Not only am I a movie buff but I am also a serious wrestling fan. Why is this relevant, you ask? Because both genres of entertainment suffer from the same universal problem that affects the product in its entirety. And there has not been a single movie more spoiled for us who have not seen it than that of The Godfather Trilogy. Thanks to parodies, scene compilations on YouTube, constant references by critics and countless people throughout the years spouting infamous lines of dialogue from the films, The Godfather Trilogy has literally been ruined for the rest of us - not to mention future generations of cinephiles. People who have never seen the film can recite dialogue from its most iconic scenes like they've seen it a dozen times. Everyone knows the storyline, we all know how it ends, and we have pretty much seen every noteworthy scene imaginable out of context. And all because people just can't shut up about it. Why would anyone need to watch a movie when overzealous fans and critics have already spelled it out for them, countless times, again and again? So yes, for those reasons alone, I, like many others, have yet to sit down and experience what many call the definitive film trilogy. Some might say I sound ridiculous (and most likely will), and some might even question my position on this site as a film contributor after these revelations. But if you are to take anything from this article, might I suggest you think before you announce your love for a film by reliving every single iconic and noteworthy moment via social media or drunken banter? Some of us out there would really appreciate it. And I will get around to it one day. Maybe I should take this as an opportunity to finally watch The Godfather trilogy and let the world know what I think. Without spoilers, of course. Like this article? Let us know in the comments section below.
Passions in life: Movies, Music and Wrestling....My childhood was spent growing up in the "Outback" of Australia (I'm a little bit country) and my adulthood resided within the city limits (I'm a little bit rock and roll), so you could say that I am the best (or worst) of both worlds. A 6 foot 7 ex wannabe pro wrestler (whose career was cut short due to a busted back, NOT caused by wrestling) & muso who has a precocious cat & a habit of doing the wrong thing but for the right reasons. The story of my life????
All demos, no albums ;)
