PIC INFO: Spotlight on the late, great Sacheen Littlefeather poses backstage at the 1973 Oscars with the speech Marlon Brando had prepared after deciding to reject his Best Actor Oscar at the 45th Academy Awards on March 27, 1973.

OVERVIEW: "Marlon Brando had actually won and accepted an Academy Award for “On the Waterfront” at the 1955 Oscars, but he wasn’t as eager to attend the 1973 ceremony, which was taking place amid the Wounded Knee Occupation in South Dakota. Instead, he sent an actress and activist named Sacheen Littlefeather in his place, along with a prepared speech in the event that he won for his performance in “The Godfather.”

Littlefeather took the stage when Brando’s name was called, but she refused to accept the Oscar statuette from presenter Roger Moore.

“I’m representing Marlon Brando this evening and he has asked me to tell you in a very long speech, which I cannot share with you presently because of time but I will be glad to share with the press afterwards, that he very regretfully cannot accept this very generous award,” Littlefeather said, in part. “And the reasons for this being are the treatment of American Indians today by the film industry — excuse me — and on television in movie reruns, and also with recent happenings at Wounded Knee,” she continued amid booing and applause from the audience.

Brando later told Dick Cavett he was “distressed” by the audience’s treatment of Littlefeather amid the speech but ultimately felt that it was “a marvelous opportunity” to bring the issue to light.

“I don’t think that people generally realize what the motion picture industry has done to the American Indian, and as a matter of fact, all ethnicities, all minorities, all non-whites,” he told Cavett."

-- NEWS NATION NOW, "Academy Awards: Only 3 winners have ever refused their Oscars," by Michael Bartiromo, c. July 2022

Source: www.newsnationnow.com/entertainment-news/academy-awards-only-3-winners-have-ever-refused-their-oscars.

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I'm obsessed with this piece of teaching advice on an edutopia article about being a "warm demander"

Like this is so important to me.