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badorties

04-03-2006, 07:13 AM

Snoogans wrote: <blockquote dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 0px"><blockquote dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 0px">I really felt for the science guy. My dad had his larynx removed. Tony should have visited.[/quote][/quote] Am I the only one who thought that was supposed to be a sign from god to tony. Like to say that guy is spewing science bullshit so now he wont be able to talk. I really think thats how Tony took it   that's interesting ... i saw him as a point of perspective for all the mysticism/spirituality, i really didn't take too much from his larynx getting removedi always love how tony gets a little nugget, like the indian saying, and forces upon any situation ...the last few episodes seems to go to great lengths to tony's gang down a few nothches ... the cool, tough guys have all de-evolved in selfish, self absorbed children unable to really bare it out once things get real

blakjeezis

04-03-2006, 07:34 AM

i really didn't take too much from his larynx getting removed Nothing is an accident. The fact that this guy lost the part of his body that creates speech should not be overlooked. It's there for a reason. If Chase was looking for a way to kill him, or whatever, he could have given him any number of ailments. He didn't just throw a dart at a list and hit laryngectomy. The reason why the man of science was silenced, well that's yours to determine, that's all part of the fun, but make no mistake it happened for a reason. As a Post Script, it makes me insane when people make larynx 3 syllables instead of 2, like they say "la - rin - ex". My 7th grade health teacher did it, and I choked him with the drawstring from my Skidz.

This message was edited by blakjeezis on 4-3-06 @ 2:41 PM

Bulldogcakes

04-03-2006, 05:19 PM

Furtherman wrote: The genius, the rapper and Tony watching the fight... he's seeing both ends of the spectrum in that room. Loved it. That was a really good scene, and a good observation by Chase. They way people from all walks of life end up in a hospital for one reason or another. I dont think most writers would even think to add that, or notice it and it made for an interesting exchange between the three. The show is so well written, its ridiculous. He writes this show with the attention to detail you'd expect to find in a novel, not a TV show.   <blockquote />

Evilpete

04-03-2006, 05:24 PM

not to go sorta off subject, but did anyone have trouble recording
the show on TIVO or DVR?  I have my DVR set up for the series
recording, and when I went to watch it tonight, the show wasn't
there.  Could it also be teh daylight savings could have screwed
it up?

Hottub

04-03-2006, 05:34 PM

Does anybody else think Paulie just fucked himself!"4 Grand a month (the cost of the nursing home) and don't say a fucking word to Tony aboot this"

bobrobot

04-03-2006, 05:44 PM

Hottub wrote: Does anybody else think Paulie just fucked himself!"4 Grand a month (the cost of the nursing home) and don't say a fucking word to Tony aboot this"I didn't know Pauly was Canadian!!!

PapaBear

04-03-2006, 05:47 PM

I absolutely believe he fucked himself on this. Besides... with his overall behavior, since learning about his mother, he'll end up doing something else if this doesn't do it.

Hottub

04-03-2006, 06:01 PM

bobogolem wrote: Hottub wrote: Does anybody else think Paulie just fucked himself!"4 Grand a month (the cost of the nursing home) and don't say a fucking word to Tony aboot this"I didn't know Pauly was Canadian!!!That was an Homage to Fezident!

Fallon

04-03-2006, 06:08 PM

not to go sorta off subject, but did anyone have
trouble recording the show on TIVO or DVR?  I have my DVR set up for
the series recording, and when I went to watch it tonight, the show
wasn't there.  Could it also be teh daylight savings could have screwed
it up?My DVR hasn't been stable lately. I have to make sure it's set to record for that day. It did work correctly last night, but I didn't use a series recording for it. If you have OnDemand it's already up.

Evilpete

04-03-2006, 06:40 PM

Fallon wrote:   My
DVR hasn't been stable lately. I have to make sure it's set to record
for that day. It did work correctly last night, but I didn't use a
series recording for it. If you have OnDemand it's already up.    not
to worry, I'm recording one of the many replays of the episode (the one
Monday night, since I will be watching wrestling).....The good news is
The Sopranos have more replays than O&A <blockquote />

BeerBandit

04-06-2006, 08:34 AM

As a Post Script, it makes me insane when people make larynx 3 syllables instead of 2, like they say "la - rin - ex".  I hate "lar-nyx" and "phar-nyx".  And "supposebly".Back to topic.  How many people do you think are pissed off because it appears that Carm and AJ have made up and another potential volatile storyline (AJ's Revenge) gets cut short?

Furtherman

04-06-2006, 08:38 AM

BeerBandit wrote: Back to topic.  How many people do you think are pissed off because it appears that Carm and AJ have made up and another potential volatile storyline (AJ's Revenge) gets cut short?AJ's revenge?  All he did is said he wanted to shoot Uncle Junior in his stupid mummy-head.  He was angry.  People say crazy things when they're angry.  It's not a storyline that is getting cut short.

EliSnow

04-06-2006, 08:44 AM

Evilpete wrote: not to go sorta off subject, but did anyone have trouble recording the show on TIVO or DVR?  I have my DVR set up for the series recording, and when I went to watch it tonight, the show wasn't there.  Could it also be teh daylight savings could have screwed it up? I had no problem with it using DVR which automatically set the clock for DST.

FUNKMAN

04-06-2006, 08:51 AM

the show is still entertaining but i still get bugged by the poor scripting like the scene in the drug den. here comes a guy with a knife who probably knows how to use it 'considering he's protecting a drug den' but pulls an overthrow so Paulie can catch his wrist. It just reminded me of a batman fight scene. in the real world Paulie would have been swiss cheese.then on the dock with 'so much open space'  Paulie just pops out of nowhere to crack the guy in the knee.i know you have to go with it and i do but i can't help thinking it could be filmed/scripted a little closer to reality at times...

feralBoy

04-06-2006, 09:23 AM

Furtherman wrote: BeerBandit wrote: Back to topic.  How many people do you think are pissed off because it appears that Carm and AJ have made up and another potential volatile storyline (AJ's Revenge) gets cut short?AJ's revenge?  All he did is said he wanted to shoot Uncle Junior in his stupid mummy-head.  He was angry.  People say crazy things when they're angry.  It's not a storyline that is getting cut short.  He actually went to try and buy a gun, didn't he?  Chris and someone else yelled at him for it?  Also, how stupid is this kid for thinking he was going to go into the jail to kill him.  The writing is sometimes boderline horrific.  I bet the whole pauly 4 grand a month thing goes away into oblivian too.  How much do ski instructors make?  4K cash a month is like 80K a year without taxes taken out.  What does pauly expect the guy to live on?

JustJon

04-06-2006, 09:32 AM

I think the AJ story isn't done.  We have anouther 10 episodes to see it pop up again.And 4k a month may be 80k before taxes, but the guy comes from money.  You saw him at an expensive country club with his mother.

Furtherman

04-06-2006, 09:42 AM

feralBoy wrote: He actually went to try and buy a gun, didn't he?  Chris and someone else yelled at him for it?   You are right... I forgot about that scene.  But yea, it is only 3 episodes in, so it could pop up again.

