1. Criminality and Law in Goodfellas
The first shot that introduces us to this scene is an extreme close-up of Henry's blue eyes staring intently at something in particular that he is interested in. ... An over-the-shoulder shot, revealing that Henry is in fact watching the mob and shows a car pulling outside. The scene shows several cut-in shots of the characters' expensive and brash clothing and jewellery, portraying their glamourous lifestyle. ... A mid-shot is shown of each of the gangsters, as an intentional, but discrete introduction for each gangster to the storyline. A wide-shot of all of the gangsters laughing...
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