It’s very sad to think that Jim Hoffa’s wife had no closure, she passed away aged 62, no age, it must have been very sad for the Hoffa children who never saw their father again, a very sad business
@@Suzyfromtheblock but when the mafia tell you to do something you usually did it or suffer the consequences and he knew what he was doing ignoring them
@@michaelfranzese no, Thank you! From all of us! Thank you! You are an inspiration that no matter how bad things get we ALL can be redeemed 100%, Thank you Mr. Michael Thank you sir.
@Mr N many people thought the movie Hoffa would be a joke because Danny De Vito ,I gotta say I thought Hoffa was more enjoyable than "The Irishman " Nicholson nailed the role as Hoffa ,no disrespect to Pacino but he didn't make a good Hoffa ,Jack Nicholson looked sounded and was Hoffa in that movie
I was an extra in Hoffa as a Teamster, the riot scene was lots of fun!! Great memories!!👍It still blows my mind they made that factory buildings look so good in the movie!
You're absolutely right Michael, Hoffa was and continues to be fascinating. I had a teacher who worked for RFK, they went to Teamsters HQ unannounced and Hoffa made the AG wait in the outer office for over an hour. When they finally got in, Hoffa was in his rolled up shirtsleeves on the floor doing push-ups during the 15 minute interview! Those guys hated each other's guts.
I still feel this movie is criminally underrated! I am somewhat bias being from Michigan and growing up only knowing Union Labor, but Hoffa is still a beloved legend. The mystery of his disappearance is still dinner and holiday discussion to this day and is always great conversation, I love this movie!
I’m with you brother, and as a Union Boileranimal aka Boilermaker Local #37. We really need another Hoffa. Not just for our Union Brotherhood, but our Nation too
I’m originally from the Detroit area. I was also a member of Teamsters, Local 247 in Detroit. I’m still a Teamster to this day. Hoffa has always been my hero and this move was beyond brilliant!
@@michaelfranzese I’ve always loved this movie, and as a Union Boilermaker. We need another Hoffa in our Union Brotherhood, and for America! Jack Nicholson was Beyond Amazing in this movie
I've been obsessed with the Hoffa case because my dad was a teamster trucker in the 70's and there was a lot of things no one knew about him during those times.
Hoffa was a great movie. Michael, I cannot wait for your sitdown with Salvatore Gravano. I posted a photo of us on your website. God bless you paesano. 🍷
Both great actors but Nicholson became Hoffa! I wish he would have reprised him for “The Irishman”. I think he’s retired so I don’t know if was ever considered.
Ya know what? I feel the very same way! Pacino edges out DeNiro as my favorite actor by a hair! But(!) Hoffa just wasn't the part for Al, & especially what w/the age Pacino was at, at the time of The Irishman. Nicholson, on the other hand, nailed Hoffa! 110%
I look forward to every single one of these uploads. I remember growing up my grandpa was in the teamsters union and the Hoffa murder was one of the hot topics of my childhood.
Same. My grandfather ran one of the NorCal locals during Hoffa’s reign. Smartly he never talked about what happened to Hoffa not that he knew anything about it.
This is the film that started the tradition of my grandfather and I go to the movies. We went once or twice a year the last movie we saw in the theater together was open range. My grandpa was a truck driver his whole adult life and always wanted to be a cowboy so I think it was all very fitting.
Michael.. I have so much respect for you.. people will always talk a story to make themselves feel like their someone special or that their connected.. I think tradition, loyalty and respect are everything.. but there comes a point in life for a change.. and all the changes that you have made has made you a person that can finally breathe and to be your own man with only the expectations of what a husband and a great father should be.. and can be.. your life now doesn't define who you were.. please don't ever beat yourself up.. for things that you've done in your past.. yesterday is gone.. it's all about today and tomorrow.. please don't ever feel that you've betrayed anyone in your past.. you just changed priorities... I hear your sincerity in your voice.. you've had everything in the world money can buy.. and you realized what really matters in life.. so many people never are able to reach where your at now... I truly admire and respect who you are and only wish you the very best in life.. I just subscribed to your channel and I look forward to your videos.. thank you for sharing your life with us.. sending blessings of Love Joy happiness and good health.. God bless you.. your family.. and your friends.. sincerely, Jason Rhodes 🙏
I'm glad you mentioned "if I would have built this year's ago what would it matter?" It's only now after years of ups and downs and struggles and so many dreams never fulfilled, that I understand...."today is sufficient for itself" What a life I've had and I keep thanking God over and over this year. What we dream in heaven will come true. What we build in heaven will remain. What new songs of praise we sing to the Father and the Son will echo in eternity. Thank you MICHAEL.
