Mafia
'Havana' Revisited: An American Gangster in Cuba
Before Tony Montana, there was Meyer Lansky. True-crime writer T.J. English recounts the history of a mob-ruled Havana before the 1959 revolution.
Godfather, the film and the book.
Mario Puzo talks to Terry Gross about the book and the film "The Godfather"
Michael Imperioli, on his breakthrough role in Goodfellas.
Actor Michael Imperioli, . He played Spider in the film Goodfellas, best known for getting shot in the foot by Joe Pesci's character after failing to get a drink.
Mafia Chronicle Out in Paperback
Former New York Times crime reporter Selwyn Raab provides a history of New York City's organized crime in his book, Five Families: The Rise, Decline, and Resurgence of America's Most Powerful Mafia Empires. The book is now out in paperback. This interview originally aired on Sept. 18, 2005.
'Sopranos' Embarks on Sixth Season
The new season of The Sopranos opens on Sunday, bringing the world of Tony and Carmela, Christopher and Paulie Walnuts back to dens around the country. The show's last previous episode aired in the summer of 2004.
The 'Five Families' of New York Crime
The aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks revitalized New York City's mafia organizations. That's one of the revelations of former 'New York Times' crime reporter Selwyn Raab's new book, 'Five Families: The Rise, Decline, and Resurgence of America's Most Powerful Mafia Empires'.
Cassavetes's Mikey & Nicky Revisited
Critic-at-large John Powers reviews Mikey & Nicky, a film first released in 1976 written and directed by Elaine May starring John Cassavetes and Peter Falk. It's now out on DVD.
'Godfather' Author, the Late Mario Puzo
Puzo was best known for the novel The Godfather (1969) which spawned three films. He died in 1999. A new novel is based on the characters he created called The Godfather Returns by Mark Winegardner. This interview was originally broadcast on July 25, 1996.
'The Sopranos' Season Opener
TV critic David Bianculli reviews "The Sopranos" - which begins its fifth season on HBO Sunday.
'The Sopranos' Writer and Director David Chase
He created the HBO hit series The Sopranos. The show begins its fifth season this Sunday and picks up where it left off with the separation of Tony Soprano and his wife Carmela.