The Sopranos

[NJHalo]

Can't believe it's been 20 years since the first episode of the greatest show in television history debuted. I found myself addicted to watching the Sopranos marathon on HBO this week. I found new things to appreciate, and to laugh about that I didn't pick up on previously. There have been so many people saying the same thing to me, that they were hooked (again) as well. 

The prequel movie "The Many Saints of Newark" is moving along nicely. Casting and shooting locations are being finalized, including going back to where it all ended, Holsten's Ice Cream parlor. 

 https://pagesix.com/2019/01/10/the-sopranos-prequel-movie-is-returning-to-where-it-all-ended/

 

[Brandon]

First show I ever binge watched. Took some time off many years ago and would go to Blockbuster video and rent the dvd's. Knocked it out in about two weeks then jumped into The Wire.

Good times

[mrwicked]

Cute title.

Nice take on Moltisanti, which is Christopher's family, which means "many saints."

Guessing the time line is about his Dad Dickie?

[Brandon]

Interesting take, everyone seems to have one.

https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2019/01/10/sopranos-20th-anniversary-final-scene-explained-did-tony-die?xid=socialflow_facebook_si&utm_campaign=sportsillustrated&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR1S14iLJvrM4QEYx7ZAQ5ZAescOSqYtQ6GILEqp5QlJOa72VBxWRzQdUhY&fbclid=IwAR3rYHEtbefUHxV0Iy562iAcfPhNI_0bX0kS9tEm5VTANoXGQfiMOuUrbsw

[ten ocho recon scout]

Funny. I never watched this back in the day. Had a long weekend this week and got hooked on the marathon. 

Ill have to watch it from the beginning.

[well_red]

Loved it, haven't seen it any in a while, saw the "fan favorites" list on HBO Now and watched through them.  That Steve Buscemi-directed episode in the snow was amazing.  Most of the rest, I don't think I would pick as my favorites, too much Melfi and just big things that happened.  The amazing thing about that show was every little thing (like literally everything Carmela or Junior says, or Sil's whole thing, or Tony's interactions with his sister), not just the big plot events.  

[NJHalo]

8 minutes ago, well_red said:

Loved it, haven't seen it any in a while, saw the "fan favorites" list on HBO Now and watched through them.  That Steve Buscemi-directed episode in the snow was amazing.  Most of the rest, I don't think I would pick as my favorites, too much Melfi and just big things that happened.  The amazing thing about that show was every little thing (like literally everything Carmela or Junior says, or Sil's whole thing, or Tony's interactions with his sister), not just the big plot events.  

I agree with there being too much Melfi, but it took to the very end to justify it. She ends up dumping him for good when she finally accepts the fact that he is a sociopath, and that she has been enabling him to be the complicated monster that he is. Tony proves this by starting up with the same dialog with AJ's psychiatrist. 

[NJHalo]

James Gandolfini's son Michael will play young Tony Soprano in upcoming Soprano's prequel.  Amazing!

https://people.com/movies/james-gandolfini-son-michael-cast-tony-soprano/

 

 

[Adam]

Flying to Orlando over Thanksgiving I spent the entire flight watching Sopranos clips on youtube

[NJHalo]

30 minutes ago, Adam said:

Flying to Orlando over Thanksgiving I spent the entire flight watching Sopranos clips on youtube

My favorite clip of all

[Angel Dog and Beer]

Just started watching the show couple weeks ago, now 1/2 way into S2. Loving it, but I agree with others saying there's too much Melfi. 

[Homebrewer]

Watching the series again too. Into season 3 now.

Not enough Melfi for me.

[nate]

Such a great show.  Along with The West Wing, TV HOF.

[Lou]

I've never watched The West Wing 

[Chuck]

9 hours ago, Homebrewer said:

Watching the series again too. Into season 3 now.

Not enough Melfi for me.

^

[Homebrewer]

3 hours ago, Chuckster70 said:

^

The Melfi/therapy angle was the crux of the story. Plus, she had one of the sexiest voices ever.

[Tank]

15 hours ago, Lou said:

I've never watched The West Wing 

the first three or four seasons were excellent.

[Angel Dog and Beer]

5 hours ago, Homebrewer said:

The Melfi/therapy angle was the crux of the story. Plus, she had one of the sexiest voices ever.

Sexy with down syndrome is what it sounds like to me. I get that Tony's self-realization is a huge part of the story line, I'm just not into her character or acting. ((shrugs))

[cez]

Along with The Wire and Six Feet Under, this is one of the shows I re-watch every 5-7 years.  

It fell off a little in the last couple of seasons, but it was all pretty Facking good. 

[cez]

1 hour ago, Angel Dog and Beer said:

Sexy with down syndrome is what it sounds like to me. 

wtflol