I've never seen this movie....going to now. I would never know that is Jack Nicholson playing Hoffa. They made him look so much like Hoffa. Be safe, be healthy and God bless!!
I am from Bulgaria Michael !!! I am wishing you good health, and keep the secrets for you ! Thank you very much for all the stories that you are sharing all the time.
@@vittic5439 with movies that he has done like Shawshank, My cousin Vinny, Scarface that have zero to do with Mafia or Cosa Nostra i have to respectfully disagree. As someone who has spent the majority of my life in the streets this is one of theee most accirate portrayals of mob/westy life and hells kitchen that exists. No frills and the actor that plays King Benny is so real and authentic for anyone whos been around it .
Michael this new sit down with Sammy looks crazy man!! From what i saw you held your cool and sounded calm and collected! Millions of people cant wait for the video to drop
Im from Malaysia, Michael. I have to tell you that there are many many people here that are interested. The story of the 'families' in the US and Italy have a large following here. The same goes about the story of Jimmy Hoffa. In glad to be part of this channel and peace to you brother ✌🏻 from 🇲🇾
Always loved this movie. DeVito did an awesome job Directing. So many great scenes. One of my favorites is with the late great actor Robert Prosky who plays Billy Flynn after they blow up the laundry. Epic! BTW, Kudos to you Michael for not being another "I know Where Hoffa is Buried" Johnny Come Lately, way too many of those! A Man's reputation and honor is more important than money.
This is a smart move, Michael. Putting this information out about the Hoffa tapes while your popularity continues to rise will open up doors to a lot of serious producers. I suggest you think of it as more of an archeological expedition than a documentary though. Use modern tech to search the area. Make some money upfront and if you lead them to the body, put a contingency in your contract. It’s a chance to truly be a part of history.
You bring back memories , my dad was involved in the dark life . I saw it before my eyes and have many stories to tell. My dad is dead and gone but will never forget what crazy life he put us through. When I tell my stories about my dads ventures and bringing us along for the ride, folks tell me that I should write a book about it 😳🤣✌
The young Teamsters guy killing Hoffa and Danny DeVito's character was played by the great character actor Frank Waley. He also played Oswald's double in Oliver Stone's JFK and was also immortalized in Quentin Tarrantino's Pulp Fiction where he "discusses hamburgers" with Samuel Jackson's character.
Thank you Mr. Franzese. I actually just suggested that you review this movie in a comment on your Assante interview! I know this movie is fictionalized and its almost saddening knowing there wasn't a real Bobby Ciaro.. But this is definitely Nicholson's and DeVito's finest hour. Not just one of my favorite mob movies ever, but Hoffa is one of the best movies of the 20th century--period. And of course Armand as Carol D'Allesandro was pure gold. I also recently watched your "Blood Covenant" testimony on the Rock Church RUclips channel. --Very powerful talk. It's amazing: the plans that God has for us, and how he can use any story and make it one about Him. Thank you for all you do, helping to steer kids away from the same roads that you had to travel down yourself, and for helping to share the Good News with those who need it most. Isn't it crazy that -that same underboss from the Fortune 500 article is now a part of a Great(er) Commission. God bless you Michael, P.E.A.C.E.
as a child i knew someone who met jimmy hoffa. he told me this movie is much closer to who Jimmy Hoffa really was. that Jack Nicholson nailed it personality wise.
Brilliant review as always Michael! Hoffa is a terrific and very underrated film. And speaking of underrated films….. I know you’ve spoken about Scorsese’s “The Irishman” before - but never in an extensive in depth review as you usually do here. I would love to one day see a nice “ Mob Movie Monday “ review on it - especially since you know so many of the characters that were portrayed. “The Irishman” and “Once Upon a Time in America” are two epics that I bet you fans would love to see your take on!
