Find Me Guilty – We’re Gagsters

In Find Me Guilty, Vin Diesel stars as "Fat" Jackie DiNorscio, one of several defendants in a federal racketeering trial. That trial was the longest Mafia trial in American history. That conceit is interesting in and of itself, but the fact that DiNorscio served as his own attorney really puts it over the top.

Using original court transcripts throughout, DiNorscio makes for a compelling movie character. And Diesel's portrayal of him is some of his finest work on film.

DiNorscio is charming and funny. His counterpart, Sean Kierney (in reality, Samuel Alito) played by  Linus Roache is the opposite. He's a brash, cocky prick that you really want DiNorscio to stick it to. Yes, the mobsters are the bad guys, but they are not bad guys.

The penultimate film of the great Sidney Lumet, it's a shame that Find Me Guilty didn't find a wider audience at the time of its release. Buy, hey, it's free to stream now, so what are you waiting for?

So, sit back, overrule any objections you have with a Tropical High Hazy IPA from Sweetwater Brewing, and don't rat! I, the Thunderous Wizard (@WriterTLK), Bling Blake, and Chumpzilla aren't gangsters. We're gagsters!

This Week’s Segments:

• Introduction/Plot Breakdown – Sometimes the best defense. . . is a wiseguy! (00:00)
• Lingering Questions – Should Vin Diesel have taken on more serious roles like this one? (27:25)
• The "I Love Yous Guys" Trivia Challenge – Chumpzilla challenges the field to trivia about the movie. (59:58)
• Recommendations – We offer our picks for the week and next up: We continue Objection! Flops with the Dan Aykroyd-helmed disaster Nothing But Trouble! (1:12:33)

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