Sit Down with Lillo Brancato "A Bronx Tale" with Michael Franzese

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  • Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
  • 👉👉Check out the store: store.michaelf... A Sit down with Lillo Brancato (Calogero) from A Bronx Tale... Lillo Brancato Jr. is an American actor, known for his performance as Calogero Anello in Robert De Niro's 1993 directorial debut, A Bronx Tale. He also played Matthew Bevilaqua, a young mobster on The Sopranos.
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  • @davidhapka5410
    @davidhapka5410 3 роки тому +692

    A Bronx Tale is a classic.

    • @ShroomFactory
      @ShroomFactory 3 роки тому +25

      it's based on Chazz Palminteri's life. He wrote it himself.

    • @510kid9
      @510kid9 3 роки тому +15

      True American masterpiece

    • @DatMuslimGuy
      @DatMuslimGuy 3 роки тому +11

      Yes it is I’ve seen it 4 times better each time

    • @ShroomFactory
      @ShroomFactory 3 роки тому +3

      @@DatMuslimGuy u gotta see the one man show if u ever get the chance!

    • @marioserrano6333
      @marioserrano6333 3 роки тому +4

      @@tupacshakur1909 chaz is the real "C" Google Chaz his real name is Calogero Lorenzo(Chazz)Palminteri

  • @josephabrams4002
    @josephabrams4002 3 роки тому +737

    One can't help but be reminded of that iconic line in A Bronx Tale. "The saddest thing in life is wasted talent." I wish him the best...

    • @ivatrump6000
      @ivatrump6000 3 роки тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/yDVrkeeNVkk/v-deo.html

    • @thomaskline6823
      @thomaskline6823 3 роки тому +19

      He didn’t listen to his reel dad & went the wrong way. 😕

    • @adystothard6263
      @adystothard6263 3 роки тому +5

      Awesome videos as always with amazing content

    • @Bryancm2792
      @Bryancm2792 3 роки тому +9

      Iconic and ironic

    • @ronaldtartaglia4459
      @ronaldtartaglia4459 3 роки тому +7

      Really he was involved in a cop murder. Hope he rots in hell.

  • @joemonteirosportsshorts3343
    @joemonteirosportsshorts3343 3 роки тому +2645

    His downfall started when he beat up those brokers who wouldn’t push webistics

    • @malz92
      @malz92 3 роки тому +75

      HAHAHA

    • @davidpiacenza9033
      @davidpiacenza9033 3 роки тому +79

      died on the vine!

    • @acc314
      @acc314 3 роки тому +95

      It was sean all the way

    • @zinan2959
      @zinan2959 3 роки тому +84

      You’re supposed tah push wubiscutis

    • @SuperfastDawg
      @SuperfastDawg 3 роки тому +111

      He shoulda had a sugary drink.

  • @acaciajessamine
    @acaciajessamine 7 місяців тому +30

    My favorite scene is the end scene where he is saying his goodbyes to Sonny, looks down on him, touches his forehead, and says, “Wasted talent.”
    That’s such a powerful scene. Great movie. Saw it yesterday for the first time.

  • @BeeHatGuy
    @BeeHatGuy 3 роки тому +528

    I get the vibe that he's being as honest as he can with Michael, here. It makes me respect him, cause he ain't trying to make excuses, only explain himself. I wish him the best going forward

    • @Redmpls1
      @Redmpls1 3 роки тому +1

      Swee

    • @Redmpls1
      @Redmpls1 3 роки тому +1

      He7ycv

    • @pippipster6767
      @pippipster6767 3 роки тому +3

      Everyone edits the version of their own lives into the ground. Unavoidable.

    • @JoeBuck207
      @JoeBuck207 3 роки тому +11

      Yep cop killer but it shows you the power of celebrity, people are willing to overlook even cold blooded murderers, his career is over he has no choice to pretend to go straight and change his old ways.

    • @renbur8223
      @renbur8223 3 роки тому +1

      Me too. He's so humble.

  • @dan9864
    @dan9864 3 роки тому +194

    “Now yous can’t leave” 👊💥 ... so satisfying 😌

    • @tonistarks2874
      @tonistarks2874 3 роки тому +6

      Facts 💯 that line was powerful

    • @trailtrs1
      @trailtrs1 3 роки тому +3

      Incredible line

    • @trailtrs1
      @trailtrs1 3 роки тому +2

      @@jds3068 very true. Was a great scene lol

  • @danielfronc4304
    @danielfronc4304 3 роки тому +418

    Chazz Palmintieri is, in my humble opinion, the heart and soul of "A Bronx Tale". The whole movie revolves around him and his personality is beyond dynamic. He plays his role, the good and bad of it, so convincingly that it draws you into it. He's such a cool guy.

    • @franklopez7019
      @franklopez7019 3 роки тому +5

      Okay 🙄. That’s like saying Joe Pesci is the heart and soul of Goodfellas.

    • @robroy488
      @robroy488 2 роки тому

      @@franklopez7019 "in his humble opinion" Opinions are subjective and chazz did play a pivotal role in the film, so, childish emojis aside, the actor WAS the heart and soul of that movie, for him. Why have adults been reduced to using cartoon like symbols in place of words? It's so fucking retarded.

    • @mfar3016
      @mfar3016 2 роки тому +7

      I agree. Chaz is an absolute legend & a total gentleman.

    • @portoseguro3464
      @portoseguro3464 2 роки тому +10

      @@franklopez7019 Not really, in Goodfellas Joe didn't bring any charisma and likability to the table, and Chazz did that with Bronx Tale.

    • @lastthen5045
      @lastthen5045 2 роки тому +21

      It's chazz story he wrote it. It's ALL him.

  • @talypo
    @talypo Рік тому +100

    The scene where Chazz (Sonny) drives backward to the club is the best scene ever. There are actually a lot of scenes in this movie that I love.

