Television The Sopranos

[Bojan11]

Can’t believe 7 years since we lost James Gandolfini.

I know Frank Vincent passed away. But just found the guy who played butch passed away a week later.

 

[Sky1981]

I like johny sac acting. I really did.

Probably tony start being an ahole contributed to it

 

[2cents]

The GOAT actor:

 

[MrMarcello]

He’ll always be JoJo from Bad Boys.
Not really.

Ha!

Spider from Goodfellas

now go get your shinebox!

 

[Kostov]

Absolute masterpiece. James Gandolfini made this series the best ever for me. I've only watched it 3 times, maybe it's time for another round.

 

[Volumiza]

Absolute masterpiece. James Gandolfini made this series the best ever for me. I've only watched it 3 times, maybe it's time for another round.

No doubt JG gave a perfect performance and was himself perfect for the role of a lovable, psychopathic man-baby I’ve always thought that the whole cast was perfect. Not one weak link.

 

[Kostov]

No doubt JG gave a perfect performance and was himself perfect for the role of a lovable, psychopathic man-baby I’ve always thought that the whole cast was perfect. Not one weak link.

Yes that's also true. So many great characters and cult scenes that are created to perfection. Masterpiece.

 

[Volumiza]

Yes that's also true. So many great characters and cult scenes that are created to perfection. Masterpiece.

 

[Kostov]

How about: " He said the guy killed 16 Czechoslovakians, and he was an interior decorator."

That scene was gold.

 

[Volumiza]

How about: " He said the guy killed 16 Czechoslovakians, and he was an interior decorator."

That scene was gold.

Tony aside, I think Paulie is my favourite character. Very lovable and complex, he adds the comedy.

The Pine Barrens is one of the best episodes of any show ever!

 

[Kostov]

Tony aside, I think Paulie is my favourite character. Very lovable and complex, he adds the comedy.

Yes Paulie and Chris are the two characters I enjoy the most after Tony. But as you said before, every character is great and a perfect fit.

 

[b82REZ]

Even if Paulie had no lines and did just his "Ohhh" and finger point randomly throughout episodes, he'd still be the second best character.

 

[Leg-End]

Pretty certain the better half has ordered me the complete collection on Blu-Ray and I can't wait to re-watch it all again, think I haven't seen a single episode since JG died.

 

[Gazza]

Walt Whitman over here
Who are you, Ralph Bunch over here?
Charles Schwabb over here

So many references to random historical figures like that, wonder if they’re all compiled somewhere

 

[Paxi]

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[George Owen]

This scene is so good. Goosebumps mf.

 

[MrMarcello]

I don't remember much of the final season so I've been replaying On Demand. What a great series.

 

[Hound Dog]

This scene is so good. Goosebumps mf.

Legendary.

Regarding the scene, while most fans see Phil as an absolute prick, I think that he was actually rather patient with Jersey, given what happened to his brother and Tony's refusal to deliver Tony B.

When he became boss, I expect him to destroy them right then and there, but more shit had to happen in order for him to actually go down that route.

 

[Oggmonster]

This scene is so good. Goosebumps mf.

I went in that bar when I went New York, trying to justify why I wanted to go in there was bit odd considering it's a bit of a shithole.

Legendary.

Regarding the scene, while most fans see Phil as an absolute prick, I think that he was actually rather patient with Jersey, given what happened to his brother and Tony's refusal to deliver Tony B.

When he became boss, I expect him to destroy them right then and there, but more shit had to happen in order for him to actually go down that route.

He was a complete loose cannon though and would constantly flip off the rails, by the end it's obvious he has to go, probably from the pool cue up the ass bit really...

 

[Vidic_In_Moscow]

Yeah I find it interesting enough just to get some background info and behind the scenes stories, and I'll no doubt listen to every single episode but they are both a bit comical at times. I feel like Michael is so painfully close to the character of Christopher, yet he doesn't realize it (like a fat girl being cast as 'the fat girl') and it's a bit uncomfortable to listen to. He draws links between literally any two things in the show that has no real meaning and Bobby sits there saying 'Wow.. amazing' like they both think something really profound has been uncovered. Bobby also thinks he's being insightful every time he repeats 'nothing is there by accident'. What would be awesome is a similar podcast that goes episode by episode but with David Chase and whatever writer featured in said episode.

As time has gone on I think I was too harsh and pretty much wildly wrong on Michael Imperioli. The podcast is brilliant and they're clearly into the swing of it now.

 

[Heardy]

Watching this through for the first time. On season 4 and whilst it’s good it’s definitely not what I expected.