I was married to the head of the Teamsters Union in Alaska Local #959 during the Hoffa years. I was 17 years old - had 3 children by the time I was 21 - my son was killed in Miami at 2 years old and our house was burned down in Alaska the same night. Some years later, another house was burned to the ground. - this was during the Oil Pipeline build-out in Alaska. Who gets the contracts?? Those were the big deals to be given - I saw it all. Grew up fast. Have never believed in government since. Love your channel Michael!
Just found out from a flier in my mailbox today that Mr. Franzese will be next door to my apts. at crossroads church next month, I will have put in for that day off, this is a can’t miss meaningful event.
You're not gonna be " one of those guys" Mike. You're THE guy. Nobody can scam the government like you bro. I know you don't particularly like compliments on your old life but you're the man.
Mr. Franzese, I know the topic of Hoffa has been beaten into sand, but have you ever watched the 1983 Hoffa movie "Blood Feud" with Robert Blake? And if I haven't said it before, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to review and share these movies with all of us.
That is awesome Michael that you were still in touch with some « old friends » even while being reborn and out of the life .. its just show how people are not bad by nature .. once you take them out of the bad environment and frequentation they can be friends with guys they once view as enemy .. just like soldiers THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE once you take them out of war and get them to meet the enemy soldiers 99% of the time they become friends .. and thats what life is about .. ❤️❤️
I’ve heard you mentioning the tapes before . Regardless of the passage of time , I don’t think it’s right to keep potential information from the family
Cannot wait to get my hands on this new book of yours! And the Franzese movie is gonna be epic! Wow! We’re up over 600,000! God has truly blessed you,Michael
I have to stop this video for one minute. You brought up “Gotti” the movie and Armand Assante. In my opinion, if they make “Gotti 2” it would be what “Godfather 3” was to that franchise. I know Armand Assante said he would never make a movie that would ruin the integrity of the first, and I believe him wholeheartedly, I just hope they kill that conversation. There’s no possible way to improve upon that masterpiece.
This movie is epic! The historical span of time, the acting, the directing. A complete jem. Hoffa wars by Dan Moldea is the definitive book on Hoffa btw
What people should learn is to have a goal in life and do not get too greedy. Always the downfall starts with greed. I respect people like Michael who don't chase the headlines for some extra coins as the long term game is more important. A lot of 'new money' or 'new power' people get themselves killed, sometimes also physically, because they are not used to handling that much money or power.
As always, a magnificent review. Michael, could you review Sidney Lumet's 1981 film "Prince Of The City." It's primarily concerned with police corruption; the way crooked police run shoulders wih street hoodlums and organised crime. A riveting, gritty 80's film I think you'll enjoy.
I wonder if Mr. Franzese would consider discussing the old school Mob bosses? How low key, polite and reserved they were in public. How they could get things done by influencing people as much as by making them do things. I live in Mandarino Country. Friends of mine had met him. People were always doing favors for Mr. Mandarino. Considered an honor to do small things on his behalf, nothing violent, more like daily things. He had that effect on people. They wanted his friendship.
If the players are dead or not getting out of prison, share it.. Thanks for sharing Michael. It doesn't make sense to take the body from Detroit to New Jersey. To much of a risk. Union Boilermaker here, Local 169 Detroit..
Mr.Franzese, I admire you more and more after every video!! Also, you gotta tell us where to buy that canvas behind you hahahahah Also, Jon Bernthal has got to play your father Sonny!
Hi Micheal, have been following you recently and really enjoy the content, I am from Detroit, eastside suburbs! My uncle was at the red fox the day Hoffa went missing, he spoke with Hoffa, my uncle was a top executive with one of the. Big three automakers. My Dad was a trucker and knew Hoffa! I would be willing to share because there is kind of a story behind it but not on here. Don't know if you are interested but would love to share. Thanks Bob
My dad was a Teamster, I was 15 . When he turned up missing my dad said, they got him. His look made my blood run cold. He said he'll never be found.
