Category Archives: Mafia

Italian Idioms Featuring Numbers

Posted on July 21, 2022 by babbityjean

Idioms are like a language within a language.  And for every country and language, idioms reflect historical roots, cultural habits, idiosyncrasies and beliefs.  And they are fun to ponder. There are a few Italian idioms that have similar or equivalent … Continue reading →

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Padrino: titolo religioso, laico o mafioso?

Posted on February 3, 2022 by babbityjean

Verso la fine del film Il Padrino I, Michael Corleone è in chiesa come padrino del figlio della sorella Connie. Una drammatica musica d’organo accompagna la scena, come il prete intona: “Rinuncia a Satana… e a tutte le sue opere… … Continue reading →

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Godfather: Religious, Secular or Mafioso Title?

Posted on February 3, 2022 by babbityjean

Toward the end of Godfather I, Michael Corleone is in church taking the vow as godfather to sister Connie’s son.  With dramatic organ music playing, the priest intones, “Do you renounce Satan…and all his works…and all his pomps?”  — while … Continue reading →

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