Bada Bing Bayou

Lights, Camera, Capicola: Italian American Cinema Through Our Eyes


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From The Godfather to Goodfellas, Cabrini to My Cousin Vinny, this episode of Bada Bing Bayou is all about the films that defined—and sometimes distorted—Italian American identity. We break down the classics, the clichés, and the cultural impact of seeing our stories on the big screen. Which movies got it right? Which ones made us cringe? And which ones had us saying, “That’s just like my uncle Tony!” Grab some popcorn (or a meatball) and join us for a cinematic stroll through Italian America.

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Bada Bing BayouBy Patrick Ross Campesi and Lawrence Joseph Ingraffia