TV: The Sopranos Discussion Thread

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The episode ending with this song is probably the best one ever. Think it was the one where Tony ran from the FBI and through the woods

 
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Sorry for the double post, but I wanted to share an insight into Richie that I noticed on the second watch of the series.

He was definitely making someone his prag in prison (to use Oz reference of something real nasty). His sexuality was tied into his psychopathy, guy was probably getting off to torturing Beansie.



What he says to Chris is no joke. Dude really sounded turned on, definitely more than he could have ever been with Janice.
 
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Sorry for the double post, but I wanted to share an insight into Richie that I noticed on the second watch of the series.

He was definitely making someone his prag in prison (to use Oz reference of something real nasty). His sexuality was tied into his psychopathy, guy was probably getting off to torturing Beansie.



What he says to Chris is no joke. Dude really sounded turned on, definitely more than he could have ever been with Janice.


Think its pretty implied, not just using a gun during sex with Janice (mock force) but when he gets a blow job from a stripper he has the lights turned off
 
Think its pretty implied, not just using a gun during sex with Janice (mock force) but when he gets a blow job from a stripper he has the lights turned off
Just gotta wonder if Tony is right and there was a dude in prison better looking than Janice. I have a feeling looks don’t matter to him though.

Him and Vito could’ve found happiness if only they were open.
 
Just gotta wonder if Tony is right and there was a dude in prison better looking than Janice. I have a feeling looks don’t matter to him though.

Him and Vito could’ve found happiness if only they were open.

He probably wouldnt want it from a guy willingly
 
Just gotta wonder if Tony is right and there was a dude in prison better looking than Janice. I have a feeling looks don’t matter to him though.

Him and Vito could’ve found happiness if only they were open.

I don't think Ritchie was gay like Vito though, he just spent a long time in jail and eventually got desperate sexually. I'm sure when he came out, he was all mentally screwed from his time in there. Phil Leotardo was pretty much the same.
 
I don't think Ritchie was gay like Vito though, he just spent a long time in jail and eventually got desperate sexually. I'm sure when he came out, he was all mentally screwed from his time in there. Phil Leotardo was pretty much the same.
Honestly if I was forced to spend 20 years in the can I would lose it too. I’ve seen theory videos on Phil being a bit of a fanook as well during his time in prison.

He was in there a long time man. Grilled cheese sandwiches and jerking off iirc. Sounds like the life of the average teenaged American boy these days though.
 
I'm watching this for the first time, and I had NO idea how much of a existential show this was. I expected it to be a Mafia show with a little drama. But its a drama show with a little mafia.

I just finished the episode where AJ "tries" to kill himself in the pool. I think I have two episodes left. But my girlfriend is out of town and I have to wait until Monday to keep watching it haha
 
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I'm watching this for the first time, and I had NO idea how much of a existential show this was. I expected it to be a Mafia show with a little drama. But its a drama show with a little mafia.

I just finished the episode where AJ "tries" to kill himself in the pool. I think I have two episodes left. But my girlfriend is out of town and I have to wait until Monday to keep watching it haha

Many people think this going in, and get shocked to find a comfy slice of life show with hilarious wise guys pulling scams and breaking bawls. The whole psychiatry thing was originally a big hook for the show, even if by season three it’s mostly just Tony and Melfi shooting the shit about history and philosophy.

I agree with everyone about the music - some shows just know how to use the right music to elevate the story.

My favorite uses of music in the Sopranos:

Paparazzi by Xzibit at the end of Pax Soprana. To Junya!

White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane during Tony’s Prozac flashbacks in Down Neck.

Con Te Partiro by Andrea Bocelli throughout Commendatori. f***in’ nosy, eat your manigot!

White Mustang II by Daniel Lanois during the end of Big Girls Don’t Cry. I must be loyle to my Capo.

Thru and Thru by The Rolling Stones at the end of Funhouse.

Sister Golden Hair by America when Bobby Bacala Sr dies in Another Toothpick.

Living on a Thin Line throughout University and I’m Not Like Everybody Else at the end of Cold Cuts, both by the Kinks. A. She was a huwa, B. She hit me and C. Sacre bleu, where is me mama?!

New Slang by the Shins during Maedo’s dinner in Eloise. He was the ship’s florist, right?

I Love Paris (Vegas) by Dean Martin at the end of Whitecaps.

Leaving California by Shawn Smith when Adrianna and Syl go for a drive in Long Term Parking.

Glad Tidings by Van Morrison throughout All Due Respect.

One of These Days by Pink Floyd at the end of Fleshy Part of the Thigh. Every month you’re kicking up four grand to me!

The Dolphins by Frank Neil during Chrissy’s relapse in the Ride.

Evidently Chickentown by John Cooper Clarke at the end of Stage 5. No more Butchie, no more a dis…

Comfortably Numb by Roger Waters, Van Morrison and the Band at the start of Kennedy and Heidi.

You Keep Me Hangin’ On by Vanilla Fudge throughout the finale (Journey sucks). OH SHIT!

Other songs used, such as Black Books by Nils Lofgren (Second Opinion), Seven Souls by William Burroughs (Members Only), Tiny Tears by Tindersticks (Isabella) and Surfin’ USA by The Beach Boys (Calling all Cars) may be used well but that doesn’t change that they’re shitty songs.

A few of these songs are great songs on my playlist, but many of them I’d never listen to, but it’s difficult to imagine the show without them.

Chrissy and Tony staring each other down without Evidently Chickentown? Get da f*** outta here!
 
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I'm watching this for the first time, and I had NO idea how much of a existential show this was. I expected it to be a Mafia show with a little drama. But its a drama show with a little mafia.

I just finished the episode where AJ "tries" to kill himself in the pool. I think I have two episodes left. But my girlfriend is out of town and I have to wait until Monday to keep watching it haha
If Tony didn't come home early aj wouldn't be around :(

The way he just sees food and starts eating before realizing something is wrong
 
If Tony didn't come home early aj wouldn't be around :(

The way he just sees food and starts eating before realizing something is wrong

For me that scene where Tony pivots from “what the f*** are you doing” to “come here my baby.” Where his personality steps aside to let his fatherhood take over. Ugh. Fantastic
 
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Man, i can see what people were so mad at, but honestly I felt like it was foreshadowed a bit throughout the show.

Are their any speculations as to who whacked him?
 
I'm watching this for the first time, and I had NO idea how much of a existential show this was. I expected it to be a Mafia show with a little drama. But its a drama show with a little mafia.

I just finished the episode where AJ "tries" to kill himself in the pool. I think I have two episodes left. But my girlfriend is out of town and I have to wait until Monday to keep watching it haha
That f***ing idiot couldn't even kill himself properly.

Man, i can see what people were so mad at, but honestly I felt like it was foreshadowed a bit throughout the show.

Are their any speculations as to who whacked him?
Carmella ordered the hit. She wanted the bird feeder cash all to herself.
 

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