The latest big release in theaters is Cocaine Bear, the wild tale directed by Elizabeth Banks and based on a true story. In that film is Ray Liotta, who makes his final big screen appearance after passing away last year. In honor of Liotta and his on-screen legacy, this week’s Binge Watch takes a look at five of his films I’ve enjoyed over the years.
Field of Dreams (1989)
About: Kevin Costner is a man on a mission, building a baseball diamond in an Iowa corn field here. But Liotta plays a crucial role as disgraced star Shoeless Joe Jackson. It’s a solid performance in a powerful film.
Goodfellas (1990)
About: In a complete 180-degree turn from the last film, Liotta plays the lead in this Martin Scorsese classic. This film is based on a true story and Liotta is great in the lead role. This is one of Scorsese’s best.
Marriage Story (2019)
About: One of the best releases the year it came out, this film chronicles the relationship and implosion of the relationship for Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver. Liotta plays a crucial role as one of the divorce attorneys in this powerful and emotional film.
The Many Saints of Newark (2021)
About: In 2021 Liotta returned to his roots in not one but two roles as a mobster in a film released straight to HBO Max. In this first one, he plays a crucial role in the prequel film to the popular HBO series The Sopranos. He’s solid in the role though it wasn’t my favorite overall film.
No Sudden Moves (2021)
About: Liotta plays a gangster again here, this time in a period piece directed by Steven Soderberg. This was an under-rated release and one that I quite enjoyed. It’s well worth checking out if you missed it when it was dropped straight to streaming.
Matthew Fox is a graduate of the Radio, Television and Film program at Biola University, and a giant nerd. He spends his free time watching movies, TV, and obsessing about football. He is a member of the FSWA. You can find him @knighthawk7734 on Twitter and as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast.
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