goes from the kitchen to the poker table to the door where James enters. During this shot you can see how the crowd was organised, everyone did their part. Long tracking shots are one of the most unique and difficult shots in cinema. Film buff Alan Bacchus commented on the difficulty of long tracking shots: “The difficulty arises when the camera is forced to move, which complicates the logistics. Things that could be done are focus changes, lighting changes and hiding the production equipment.” (P.1, 3) There are some iconic long tracking shots in the history of cinema. The opening scene of Orson Welles' Touch of Evil, Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill Vol.1 and most recently in the HBO drama True Detective. We can't mention the famous long tracking shots of all time without mentioning this film. The long tracking shot comes as Henry takes Karen to the Copacabana through the back door while there are countless people waiting to get in. The camera follows Henry and Karen as they go down the stairs, through the kitchen and towards their table. The entire shot was taken without any interruption and is truly remarkable. In this scene, Karen learns how well Henry is known and respected throughout the city, almost everyone sitting in the restaurant and even the kitchen staff recognize his presence. Robert Warshow, the late author and film critic, writes in his book, The Gangster as Tragic Hero, that the gangster character must be a man about the city: "The gangster is the man about the city, with the language and knowledge of city". , with his strange, dishonest skills and his terrible audacity, carrying his life in his hands like a sign, like a club. For everyone else, there is at least the theoretical possibility... middle of paper... left his mark on Hollywodd with his long tracking shot and is now named one of the best long tracking shots of all time in the opinion of some. So while in the 90s I think film was the best medium for Goodfellas, I think if it were made today it could be a TV show. AMC has also picked up a Goodfellas TV show that will be a prequel to the film. Goodfellas is one of Martin Scorsese's most popular and elaborate films. Freeze frame the famous long shot at the Copacabana. Everything that was done behind the camera seems to unite the film as a whole. Even though the film can be traced back to the 90s with the tacky costumes and decorations, the film's story is timeless. This is a film that has already stood the test of time and will continue to do so for generations to come. Goodfellas is truly one of the most extraordinary films of all time.