    • @Amidat
      @Amidat Рік тому +7

      That was real Bronx Italian Gangster stuff back then

    • @sharonbre9347
      @sharonbre9347 9 місяців тому +2

      They were 1 way streets. Rather than go around the block we would all back up to get down the block more quickly.

    • @texasoutlaw4222
      @texasoutlaw4222 6 місяців тому

      Gotta keep them miles low. Lol

  • @trailtrs1
    @trailtrs1 3 роки тому +844

    The scene with him and the black girl reaching across to unlock the door for him was one of the best scenes in ANY coming of age movies ever.

  • @johncooper3636
    @johncooper3636 3 роки тому +203

    Michael: One of the many reasons I listen to your sit-downs is that you allow your guest to speak without interruption. You are a terrific listener. Empathetic, sympathetic, and great contributor. Thank you, Michael!

    • @CodyRae11
      @CodyRae11 3 роки тому

      TRUTH!!

    • @moududahmed2757
      @moududahmed2757 3 роки тому +2

      Absolutely

    • @bengal3665
      @bengal3665 3 роки тому

      Yes, won't let to get a word in edgewise especially that guy from valuetainment I think he likes to hear himself talk PIA

    • @daveyjones4621
      @daveyjones4621 3 роки тому

      good point

    • @petethegreek1736
      @petethegreek1736 3 роки тому

      Agree! This was why he was a leader in the underworld and a leader now in the legitimate world 👍

  • @nikolajagencic1869
    @nikolajagencic1869 3 роки тому +2649

    The saddest thing in life is wasted talent.

    • @nathanialbroadway2719
      @nathanialbroadway2719 3 роки тому +25

      Exactly!!!! .

    • @johnowen7302
      @johnowen7302 3 роки тому +71

      Is it possible for him to return because he could still be a awesome talent, it's never too late for someone with talent like this guy

    • @add_pleasure6187
      @add_pleasure6187 3 роки тому +6

      yep, big lenny

    • @johnowen7302
      @johnowen7302 3 роки тому +6

      @@mastakilla7317 o right sorry my bad, thanks I'll check that out

    • @nikolajagencic1869
      @nikolajagencic1869 3 роки тому +9

      @@johnowen7302 I agree Michael is a real example 😁

  • @Ok-551
    @Ok-551 2 роки тому +41

    Getting up is 10x harder than falling down. I’ve been there. When you need a chance the most, people can smell the blood in the water and dismiss you. It takes time to get comfortable in your own skin again and get past those people. Hang in there Lillo, life can be amazing again.

    • @roddyboethius1722
      @roddyboethius1722 Рік тому +2

      Amen. Make it one more day. Make it to tomorrow and see what happens

  • @PureNapture
    @PureNapture 3 роки тому +152

    I say again.....WE ARE ALL REDEEMABLE!!! Stay blessed gentlemen!

    • @alexusbratva878
      @alexusbratva878 3 роки тому +5

      Amen

    • @KOVIDGOON
      @KOVIDGOON 3 роки тому +4

      Lawd Jesus. I'd die and come back to life if I'm with YOU baby 😍

    • @BillyJack85
      @BillyJack85 3 роки тому +5

      @@KOVIDGOON Don't mock the Lord, sir.

    • @juliandavidhoffer2022
      @juliandavidhoffer2022 3 роки тому +7

      Well not rapists or pedofiles. But most people are redeemable.

    • @SavageAudits
      @SavageAudits 3 роки тому +4

      Sadists, rapists, murderers and pedos are not redeemable...unless they are reincarnated.

  • @CoolHandLuke1117
    @CoolHandLuke1117 3 роки тому +331

    The Saddest Thing in Life is Wasted Talent!!!!

    • @elitecombatfitnesscentral6170
      @elitecombatfitnesscentral6170 3 роки тому +2

      Here,here...

    • @510fitness3
      @510fitness3 3 роки тому +3

      I bet he hates that line. From acting to 10 years in prison. Wasted talent

    • @mr.lincoln2753
      @mr.lincoln2753 3 роки тому +3

      At least it looks like he is ok now. Hopefully he helps other people with their problems. I believe he cleaned up, but I don’t know him personally.

    • @jackedkerouac4414
      @jackedkerouac4414 3 роки тому +2

      That movie is full of wisdom like that especially the Mario Test

    • @Melinda8162
      @Melinda8162 3 роки тому +1

      @@ax9701 So, why in the hell should that matter??

  • @shannonlucas2980
    @shannonlucas2980 3 роки тому +307

    He made us love Cologero and hate the Bevillaqua kid. Fantastic actor.

    • @michaelschwanke2810
      @michaelschwanke2810 3 роки тому +38

      🎵up in the club🎵

    • @KOVIDGOON
      @KOVIDGOON 3 роки тому +3

      FACTS

    • @KOVIDGOON
      @KOVIDGOON 3 роки тому +27

      @@michaelschwanke2810 lmao only true soprano fans get that 1. Now give me 1000 dollars!

    • @michaelschwanke2810
      @michaelschwanke2810 3 роки тому +8

      @@KOVIDGOON you're just gonna rip us off for a g note. I can't fuckin believe this

    • @michaelschwanke2810
      @michaelschwanke2810 3 роки тому +7

      @@KOVIDGOON Richieeee I'm wit you now

  • @allenetube
    @allenetube Рік тому +67

    I love people that are able to turn their lives around and do positive things with their lives...and then share it this way. All the best to both Michael & Lilo!!!

  • @animeshpandey8311
    @animeshpandey8311 3 роки тому +252

    "It was Shaun all along...I swear"

    • @willnailer2118
      @willnailer2118 3 роки тому +19

      Hey Drinkwater.
      No soft drinks of choice, only diet.