EliSnow

04-06-2006, 09:42 AM

feralBoy wrote: Furtherman wrote: BeerBandit wrote: Back to topic.  How many people do you think are pissed off because it appears that Carm and AJ have made up and another potential volatile storyline (AJ's Revenge) gets cut short?AJ's revenge?  All he did is said he wanted to shoot Uncle Junior in his stupid mummy-head.  He was angry.  People say crazy things when they're angry.  It's not a storyline that is getting cut short.  He actually went to try and buy a gun, didn't he?  Chris and someone else yelled at him for it?  Also, how stupid is this kid for thinking he was going to go into the jail to kill him.  The writing is sometimes boderline horrific.  I bet the whole pauly 4 grand a month thing goes away into oblivian too.  How much do ski instructors make?  4K cash a month is like 80K a year without taxes taken out.  What does pauly expect the guy to live on?How is this horrorific writing?  This is reality to me.  People, like AJ or Paulie, are this stupid.  Indeed, it should be clear that Paulie doesn't care if the guy has nothing more to live on.  Maybe he does or maybe he doesn't, but Pauly doesn't give a shit as long as he makes payments.Also it's realistic that people take steps that don't lead to confrontation or resolution.  Just because AJ buys a gun doesn't necessarily mean that somewhere down the line he HAS to attempt to kill Junior. It just means that he bought the gun, and then realized it was idiotic or got scared and then just dropped the idea.In real life, it's common for people to take steps towards a certain goal and then drop it.  I've seen a state governmental department investigate a business based on a consumer complaint, require production of documents, and then not do anything else, including telling the business that they didn't find anything.  If the Sopranos showed this, you'd have viewers yelling about the lack of resolution or tying up storylines.The fact is that real life doesn't always have resolutions or tying up of strings.  In real life, people don't find out what happened with Jimmy Hoffa or Natalle Holladay (the girl missing in Aruba).   So why is it bad writing if we don't see whether the Russian is really dead, or we don't see the instructor making enough money to pay for the home?  I just don't get it.

feralBoy

04-06-2006, 10:01 AM

<blockquote />How is this horrorific writing?  This is reality to me.  People, like AJ or Paulie, are this stupid.  Indeed, it should be clear that Paulie doesn't care if the guy has nothing more to live on.  Maybe he does or maybe he doesn't, but Pauly doesn't give a shit as long as he makes payments.I do agree that AJ is that stupid, but I just don't think paulie is.  It should be paulies concern whether the guy has something to live on, because he has to be concerned with whether it will get back to tony.  I guess maybe what they were trying to play was paulie was just mad at this kid because he had a mother so concerned about him, yet paulies mom gave him away.  The writing does seem bad to me, and I know alot of people don't agree with that, but it just seems like there are so many inconsitencies.  Like when tony got out of the coma, the first thing chris talks to him about is how he owes him, and he has to invest in his movie.  They were trying the whole episode to show how nobody really cares about tony, everyone is out for themselves because of money.  Yet chris said in past seasons that he would go to hell with tony if that's what it took.  And pauly opens up to only tony about the nun mom leaving him.  Perhaps it is realistic in a sense, it just seems too inconsistent for me.  just my opinion though...

EliSnow

04-06-2006, 10:15 AM

feralBoy wrote: I do agree that AJ is that stupid, but I just don't think paulie is.  Come on, look at all the really stupid things Paulie has done over the years.  The whole thing with the Russian started with stupid comments Paulie was making while getting the money.  I also remember a discussion Paulie had with Big Pussy in the first season about Starbucks that was dripping with stupidity.  The man is a moron.<blockquote dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 0px">[/quote]It should be paulies concern whether the guy has something to live on, because he has to be concerned with whether it will get back to tony.  I guess maybe what they were trying to play was paulie was just mad at this kid because he had a mother so concerned about him, yet paulies mom gave him away.  You would think that it would make sense that Paulie should be concerned, but it's not suprising that he's not.  Think about when the mob shakes down guys for cash for gambling debts.  They don't want to hear that you'll have nothing to live on, or that you'll have to mortgage your house, etc.  They just want their money.<blockquote dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 0px">[/quote]The writing does seem bad to me, and I know alot of people don't agree with that, but it just seems like there are so many inconsitencies.  Like when tony got out of the coma, the first thing chris talks to him about is how he owes him, and he has to invest in his movie.  They were trying the whole episode to show how nobody really cares about tony, everyone is out for themselves because of money.  Yet chris said in past seasons that he would go to hell with tony if that's what it took.  And pauly opens up to only tony about the nun mom leaving him.  Perhaps it is realistic in a sense, it just seems too inconsistent for me.  just my opinion though...Inconsistency is realistic, and Chris' inconsistent statement fit his character.  At times, he could feel like he would go to hell for Tony, but he probably said those things while feeling very loyal after Tony did something for him.  However, those feelings could easily change after he feels that Tony isn't being loyal to him.Heck, last season he was bitching about how Tony didn't care about him and putting him in a dangerous situation by protecting their cousin.The fact is that most of these characters are selfish pricks whose loyalties shift based upon who can do more for them, or perceived slights.  They stick by Tony when they think that it will help them, but they'll quickly bitch and moan when such loyalty hurts their wallet.  Plus, if you ask them, they think that they are always loyal, and don't think that some of these things are not being loyal.  

This message was edited by EliSnow on 4-6-06 @ 2:21 PM

feralBoy

04-06-2006, 10:25 AM

<blockquote />Come on, look at all the really stupid things Paulie has done over the years.  The whole thing with the Russian started with stupid comments Paulie was making while getting the money.  I also remember a discussion Paulie had with Big Pussy in the first season about Starbucks that was dripping with stupidity.  The man is a moron.<blockquote dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 0px">The russian incident is a good point, and I guess the personalities aren't as black and white as I always like things to be. Paulie is my favorite character.  I thought it was hilarious when he first walked into the hospital room to see tony the comments he was making.  It just doesn't click with me how a guy who killed an old lady to get the money under her bed, just to impress tony, wouldn't be more loyal to him.  I do concede that I can be confusing inconsistencies with ultra dynamic characters.  With that being said, I do enjoy watching the show, but it still urkes me sometimes, but maybe it's supposed to.[/quote]

EliSnow

04-06-2006, 10:31 AM

feralBoy wrote:  I do concede that I can be confusing inconsistencies with ultra dynamic characters.  With that being said, I do enjoy watching the show, but it still urkes me sometimes, but maybe it's supposed to. I think you have it.  These characters are really developed, three dimensional characters with many facets.  They have some actions and ideas which seem to contradict or are inconsistent with other of their actions and ideas, but I think that is realistic.  A person can often do things that don't make sense to others,  but to that person, the action make complete sense and is consistent to their internal logic or barometer.

Alice S. Fuzzybutt

04-09-2006, 06:02 PM

Another good show. It's transitional, people. I laughed out loud when Vito showed up in bondage wear. I suppose if a mobster is going to be gay, he's going to be balls out GAY! Tony beating up his driver was pretty intense. He's trying to show he's not weak. And crying at your daughter's wedding does not make you weak.I can't believe they are going to whack Frankie Valli.

This message was edited by Alice S. Fuzzybutt on 4-9-06 @ 10:22 PM

cupcakelove

04-09-2006, 06:10 PM

What the fuck's that got to do with cold medicine?Best Sopranos line ever.  Tonight's show was great.

Don Stugots

04-09-2006, 06:11 PM

tonights episode was a good one. if anyone dislikes them for their lack of action its due too bad. these events set up for things to come down line.

Did anyone get the name of the crane company that had to pick up Johnny's wife after set fell down? I heard the boom on the first truck burnt out trying to lift her other cheek.

