A Movie He Can’t Refuse

Published April 28, 2016 3:04pm ET



When Ted Cruz is standing on the debate stage, does he ever reflect on the words of Michael Corleone? “Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgment.” After all, the Texas senator and presidential contender did recently admit The Godfather Part III is one of his favorite movies.

Or is he at all bothered by the scene where Vincent teaches his cousin Mary how to make gnocchi, right before the two get all incestual? It was an awkward subplot made all the more awkward by the actress playing Mary, Sofia Coppola. “You know, you haven’t kissed me hello yet,” she tells Vincent (played by Andy Garcia). “Relatives always kiss.” Uh-huh.

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