3. The Bible for Men, a Romantic Epic, or an Encyclopedia? From "The Godfather" to the Mattresses of the Five Families
On the 50th anniversary of the release of "The Godfather," various commemorative articles, documentaries, TV series, podcast episodes, and screenings have emerged endlessly. This episode of Leftover Talk starts with the film, but the focus is on American gangster culture: Did "The Godfather" change American gangs? Did "The Godfather" influence American politics? Did the Five Families of New York really exist? Are gangs impervious to infiltration? Why did a disease affecting Irish potatoes lead to the emergence of several more gangs in New York across the ocean a decade later? And why did gangs gradually move towards their demise? In this episode, we will start with the secrets of American gangs, taking you on an exploration of the mysterious, exciting, and crime-and-ritual-filled world of the American Italian mafia.
Original Chinese title & description
3. 男人圣经、浪漫史诗还是百科全书？从《教父》到五大家族的床垫
《教父》上映 50 周年，各式各样的纪念文章、纪录片、美剧、播客节目、放映可谓层出不穷，本期边角聊从电影开始，但重点却放在了美国的黑帮文化：《教父》改变了美国黑帮么？《教父》对美国政治产生了影响么？纽约五大家族真的存在么？黑帮是无法被渗透的么？为何爱尔兰土豆染上了一种疾病，大洋彼岸的纽约就会在十年后多出了几个黑帮？黑帮又是为何逐渐走向覆灭的？ 本期节目，我们将从美国黑帮的秘辛聊起，带你去一探神秘、精彩、充满了罪恶与仪轨的美国意大利黑帮世界。
Participation credit “本期参与者”：沙青青（微信公众号：13号埋立地）。
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