Bronx Tale is Robert DeNiros directing debut is an acclaimed coming-of-age story set in an Italian neighborhood in the Bronx in the early 1960s. The story was written by another one of its stars, Chazz Palminteri. Its about a young boy, Calogeno. Who grows up idolizing the neighborhoods biggest gangster Sonny, played by Palminteri. He helps out Sonny and gets the opportunity to hang out and do things for him. But Calogeno(Francis Capra) is torn between his fathers lifestyle as a hardworking, honest city bus driver and the more exciting lifestyle of Sonny(Chazz Palminteri). Along with directing DeNiro plays Calogeno's father Lorenzo Anello, a hard-working bus driver who must stand up to the local mob boss if he is to keep his son from falling into a life of crime.The years pass--Calogero (Lillo Brancato) slips into the company of a bad crowd of thieves and racist hoodlums at school and at the same time falls for a black girl, Jane (Taral Hicks), failing to understand the hypocrisy of the situation. It is Sonny who rescues him from impending disaster. By the age of seventeen, Calogero has learned from these two very different men, sometimes at great personal expense, about life and love and accepting people for what they are. Joe Pesci in a cameo role .....A must see film both sentimental and great show of proof of Influence from Martin Scorcese...The next film he will Direct is "The Good Shepphard" (starring Leonardo DiCaprio)coming to the screens This year.....I cant wait....
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I have this movie... it's one of my faves. I was hoping we'd see more from Mr. DeNiro as a director. Glad to see he's back at it.

So, you know how to tell if you've got a girl that's a "keeper"? Take the "Sonny Test"...

June7 said:

I'm goin to get the papers get the papers,,, I love that movie and I own it too!!! deniro is my fave actor and he did a fine job directing in this movie!!!

Technically, he'a already co-directed another film because Brando was playing the diva on set.

His direction of 'A Bronx Tale' was fine and I'm sure his empathy with the storyline and the setting was a contributing factor.

Let's hope he doesn't try to direct a comedy - that would be funny for all the wrong reasons.

langebleu said:

During the production of "The Score" , Marlon Brando reportedly clashed with director Frank Oz, calling him "Miss Piggy", refusing to wear trousers so that he would be shot from the waist up, and refusing to come to the set when Oz was directing. Co-star Robert De Niro directed some of Brando's scenes. At one point, Brando was ready to walk off the picture, but stayed on after the producer handed him a plane ticket and said they'd see him in court if he did so.

I dont think De Niro will direct a comedy.....
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"The saddest thing in life is wasted talent. "

June7 said:

Sonny: Alright, listen to me. You pull up right where she lives, right? Before you get outta the car, you lock both doors. Then, get outta the car, you walk over to her. You bring her over to the car. Dig out the key, put it in the lock and open the door for her. Then you let her get in. Then you close the door. Then you walk around the back of the car and look through the rear window. If she doesn't reach over and lift up that button so that you can get in: dump her.
Calogero: Just like that?
Sonny: Listen to me, kid. If she doesn't reach over and lift up that button so that you can get in, that means she's a selfish broad and all you're seeing is the tip of the iceberg. You dump her and you dump her fast.

PusherMan said:

I have seen the trailer to "Godsend" ....and it looks spooky....
www.moovees.com/trailers/godsend.html

senik said:

PusherMan said:

Oh man! Thats my favourite line AND piece of advice in the film!

Damn PusherMan... I wanted to quote that!!!

senik said:

senik said:

"The other night he threw away his baseball cards because he said Mickey Mantle wouldn't pay our rent. "

"Sonny had five fingers, but he only used three. "

Open up your speakers and listen to this..... http://henancius.martin-s...ehole.wav

its a little autobigraphical

i loved it

the beating of the hells angels was classic


scorcese influenced for certain

...And then listen to this..... http://henancius.martin-s...seball.wav

...i have this movie! its one of my favorites...i loved it sooo much, i went an bought the soundtrack, NO REGRETS!!! on that either...
my favorite clips from the movie is when, the boy has been told "that if the girl he's interested in doesnt unlock the door before he gets in the car...LEAVE HER!" an she does it!!! an he acts so elated, i get all excited too when i see that part, silly huh?
i also, like when the girlfriend, straightens the italians boys hat after school...an the music to "I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU" resumes in the back ground, its sooo sweet...im touched ever time i see that...
weak, huhh?

silverjean said:

"Sonny Test"...
Sonny: Alright, listen to me. You pull up right where she lives, right? Before you get outta the car, you lock both doors. Then, get outta the car, you walk over to her. You bring her over to the car. Dig out the key, put it in the lock and open the door for her. Then you let her get in. Then you close the door. Then you walk around the back of the car and look through the rear window. If she doesn't reach over and lift up that button so that you can get in: dump her.
Calogero: Just like that?
Sonny: Listen to me, kid. If she doesn't reach over and lift up that button so that you can get in, that means she's a selfish broad and all you're seeing is the tip of the iceberg. You dump her and you dump her fast.



And i also have the Soundtrack.....
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shausler said:

We'z asked you'z gentlemen to leave kindly now you'z can't leave


classic!!! also like the 20 buck theory and unlocking the car door... one problem though these days doors unlock automatically....

PEJ said:

One of my favourite scences that bruv!....

"...these guys were known for breaking up bars, but at that very moment of all the

bars in the the towns... they walked into the wrong bar this time..."

That scence's so cool with the Beatles' "Come Together" single spinning away in the

back drop just before those bikers get a beat down! Mint!




"YOU SPOILED MY WHOLE FUCKIN' LUNCH!"...BANG! Baseball bat right upside the head!



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PanthaGirl said:

I love that film too!!!!! hey jonny depp is..... nevermind!!

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PusherMan said:

I think as much as this particular scenerio emits "cool", or a form of "how 2 tell if she's the one"? 2 some people, IMO, I think its hilarious as well as ridiculous. If I were ( & have been) in THIS situation, I would & did assume the guy I was with had the keys 2 unlock MY door, so I'd wait 4 him 2 unlock HIS since he DID have the keys. Plus, not ALL doors unlock easily, nor are the locks easily identified on some cars. Also, HE could have unlocked HIS door from my side without the keys by automatic touch in most vehicles. AND, I would have thought the guy very strange 2 stand in the rear area of the vehicle looking through the window. I mean, what are U doing back there dude? Selfish 4 NOT unlocking the door? I dont think so. Plus some guys really hate U messing with their cars. Even locks... However, I loved Robert DeNiro, & still do, but my fav movie of his is TAXI DRIVER. What can I say???People, its THESE silly tales of judging someones actions by their personality i,e. in THIS instance that makes us miss out on someone who may really B special, & then U wonder why it takes soooo long 2 find someone????B careful 2 judge on flimsy innuendoes & superstitions. People R DEEPER than THAT!