    • @animeshpandey8311
      @animeshpandey8311 3 роки тому +6

      @@willnailer2118 it's good thanks

    • @TheReubenKincaid
      @TheReubenKincaid 3 роки тому +7

      Not Shaun....it was Shawwwwwwwwwn

    • @iambecomeprinny7305
      @iambecomeprinny7305 3 роки тому +12

      Oh yea, the Bevilaqua kid, word is definitely out on the street about him dood.

    • @mikehunt3746
      @mikehunt3746 3 роки тому +2

      Hehehe good one

  • @Cocoatreat
    @Cocoatreat 3 роки тому +185

    “Bronx Tale” is one of my faves….i see so much talent in Lillo…I hope he makes his way back to acting again…..we all deserve to see more! I wish him the best! I hope he stays strong…God Bless!

  • @chevchelios5157
    @chevchelios5157 3 роки тому +96

    Michaels way of talking is always connected with respect and calmness

    • @CcSmokecC
      @CcSmokecC 3 роки тому +10

      Being able to talk respectfully and carefully kept Michael alive, incredible individual!

    • @mari-greciaodal2436
      @mari-greciaodal2436 2 роки тому

      yes, and with the intelligence, thoughtfulness and mindfulness required.

  • @TheXYGhost
    @TheXYGhost 2 роки тому +48

    Best interview of Lilo yet. A Bronx Tale was filmed in Astoria Queens. Absolutely my top favorite movie of all time.

    • @nolochronics3277
      @nolochronics3277 Рік тому +1

      I used to live there ! Never knew that 🇬🇷

    • @Amidat
      @Amidat Рік тому

      Yeah anyone who knows Belmont could see that wasn't it. But yea Except City Island - you are correct. That did look like the real area..

    • @TheXYGhost
      @TheXYGhost Рік тому

      @@nolochronics3277
      Ella

    • @berny1123
      @berny1123 8 місяців тому +1

      Yes , I was at that time when they film the scene when De Niro was with this guy in the bus, I remember I so the supermarket the I was going in , with a different name and all the area looks so old , because they change all the aspects of the area to looks like the 50’s.

  • @christiankarlkarganilla2763
    @christiankarlkarganilla2763 3 роки тому +544

    Even as a bald guy, he still resembles a young De Niro.

    • @SavageAudits
      @SavageAudits 3 роки тому +7

      Ugly as sin?

    • @bigjohn3928
      @bigjohn3928 3 роки тому +4

      Fyi...Dinero is bald too in real life

    • @JC_inc
      @JC_inc 3 роки тому +5

      De Niro in Taxi Driver.

    • @dj9001
      @dj9001 3 роки тому +7

      @@bigjohn3928 No he's not.

    • @alexbatsoulis9862
      @alexbatsoulis9862 3 роки тому +9

      Looks more like a bald screech from Saved By The Bell

  • @kevinkaatz883
    @kevinkaatz883 3 роки тому +236

    How do u NOT wanna root for Lilo? I’m pulling for him, hope he takes this 2nd chance and soars to new heights.

    • @dsauce223
      @dsauce223 3 роки тому +2

      Same, same.

    • @61kimmarie
      @61kimmarie 3 роки тому +1

      Yes, I'm rooting for him too. 👍🏾👈🏾

    • @Eddie_Bx73
      @Eddie_Bx73 2 роки тому +6

      yay for giving cop killers a second chance! 😒

    • @jaimie072
      @jaimie072 2 роки тому

      I'm rooting for him. But he's completely full of shit when he said he wasn't burglarising the house. Seriously who climbs through windows instead of using the door?

    • @pakistani8907
      @pakistani8907 2 роки тому +10

      @@Eddie_Bx73 his accomplice killed thd cop

  • @peterarmstrong6730
    @peterarmstrong6730 3 роки тому +102

    Lillo certainly looks a lot better than the last time I seen him on Vladtv. God bless him. If it weren't for second chances, none of us would be here. Great interview Michael, as per.

    • @ernestpratgarriga9879
      @ernestpratgarriga9879 3 роки тому

      Are ye kidding me he is ripped to the gills.

    • @peterarmstrong6730
      @peterarmstrong6730 3 роки тому

      @@ernestpratgarriga9879?????

    • @peterarmstrong6730
      @peterarmstrong6730 3 роки тому +1

      @@ernestpratgarriga9879 I have know idea what, " Ripped to the gills", means, but if you watch the Vladtv interview, you'll see what I mean.

    • @peterarmstrong6730
      @peterarmstrong6730 3 роки тому

      @@ernestpratgarriga9879 can you let me know what you mean, in English plz?.

    • @ernestpratgarriga9879
      @ernestpratgarriga9879 3 роки тому +4

      @@peterarmstrong6730 He has a very fit body

  • @billybob1723
    @billybob1723 2 роки тому +32

    Brancato played his part like a seasoned actor.

  • @dailleztj
    @dailleztj 3 роки тому +51

    Lilo’s story on Vlad tv got me into rehab the next morning

    • @wendyladybug355laurie4
      @wendyladybug355laurie4 3 роки тому +1

      God Bless, Many PRAYERSNLUV 👼👼✝️✝️

    • @fpineros9189
      @fpineros9189 3 роки тому +1

      hope you are still hanging strong brother. one day at a time

    • @dailleztj
      @dailleztj 3 роки тому +7

      Thank you guys ill have a year clean august 20th of this year...while i was in rehab i mesaged lilo on instagram and he immediately responded and has always responded ever since...this man helped save my life as far as im concerned

  • @face2158
    @face2158 3 роки тому +88

    i can say something about lillo ... he is very caring. Goes out of his way to help people, even if it is just listening. So glad he is doing well now. He is a good person. Drugs don’t define you.

    • @Eddie_Bx73
      @Eddie_Bx73 2 роки тому

      too bad he is more than just a drug addict. He's also a cop killer. He should still be locked up

    • @hightopv1352
      @hightopv1352 2 роки тому +3

      You can tell he has a big heart.

    • @jrbeltre927
      @jrbeltre927 Рік тому +2

      His actions got a cop killed.

