Mob Movie Reviews with Sammy The Bull

In this episode of Straight From the Life , former underboss Sammy “The Bull” Gravano takes a deep dive into Casino (1995) breaking down what the movie got right, what it twisted for Hollywood, and the real stories behind the violence, the bosses, and the money. When people watch Casino, they always ask Sammy the same thing: “How real is this? Did it really go down like that?” In this episode, he...

In this episode of Straight From the Life , former underboss Sammy “The Bull” Gravano reacts to the Netflix series “Mob War: Philadelphia vs The Mafia” and finally sets the record straight on the murder of Frank Stillitano — his hit from 1981.When that documentary dropped, everybody started hitting Sammy up, asking what really happened. On the show, Frank’s murder is treated like just another head...

In this episode of Straight From the Life , former underboss Sammy “The Bull” Gravano gives his unfiltered take on Donnie Brasco (1997) . Everyone’s been asking what he thinks about this film and now, he lays it all out. No Hollywood glitter. No fan fiction. Just the truth from someone who lived that life. From how the FBI really worked an undercover operation, to what the movie got right and what...

In this episode of Straight From the Life , former underboss Sammy “The Bull” Gravano breaks down one of the most unforgettable storylines in The Godfather Part II (1974) — the betrayal of Fredo Corleone. From Fredo’s slip with Johnny Ola, to the Havana scene, and that chilling moment when Michael tells his brother, “You’re nothing to me now” — this isn’t just Hollywood drama. It’s the ultimate ba...

In this episode of Straight From the Life , former underboss Sammy “The Bull” Gravano dives into The Godfather Part II (1974) . Widely considered one of the greatest sequels ever made, the film weaves two powerful stories such as Michael Corleone’s rise as the family’s ruthless head and young Vito Corleone’s journey from Sicily to building an empire in America. It’s a saga of power, betrayal, and...

In this episode of Straight From the Life , former underboss Sammy “The Bull” Gravano takes on the movie that started it all The Godfather (1972) . It’s the gold standard of mob films, filled with iconic lines, deep family ties, and unforgettable scenes that shaped how the world sees the Mafia. But how much of it reflects the real life? This isn’t just film criticism… it’s lived experience. Please...

In this episode of Straight From the Life, former underboss Sammy "The Bull" Gravano takes on one of the most legendary mob movies of all time: Scarface (1983) . Everyone knows Tony Montana featuring the guns, the flashy money, the sharp suits, and the unforgettable line, “Say hello to my little friend!” But Sammy’s here to tell you the real deal: there’s a huge difference between being a flashy d...

In the premiere episode of Straight From the Life , former underboss Sammy "The Bull" Gravano kicks off his brand-new series of mob movie reviews by tackling one of the all-time greats: Goodfellas. Sammy’s been asked countless times: “What’d you think of this mob movie? Was it real? Was it bullsh*t?” Now, he’s answering those questions straight from someone who actually lived the life and not some...