Yet in “The Godfather Waltz” it is positively plaintive. Similarly, composers typically exploit the French horn’s naturally bold, brassy sound. ”But in ‘Castel del Monte’ he asks it to ...

(SOUNDBITE OF NINO ROTA'S "THE GODFATHER WALTZ") DETROW: Of course, we are talking about Francis Ford Coppola's "Godfather II." Not only considered the greatest sequel of all time, it's also ...

As the epic saga of a crime family that spans most of a century, the Godfather trilogy inevitably portrays many of its characters at various stages of their lives. The movie somehow fashions ...