Recyclerz

04-09-2006, 06:27 PM

Overall, another good episode IMO.  However, Tony dropping his driver in that scene was fanciful, at best.  Even stipulating that Tony got the drop on him and the guy, once he got past the initial anger management issue, realized he shouldn't be fighting back, there is no way a guy in Tony's condition pulls that off.  Even if he realizes his life may depend on it.I think that was the weakest moment I've seen on the show since they had to stitch together that "last" scene with his mother after Nancy Marchand died.<img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/sad.gif" border="0" />

Don Stugots

04-09-2006, 06:36 PM

didnt the guy with the glasses die in the first episode of the season? the guy that had the twin brother that they wacked, that guy.

Judge Smails

04-09-2006, 06:44 PM

STUGOTS1 wrote: didnt the guy with the glasses die in the first episode of the season? the guy that had the twin brother that they wacked, that guy. You're thinking of another guy.  I wish I knew the other guy's name, but I don't.  I get confused sometimes with all the underlings. They all start to look alike to me.  You're thinking about the guy on the treadmill in the season opener who was an FBI informant.

Alice S. Fuzzybutt

04-09-2006, 07:05 PM

didnt the guy with the glasses die in the first episode of the season? the guy that had the twin brother that they wacked, that guy. Yeah, he had a twin who died, His name is Parisi if I'm not mistaken. The creators liked the actor so much they asked him to come back as his identical twin bother. So much for suspending our disbelief. I remember one scene a while ago where that actor cired, "My twin!!!"

al885

04-09-2006, 07:05 PM

judge_smails wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: didnt the guy with the glasses die in the first episode of the season? the guy that had the twin brother that they wacked, that guy. You're thinking of another guy. I wish I knew the other guy's name, but I don't. I get confused sometimes with all the underlings. They all start to look alike to me. You're thinking about the guy on the treadmill in the season opener who was an FBI informant.  Patsy had an identical twin brother, Phil "Philly Spoons" Parisi (whom
Dan Grimaldi also played), who had a hit taken out on him by Tony.
Patsy took it very hard, drinking heavily and considering killing Tony.
However, he eventually put his grief behind him.

TheGameHHH

04-09-2006, 07:23 PM

Loved the episode again, the only thing that bothered me was Tony beating up his driver. There's no way that really happens, it just struck a nerve with me. Other than that, great show.

Alice S. Fuzzybutt

04-09-2006, 07:26 PM

There's no way that really happensIt's the mob. There's a whole lot that happens that we don't understand.

Judge Smails

04-09-2006, 07:40 PM

al885 wrote:  judge_smails wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: didnt the guy with the glasses die in the first episode of the season? the guy that had the twin brother that they wacked, that guy. You're thinking of another guy. I wish I knew the other guy's name, but I don't. I get confused sometimes with all the underlings. They all start to look alike to me. You're thinking about the guy on the treadmill in the season opener who was an FBI informant.Patsy had an identical twin brother, Phil "Philly Spoons" Parisi (whom Dan Grimaldi also played), who had a hit taken out on him by Tony. Patsy took it very hard, drinking heavily and considering killing Tony. However, he eventually put his grief behind him. OK. I did a little sleuthing.  I know about Patsy's twin but I think that the guy that Stugots1 is referring to is Raymond Curto (played by George Loros).  He was the other guy who wore glasses and was an informant with the FBI.  He died in the first episode of the season in the FBI agent's car as he was handing her an audio tape of Tony Soprano.Here's a picture of him without the glasses:<img height="280" src="http://www.carrycompany.com/images/Talent/5x6/loros.jpg" width="232" border="0" />

NickyL0885

04-09-2006, 08:46 PM

Please tell me i'm not the only one who laughed hard when they saw Vito
in the gay bar. LMAO. BEST SCENE EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HBox

04-09-2006, 08:48 PM

NickyL0885 wrote: Please tell me i'm not the only one who laughed hard when they saw Vito
in the gay bar. LMAO. BEST SCENE EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
  That was great. this season has been bringing the funny.

Alice S. Fuzzybutt

04-09-2006, 09:06 PM

You people are idiots. The person who is playing the twin brother is the same actor. He was called back to play his twin.

Judge Smails

04-09-2006, 09:12 PM

Alice S. Fuzzybutt wrote: You people are idiots. The person who is playing the twin brother is the same actor. He was called back to play his twin. I know that. But the guy who died in the first episode this season is Ray Curto.  Totally different character and actor.  That's all I was trying to clear up for Stugots1.

FMJeff

04-09-2006, 10:09 PM

NickyL0885 wrote: Please tell me i'm not the only one who laughed hard when they saw Vito in the gay bar. LMAO. BEST SCENE EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I dunno, maybe it's just me, but I would think a mafioso well aware of the dangers of being gay in that world would do a better job of hiding his secret. Seems like an awfully big risk to take to go to a bar in the area of your mob family.

JerryTaker

04-09-2006, 10:23 PM

Did they insinuate that Vito killed himself? When Tony said he hadn't heard from him and Silvio mentioned his 3am call, from the motel room?

FMJeff

04-09-2006, 10:23 PM

it was insinuated but not confirmed

bcphil

04-09-2006, 11:30 PM

These episodes lately have been dull and lifeless. That episode last night made me miss the Ducks that used to hang around Tony's Pool and get more screen time than Meadow and AJ combined, those were the days!

FMJeff

04-10-2006, 12:22 AM

bcphil wrote: These episodes lately have been dull and lifeless. That episode last night made me miss the Ducks that used to hang around Tony's Pool and get more screen time than Meadow and AJ combined, those were the days! Are you out of your mind? You have zero taste in good television. Go jerk off to Everybody Loves Raymond re-runs and stop watching cable television. You're honestly going to sit there and call episodes with a gay Vito in chaps, Tony beating the shit out of a muscle-bound juice head, US Marshalls publically demoralizing a NY mob boss in front of everybody, a hit in the works, Paulie freaking out over the secret of his family and almost kneeing a guy to death, Tony getting shot in the stomach and almost dying...this season has so much awesomeness it's bursting at the seams...with said awesomeness...you know what, fuck you. Die. I'm not wasting any more time with you.

PapaBear

04-10-2006, 03:05 AM

I just finished watching this Sunday's episode. First impression... I loved it. Though, I thought a bomb would go off at the wedding (I keep forgetting that bombs are frowned upon in the mob).Second impression... I had a customer piss me off so bad (before seeing this episode), that I wanted to seek retribution. Even though last night was a good night (for the most part), I was still filled with rage about the guy who pissed me off. After watching Sunday's Sopranos, I decided to <a href="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/viewmessages.cfm/Forum/52/Topic/49601/page/Do_you_pray_.htm" target="_self">PRAY</a> for forgiveness for my thoughts of rage and vengeance.It worked. I feel much better, now.That said... Tony Soprano will die in a hail of bullets, just after he fully confronts all his demons.

