Me in my Kitchen listening to the Godfather as I cook, so it's important to tell someone who gets it

[Mira]

that a few days ago I saw Chris Christie answer a young boy's question about what his favorite movie is. "You're too young to see it" said Christie to the boy "it's The Godfather".

Surprise anyone?
Anyone?

[lpbk2713]

1. His role model is the crooked politico in Godfather II

Christie patterned his life after him.



Ed: The resemblance isn't that far off either ...

[malaise]

2. I was quite shocked at his response to the kid

I posted something about it but it sank like a stone/

Given his modus operandi and the current investigations, I thought it was a very odd choice.

[spin]

3. I am not defending Chris Christie but feel it is fair to point out that ...

The Godfather is ranked as the second greatest film in American cinema.

The Godfather is widely regarded as one of the greatest films in world cinema[3]—and as one of the most influential, especially in the gangster genre.[4] Now ranked as the second greatest film in American cinema (behind Citizen Kane) by the American Film Institute,[5] it was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry in 1990.[6]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Godfather

A lot of people in Christie's age bracket would say that The Godfather was their favorite film. My son in law is one.

My favorite film is a toss up between 2001: A Space Odyssey and Avatar.

[Mira]

5. Abso-fuckin'-lutely - you are correct, spin.

It's one of my life long favorites, after all, I'm listening to it right now. No question about it's popularity and status as one of the 10 most admired/beloved films. There is something in every one of us that craves unlimited power, no?

I still think it's funny about Christie - and honestly - I don't have to explain that, do I?

just saw you listed your favorites.
I have so many I had to make a conscious choice one day and I chose: Orfeu Negro (Black Orpheus)




http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Orpheus

[spin]

9. Like I said, I am not defending Christie. ...

There are many good reasons to pick The Godfather as your favorite movie.

Perhaps Christie does indeed feel he his somewhat like the Godfather. I worked in the aerospace industry for 37 years so perhaps my choices for favorite movies are not surprising.

Still my son in law's favorite movie is The Godfather but he drives an 18 wheeler for a living. He hardly views himself as a mob leader.

In passing the novel The Godfather was in my opinion much better than the movie. I would rank it in the top 25 novels that I have read. My favorite novel of all time is Ender's Game but I have yet to watch the movie.

[Mira]

11. If you have not read: "Songmaster" and also "Lost Boys"

those are my favorites by Orson Scott Card other than Ender's game. But then, this happened and do no longer read his works.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/15/orson-scott-card-racist-obama_n_3762891.html

[spin]

13. The only book by Orson Scott Card that I enjoyed was "Ender's Game." ...

I did read several others but I don't even remember the titles.

From the article you linked to, I suspect he has gone off the deep end.

[dchill]

26. Yeah, he's nuts.

Great books, though.

[reACTIONary]

6. 2001: A Space Odyssey +10!! (nt)

[KoKo]

15. President Obama listed "The Godfather" as his favorite movie in his interview

with David Remnick in the latest interview.. from "New Yorker." I posted snips of the interview here on DU...but not the part about Obama having "The Godfather" as his fave movie.

For many of us of a certain age...that was an incredible Movie that will stay with us the rest of our lives.''

but...fascinating that both Christie and Obama have that in common...along with others of us.

[spin]

17. I remember standing in a long line in the afternoon heat at a theatre in St. Petersburg Fl ...

to watch it.

The wait was worthwhile. It was definitely a great movie.

[democratisphere]

4. Don't need Don Vito Corleone Christie occupying the Oval Office in the WH.

Let him make US an offer we all can refuse.

[PCIntern]

7. ...and I understand that his favorite song is:

"'I'm A Loser" by The Beatles

[11 Bravo]

8. I thought it was "Dare to be Fat" by Root Boy Slim and the Sex Change Band (Real group!)

They were a local D.C. group. I actually got to know Foster "Ken" McKenzie a little bit way back when.

[PCIntern]

10. Funny...but

I for one am avoiding those references myself. Not because I'm fat...but it offends some around here...and I do enough of that under normal circumstances.

[Mira]

12. For these same cautious reasons I did not post this photo and say

that knowing he loves (i.e.identifies) with the Godfather I get it why he had the operation to staple his stomach.


As I understand it that's a very dangerous procedure, and Christie is dropping weight like mad now. I'm impressed with the courage, but think his choices were quite limited if he wanted to become President. He could not have achieved it and/or stayed alive as a morbidly obese man

[PCIntern]

14. True fact...

that surgery has a relatively high morbidity and mortality quotient. He had it because his docs told him that his probability of staying on this Earth for any length of time was pretty low all things considered (as they say on NPR).

[indie9197]

24. They had a pretty good song called

"Rich, white Republican".

http://m.

[JDPriestly]

16. Are you joking? Or telling the truth?

[Mira]

19. Not joking - see response 2 - it's a corroberation.

He did say it. I shook my head at the time, and said to myself that this makes a whole lot of sense. Then I smiled.

[WinkyDink]

18. It's right up there in my Top 5 (on opposite another right now: "Jaws").

[Mira]

20. My post is not about the merit of the films "Godfather". You know that, I hope.

They are favorites I introduced my grandson to when he was old enough so he would know about it and where all the famous lines come from. He, too, is now a fan.
It is a movie that strikes in our hearts for many reasons, all depending on our diverse life experiences and aspirations. I personally respond to the raw power the most. I think so does Christie.

(I had a sign on my bedroom door for many years: "All I want is a warm bed, a kind word, and unlimited power."
As you can see I have a well-tempered personality )

[PCIntern]

21. The novel is remarkable in so many ways...

including the character of Johnny Fontaine. I was of the understanding that Sinatra and the boys vetoed that stuff out of the script/final cut.

[WinkyDink]

27. But it is in the movie. That's where the "horse's head" scene comes in.

[WinkyDink]

28. I don't think your OP was clear enough on your meaning.

[NJCher]

22. fails to see how he comes off

I think Christie is oblivious to his image. There's a phenomenon in communications called "impression management." Good communicators are good impression managers. It means they are cognizant of the impression they are creating in the eyes of others and they temper it so they can build good relationships. It doesn't mean they are dishonest, it just means they are sensitive to how they come off.

Whether "The Godfather" is really his favorite movie is almost beside the point, or at least as I see it. He has failed to make a connection between his own behavior and the tactics of mobsters. For him to answer the way he did shows he has not made that connection.


Cher

[Mira]

23. Brilliant. And quite correct as you describe it - because it makes sense immediately.

I have a superficial way of drifting into recognizing and highlighting the ridiculous simply because laughing makes my life easier.
It does not mean I cannot respond to intelligent reasoning.

[malaise]

25. Precisely

It was the wrong moment and the wrong audience