Goodfellas: 5 stars
Tommy Devito used to shine shoes for a living. Now he kills people. Goodfellas demonstrates the life of a lonely, once-belittled man, desperate to be the toughest guy on the block.
While interested in women, his primary behavior is for the benefit of men. He surrounds himself with men. He is closest to men. He will not betray the guy code. Uneasy about his obsession with hyper-masculinity, Tommy simultaneously craves approval, yet fears the power men have to shape his identity.
On a quest powered by homosexual anxiety, he ultimately keeps his space. Tommy’s manhood is no laughing matter.
5 STARS: Film reviews based off supporting characters 