Carlito 39;s Way Part 2

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Gaetan Boren

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Aug 5, 2024, 11:52:39 AM8/5/24
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MrDe Palma loves to have a few sequences in his films in which the camera acts as the P.O.V. of a character, and so I was happy to see that device used in this film when Carlito enters the strip-club for the first-time, looking for his former flame Gail (Penelope Ann Miller).

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Carlito's Way: Rise to Power stars Jay Hernandez as Carlito Brigante, and chronicles Brigante's rise as a heroin dealer in 1960s Harlem, New York. The film also features Mario Van Peebles, Michael Joseph Kelly, Luis Guzmn, Jaclyn DeSantis, Sean Combs, Burt Young, and Domenick Lombardozzi.


Artie Jr. attempts to kill Reggie with a straight razor, while Carlito is restrained. Rocco pulls up and tells Artie Jr. to let him go, reasoning they will "take care of him." Carlito also meets a young lady named Leticia and meets her brother Sigfredo. Sigfredo knows who and what Carlito really is, which leads to confrontation. Carlito eventually proves himself to Leticia's family, but Sigfredo leaves.


Reggie, after being kicked off the crew by Carlito, attacks and kidnaps Artie Jr. outside of his house, with the help of two other thugs. After Reggie gets the ransom, Artie Jr. is released by police and returns to his family.


The Bottolotta Family blames Carlito, Rocco, and Earl for assisting Reggie in the kidnapping. Artie Sr. puts out a contract on the trio. The hitman contracted to kill them, Nacho Reyes (Luis Guzmn), and Carlito's accomplice, Colorado help them find the hoodlums with Reggie. Reggie's location is learned.


Carlito and Nacho find Reggie in an apartment, along with Earl. The four men draw guns, Nacho holding two revolvers and Carlito holding a revolver and Reggie threatening Carlito, taking no responsibility for the trouble he has caused. Reggie is killed, and Nacho leaves. Carlito, Earl and Rocco continue working for the Bottolotta Family, dealing heroin.


Carlito and Earl pay off corrupt cops in Harlem to raid and kill the entire Bottolotta Family. Carlito, Rocco and Earl fly to the islands with Earl for his wedding. Earl retires, and Carlito reunites with Leticia, retiring temporarily.


In the film, the character Earl played by Mario Van Peebles makes a reference to Governor Rockefeller setting some new drug laws into effect. This is in reference to the Rockefeller drug laws which are tough mandatory sentencing laws for drug dealers.


So, I put on my cowboy hat, stepped back out onto the busted-up asphalt of The Strip, and washed my hands of the situation. Your glitched-out mission is now part of my story. It's canon. And that's a little ditty about Carlitos and Joana, two New Vegas kids doin' the best they can.


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Do you remember that scene where Odell Robbie (Samuel L Jackson) discusses the virtues of his favorite long rifle, the AK-47? While I was piecing this story together, I imagined Odell reciting those lines, only, instead of the AK47, he was talking about this guy running down on kickoffs.


Carlitos was a little embarrassed but he and Coach Earl Bruce shared a laugh about it the next day. The Buckeyes (and Michigan State, for that matter) really made him feel like a priority and gave him non-stop attention. Truth be told, he was pretty close to signing with the Buckeyes. Close. Not close enough, thankfully.


When his shot at the NFL was over, he played for the Toronto Argonauts, spent time in Europe playing for Finland, and then semi-pro for the LA Quakes, where he took part in their "Super Bowl". When his playing career was finally complete, he coached for a season at Trinity College in Hartford Connecticut.


One day, a Marine Corp recruiter walked into Ypsilanti High to talk to the students about life in the Corps. Carlitos stood in the back of the room as the Marine gave his presentation. Carlitos listened intently. He heard things like honor, service, challenge, and commitment. The same things that attracted him to Michigan were now striking a familiar chord. After it was over, he stuck around to ask more questions. I imagine he started to get that feeling like he did before his first time down on kickoff. Heart pumping, eyes wide open, and that unforgettable smile on his face. He was sold on what the recruiter said the Marines could offer. Carlitos found his passion again.


Carlitos left the Corps having attained the rank of Captain. It was a vital part of his growth as a man and a person. He says he learned a lot about himself as a leader of young men and women who chose to place their lives on the line to serve our country.


He now works for Aramco Oil & Gas Company in Saudi Arabia as a safety supervisor and project manager. Prior to that, he worked with ITS 1/Gilbaine in Afghanistan and Williams Energy in West Virginia, Texas, and Louisiana.


What a blast from the past! My brother was on the Michigan football team at the same time as Carlitos and I remember him telling me about this "total beast" that was wasn't even a starter (but should be!) and the general public doesn't even know about this guy. My brother said that Carlitos didn't get the playing time he deserved. That was back when the scholarship limit was over 100 and there were All-Americans riding bench.


I remember him as Carlos. He either used that name or I remember wrong, but he certainly wasn't a "little Carlos." He came to office hours a few times and impressed me as highly coachable -- understood things quickly and was eager to do well. I knew he played for the Lions but never knew about the Marines. Not surprised he did well in the military based on my brief experience with him.


Carlitos really knows how to get the most out of his life experiences. He played the game like every play was the one he would forever be remembered by. His kids I'm sure must be thriving with what he has to teach and motivate them with. He really should be a counciling mentor for kids in school today I'm sure he could turn some lives around. If you have ever been in the service, much less the Marines, you know and understand what it takes to become a Capt. It takes a special individual who has to be highly motivated, and thats a major understatement.


I am happy for him and his family too, even though I am sure his kids wonder at times if he is a blessing or if they did something wrong to have him as a father. I am sure any accolades this man has achieved were well deserved and always earned never handed out to him.


He reminded me of another take no prisoners LB and I believe his last name was Thomson the spelling may be wrong and I can't seem to remeber his first name. I am fairly sure they were going to school at nearly the same time but I would love to hear his story and where he might be today if you played together that is.


If only we could be so lucky. Their self awareness is nonexistent. But, Tony Khan loves them so they get chosen over someone like CM Punk, who actually increased AEW business instead of making people turn off the show. Unbelievable, but also the perfect example of why AEW keeps backsliding. It just seems like if there is a wrong decision to make, Tony Khan is the man for the job.


Here's an idea, since Dave Meltzer wants to be part of the wrestling business so bad, and obviously Tony Khan is taking Uncle Dave's advice, why doesn't Tony just sign Meltzer to a million dollar contract and get it over with? He can sign Meltzer, put him in a meaningless segment on Dynamite that won't move the needle. He's already doing that with the multimillion dollar talent he has already, so what's another useless segment that doesn't mean a thing going to matter, right? Just sign Dave so that way he can finally live his dream of finally being part of the wrestling business in a company that's sinking like the titanic.

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