This week, the Mikes head to the Bronx for De Niro's directorial debut—a coming-of-age tale about loyalty, family, and the tough choices that shape a young man's life. We break down Chazz Palminteri's scene-stealing turn as Sonny, De Niro's restrained performance as Lorenzo, and how the film balances neighborhood grit with nostalgia. Plus: father-son dynamics, the art of the door test, and the enduring question—should you trust the wiseguys at your corner bar? Wikipedia page for A Bronx Tale. Films recommended this episode:

• Do The Right Thing
• The Sopranos (pilot episode)

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