Don Stugots

04-10-2006, 04:01 AM

judge_smails wrote: Alice S. Fuzzybutt wrote: You people are idiots. The person who is playing the twin brother is the same actor. He was called back to play his twin. I know that. But the guy who died in the first episode this season is Ray Curto.  Totally different character and actor.  That's all I was trying to clear up for Stugots1.Judge,Thanks for clearing it up for me.  I really thought that they screwed up the storyline.

flavopop

04-10-2006, 04:40 AM

Anybody think that Tony might have set that scene up with his driver?  Just a thought.  But since he was puking blood in the bathroom after it went down, probably not....Oh well..  Good episode overall, starting to gain some steam.Vito in that outfit twisting dudes nips was priceless.  Just the lok onhis face had me cracking up, he was having a ball, LITERALLY!...PEACE

Doctor Manhattan

04-10-2006, 06:10 AM

HBox wrote:  NickyL0885 wrote: Please tell me i'm not the only one who laughed hard when they saw Vito in the gay bar. LMAO. BEST SCENE EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   That was great. this season has been bringing the funny. That was the best, I also laughed when AJ's date said she doesn't eat seafood because of the toxins (while smoking, Tony noticed that) and the Bride's rail thin sister/cousin who said "Can't we talk about something other than food in this family!"

badorties

04-10-2006, 09:20 AM

judge_smails wrote: al885 wrote:  judge_smails wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: didnt the guy with the glasses die in the first episode of the season? the guy that had the twin brother that they wacked, that guy. You're thinking of another guy. I wish I knew the other guy's name, but I don't. I get confused sometimes with all the underlings. They all start to look alike to me. You're thinking about the guy on the treadmill in the season opener who was an FBI informant.Patsy had an identical twin brother, Phil "Philly Spoons" Parisi (whom Dan Grimaldi also played), who had a hit taken out on him by Tony. Patsy took it very hard, drinking heavily and considering killing Tony. However, he eventually put his grief behind him. OK. I did a little sleuthing.  I know about Patsy's twin but I think that the guy that Stugots1 is referring to is Raymond Curto (played by George Loros).  He was the other guy who wore glasses and was an informant with the FBI.  He died in the first episode of the season in the FBI agent's car as he was handing her an audio tape of Tony Soprano.Here's a picture of him without the glasses:<img height="280" src="http://www.carrycompany.com/images/Talent/5x6/loros.jpg" width="232" border="0" />i loved him in ghostbusters 2 ...<img height="300" src="http://moviejpegs1.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/Vigo_Painting.jpg" width="400" border="0" />

curtoid

04-10-2006, 09:48 AM

Johnny Sacs is one of my favorite characters these days - great episode with him.

coffeeal401

04-10-2006, 10:30 AM

Best episode so far, Johhny Sacs wife hitting the deck was hilarious. Chrissy still getting no respect. Tony's back big time. vito splatters his fucking brains all over the cheap hotel room walls.that's not TV that's HBO

UnknownPD

04-10-2006, 10:37 AM

vito splatters his fucking brains all over the cheap hotel room wallsNot gonna happen

kevcala

04-10-2006, 10:40 AM

UnknownPD wrote:  vito splatters his fucking brains all over the cheap hotel room walls Not gonna happenMaybe he'll try to get those two guys who saw him in the club to come to the hotel room and make it look like a gay murder suicide ala 'Heathers' or to a lesser extent 'Can't Hardly Wait'.

TheGameHHH

04-10-2006, 12:47 PM

It's the mob. There's a whole lot that happens that we don't understand. no no no, I mean the physical possibility of that happening wasn't legit. Tony couldn't kick that dude's ass, not in the condition he's in.

Don Stugots

04-10-2006, 01:20 PM

best line: Vito "Its just a joke."

Best scene: Johnny Sacs balling his eyes out and his main man Frank Vincent stabbing him in the back to Tony's crew, and Chris agreeing with him.

UnknownPD

04-10-2006, 01:55 PM

best line: Vito "Its just a joke."  my vote for best line... "...there's no shot at a mercy fuck?"

This message was edited by UnknownPD on 4-10-06 @ 5:55 PM

DESERTEAGLE.50

04-10-2006, 02:44 PM

So maybe Vito really called Sil that late to gauge whether or not the two at the club had said anything yet.

jafter

04-10-2006, 04:08 PM

I was suprised that Vito just didn't go out to the parking lot and kill those 2 guys.  

Fallon

04-10-2006, 04:10 PM

jafter wrote: I was suprised that Vito just didn't go out to the parking lot and kill those 2 guys.   For whatever reason he leaves his gun at home in the nightstand.

Hottub

04-10-2006, 04:11 PM

Fallon wrote:  jafter wrote: I was suprised that Vito just didn't go out to the parking lot and kill those 2 guys.   For whatever reason he leaves his gun at home in the nightstand. Where the hell are you going to keep a gun, when you are wearing Assless Chaps??!!

pennington

04-10-2006, 04:25 PM

DESERTEAGLE.50 wrote: So maybe Vito really called Sil that late to gauge whether or not the two at the club had said anything yet. I agree.As to Tony really being able to beat his driver like that, I agree with previous posts, not very likely or believable.  Gandolfini's weight is getting seriously out of control.  Watch the opening credits when he gets out of his SUV and see how much better he looked, and he wasn't thin then either.

badorties

04-11-2006, 06:30 AM

Best episode so far, Johhny Sacs wife hitting the deck was hilarious. Chrissy still getting no respect. Tony's back big time. vito splatters his fucking brains all over the cheap hotel room walls.that's not TV that's HBOchristopher gets no respect because he still can't keep his mouth shut when he should ... his priorities and issues have always been a problem, and tony being a relative is the only reason he's still aroundoverall, another great well-rounded episode (great direction by buscemi)on the vito front ... the great shot of the wedding bands haunting him during the ceromony, and the his wife's comment on how weddings always make him uncomfortable ... maybe he doesn't get killed (right away), he's a smart captian, has ties to phil (who might not want another realtive knocked-off) and he just opened a huge venture for tony -- it could pose as great conflict for tony to balance the business needs and what's expected ... i know the coming attractions are always misleading, but there was line with tony saying that everyone's 'whack happy' ...

Photoshop Mike

04-11-2006, 06:36 AM

JustJon

04-11-2006, 09:45 AM

Am I the only one who thought that when Tony went thru the metal detectors and they went to scan him that the doctors may have left something inside his chest?

blakjeezis

04-11-2006, 09:54 AM

I thought it was gonna be his staples or something to do with the surgery, and he was gonna have to show his incision and have the embarassment and humiliation of having to basically disrobe in front of everyone.Of course there's the distinct possibility that I'm the only one who thinks it would be humiliating to go shirtless in public.

This message was edited by blakjeezis on 4-11-06 @ 1:56 PM

DESERTEAGLE.50

04-11-2006, 11:17 AM

Yeah...what was it about the shoes that made the metal detector go off?And in regards to that pic of Vito...gay or not...where the hell do you get a hat like that?

JustJon

04-11-2006, 12:01 PM

DESERTEAGLE.50 wrote: And in regards to that pic of Vito...gay or not...where the hell do you get a hat like that?   Your closet.

El Mudo

04-11-2006, 12:09 PM

I know Vito's weight loss was attributed to Atkins, but I think the dude has AIDS...no joke

Especially since he's been having so much anonymous sex with strange people...

coffeeal401

04-11-2006, 01:42 PM

mikeyboy wrote: Worst Thread Title Ever            9164 VIEWS. I CANT HELP MYSELF AFTER SEEING YOU AT MC FADDENS GET A SHAPE UP YOU GEEK. 

This message was edited by coffeeal401 on 4-11-06 @ 5:54 PM

kevcala

04-11-2006, 01:52 PM

coffeeal401 wrote: mikeyboy wrote: Worst Thread Title Ever 9164 VIEWS.  I thought you had changed the title after he said that.