It’s very sad to think that Jim Hoffa’s wife had no closure, she passed away aged 62, no age, it must have been very sad for the Hoffa children who never saw their father again, a very sad business
They gave him a big chance to leave abd retire should of listened ....
@@HECKSTER69 he wasn’t the type of man to do that, he built up the teamsters, he wasn’t going to Back down
@@Suzyfromtheblock but when the mafia tell you to do something you usually did it or suffer the consequences and he knew what he was doing ignoring them
@@actualmossy1627 realistically yes you are correct , got to give it to him though he tried
Danny DeVito is just a legend. The guy is a genius and has always been criminally underrated.
I could sit down and listen to this guy talk about anything for hours
@@michaelfranzese no, Thank you! From all of us! Thank you! You are an inspiration that no matter how bad things get we ALL can be redeemed 100%, Thank you Mr. Michael Thank you sir.
@@michaelfranzese hey Mike, when is Patrick releasing the Mafia States of America part one of your sit down with Sammy?? Please give us a clue!!
Michael could read a used car warranty..... and you want to hear all of it.
Excellent bullshitter.Knows how to stay relevant
you and me both god sir
His body may never be found but he’ll never be forgotten and no one can take that from him no matter how powerful they are💯
"Danny De Vito is a great actor"..Thats todays biggest understatement! Great review as always. Thanks.
Not only is De Vito a great actor but people forget he was the director of Hoffa . I think it is one of Nicholson's best role's ever .
@@feck2594 me too.
@Mr N many people thought the movie Hoffa would be a joke because Danny De Vito ,I gotta say I thought Hoffa was more enjoyable than "The Irishman " Nicholson nailed the role as Hoffa ,no disrespect to Pacino but he didn't make a good Hoffa ,Jack Nicholson looked sounded and was Hoffa in that movie
I was an extra in Hoffa as a Teamster, the riot scene was lots of fun!! Great memories!!👍It still blows my mind they made that factory buildings look so good in the movie!
Was that shot taken in Pittsburghs Strip District
@@southside3216 Chicago
Awesome ❤
It was shot by Pershing and Damen, right in front of McKinley Park by the southwest side of Chicago.
@@javier7717 Is that by Blue Island? My grandfather and his brothers moved there in the 50’s for work and stood there for about 10 yrs.
You're absolutely right Michael, Hoffa was and continues to be fascinating. I had a teacher who worked for RFK, they went to Teamsters HQ unannounced and Hoffa made the AG wait in the outer office for over an hour. When they finally got in, Hoffa was in his rolled up shirtsleeves on the floor doing push-ups during the 15 minute interview! Those guys hated each other's guts.
I still feel this movie is criminally underrated! I am somewhat bias being from Michigan and growing up only knowing Union Labor, but Hoffa is still a beloved legend. The mystery of his disappearance is still dinner and holiday discussion to this day and is always great conversation, I love this movie!
I’m with you brother, and as a Union Boileranimal aka Boilermaker Local #37. We really need another Hoffa. Not just for our Union Brotherhood, but our Nation too
@@srice8959 amen!
Agreed for the simple reason that Jack Nicholson's portrayal of Hoffa is dead on versus Pacino's portrayal which felt like Scent of a Woman.
@@johngaltjkt62 couldn't agree more!
I’m originally from the Detroit area. I was also a member of Teamsters, Local 247 in Detroit. I’m still a Teamster to this day. Hoffa has always been my hero and this move was beyond brilliant!
Now this was a great classic. Excellent cast. Michael reviews some deep cuts, he's the best. A true friend of ours👍🙏
@@michaelfranzese thank you brother, many blessings to you and your family. God bless🙏🙏
@@michaelfranzese
I’ve always loved this movie, and as a Union Boilermaker. We need another Hoffa in our Union Brotherhood, and for America! Jack Nicholson was Beyond Amazing in this movie
As a truck driver I wish we had that kind of unity today. Maybe we could actually get some change in the industry that actually benefits the drivers.
Unions nolonger represent employees, they represent the company while taking money from employees.
As a receiver Working with Walmart we cant keep drivers, even with benefits
I've been obsessed with the Hoffa case because my dad was a teamster trucker in the 70's and there was a lot of things no one knew about him during those times.