  • @therapiststeve3294
    @therapiststeve3294 3 роки тому +52

    Lillo carries it like a Man. We all fall at some point in our life, it's about how we get up & dust ourselves off and move forward.
    Lillo is an impressive guy & genuine. Bona Fortuna, Lillo.

    • @flipflopmcgurt3403
      @flipflopmcgurt3403 2 роки тому

      We all fall but we don't get involved in the death of an off duty cop

  • @MIXTAB1
    @MIXTAB1 2 роки тому +103

    I was so obsessed with Bronx tale that I started questioning girls I was with at the time if they didn’t unlock my door hahaha.. for real ✌️
    Nice to see recovery in action, well done lillo

    • @carolinefranciswonderwoman
      @carolinefranciswonderwoman Рік тому +4

      Love that, door scene it stuck with me

    • @voljinshin
      @voljinshin Рік тому +4

      But now what needs to happen is A Bronx tale 2 what became of the characters today stay married to decorate a separate ways. It'll be interesting storyline

    • @dalehood1846
      @dalehood1846 Рік тому +7

      MIXTA-B MARVELOUS MIC, I actually had that happen to me in real life. I was giving a platonic female friend a ride. Went to the passenger side of the car and unlocked and opened the door for her. Went around the back and saw her unlock my door, because of the movie. When I got in, we talked about it. I told her she should share that with her buddy, my wife at the time. Common courtesy is lacking in this society and this country. Another female I was randomly talking to said, " My grandfather told me it doesn't cost anything to be kind." What a STATEMENT!! I said to her that her grandfather is a wise man. God bless all.

    • @brandonfreeman6517
      @brandonfreeman6517 9 місяців тому +1

      Me and my friends did as well... jokingly of course. We had watched the movie on DVD at my house on my 46" projection TV when we were probably about 18 years old. We'd use "the move" to test chicks... I wanna say at least 1 of them passed if I remember correctly. I went on a date and she opened my door. Didn't marry her, still single at 41 by choice, but it's a fun memory.

    • @PostalWorker14
      @PostalWorker14 5 місяців тому

      Stereotypes Italians Hollywood loves stereotypes

  • @NickP
    @NickP 3 роки тому +82

    Agreed, Chazz deserved the Oscar for his performance.

    • @jackedkerouac4414
      @jackedkerouac4414 3 роки тому +8

      If not for his acting def for best original screenplay. Neighborhood kid grows up with 2 fathers one straight and one a gangster. That's such a universal concept to either work hard and be poor or cut corners and be rich

    • @NickP
      @NickP 3 роки тому +4

      @@jackedkerouac4414 Absolutely, such a well untold story until then... Like they both said, I don’t see anyone else playing that part as well as he did.

    • @georgeguilfoyle6847
      @georgeguilfoyle6847 3 роки тому

      @@jackedkerouac4414 it would be adapted screenplay because it was a play first

    • @jackedkerouac4414
      @jackedkerouac4414 3 роки тому +1

      @@georgeguilfoyle6847 You're right. I stand corrected

  • @daig8817
    @daig8817 3 роки тому +41

    Everyone beat me but "The saddest thing in life is wasted talent" well done both guys on transforming your lives.

  • @pabloorube8987
    @pabloorube8987 3 роки тому +72

    Me and my cousins were crushed when we knew that Lillo was put in jail. Since we see him in "A Bronx tale" we considered him as a one of our own. I'm so happy to see him back.

  • @allanhernandez5556
    @allanhernandez5556 2 роки тому +9

    When Dinero tells young "C" that the hard working dad is the tough guy, gets up everyday and works for his family, it broke my heart.. his son was too young to understand the underworld he inevitably dives into..slaps him and then hugs him...thought of my son who is only 6...Bravo to that scene and movie overrall!

  • @rugger104
    @rugger104 3 роки тому +116

    “Ya gotta hide me Richie, I’m wit you now”

    • @SantomPh
      @SantomPh 3 роки тому +27

      I'll HELP you!!⚾️🏏

    • @gocubsgo721
      @gocubsgo721 3 роки тому +21

      "WHO TOLD YOU TO DO THAT?!"

    • @Coruption12
      @Coruption12 3 роки тому +5

      LOOOL I think that's the funniest scene in Sopranos.

    • @Mukation
      @Mukation 3 роки тому

      What's funny is that his character could have easily avoided death by simply blaming his friend who shot at Christopher (who Christopher killed).
      His was the one who started shooting, he could have just said that he started shooting back too when Christopher kept shooting simply out of fear and that he did not know that his friend was planing to shoot Christopher. And just reacted out of fear of Christopher when he kept running.
      Christopher might have coroborated his story afterwards, since he also saw that it was the other guy who started shooting, and Christopher could have said that he might have been right, since he kept shooting at both of them once the bullets started flying :P

    • @HardTruthsReviews
      @HardTruthsReviews 3 роки тому +1

      @lockstam Exactly. The Skip never would've bought that story. Haha

  • @jefffrearson8764
    @jefffrearson8764 3 роки тому +43

    "Now you's can't leave." Great scene.

  • @roseamberzine5846
    @roseamberzine5846 3 роки тому +44

    My Mama loved "A Bronx Tale" and empathized with the Gangster and the father because they both taught Cologero about life and how harsh it can be if you don't make the right choices. She cried for Lilo!

  • @johnbroadway4196
    @johnbroadway4196 2 роки тому +11

    Fantastic, I enjoy these " Sit Downs ".
    They are more real than the Network's can't even come close. Thank you.

  • @justinpowell1802
    @justinpowell1802 3 роки тому +37

    Michael Franzese you are such a wonderful story teller and a great inspiration of someone that shows a man can change his stars. Thanks Michael.

  • @pacannabislove5951
    @pacannabislove5951 3 роки тому +28

    Thank you #Michellefranzese for having an addict on your show. Hits home for alot of us.