Hottub

04-11-2006, 01:55 PM

Was Tony vomiting blood, or veal parmagean?

mikeyboy

04-11-2006, 01:58 PM

kevcala wrote:  coffeeal401 wrote: mikeyboy wrote: Worst Thread Title Ever 9164 VIEWS. I thought you had changed the title after he said that. He did.

This message was edited by mikeyboy on 4-11-06 @ 5:59 PM

torker

04-11-2006, 02:03 PM

mikeyboy wrote: kevcala wrote:  coffeeal401 wrote: mikeyboy wrote: Worst Thread Title Ever 9164 VIEWS. I thought you had changed the title after he said that. He did. This message was edited by mikeyboy on 4-11-06 @ 5:59 PM Original Title: HBO

FUNKMAN

04-11-2006, 02:35 PM

Hottub wrote: Was Tony vomiting blood, or veal parmagean? looked like ambrosia salad... i think i saw marshmallows

Gvac

04-11-2006, 02:40 PM

Linda Stasi summed up my feelings on "The Sopranos" better than I ever could in today's <a href="http://www.nypost.com/entertainment/62276.htm" target="_self">New York Post.</a>

Hottub

04-11-2006, 02:45 PM

Eecchh!Linda Stasi can suck my left one! What the hell is she really trying to say? Who the fuck is this woman.Oh yeah, she writes for the NY Post. A bastion of the creme de la creme of journalists!

jax

04-11-2006, 02:52 PM

I thought the Vito story line would have been better served with a less over the top gay stereo type scene.  Like maybe after the wedding bummed him out he went to a gay bar looking for something more emotionally fullfilling, you know, to go with the really gay sex.

Hottub

04-11-2006, 02:54 PM

Good point. I would agree.However, the whole leather, bondage angle was so over the top, you just had to laugh. I think they were going for that.

kevcala

04-11-2006, 03:07 PM

Granted it was risky to go there, knowing the place is under collection, but when Vito says to his wife, he's going to make some collections, she acknowledged it was late to do that.Maybe Vito has been going there a while, and just got comfortable enough to convince himself no one would come collecting at that hour.Just a thought.

Death Metal Moe

04-11-2006, 03:10 PM

Is this the final fucking season yet?  I'm so sick of huge chunks of O&A being dedicated to Sopranos talk.  I want American Idol dead too but it seems even more popular.

mdr55

04-11-2006, 03:21 PM

<hr width="100%" size="2" />Death Metal Moe wrote: Is this the final fucking season yet? I'm so sick of huge chunks of O&A being dedicated to Sopranos talk. I want American Idol dead too but it seems even more popular.
<hr width="100%" size="2" />Agreed.

OGC

04-11-2006, 05:37 PM

NickyL0885 wrote: Please tell me i'm not the only one who laughed hard when they saw Vito in the gay bar. LMAO. BEST SCENE EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I almost lost my dinner when I thought that was his ass hanging out of those chaps. Luckily, I was able to rewind and see that it wasn't him.

badorties

04-11-2006, 06:24 PM

Gvac wrote: Linda Stasi summed up my feelings on "The Sopranos" better than I ever could in today's <a href="http://www.nypost.com/entertainment/62276.htm" target="_self">New York Post.</a> i completely disagree with every word of that articlethe leather aspect didn't seem too much ... in the last few epidsodes, you could see his growing unease with his façade, and a wedding probably pushed him over the edge and he needed a release (and apparently he's got a leather kink)and fuck linda stasi

El Mudo

04-11-2006, 07:28 PM

I wish Linda Stasi had been shot by the Stasi....

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b1/MFS_01.jpg/225px-MFS_01.jpg

And "Big Love" sucks a fat cock....

tele7

04-11-2006, 07:47 PM

mdr55 wrote: <hr width="100%" size="2" />Death Metal Moe wrote: Is this the final fucking season yet? I'm so sick of huge chunks of O&A being dedicated to Sopranos talk. I want American Idol dead too but it seems even more popular.<hr width="100%" size="2" />Agreed.  Italian Idol.  It will be bigger than Ghostbusters.

Death Metal Moe

04-11-2006, 07:49 PM

telecaster7 wrote: Italian Idol.  It will be bigger than Ghostbusters."And up next, Tony will sing his version of the timeless Long Island classic "Fuck me? No FUCK YOU!"

Gvac

04-11-2006, 07:59 PM

By the way, do all of you Sopranos fans honestly believe there hasn't been a dropoff in the writing, acting, and overall quality of the show from season to season?  And have you seen the emperor's new clothes?  Positively exquisite, I tell you.

tele7

04-11-2006, 08:03 PM

Product placement has dropped off a little, but the writing is as strong as ever.                          <img src="http://digilander.libero.it/lucianoffida/cocacola.jpg" border="0" />

DESERTEAGLE.50

04-11-2006, 08:27 PM

After re-watching the show tonite, I noticed a combination funny line/product placement rolled into one.

When Tony came home after his first
day back from "work", he laid down with Carmela for a nap...finally
back in his own bed he commented "Mmmm, smells good...Downey fresh."

Furtherman

04-12-2006, 07:28 AM

Gvac wrote: By the way, do all of you Sopranos fans honestly believe there hasn't been a dropoff in the writing, acting, and overall quality of the show from season to season?  Nope.  I've been re-watching the previous seasons on DVD.  The writing, acting and quality is top notch.  You can also see tie-ins with this season.  It's still a very smart show.

Don Stugots

04-12-2006, 08:16 AM

Furtherman wrote: Gvac wrote: By the way, do all of you Sopranos fans honestly believe there hasn't been a dropoff in the writing, acting, and overall quality of the show from season to season?  Nope.  I've been re-watching the previous seasons on DVD.  The writing, acting and quality is top notch.  You can also see tie-ins with this season.  It's still a very smart show.  the acting has always been top notch.  the writing had falltered at one point but this season it is well above the par line.  The humor was also always above board.  If you dont like the show, go read a book.  Might I suggest "I hate other peoples kids" for you.

marcymark

04-12-2006, 09:12 AM

best line , the guy tells Vito's guy Shut up cupcake.

Bulldogcakes

04-12-2006, 06:12 PM

Just watched it, real good episode. Tony beating up his driver was a bit of a stretch, but it made alot of sense for where Tony's head is at. So it tied up the episode well. I dont think Vito committed suicide. I think he's in survival mode, and wants to kill the two guys who spotted him. He could have set a meeting with those two which is why he was at the hotel. And if he starts doing that, he'll need to take out someone else .  . . . .  . drumroll please. .  . . .  . Meadow's boyfriend. And just when Tony's talking about her getting married and having kids, how cruel would it be to have that happen. I heard Frank Vincent (Philly Leotardo) being interviewed for his new book say that the thing with Meadows boyfriend and Vito isn't over yet. If I'm right, next week will be a rough week.

DESERTEAGLE.50

04-12-2006, 07:45 PM

Don and Mike had the actor that played Vito on the other day.He
was promoting cookbooks, his own line of sauces, etc, etc. etc. and
this was 2 days after he had a pivotal circumstance in an episode of
the show. So I wonder if making the media rounds so soon indicates anything about the soon-to-come future of the character on the show?

Evilpete

04-12-2006, 07:54 PM

doesn't mean anything, they had Vincent Pastore doing media stuff after his character was killed off

booster11373

04-12-2006, 08:13 PM

Those 2 arab guys are going to come back and bite Christopher in the ass, which will be how the FBI gets Chris to turn on TonyorMaybe the arabs are Feds.

