Movie of the Week: The Godfather
Alexa: It’s easy to look back on some movies that are often heralded as among the best of all time and feel a little disappointed. Maybe it’s been so overhyped that it just doesn’t live up to expectations, or maybe other films that came after it have improved upon the formula it originated so much that you feel underwhelmed when you finally see it. But “The Godfather” completely stands the test of time. It really is one of the best movies ever made. Yes, it paved the way for a slew of other great mafia films, but none of them detract from what “The Godfather” created. At its heart, the film is an epic character study. Yes, it’s long, clocking in at about three hours, but every bit of that time feels necessary. It covers about 10 years of this family’s experience, and every exchange is essential to understanding Michael’s journey. “The Godfather” features a roster of actors who have gone on to give plenty of other dynamite performances, but this movie remains a career-best for...