  • @nothingyea141
    @nothingyea141 3 роки тому +117

    That 20$ quote is one of life’s best lessons.

    • @kingryan1555
      @kingryan1555 3 роки тому +13

      Yep..I've said it to other people like I was the one who thought of it lol...but truly so many life lessons in that movie...one of my fav movies ever

    • @michaeldematteis3409
      @michaeldematteis3409 3 роки тому +2

      I agree.so true..

    • @FastEddie86
      @FastEddie86 3 роки тому +3

      It’s $50. Sorry!

    • @tonylovesducks2501
      @tonylovesducks2501 3 роки тому +12

      True. Someone still owes me money. It’s just 30 bucks so I can just leave it and never see this lying motherless prick again. But I gotta admit one thing: if it’s like 500 dollars then I wouldn’t act like this.. i mean I couldn’t just swallow it..

    • @FastEddie86
      @FastEddie86 3 роки тому +7

      @@tonylovesducks2501 in the 6o’s $50 was like 500 dollars.

  • @steveosborne8139
    @steveosborne8139 2 роки тому +9

    What a great film A Bronx Tale is, Lillo was brilliant in it. Best wishes to you all.

  • @bigal2403
    @bigal2403 3 роки тому +207

    I broke up with my gf because she failed the car door lock test. Now we are married with 3 kids. She won

    • @ianmeadows956
      @ianmeadows956 3 роки тому +7

      Sounds like you both won Bud

    • @r.r.kovacs2522
      @r.r.kovacs2522 3 роки тому +28

      Should've tried the Mario Test instead.

    • @itsmefrisco
      @itsmefrisco 3 роки тому +11

      @@r.r.kovacs2522 she failed that one too.

    • @randellgoering1014
      @randellgoering1014 3 роки тому +3

      @@r.r.kovacs2522 😂😂😂😂

    • @user-vz5en2pj1n
      @user-vz5en2pj1n 3 роки тому +8

      @@r.r.kovacs2522 "Mario? Mario is a fuckin psycho why do you listen to this kid for?"

  • @Rahab111222
    @Rahab111222 3 роки тому +172

    He looks exactly like DeNiro as Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver when he shaves his head. He should've played the younger DeNiro in The Irishman.

    • @Eleventhearlofmars
      @Eleventhearlofmars 3 роки тому +15

      @Bruce Michael well thats just the most ironic thing that Hollywood could do to the guy. Hypocritical Hollywood, people make mistakes they shouldn’t pay for it for the rest of their days.

    • @stefjonno1
      @stefjonno1 3 роки тому +8

      Good shout. De niro in the irishman never looked under 50 for me lol. Still a brilliant film though.

    • @stefjonno1
      @stefjonno1 3 роки тому

      @Bruce Michael So was Joe pesci.

    • @the2ndcoming135
      @the2ndcoming135 3 роки тому

      He does. Kinda resembles my cousin Jake on my pops side🤔

    • @marksooo
      @marksooo 3 роки тому

      Wow. Great thought. Would have been awesome.

  • @JazzMan_
    @JazzMan_ 3 роки тому +106

    Wow I never expected this sitdown I can only imagine who could be next

  • @samrobinson387
    @samrobinson387 2 роки тому +197

    The way Lilo’s facial expressions are so accurate when impersonating De Niro is very impressive

    • @KH0LRA
      @KH0LRA Рік тому +9

      True, I was so captivated with how SPOT on the casting was for him! Down to the mole lol 😅

    • @kathleendobens6648
      @kathleendobens6648 Рік тому +4

      Yah.

  • @StrawHatPapi_
    @StrawHatPapi_ 3 роки тому +38

    I legitimately hope we see more of Lillo in films moving forward, he really seems like he’s done everything he could do to better himself all those years ago.

    • @peggypasson8794
      @peggypasson8794 2 роки тому

      We are all young an dumb an so gullible when we are young .

  • @mannyruiz1954
    @mannyruiz1954 3 роки тому +64

    I laughed out loud when Lillo made those Deniro faces. Hysterical. Great, great sit down.

  • @paulpalmer1007
    @paulpalmer1007 3 роки тому +27

    Past is the past, none of us can change what’s already done unfortunately.
    Brilliant interview Michael 👍🏻

  • @dgcmusi
    @dgcmusi Рік тому +6

    Just watched half of this …I’ll watch the rest tomorrow…I met Lillo in Carlos restaurant in Yonkers years ago…I spotted him sitting next to my family….very nice guy …I did feel a magnetic feeling coming from him…it filled the room in a positive way…👍

  • @mikimiyazaki
    @mikimiyazaki 3 роки тому +26

    Lilo looks way better now than he did a while after he got out. Im happy for him.

    • @lapacesiaconvoi
      @lapacesiaconvoi 3 роки тому

      he must be taking good care of himself, exercising.

  • @wewantwraiths7713
    @wewantwraiths7713 3 роки тому +42

    Robert De Niro was the perfect actor for this film!!! 💯💯💯. Thanks for another upload Micheal.

    • @cedenoanthony45
      @cedenoanthony45 3 роки тому +2

      what about lillo brancato

    • @ivatrump6000
      @ivatrump6000 3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/yDVrkeeNVkk/v-deo.html

    • @kieran7011
      @kieran7011 3 роки тому +1

      @@ivatrump6000 go away

    • @bniisantos
      @bniisantos 3 роки тому

      Micheal? Are you dyslexic?

    • @Sharky165
      @Sharky165 3 роки тому

      @@bniisantos Oh stop it...it's a very common typo, and this is only UA-cam, not a professional work setting or school term paper. 😄
      At a prior job, my manager would constantly misspell my colleague Brian's name as "Brain" in emails addressing him. Spell check ofc wouldn't pick it up, and the manager was too lazy or careless to notice and correct it.
      One day, he got fuggin fed up, and wrote back to her one sentence: "Rebecca, my name is BRIAN". It worked, she never called him Brain again. 🤣

  • @m.g.n4898
    @m.g.n4898 3 роки тому +33

    He is the perfect example of the old adage, "You can take the boy out of the gutter but you can't take the gutter out of the boy".

