The Untouchables - Church Scene

The Chicago Way: Breaking Down The Untouchables Church Scene! 🕴️🔫

“You want to get Capone? Here’s how you get him!” Join us as we dive into the iconic church scene from Brian De Palma’s 1987 classic The Untouchables, where Sean Connery’s Malone schools Kevin Costner’s Eliot Ness on the gritty “Chicago way.”  Ryan and Craig unpack this pivotal moment that sets the tone for taking down Al Capone. 

This episode of our Brian De Palma episode dissects the church scene, a masterclass in dialogue and visuals that captures the heart of The Untouchables. From Sean Connery’s Oscar-worthy performance to De Palma’s signature split diopter shots, we explore how this moment shapes Ness’s journey from by-the-book agent to a warrior in Chicago’s underworld. Perfect for fans of Mafia movies and cinematic craftsmanship!