The characters in “Goodfellas” are part of Scorsese’s real New York Italian- American experience, like the ones in “Mean Streets.” It’s very true to the culture of the time and the place.

The True Story Behind 'Goodfellas' Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, and director Martin Scorsese offer a few new insights about the iconic gangster film. Author: Charles Thorp.

Late in 'Goodfellas,' there's a hilarious interaction between Henry Hill and his drug carrier Lois. She had a real-life counterpart.

This is the real story of Karen Friedman Hill that Goodfellas didn’t tell. How Karen Friedman Met Henry Hill Born in 1946, Karen Friedman came from a Jewish family living in the Five Towns area ...

The True Story of Why Martin Scorsese Cast Ray Liotta in Goodfellas Costar Lorraine Bracco just opened up about the first time she met Liotta—in Scorsese's apartment. By Brady Langmann Published ...

Some of the best movies ever are based on true events, from the stirring heroism shown in Schindler's List to the gripping rise-and-fall story in Goodfellas.

The Alto Knights, out March 21, brings Robert DeNiro back to a mob movie—and stars the famed actor in dual roles. Written by Goodfellas screenwriter Nicholas Pileggi, The Alto Knights is ...

The real story behind The Bikeriders reveals how much truth there is to the story Nichols is telling, even if the film ends up being more fiction than fact.. The story behind The Bikeriders ...

Glenn Kenny’s new book “Made Men: The Story of Goodfellas” explores everything from the camera shots to the Italian recipes.

Martin Scorsese’s “Goodfellas” is not just an iconic gangster movie; it’s an all-time classic and a pop-culture touchstone that’s packed with one memorable scene after another, whether it’s that ...

Glenn Kenny’s new book “Made Men: The Story of Goodfellas” explores everything from the camera shots to the Italian recipes.