    • @MrBronx61
      @MrBronx61 3 роки тому

      @Parris Robinson Exactly....money doesn't change you, it just enhances what you already are.

  • @eloymontoya9200
    @eloymontoya9200 2 роки тому +6

    Glad i grew up on this movie. Cant watch this movie without letting out a tear. Damn i miss my pops.

  • @retrotony4119
    @retrotony4119 3 роки тому +13

    Awesome movie. I met Chaz twice and each time he was the most respectful actor I’ve ever met to me and my family.

  • @omardaniel1
    @omardaniel1 3 роки тому +37

    When Lillo does the impressions it's a doppelganger. Looks just like him instantly

  • @ProvenSawlid
    @ProvenSawlid 3 роки тому +25

    One of the greatest movies ever made hands down

  • @may5588
    @may5588 3 роки тому +4

    Why is this kid not acting now. He’s amazing. A natural. If you see this Lillo. Come back to the screen. We love you in our own way. You paid your dues. Move forward to greatness. Take your time.

  • @jflack6
    @jflack6 3 роки тому +26

    Man it’s so good to see this man. My father sat me down to watch the Bronx Tale in the 90s and it’s one of my favorite movies.
    “Now you’s can’t leave”

  • @EddieRUs78
    @EddieRUs78 3 роки тому +30

    @Michael Franzese I love the fact that when you tell a story about your past life you don't glorify it you always have a good takeaway from good or bad situations.

  • @ivanmatesic721
    @ivanmatesic721 3 роки тому +27

    I love the movie A Bronx Tale,lovely movie.
    De Niro and Palminteri are legends.

    • @davidjackson5236
      @davidjackson5236 3 роки тому +1

      Awesome sit down! Saw A Bronx Tail on Broadway as well as the movie. Brilliant. Great to experience two guys who have turned their lives around 🙏
      Respect from the uk 🇬🇧

  • @fiftyfadesofgrey
    @fiftyfadesofgrey 11 місяців тому +3

    "Saddest thing in life is wasted talent" Ironic how his life played out like the movie. Glad hes back doing well. My favorite movie.

  • @pex320
    @pex320 3 роки тому +280

    Sonny told him not to get involved in the life. But there he goes, joining Tony Soprano‘s glorified crew 🤣🤣

    • @kachaso
      @kachaso 3 роки тому +5

      😂😂😂😂😂😂stop

    • @johnnino2755
      @johnnino2755 3 роки тому +1

      Uh it’s Sonny 🤡

    • @pex320
      @pex320 3 роки тому +2

      @@johnnino2755 happy grammar Nazi

    • @joesickler5888
      @joesickler5888 3 роки тому +7

      Never had the making of a varsity athlete.

    • @deadlyricancb8741
      @deadlyricancb8741 3 роки тому +1

      Mommy

  • @Happy-Me.
    @Happy-Me. 3 роки тому +64

    The Bronx Tale was a great film and I loved De Niro playing a role different to what we're used to. I also loved the life lessons throughout the film including the part with the black girl. Sadly I remember reading about Lillo at the time but it looks like things are better for him now.

  • @joeydepalmer4457
    @joeydepalmer4457 3 роки тому +19

    Love the way Mr. Brancato speaks. You hear that voice, you know that the show is worth watching.

    • @peggypasson8794
      @peggypasson8794 2 роки тому

      His honesty is what alot of people need to hear about drug use I think it would help so many . Especially young kids . O

    • @joeydepalmer4457
      @joeydepalmer4457 2 роки тому

      @@peggypasson8794 true enough. though i wish i was 1 of thoughs young kids, not so much the drug thing, just the young thing

  • @shannonmonroe5873
    @shannonmonroe5873 Рік тому +32

    I used to really like Robert De niro but once he started his political views I changed my mind. I've always had the view that the last people who understand how middle class Americans live is some Liberal actor.

    • @jacktanner7738
      @jacktanner7738 5 місяців тому +7

      Good actor but his politics are shit. Very disappointed.

    • @flynnlizzy5469
      @flynnlizzy5469 4 місяці тому +5

      He ruined a lot of my favorite movies by running his mouth as he did / does. I just can't make it through any of them anymore and its a damn shame.

    • @nancyhamby4035
      @nancyhamby4035 2 місяці тому +2

      He's become a real schmuck 😮

    • @iamhollywood555
      @iamhollywood555 Місяць тому +2

      Crazy how you and the fellow comments here allow someone’s political opinions affect movies you like haha.
      Thats kind of sad. You like a movie but don’t agree with someone’s opinions on anything (politics aside) and now that movie isn’t good to you. You can’t enjoy it?? Hahaha that’s pathetic.
      I’m a Yankees fan and love Paul O’Neil and he’s a Trump supporter. And I don’t like Trump and still like O’Neil and it doesn’t affect my feelings on the Yankees teams and championships he was a part of.
      Those who let politics affect their opinion on anything outside of that is just weak , sad, pathetic, and doesn’t make sense.
      And honestly, those who let it, usually fall into a specific mindset and follow a specific party. The one that claims everyone else is triggered easily not offended easily and then get all up in their feelings over an entertainers view points and how that ruins movies they’ve liked. That seems triggered. That seems to offensive. And again it’s sad.
      It also doesn’t make a difference. Th e movies are still good.

    • @shannonmonroe5873
      @shannonmonroe5873 Місяць тому

      @@iamhollywood555 The fact you wrote a comment the size of a newspaper article is what is hilarious. TDS to the max, you only see what you want and everything else is irrelevant and illogical to you. Pretty typical. You advocate tolerance and acceptance for everyone but what you mean is only for those that push your radical crazy agenda.
      I chose to not entertain or watch or even listen to someone because I dislike or disagree with their political beliefs-you bet. Thats my right, whether you agree or not and I will continue to support what I believe in. If you don’t like it I really don’t care.

