A late-night dinner, a missing shovel, and a framed painting of a man with one dog looking this way and one looking that way. I Like This One captures the disarming charm of the now-iconic scene where mobsters pause for pasta and art critique at Tommy’s mom’s house. It’s family, food, and dark comedy all wrapped in one unforgettable moment.

Did You Know
 
The painting shown in this scene was created by Nicholas Pileggi’s mother-in-law, based on a real photograph. Scorsese added the scene to break tension and showcase the surreal humor embedded in mob life.