My family has ties to Hoffa and the mob but those ties were divided by the cia displacing my family to a point they changed my race at birth
I grew up around mob guys my whole life because of my dad. Those guys were his closest friends.
@ZoneFighter1 well thanks for that correction.
@@bubbasimpson9111 must have been pretty fun. But got dark when those calls went out
@@FOXDeadPool yea it was fun, I had all new video games and dirt bikes. Whenever my dad was out hauling scrap I was hanging around the restaurants.
Hoffa was a great movie. Michael, I cannot wait for your sitdown with Salvatore Gravano. I posted a photo of us on your website. God bless you paesano. 🍷
I’m from the UK and I’m mad about all the mob films and the real life stories. This man is a very interesting bloke.
Classic you can’t go wrong with jack and Danny liked this movie better than the one with bob and al and they 2 of my favorite actors
True but the ending is fictional was not fictional is him disappearing
it’s Robert not Bob
Both great actors but Nicholson became Hoffa! I wish he would have reprised him for “The Irishman”. I think he’s retired so I don’t know if was ever considered.
@@cedenoanthony45 Ok Tony.
Ya know what? I feel the very same way! Pacino edges out DeNiro as my favorite actor by a hair! But(!) Hoffa just wasn't the part for Al, & especially what w/the age Pacino was at, at the time of The Irishman. Nicholson, on the other hand, nailed Hoffa! 110%
‘Hoffa’ is very underrated. Classic.
I look forward to every single one of these uploads. I remember growing up my grandpa was in the teamsters union and the Hoffa murder was one of the hot topics of my childhood.
@@michaelfranzese no, thank you!
Same. My grandfather ran one of the NorCal locals during Hoffa’s reign. Smartly he never talked about what happened to Hoffa not that he knew anything about it.
I remember watching this movie as a kid with my dad when I was home from school sick and it was incredible .
Please never change the intro music Michael! Always gets me hyped
I was a teamster for 39 yrs just like my father we were UNION !
This is the film that started the tradition of my grandfather and I go to the movies. We went once or twice a year the last movie we saw in the theater together was open range. My grandpa was a truck driver his whole adult life and always wanted to be a cowboy so I think it was all very fitting.
Michael.. I have so much respect for you.. people will always talk a story to make themselves feel like their someone special or that their connected.. I think tradition, loyalty and respect are everything.. but there comes a point in life for a change.. and all the changes that you have made has made you a person that can finally breathe and to be your own man with only the expectations of what a husband and a great father should be.. and can be.. your life now doesn't define who you were.. please don't ever beat yourself up.. for things that you've done in your past.. yesterday is gone.. it's all about today and tomorrow.. please don't ever feel that you've betrayed anyone in your past.. you just changed priorities... I hear your sincerity in your voice.. you've had everything in the world money can buy.. and you realized what really matters in life.. so many people never are able to reach where your at now... I truly admire and respect who you are and only wish you the very best in life.. I just subscribed to your channel and I look forward to your videos.. thank you for sharing your life with us.. sending blessings of Love Joy happiness and good health.. God bless you.. your family.. and your friends.. sincerely, Jason Rhodes 🙏
I was hoping you would make this.
Very interesting topic and a great film.
I'm glad you mentioned "if I would have built this year's ago what would it matter?" It's only now after years of ups and downs and struggles and so many dreams never fulfilled, that I understand...."today is sufficient for itself" What a life I've had and I keep thanking God over and over this year. What we dream in heaven will come true. What we build in heaven will remain. What new songs of praise we sing to the Father and the Son will echo in eternity. Thank you MICHAEL.
You’re the most insightful and stand up guy I think I have ever seen and heard.
Give the Hoffa tape to Geraldo. He’ll fall for anything!
Skinheads nemesis!
lmfao
Still hasn't found "Capone's Vaults"....Just an empty "Bathtub" Gin bottle.
Lol
"There was nothing in Al Capone's vault. But it wasn't Geraldo's fault. D'oh!"
You Sir are a stand up guy !!!!!!! I can tell you do care about people , helping people , and have a strong Faith .
I've never seen this movie....going to now. I would never know that is Jack Nicholson playing Hoffa. They made him look so much like Hoffa. Be safe, be healthy and God bless!!