  • @Sonny1985
    @Sonny1985 3 роки тому +27

    “Try and get up every morning day after day and work for a living let’s see him try that! The working man is the tough guy your father’s the tough guy!” #AbronxTale #LifeLessons

  • @edhemhusic821
    @edhemhusic821 3 роки тому +15

    I would like to say something that really touches me in this video: when he crosses himself. Now I am a Muslim, but when I see people doing this, that means he has God, he has a GOOD soul in himself. That makes me liking this guy even more

  • @petrosortiz3828
    @petrosortiz3828 3 роки тому +7

    Great 👍 sitdown .... just a little part saying he is Sicilian.... He was adopted born in Colombia 🇨🇴...... raised by an Italian family... glad he turn it around for the most part .... and yes BRonx tale is one of my favorites... I was Born in the Bronx .

  • @Pazuzu82
    @Pazuzu82 2 роки тому +16

    Michael is such a great talker, he always knows what the next sentence is he is going to say, I'm usually not that good and end up stuttering 😂😂

  • @joeymorrison8905
    @joeymorrison8905 3 роки тому +59

    Michaels interviewing is a lot stronger than I thought it would be , his questions and ability to let the other person talk while engaging would make you think he’s been doing it for years

    • @JBrewner-lb8ek
      @JBrewner-lb8ek 3 роки тому +2

      Remember when Tyson interviewed Him? Tyson kept interrupting every two seconds lmao. I was getting frustrated for the guy.

    • @Junkiescum
      @Junkiescum 3 роки тому +3

      Seriously he’s a great interviewer. Totally natural and u can tell he’s really sincere

    • @karenjewell6543
      @karenjewell6543 3 роки тому +3

      I'm sure his ability to listen & engage served him well in the day & made him so successful.Great skill no matter your occupation 👍

    • @GABRIELA-ACEVEDO.
      @GABRIELA-ACEVEDO. 3 роки тому

      100% facts. Unlike other interviewers like Vlad TV that keep interrupting their guests.

  • @ericwsmith7722
    @ericwsmith7722 3 роки тому +9

    The brilliance of this movie was, it a mob movie, or a growing up movie, merging the two so seamlessly.

  • @briantneary2248
    @briantneary2248 3 роки тому +37

    Huge fan of this guy.
    I just watched Bronx tale yesterday and that movie has a million lessons to be learned from.

  • @shawnboyce1663
    @shawnboyce1663 2 роки тому +4

    An OG told me a couple things as a kid .1 you have 2 eyes and 2 ears and 1 mouth. See and hear twice as much as you talk. 2nd thing is more important you don't have to make mistakes to learn from them.
    Mr Franzese and Mr Brancato are hammering these valuable lessons home.

  • @damianstarks3338
    @damianstarks3338 3 роки тому +22

    This dude went on a journey and I’m glade to see he turned his life around.

  • @cuauhtemocmorisco3493
    @cuauhtemocmorisco3493 3 роки тому +43

    Michael taking over youtube the legit way💪💚🙏

  • @neogenesis7706
    @neogenesis7706 3 роки тому +15

    Man also worked alongside Denzel Washington, Gene hackman and Viggo Mortensen in crimson tides. He fixed the transmitter that saved the movie.

  • @molliedu2211
    @molliedu2211 2 роки тому +6

    I've always wondered why I never saw this guy in other movies.. I really like this guy. Much love to him and you Michael

    • @thijs673
      @thijs673 7 місяців тому

      Sapranos.. Two classics!

  • @hirumbiffidum9145
    @hirumbiffidum9145 3 роки тому +17

    This may be the best interview you've done so far PLEASE don't stop !

  • @jeshkam
    @jeshkam 3 роки тому +41

    Lol his De Niro impression was 100% spot on, I couldn't stop laughing... 🤣😁😂

  • @Ellienollie
    @Ellienollie 3 роки тому +11

    so glad he got over drugs and is in the place he is today. gonna have to rewatch this classic again

  • @gbgary
    @gbgary 2 роки тому +6

    his facial expressions are spot on Robert De Niro.

  • @odd410
    @odd410 3 роки тому +11

    Bronx Tale is such a classic! So many things I still refer to today... the car door test, the $20 loan, you’s cant leave, waste of talent, working mans a sucker... everytime i lose a bet i send my bookie a gif of mush at the racetrack

    • @tecxidor92590
      @tecxidor92590 3 роки тому

      Yeah but the cars nowadays have automatic locks now. You can't even do a car test like that anymore unless you still have a classic car.

    • @sontagfamily5611
      @sontagfamily5611 3 роки тому

      The $20 loan is my favorite story, I use it a lot with my kids.

  • @morganforrest2887
    @morganforrest2887 3 роки тому +40

    This guy is a good actor. Glad you guys had this sit down.

  • @mrno_name9518
    @mrno_name9518 3 роки тому +24

    The bike scene in Bronx Tale was from a real life situation that happened with Sonny Franzese, Michael’s father. Everybody go watch a docu-series that a UA-cam channel ‘Newsday’ has come out with about the life of Sonny Franzese it’s brilliant!

    • @lt4324
      @lt4324 3 роки тому +3

      Trust me, that has happened in many areas or certain boroughs in NYC. SOME were not welcomed in certain areas!

    • @keithcosentino4581
      @keithcosentino4581 3 роки тому

      No it wasn't. It was Chaz palminteris life. It's an actual altercation he saw happen.

    • @lt4324
      @lt4324 3 роки тому +2

      @@keithcosentino4581 Yes, but how do we know this was or was not based on Sonny F., as portrayed by Chaz.
      Most know it was based on Chaz's life and what he witnessed when he was young but that does not mean this bar scene was not based on Sonny.
      Think about it , Chaz's character was named Sonny. Coincidence?

