March 15, 1972 –
The greatest film ever about cooking for a large group and risk aversion management, The Godfather, premiered in New York City on this date.
Cinematographer Gordon Willis earned himself the nickname “The Prince of Darkness,” since his sets were so underlit. Paramount Pictures executives initially thought that the footage was too dark, until persuaded otherwise by Willis and Francis Ford Coppola that it was to emphasize the shadiness of the Corleone family’s dealings.
The Haus of Dcaligari 