DESERTEAGLE.50

04-12-2006, 08:15 PM

Well, thats what I mean, though.Like maybe Vito's already done on the show.But, since the shit with Meadow's bf has yet to play out, I guess he's just out whoring capitalizing on the buzz. 2 hip replacements that guy's had.He's a waddler.

FMJeff

04-13-2006, 10:38 AM

Anybody got a pic of Vito in his gay outfit? I wanna make it my background. Then I want to jerk off to it.

mikeyboy

04-13-2006, 10:42 AM

FMJeff wrote: Anybody got a pic of Vito in his gay outfit? I wanna make it my background. Then I want to jerk off to it. <img src="http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/2415/dance33qx.gif" border="0" />

DESERTEAGLE.50

04-13-2006, 01:31 PM

That hat is razor sharp.

SinA

04-13-2006, 01:39 PM

telecaster7 wrote: Product placement has dropped off a little, but the writing is as strong as ever.The TV's are always Phillips.  Or maybe it's Maganavox.  I forget which, but they're always the same.

kevcala

04-13-2006, 01:41 PM

mikeyboy wrote: FMJeff wrote: Anybody got a pic of Vito in his gay outfit? I wanna make it my background. Then I want to jerk off to it. <img border="0" src="http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/2415/dance33qx.gif" />He does look happy, though.

booster11373

04-16-2006, 03:18 PM

This is from AICN.com so take with a grain of saltApparently we can expect some violent homosexual rape in the next 2 weeks.A friend who works in the filming world mentioned that on the Sopranos there’s a violent rape scene between Joseph R. Gannascoli [who plays Vito Spatafore] and Will Janowitz [who plays Finn DeTrolio] will occur within the next two episodes. Cast members mentioned that it is so disgusting that many walked off set sick from it." I just dont see it happening.

FUNKMAN

04-16-2006, 03:26 PM

i don't think Vito's dead because Tony said he hadn't herd from him in 3 days. if he killed himself in the room the maid would have found him dead with the gun up his ass...

torker

04-16-2006, 05:15 PM

Nobody's got AIDS.

angelinad128

04-16-2006, 05:30 PM

The Vito plot is interesting,  but I do think he dies soon

Alice S. Fuzzybutt

04-16-2006, 06:00 PM

This was a really interesting episode tonight. Old world values vs. modern day mores. It's made for an interesting twist this season.

Bulldogcakes

04-16-2006, 06:01 PM

Tony in the psychiatrist's office was some of the funniest shit I've ever seen on the show. Apparently, Vito has gone into the realm of loose ends, along with the guy that raped Dr Melfi, the Russian, etc etc.

Fallon

04-16-2006, 06:06 PM

"He's a faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag"

Sure to be the latest sound drop on O&A.

Sheeplovr

04-16-2006, 06:13 PM

Sure to be the latest sound drop on O&Aand every radio show in the whole country

Recyclerz

04-16-2006, 06:20 PM

I would like to ask, officially, that my Mod Quote be updated to "some douchebag from Yonkers."In addition to being The Sopranos Line of the Week, it also has the added utility of being true. <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/wink.gif" border="0" />

Alice S. Fuzzybutt

04-16-2006, 06:38 PM

Ask and you shall receive.

jafter

04-16-2006, 06:40 PM

So do you think Vito is going to try and do the whole town.  He was eyeing over the 2 guys in the booth, the cook, and the antique dealer was sizing him up.   Tony has to make a stand against Vito or he will appear weak to the underlings.I liked hearing "4th of July" by X at the end of the show.  Next week is going to heat up with Artie getting his ass kicked by the kid from Doogie Howser and Chris being out in Cali.

Alice S. Fuzzybutt

04-16-2006, 06:47 PM

I think Vito is just sizing up where he is. It's all antiques stores. He should find himself right at home.

This message was edited by Alice S. Fuzzybutt on 4-16-06 @ 10:48 PM

PapaBear

04-16-2006, 08:59 PM

Alice S. Fuzzybutt wrote: I think Vito is just sizing up where he is. It's all antiques stores. He should find himself right at home. This message was edited by Alice S. Fuzzybutt on 4-16-06 @ 10:48 PM Like the antiques dealer said... He's a natural! Live Free or Die.

Alice S. Fuzzybutt

04-16-2006, 09:08 PM

Most of the goombas want to hang him up. Tony is taking a good approach.   So what if Vito is gay? He is a high earner! I say live and let live.

kevcala

04-16-2006, 09:10 PM

"Vito's a come from behind kind of guy"

Doctor Manhattan

04-17-2006, 04:03 AM

Bulldogcakes wrote: Apparently, Vito has gone into the realm of loose ends, along with the guy that raped Dr Melfi, the Russian, etc etc.  I don't think so, this is a major issue for Tony's buisness (Vito is a Captain) so it can't just be dropped. There is already a bit of closure if they go with the "Vito starting a new gay life in NH" angle.booster11373 wrote: This is from AICN.com so take with a grain of saltApparently we can expect some violent homosexual rape in the next 2 weeks.A friend who works in the filming world mentioned that on the Sopranos there’s a violent rape scene between Joseph R. Gannascoli [who plays Vito Spatafore] and Will Janowitz [who plays Finn DeTrolio] will occur within the next two episodes. Cast members mentioned that it is so disgusting that many walked off set sick from it." I just dont see it happening.  I don't think Vito would go back to the NJ/NY area unless he has a death wish.

This message was edited by Doctor Manhattan on 4-17-06 @ 8:05 AM

curtoid

04-17-2006, 09:29 AM

I don't think Vito is a loose end, but I don't think we will see him for awhile - gotta remember, that they are considering these 12 episodes only part of the final season. He doesn't even had to be there in the town to have an impact on the story (part of me wonders if Meadow signed her fiance's death certificate by making outing what she knew to blabbermouth Carm). Vito is a dead man if found or if he returns - which might make him very valuable to the feds (although, they really seem to be going somewhere with the terrorist angle).  jafter wrote:  I liked hearing "4th of July" by X at the end of the show.   Me too! I love how they switch up the closing credit music.Watching this episodic drives me nuts sometimes, because it all is part of a longer story.

JustJon

04-17-2006, 09:49 AM

FMJeff wrote: Anybody got a pic of Vito in his gay outfit? I wanna make it my background. Then I want to jerk off to it.   Your wife is one lucky woman.

Doctor Manhattan

04-17-2006, 09:58 AM

curtoid wrote: ...part of me wonders if Meadow signed her fiance's death certificate by making outing what she knew to blabbermouth Carm...Vito is a dead man if found or if he returns - which might make him very valuable to the feds (although, they really seem to be going somewhere with the terrorist angle).  Isn't Vito the guy who wacked Jackie Aprile Jr. in Season 3? It's not safe to be Meadow's Boy Friend (She's just like Kim Bauer on 24!)

This message was edited by Doctor Manhattan on 4-17-06 @ 1:58 PM

Furtherman

04-17-2006, 10:01 AM

Doctor Manhattan wrote:  Isn't Vito the guy who wacked Jackie Aprile Jr. in Season 3? Yea, he did.  While wearing see-thru socks.

curtoid

04-17-2006, 10:18 AM

marcymark

04-23-2006, 04:12 AM

will they get VITO tonight? hope so the SOPRANO'S are getting to gay 2 weeks in a row. MORE BADA BING <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smoke.gif" border="0" />

Snoogans

04-23-2006, 07:56 AM

Vito will never come back. I think they alluded to him starting to feel comfortable in Gay Town, NH. I think they eventually find him, somehow they get him back. Then Paulie goes off and kills him. Tony finds out about that and the other deal with Paulie and that guy, and Paulie gets whacked.

