Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Goodfellas - in 10 Pictures

The beginning of the best long shot in the history of cinema.

"I believe you have sufficient funds for your delightful advertisement."
In a film full of great pistol-whippings, this one is the best.
Henry Hill questions the priorities of his friend Tommy. It is better to give . . .

than to receive.
"I would refrain from the recreational drug use. They are affecting your cognitive abilities."

The best pan in the history of cinema. "Memo From Turner"If you can't figure out the symbolism here, not even Freud can help you.