I could listen to you for hours, my dad, who I lost past january ,hated youtube..loved your channel.
Hoffa was by far a BETTER movie than The Irishman
I am from Bulgaria Michael !!! I am wishing you good health, and keep the secrets for you ! Thank you very much for all the stories that you are sharing all the time.
SLEEPERS !!! Check out the movie Sleepers. CLASSIC. Cast is beyond phenomenal.
Hell's kitchen 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@@vittic5439 with movies that he has done like Shawshank, My cousin Vinny, Scarface that have zero to do with Mafia or Cosa Nostra i have to respectfully disagree. As someone who has spent the majority of my life in the streets this is one of theee most accirate portrayals of mob/westy life and hells kitchen that exists. No frills and the actor that plays King Benny is so real and authentic for anyone whos been around it .
50% of the film is Great, 50% is Zzzzzzzzz
It is ALWAYS a Great pleasure and joy to hear of your honest stories about “The Life” . Many thanks Micheal Franzese
I see Michael, I click! Who’s with me???
Michael this new sit down with Sammy looks crazy man!! From what i saw you held your cool and sounded calm and collected! Millions of people cant wait for the video to drop
Hey Michael!! I hope you have a great week! God Bless from The Bronx 👊🙏🇺🇸
Im from Malaysia, Michael. I have to tell you that there are many many people here that are interested. The story of the 'families' in the US and Italy have a large following here. The same goes about the story of Jimmy Hoffa. In glad to be part of this channel and peace to you brother ✌🏻 from 🇲🇾
You're pretty much the only former mob guy I have any respect for. Love your videos.
Michael is an incredible public speaker.
Mr. Franzese just seems like the nicest, coolest guy you could ever meet. I can't picture him mixed up with a bad crowd.
Open your eyes, Pal!!
Michael I highly recommend you watch the long good Friday. I know your gonna love it.
Always loved this movie. DeVito did an awesome job Directing. So many great scenes. One of my favorites is with the late great actor Robert Prosky who plays Billy Flynn after they blow up the laundry. Epic! BTW, Kudos to you Michael for not being another "I know Where Hoffa is Buried" Johnny Come Lately, way too many of those! A Man's reputation and honor is more important than money.
I just want to thank you on this content. The mafia movie is my childhood, and that kinde of movie changed my view on life. Hello from Bosnia!
This is a smart move, Michael. Putting this information out about the Hoffa tapes while your popularity continues to rise will open up doors to a lot of serious producers. I suggest you think of it as more of an archeological expedition than a documentary though. Use modern tech to search the area. Make some money upfront and if you lead them to the body, put a contingency in your contract. It’s a chance to truly be a part of history.
You bring back memories , my dad was involved in the dark life .
I saw it before my eyes and have many stories to tell. My dad is dead and gone but will never forget what crazy life he put us through.
When I tell my stories about my dads ventures and bringing us along for the ride, folks tell me that I should write a book about it 😳🤣✌
The young Teamsters guy killing Hoffa and Danny DeVito's character was played by the great character actor Frank Waley. He also played Oswald's double in Oliver Stone's JFK and was also immortalized in Quentin Tarrantino's Pulp Fiction where he "discusses hamburgers" with Samuel Jackson's character.
I love that everytime Michael has a chance to mention how great Armand is he takes it
Can’t wait to see your sit down with sammy the bull Michael it’s gonna break the internet for sure keep up the good work brother god bless 🙏🏻
Hoffa with Nicholson is one of my all time favorite movies
I just love hearing your stories !!! this is the best !!!! Have a wonderful week Michael!!! 🎉🎉❤️
Thank you Mr. Franzese. I actually just suggested that you review this movie in a comment on your Assante interview! I know this movie is fictionalized and its almost saddening knowing there wasn't a real Bobby Ciaro.. But this is definitely Nicholson's and DeVito's finest hour. Not just one of my favorite mob movies ever, but Hoffa is one of the best movies of the 20th century--period. And of course Armand as Carol D'Allesandro was pure gold.
