The Morning Watch: The Art Of ‘GoodFellas’ Copa Shot, ‘Hamilton’ Cast Gets Out The Vote & More
The Morning Watchis a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.
In this edition, take a deep dive into the famous “Copa Shot” fromMartin Scorsese’s classic mob movieGoodFellas withLarry McConkey, the Steadicam operator for the long take sequence. Plus, listen as the cast ofHamiltonremixes some lyrics from the famous Broadway show to encourage you to vote, and listen toJohn Cusackbreak down some of his most famous roles, fromThe GrifterstoHigh Fidelityand more.
First up,CineFix’s latest edition of Art of the Scene talked to Steadicam operator Larry McConkey about how they pulled off the famous long take sequence that sweeps through The Copacabana inGoodFellas. Plus, he has plenty of behind the scenes stories about working with Martin Scorsese, actor Ray Liotta, and cinematographer Michael Balhaus
Next,Hamiltoncreator Lin-Manuel Miranda rounded up some of the Broadway cast members to do a quick rap that encourages you and anyone else out their to do their civic duty by voting in this year’s election. As the Tony winner says, “Our nation is asking to hear your voice because November is coming and so is your choice. Now I’ve said this before, and it matters a lot. Do not throw away your shot. … My future depends on this. Yours does, too.”
Finally,GQchecked in with John Cusack now that his new seriesUtopiahas debuted on Amazon Prime, and they had him take a look back at some of his most memorable characters, including earlier roles inThe GriftersandEight Men Out, favorites likeHigh Fidelity,Con AirandGrosse Pointe Blank, and more recent turns inLove & Mercyand of courseUtopia.
