Over 50 years later, The Godfather film lives on. In this first episode of The Godfather: A Film We Can't Refuse, host Rebecca Keegan explores the surprising warmth at the heart of this mob movie – a “strange tenderness” that changed the genre forever and keeps audiences coming back to the Corleone family again and again. This is the first chapter of The Godfather: A Film We Can’t Refuse. Hear the rest on Audible when you sign up for a free 30-day trial. Go to audible.com/thegodfather

Step into the shadow of the Corleone family as Paramount Pictures unveils the enduring saga of The Godfather as never experienced before in this captivating Audible Original.

With exclusive insights from the legendary cast, including Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, Robert Duvall, and Talia Shire, and commentary from a diverse array of film experts and ardent aficionados, we dissect the film’s magnetic allure and its pervasive influence across our culture.

Journey alongside Rebecca Keegan, the acclaimed senior film editor at The Hollywood Reporter, as she explores the heart of this cinematic masterpiece through a new lens. From the complexities of family to the nuances of gender dynamics, from the echoes in pop culture to the culinary connections it inspires, The Godfather is more than a movie—it’s a cultural phenomenon that continues to enthrall and intrigue us.

Together, we’ll ultimately seek answers to the enigma: Why does The Godfather hold such an indelible place in our lives? Why, after half a century, do we remain spellbound by the Corleone family’s tale of power, loyalty, and betrayal?

This is the first chapter of The Godfather: A Film We Can’t Refuse. Hear the rest on Audible when you sign up for a free 30-day trial. Go to audible.com/thegodfather