  • @Fony_turgeson
    @Fony_turgeson 7 місяців тому +2

    one of the best iconic movies ever made,, thank you for the memories and teachings....mike you are a great interviewer

  • @OdintheGermanShepherd
    @OdintheGermanShepherd 3 роки тому +246

    excellent sit down. Really interesting

  • @curtcoeurdelion
    @curtcoeurdelion 3 роки тому +26

    Fun fact: in the recent Newsday Documentary about Sonny Franzese they said that the famous Biker Incident depicted in The Bronx Tale was actually a thing Sonny did.

    • @bornfromforeign
      @bornfromforeign 3 роки тому +7

      Yea michael father was no joke

    • @AllianceFiLifee
      @AllianceFiLifee 3 роки тому

      It was Sammy The Bull who did that, he talks about it in his book.

    • @curtcoeurdelion
      @curtcoeurdelion 3 роки тому +5

      @@AllianceFiLifee He probably did a similar thing later on. Sammy was from Brooklyn not the Bronx and was still a Kid in the Rampers when the original happened in the 60ties.

    • @AllianceFiLifee
      @AllianceFiLifee 3 роки тому +4

      @@curtcoeurdelion I just read somewhere that Sammys incident with the bikers was the inspiration for that scene, but maybe Sonnys incident was. I stand corrected.

    • @hereticlife2546
      @hereticlife2546 3 роки тому +2

      You think it was a coincidence Chaz’s character was named Sonny.

  • @shaneramjit6024
    @shaneramjit6024 3 роки тому +13

    One of my favourite movies, the Bronx tale. Watching from south Africa.

    • @earl-larsen
      @earl-larsen 3 роки тому

      @BigDaddyCool42 What a loser

    • @shaneramjit6024
      @shaneramjit6024 3 роки тому

      @BigDaddyCool42 I don't think you ever heard of south Africa hey. You should do some research.

  • @paulacib5600
    @paulacib5600 2 роки тому +1

    Michael Franzese A class act

  • @YTSH0RTMEME3
    @YTSH0RTMEME3 3 роки тому +40

    I was heartbroken and upset to see the path he went through

    • @djquinn11
      @djquinn11 3 роки тому +14

      He came out the other end and he’s turned his life around. A very inspiring story.

  • @uchibenkei
    @uchibenkei 3 роки тому +23

    I also remember Brancato from smaller roles in Crimson Tide and Enemy of the State.

    • @nightfangs2910
      @nightfangs2910 3 роки тому +2

      And the sopranos

    • @Twi66e
      @Twi66e 3 роки тому +2

      Oh shit he’s in enemy of the state? I love that movie haven’t watched it in years might have to watch it soon

    • @michaelberry1382
      @michaelberry1382 3 роки тому

      Loved him in Crimson Tide. When he hangs up on Denzel is just great how that all unfolds

    • @SEALCOATINGISLIFE
      @SEALCOATINGISLIFE 3 роки тому +1

      Crimson Tide is a great movie 🍿

    • @earl-larsen
      @earl-larsen 3 роки тому +4

      enemy of the state...oh boy were the makers of that movie really trying to tell us something or what? sheesh. that movie is basically a documentary at this point

  • @supremeleadergeorge1277
    @supremeleadergeorge1277 3 роки тому +20

    What a surprised sitdown yet a pleasant one

  • @donrodgers283
    @donrodgers283 2 роки тому +5

    Chazz Palmintiere wrote the Bronx tale. It was his one man show, he wouldn’t sell the rites for the script unless he played Sonny.

  • @simonetartocchi6968
    @simonetartocchi6968 3 роки тому +16

    I'm with you on Sonny too! Chazz was just PERFECT for his role, love him!

  • @sacredoriginofficial
    @sacredoriginofficial 3 роки тому +5

    We always enjoy listening to Lillo speak. Lots of love and Respect! 🎸

  • @89RealThe
    @89RealThe 3 роки тому +35

    'It don't take much strength to pull a trigger, but try and get up every morning, day after day and work for a livin'! Let's see him try that! Then we'll see who's the REAL tough guy! The working man's the tough guy! Your father's the tough guy!'

    • @leemichael2154
      @leemichael2154 3 роки тому +1

      Best written mob line in the movie's ever full stop

  • @jamesrippy4551
    @jamesrippy4551 3 роки тому +11

    I hope he gets another chance in movies. Most of the old school guys for mob movies are all in their 70s

  • @blengdiabloed7335
    @blengdiabloed7335 3 роки тому +7

    we are truly blessed to have both Michael and Lillo doing this. rarely we've seen actual real mob bosses or former ones willing to actually entertain us and give us an insight of how rough the life works back in those days but damn.. we are all blessed here to see you Mr. Franzese.

  • @matthewmorris7665
    @matthewmorris7665 3 роки тому +5

    I've been wanting to hear him talk about that night for quite some time now. Thanks again, Michael. I never get tired of your UA-cam channel.

  • @conytrev4331
    @conytrev4331 3 роки тому +14

    Lillo is an amazing actor! ALWAYS ROOTING FOR HIM IN WHATEVER HE DOES.

    • @teddykgb2450
      @teddykgb2450 Рік тому +3

      Tell that to the dead cop.

    • @dalehood1846
      @dalehood1846 Рік тому

      He didn't shoot him, he was with the guy that did.

    • @Ravens_by1k
      @Ravens_by1k Рік тому

      @@teddykgb2450 who gives a shit. A cop life is as meaningful as anyone else. No more

    • @rhino5250
      @rhino5250 Рік тому

      @@teddykgb2450 1. That comment doesn’t even make sense.
      2. He didn’t do it and is free now so even if he did it doesn’t matter. But he didn’t anyways