I also recently watched your "Blood Covenant" testimony on the Rock Church RUclips channel. --Very powerful talk. It's amazing: the plans that God has for us, and how he can use any story and make it one about Him. Thank you for all you do, helping to steer kids away from the same roads that you had to travel down yourself, and for helping to share the Good News with those who need it most. Isn't it crazy that -that same underboss from the Fortune 500 article is now a part of a Great(er) Commission. God bless you Michael,
P.E.A.C.E.
Armand’s character in Hoffa, as soon as he’s in the scene, you immediately want to see more of his character.
as a child i knew someone who met jimmy hoffa. he told me this movie is much closer to who Jimmy Hoffa really was. that Jack Nicholson nailed it personality wise.
Really appreciate this fantastic content during covid period. Something to really look forward to.
Hear hear!
Hi Michael I hope your Beginning of the week is Truly wonderful & I hope you& your beautiful Daughters& wife& family are doing amazingly Michael. 💓😇💖
Thank you sooooo much Michael I've been waiting a very long time for this review!!!!!!
I freaking love Jack Nicholson. Thank you for covering this Mr. Franzese
I really hope they can find his remains. That way they can give him a proper burial, so he can Rest In Peace.
I've really enjoyed your post over the last year. It was such a pleasure to meet you at Foretti's. Thank you for being so gracious with your time.
Brilliant review as always Michael!
Hoffa is a terrific and very underrated film.
And speaking of underrated films…..
I know you’ve spoken about Scorsese’s “The Irishman” before - but never in an extensive in depth review as you usually do here.
I would love to one day see a nice “ Mob Movie Monday “ review on it - especially since you know so many of the characters that were portrayed.
“The Irishman” and “Once Upon a Time in America” are two epics that I bet you fans would love to see your take on!
I was married to the head of the Teamsters Union in Alaska Local #959 during the Hoffa years. I was 17 years old - had 3 children by the time I was 21 - my son was killed in Miami at 2 years old and our house was burned down in Alaska the same night. Some years later, another house was burned to the ground. - this was during the Oil Pipeline build-out in Alaska. Who gets the contracts?? Those were the big deals to be given - I saw it all. Grew up fast. Have never believed in government since. Love your channel Michael!
Thanks for another great review! Would love to see you do Public Enemies at some point. Keep up the good work
Just found out from a flier in my mailbox today that Mr. Franzese will be next door to my apts. at crossroads church next month, I will have put in for that day off, this is a can’t miss meaningful event.
Mr. Michael we are waiting patiently for your sit down with Mr. Gravano.
Thank you for great content.
You're not gonna be " one of those guys" Mike. You're THE guy. Nobody can scam the government like you bro. I know you don't particularly like compliments on your old life but you're the man.
Excellent as always. I love and respect Hoffa, wish we had more like him. Michael, in October, just don't let Joe Pistone book the yacht! 😉😁
Mr. Franzese, I know the topic of Hoffa has been beaten into sand, but have you ever watched the 1983 Hoffa movie "Blood Feud" with Robert Blake? And if I haven't said it before, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to review and share these movies with all of us.
He’s 70 and used the term “living under a rock” 😂😂 Michael is the man
Living the honest life we are designed to enjoy clearly has side benefits..
Old saying. Older than him.
‘Living under a rock’ has been around for longer than any of us living now! You kids!!! ❤️
wow
It's an old saying
Classics are unreplaceable
Gonna be a great review, Michael! Also cannot wait for your sitdown with Mike Tyson!
He already has done that
That is awesome Michael that you were still in touch with some « old friends » even while being reborn and out of the life .. its just show how people are not bad by nature .. once you take them out of the bad environment and frequentation they can be friends with guys they once view as enemy .. just like soldiers THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE once you take them out of war and get them to meet the enemy soldiers 99% of the time they become friends .. and thats what life is about .. ❤️❤️
Thanks again for the great stories.
That was the best scene when Danny Devito walks the club owner to Armand Assante .. he was great
I’ve heard you mentioning the tapes before . Regardless of the passage of time , I don’t think it’s right to keep potential information from the family
I'm a big fan of anything J.T. Walsh is in. Very good actor.
Isn't Jimmy Hoffa swimming with the fishes with Luca Brasi?