One thing that I can’t work out - does Tonys therapist ever get revenge / justice against her rapist?

I can’t believe she never told Tony especially after she saw his employee of the month photo.

 

[MrMarcello]

Watching this through for the first time. On season 4 and whilst it’s good it’s definitely not what I expected.

One thing that I can’t work out - does Tonys therapist ever get revenge / justice against her rapist?

I can’t believe she never told Tony especially after she saw his employee of the month photo.

If memory serves, there's a scene where Dr. Melfi is discussing this incident with a spouse or other physician and of pondering on asking Tony to take action. She's going through the morality of it between asking for Tony to take action or to let law take it's course.

 

[manutddjw]

Watching this through for the first time. On season 4 and whilst it’s good it’s definitely not what I expected.

One thing that I can’t work out - does Tonys therapist ever get revenge / justice against her rapist?

I can’t believe she never told Tony especially after she saw his employee of the month photo.

She didn’t. There’s that scene where she talks about how much satisfaction she has that with one call she could have him killed, which is her way of getting her power back.

 

[Paxi]

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Never noticed this. Was this in the series?

 

[Rado_N]

Pretty sure those images are from several seasons so not close in time.

 

[Vidic_In_Moscow]

I like the one that says some pulp.

 

[Paxi]

Ah fair enough. Would have been a neat little detail if she went did in a couple of episodes.

 

[Hound Dog]

Watching this through for the first time. On season 4 and whilst it’s good it’s definitely not what I expected.

One thing that I can’t work out - does Tonys therapist ever get revenge / justice against her rapist?

I can’t believe she never told Tony especially after she saw his employee of the month photo.

No, she nearly tells Tony in a session at the end of the episode but restrains herself.

The issue is never mentioned again.

 

[2cents]

“Hell is hot. That’s never been disputed by anybody.”

 

[Paxi]

“Hell is hot. That’s never been disputed by anybody.”

This is amazing. Paulie was really into the paranormal and the life after death stuff. Man, I love this show, it’s got to be the best ever for me. As good and as gritty as the Wire was, this just had everything.

 

[2cents]

From the same episode in the underrated season 2 I think, Gandolfini acting the feck out of it:

 

[Paxi]

From the same episode in the underrated season 2 I think, Gandolfini acting the feck out of it:

It’s really awesome how he found a justification for all the horrible shit he’d done.

I also love how he suddenly goes on a rant about the Rockefeller’s, it’s so authentic. Just a really sublime show. I really do marvel at it.

 

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[SirAnderson]

Don't know why I just can't get myself to watch this series.
I feel like I'm missing out as some folk keep it in high regard like I do about The Wire (best ever, shhh), or Breaking Bad but still can't watch it. Feel like I'm worried it won't live up to what I've heard about it.

 

[GDaly95]

This is a very niche question but if anyone has seen Gangs of London, would you sooner watch The Sopranos for the second time having seen it from start to finish about three years ago or Gangs of London for the first time?

Switching between the two at the minute and can't make it mind up at all

 

[GDaly95]

Don't know why I just can't get myself to watch this series.
I feel like I'm missing out as some folk keep it in high regard like I do about The Wire (best ever, shhh), or Breaking Bad but still can't watch it. Feel like I'm worried it won't live up to what I've heard about it.

The Wire for me is the best show ever with this narrowly behind and then Breaking Bad after that.

The Wire is incredible but its designed to be quite slow, so if you have the patience for that then you shouldn't worry about settling into this.

It is worth the hype. It's fantastic. I'd personally just encourage you not to compare it to The Wire as you go.

 

[AaronRedDevil]

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“The child has grown, the dream is gone”.....

 

[robinamicrowave]

Don't know why I just can't get myself to watch this series.
I feel like I'm missing out as some folk keep it in high regard like I do about The Wire (best ever, shhh), or Breaking Bad but still can't watch it. Feel like I'm worried it won't live up to what I've heard about it.

Take it from someone who really likes The Sopranos but doesn't quite understand the "best series ever" talk: it's still a really great show. It's stocked with really memorable characters, great storylines, and terrific performances. It's also a lot funnier than you think it'll be. Some stretches flag ever so slightly (the middle of season 4, season 6A) where the pace grinds to a halt or the plot just feels a bit dull... but the rewards are always worth it. The final stretches of season 2, season 5, and season 6B are absolutely incredible TV, and even season 1 and season 4 (which are a bit bumpy, imo) have a handful of genuinely excellent episodes - the first scene I ever saw of The Sopranos was from the season 4 finale and it got me so excited just to reach that scene with added context. It's worth it.