Bulldogcakes

04-23-2006, 04:46 PM

So does Vito get killed tonight, or does he live happily ever after with a skinny scandnavian man and a toy poodle?I say he gets whacked, tonite or within the next few weeks. Philly Leotardo will track him down, after speaking with Vito's wife last week. Then Tony will be pissed off that a member of his crew got whacked without his permission. Philly says he took off, and was a free agent at that point. Gets ugly. Thats my usually wrong prediction for tonights episode.

Bulldogcakes

04-23-2006, 06:00 PM

Judging by the previews, Vito will be featured in next weeks episode.

Gvac

04-23-2006, 06:09 PM

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

kdubya

04-23-2006, 06:11 PM

Gvac wrote: ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ I agree, but how hot was that Bada Bing girl

badorties

04-23-2006, 06:14 PM

it was faily 'eh' with a few key plot points and such ... the redemption of artie in the last scene was touchinga transitional episode every now & then isn't that bad, nothing was worse than the christopher columbus episode ...

TheKnicks23

04-23-2006, 06:18 PM

I really enjoyed this weeks episode.  To me it felt a lot like an old Season 1 episode.Good
to see Artie back in the show, always thought he was a great
character.  Also, glad to see Chris getting a main plot point for
the first time this season.Next few weeks look great!

tele7

04-23-2006, 06:26 PM

Gvac wrote: ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ <img src="http://www.lbracco.com/images/sopranos050545.jpg" border="0" />I've seen worse.

marcymark

04-24-2006, 04:12 AM

A season 1 feel exactly, when Artie shot and cursed out the rabbit and then cooked and served him.also when that guy put his hand in the boiling hot pot of sauce was what made the show great in the first place. Vito must have gotten a job in the gay diner. also got my wish MORE BADA BING!

Furtherman

04-24-2006, 06:17 AM

Great episode!Lauren Bacall got punched in the face!

King Imp

04-24-2006, 06:20 AM

In regards to what that busboy/chef/waiter/whatever he was said about Charmaine Bucco, I sure wouldn't mind doing the same to her.

JustJon

04-24-2006, 07:06 AM

I always liked the Artie character.  He always walks the line trying to do what's right and be loyal to his chilhood friend Tony, all while trying to keep his business afloat.  I was never a fan of Christopher's Hollywood stuff, but it makes sense as a follow-up to seasons 2 and 3.

Crippler

04-24-2006, 10:49 AM

I'm very interested to see where/how far they take the terrorist angle.  I originally thought it would be a one time thing, Chris make a 40 thieves joke, sells some guns, and we all go on pretending we didn't see what was going on.  But between the guns & the identity theft, it looks like this is going to be a storyline that comes to the forefront of an episode somewhere in the near future.

kdubya

04-24-2006, 11:39 AM

JustJon wrote: I always liked the Artie character.  He always walks the line trying to do what's right and be loyal to his chilhood friend Tony, all while trying to keep his business afloat.  I was never a fan of Christopher's Hollywood stuff, but it makes sense as a follow-up to seasons 2 and 3. Artie sure plays a dangerous game. I swear he is gonna end up dead one of these days.

TheMojoPin

04-24-2006, 01:49 PM

OK, big NYC boss gets whacked, with his bodyguard.  Artie beats the shit out of Vinnie, Vinnie fucks up Artie's hand and Christopher punches the fuck out of Lauren Bacall.  AND we saw strippers.How is ANY of that boring?  What would have made it NOT boring?  I swear, when Tony was complaining about people desperate to bump other guys off, he was talking about this segment of the audience.  They're never happy unless a MAJOR character dies or something awful happens to them or they're killing people left and right.

Rockvillejoe

04-24-2006, 02:46 PM

TheMojoPin wrote: Re: How is ANY of that boring?  What would have made it NOT boring?  The best part of the show are the throwaway lines. For example, when  Chris tells Ben Kinglsey that "We gotta a great script, written by J Hooper, who wrote Nash bridges, Hooperman (Hooperman?), and Law and Order SUV (4 wheel drive?). Look at the blank look on Chris's face-the eyes are completely vacant.The best though, was when that genius Little Carmine tells Kingsley that they are  "surmising your interests, then curtailing it to your specificities"-Look at the actor (forgot his real name), who plays Chris turn away. He can hardly keep a staright face-great control. Then, they complimented Kingsley for his ability to play a "hard hearted prick"-"Your the best at that!"  Other lines like the idiot who says "La Cage a Fag", and their absolute intoxication with all that throwaway free shit at the boutique in L. A.. Nah, this show is priceless just for its constant specific brand name placement 'Mont Blanc" and its absolute absurd yet realistic illustration/comments on present day life. To me, the whacking and actual storyline are really just a means to get this  good shit into each episode......

Gvac

04-24-2006, 03:04 PM

The "throwaway lines" that RockvillleJoe speaks of are one of the biggest reasons I've come to detest "The Sopranos."  The show has gotten so cute with its lame attempts at humor that I literally find it embarrassing.  Shit like "Le Cage Au Fag" and "Law & Order SUV" makes me cringe because it seems so forced and phony.  And I could give two shits less if anyone gets wacked or not.  All I ask is that I care one iota about any of the characters on the show, and I can honestly say I don't.

Bulldogcakes

04-24-2006, 04:03 PM

JustJon wrote: I always liked the Artie character. He always walks the line trying to do what's right and be loyal to his chilhood friend Tony, all while trying to keep his business afloat. I was never a fan of Christopher's Hollywood stuff, but it makes sense as a follow-up to seasons 2 and 3.  That pretty much sums up my feelings exactly. I always liked Artie, he's so clueless about Tony's life. THe Hollywood stuff had me cringing the entire time.  how hot was that Bada Bing girl  And how about Artie's Armenian Hostess? Anyone know who she was(pics?)? She's gorgeous. <blockquote />

Rockvillejoe

04-24-2006, 05:55 PM

Gvac wrote: The "throwaway lines" that RockvillleJoe speaks of are one of the biggest reasons I've come to detest "The Sopranos."  The show has gotten so cute with its lame attempts at humor that I literally find it embarrassing.  Shit like "Le Cage Au Fag" and "Law & Order SUV" makes me cringe because it seems so forced and phony.  And I could give two shits less if anyone gets wacked or not.  All I ask is that I care one iota about any of the characters on the show, and I can honestly say I don't.   To each their own. You like hockey. 

This message was edited by Rockvillejoe on 4-24-06 @ 10:02 PM

TheGameHHH

04-24-2006, 06:23 PM

The "throwaway lines" that RockvillleJoe speaks of are one of the biggest reasons I've come to detest "The Sopranos."  The show has gotten so cute with its lame attempts at humor that I literally find it embarrassing.  Shit like "Le Cage Au Fag" and "Law & Order SUV" makes me cringe because it seems so forced and phony.  And I could give two shits less if anyone gets wacked or not.  All I ask is that I care one iota about any of the characters on the show, and I can honestly say I don't. Gvac, there's a pretty simple solution to your problem.....stop watching. If you don't care about the characters and cringe during the show why even bother wasting an hour of your life?

