Mean Streets with Miriam Bale
Summary
Griffin, David, and guest Miriam Bale discuss Martin Scorsese’s *Mean Streets*, analyzing its role as his true directorial debut and Robert De Niro’s breakout performance. They explore the film’s autobiographical elements, the San Gennaro Festival setting, and John Cassavetes’ influence on Scorsese. The conversation also covers De Niro’s early career, his dynamic with Harvey Keitel, and anecdotes about his acting process.
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