Cannot wait to get my hands on this new book of yours! And the Franzese movie is gonna be epic! Wow! We’re up over 600,000! God has truly blessed you,Michael
I have to stop this video for one minute. You brought up “Gotti” the movie and Armand Assante. In my opinion, if they make “Gotti 2” it would be what “Godfather 3” was to that franchise. I know Armand Assante said he would never make a movie that would ruin the integrity of the first, and I believe him wholeheartedly, I just hope they kill that conversation. There’s no possible way to improve upon that masterpiece.
It was already announced that there will be a 2nd Gotti film. It'll be about his early days in prison, all the way to him dying of cancer
Who cares about f****** Gotti? Dude, we got bigger fish to fry
@@diannaodekirk7294 F'n Carlo Gambino over here...
It will also be about Gotti Jr.
This movie is epic! The historical span of time, the acting, the directing. A complete jem.
Hoffa wars by Dan Moldea is the definitive book on Hoffa btw
Always exciting to see a new upload 👍
this guy is the best he really lived that life too that just makes it so much more intressing kepp up the good work michael much love
i love your cozy background boss
What people should learn is to have a goal in life and do not get too greedy. Always the downfall starts with greed. I respect people like Michael who don't chase the headlines for some extra coins as the long term game is more important. A lot of 'new money' or 'new power' people get themselves killed, sometimes also physically, because they are not used to handling that much money or power.
Please review American Me next Michael, it's based on a true story. Keep up the good work!
Yea interview some of the actors or real Mexican Mafia members
@@guardinoinc.7490 brilliant movie. Blood in blood out... very good as well
He needs to review The St. Valentine's Day Massacre also.
Hard to find but the version with Robert Blake is better imo. Best Hoffa performance I ever saw
Hey Michael have you ever had any contact with the adopted son of Jimmy Hoffa before his passing Chuckie O'Brien I believe his name was?
Thank you Michael having a sit down for us! ✝️
As always, a magnificent review. Michael, could you review Sidney Lumet's 1981 film "Prince Of The City." It's primarily concerned with police corruption; the way crooked police run shoulders wih street hoodlums and organised crime. A riveting, gritty 80's film I think you'll enjoy.
An underappreciated and a great movie. Thanks for covering this.
Great work Michael, Keep it up!
I wonder if Mr. Franzese would consider discussing the old school Mob bosses? How low key, polite and reserved they were in public. How they could get things done by influencing people as much as by making them do things.
I live in Mandarino Country. Friends of mine had met him. People were always doing favors for Mr. Mandarino. Considered an honor to do small things on his behalf, nothing violent, more like daily things. He had that effect on people. They wanted his friendship.
Armand Assante can't do a bad movie? Apparently you didn't see "Judge Dredd" LOL!
Hey now Rob Schneider killed it in that movie
If the players are dead or not getting out of prison, share it.. Thanks for sharing Michael.
It doesn't make sense to take the body from Detroit to New Jersey. To much of a risk.
Union Boilermaker here, Local 169 Detroit..
Michael probably knows where the approximate location of the body is in the Detroit river
He's actually buried in my back yard along with 200,000 grievances! Poor guy if he only had agreed to ride off into the sunset.
How big is the Detroit River? Its not the Mississippi.
This is wild! I love Michaels stories so much! I stop whatever I'm doing to watch them
Same here lol ive been binge watching his videos 😂😂😂
Mr.Franzese, I admire you more and more after every video!! Also, you gotta tell us where to buy that canvas behind you hahahahah Also, Jon Bernthal has got to play your father Sonny!
These just keep getting better and better!!
Thank you Michael and crew for doing these!!
OUTSTANDING !!
Hi Micheal, have been following you recently and really enjoy the content, I am from Detroit, eastside suburbs! My uncle was at the red fox the day Hoffa went missing, he spoke with Hoffa, my uncle was a top executive with one of the. Big three automakers. My Dad was a trucker and knew Hoffa! I would be willing to share because there is kind of a story behind it but not on here. Don't know if you are interested but would love to share. Thanks Bob
Tell me bout it
we need 1 million already...cant wait for the sitdown with sammy
Jack Nicholson broke the mold on playing Hoffa. No one comes even close to his depiction.