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#285 - Donnie Brasco
Monday, 16 March, 2026

Mike Newell returns to the show for the second time in a fortnight with Donnie Brasco (1997). Following the gripping true story of FBI agent Joe Pistone, played by Johnny Depp, who infiltrates the New York Mafia under the alias Donnie Brasco and forms a dangerous bond with aging mobster Lefty Ruggiero, portrayed by Al Pacino. The chemistry between Depp and Pacino is fantastic, making every scene they share super entertaining while slowly building toward an unexpectedly tragic story. Pacino delivers a performance worthy of his peak run in the 1990s, while Depp fits seamlessly into the role of a New Yorker navigating the criminal underworld. Filled with memorable moments and compelling character drama, the film stands out as a gangster movie that is often overlooked, and one that could easily be considered among the greats of the genre.Join a crew of wannabe film critics review a different movie every week, and discuss other nonsense. Listen to new episodes every Monday.Record your own podcasts with Zencastr at https://zencastr.com/?via=cinemaeffect to get 30% off today.