Judge Smails

04-24-2006, 06:35 PM

Bulldogcakes wrote: And how about Artie's Armenian Hostess? Anyone know who she was(pics?)? She's gorgeous. Manuela Feris<img src="http://i.stratosfera.cz/strato/obrazky/speedonline/70876s.jpeg" border="0" />

tele7

04-24-2006, 06:42 PM

judge_smails wrote: Bulldogcakes wrote: And how about Artie's Armenian Hostess? Anyone know who she was(pics?)? She's gorgeous. Manuela Feris<img src="http://i.stratosfera.cz/strato/obrazky/speedonline/70876s.jpeg" border="0" />So much for my Armenian Chick Car thread..

TheMojoPin

04-24-2006, 06:44 PM

Here's me playing detective...OK, we all know the previews for next week or bullshit...but the "previously on" segments typically highlight stuff that ends up coming into play, and they went out of their way to replay Tony asking Chris about the arabs he's selling guns to, whether or not he thinks they're terrorists.  Then this week we see that hotel again that's run by the hasidic jews.  They go out of their way to give a lingering shot of the guy working the desk, like, "LOOK HOW JEWISH HE IS COMPARED TO THE ARAB GUYS WE SHOWED YOU BEFORE.  THEY TEND TO NOT LIKE EACH OTHER."  Seems like an interesting contrast they've got going on...there could be some good drama coming out of that.

TheGameHHH

04-24-2006, 06:59 PM

Then this week we see that hotel again that's run by the hasidic jews. it's called the Wayne Inn on Rt. 23, right next to this banging Japanese place called Izumi. I used to deliver to the Wayne Inn all the time. It was cool to see it. Anyway Mojo, carry on with your crazy theories.

Rockvillejoe

04-25-2006, 03:40 AM

Rockvillejoe wrote: Gvac wrote: The "throwaway lines" that RockvillleJoe speaks of are one of the biggest reasons I've come to detest "The Sopranos."  The show has gotten so cute with its lame attempts at humor that I literally find it embarrassing.  Shit like "Le Cage Au Fag" and "Law & Order SUV" makes me cringe because it seems so forced and phony.  And I could give two shits less if anyone gets wacked or not.  All I ask is that I care one iota about any of the characters on the show, and I can honestly say I don't.   IT'S A SATIRE. They are GOOFING and MAKING FUN of everything from the Mafia to all of us who subscribe to the art of conspicuous consumption. These characters are not to be taken seriously, but rather to realize that  they are unable to get past their own "over self-indulgences". They fail to do anything for anybody unless they can benefit from it on the most superficial of levels. That you can't relate and really care about these characters is actually a good thing, Mr. GVAC. I submit to you, O hallowed contibutor to this site, that you are not suppossed to. I suggest you watch Grey's Anatomy. From what I hear (never seen it myself), they are saving lives on that show, and there are probably some real tough issues, like a new intern from the Bronx struggling to find  a place to live, and fitting in with the interns from the suburbs, or some shit like that. For me, watching that over-inflated, wretched excessive, amoral Tony Soprano struggle with the fact that he patronized a restaurant that wasn't his buddies on one hand, and in the same show  order the hit of a neighboring thug on the other, to me, is fascinating. This is the best character driven, most solid story line television show since Hill Street Blues. One additonial final note, GVAC. I went back and saw you are from the "Garden State". It now becomes a lot clearer to me. Could it be that you take offense to this show because it hits too close to home? Is it that you feel they are dissing you, your family, and your fellow New Jersyites? If that's the case, grow some thicker skin. If you don't, then you are just as superficial and shallow as the characters on that show. 

This message was edited by Rockvillejoe on 4-25-06 @ 7:51 AM

Furtherman

04-25-2006, 06:58 AM

If you have HBO On Demand, look how HBO describes The Sopranos.  A dark, humorous look at a family in organized crime.  If you don't get, you don't get it.  But please, keep watching and crying week after week.  Maybe I'll try that for a month and watch The War At Home week after week.

Gvac

04-25-2006, 01:31 PM

Alright you mind-numbed sycophants.  You win.  I promise to stay out of your precious Sopranos thread.  God forbid someone offers an opposing point of view.  Maybe I'll just start a thread in Old School entitled "Remember When The Sopranos Was Good?"

TheMojoPin

04-25-2006, 01:43 PM

Nah, stick around.  Guys, just because someone disagrees with you doesn't mean you need to drive them out.  This thread is about the show in question, ANY opinion.  Gvac, I want you to stick around because I'm curious as to what you're specifically not liking...or when the show changed for you, or what made it "better."  I have no problem pointing out when the show was bad...I thought then and still think now that season 3 was average at best, and season 2 was almost as bad.  In the past, the biggest complaints seem to be that the show became too slow or "dramatic"...not enough action or mob guys being mob guys.  I'm genuinely curious as to why you say you NOW don't care about the characters, when I've been impressed with how they've done better in the last 3 years to make the characters more complex and conflicted...people you alternately hate and love at the drop of a hat.  Did you care about the characters before?  When?  Why?

kdubya

04-25-2006, 02:14 PM

TheMojoPin wrote: Here's me playing detective...OK, we all know the previews for next week or bullshit...but the "previously on" segments typically highlight stuff that ends up coming into play, and they went out of their way to replay Tony asking Chris about the arabs he's selling guns to, whether or not he thinks they're terrorists.  Then this week we see that hotel again that's run by the hasidic jews.  They go out of their way to give a lingering shot of the guy working the desk, like, "LOOK HOW JEWISH HE IS COMPARED TO THE ARAB GUYS WE SHOWED YOU BEFORE.  THEY TEND TO NOT LIKE EACH OTHER."  Seems like an interesting contrast they've got going on...there could be some good drama coming out of that.I think you are on to something. They did linger on the jewish guy at the hotel for a little while.

TheGameHHH

04-25-2006, 03:42 PM

Alright you mind-numbed sycophants.  You win.  I promise to stay out of your precious Sopranos thread.  God forbid someone offers an opposing point of view.  Maybe I'll just start a thread in Old School entitled "Remember When The Sopranos Was Good?" Maybe you took what I said the wrong way buddy, I didn't think I sounded hostle. I don't want you to leave the thread, I'm glad you speak your opinions. I was just saying why not just find something better to do on Sunday nights instead of watching if you don't enjoy it. I know I can't sit through an hour of a show I don't like, I was just offering a suggestion.

FUNKMAN

04-25-2006, 04:00 PM

i caught up on the last two episodes yesterday and today. i enjoyed them.  however all the fag jokes have been horrible and the lauren bacall 'punch in the mouth' scene was just too much of a stretch...and i think Vito's gonna need some Shout for his pants. for some reason that scene grossed me out more than almost any bloody/gory scene i've ever seen

Bulldogcakes

04-25-2006, 04:15 PM

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FUNKMAN

04-25-2006, 04:20 PM

for some reason i thought one of the best lines was when Chris asked if Ben Kingsley could do a Jersey accent...

Rockvillejoe

04-25-2006, 04:54 PM

TheMojoPin wrote: Nah, stick around.  Guys, just because someone disagrees with you doesn't mean you need to drive them out.  This thread is about the show in question, ANY opinion.  Gvac, I want you to stick around because I'm curious as to what you're specifically not liking...or when the show changed for you, or what made it "better."  I have no problem pointing out when the show was bad...I thought then and still think now that season 3 was average at best, and season 2 was almost as bad.  In the past, the biggest complaints seem to be that the show became too slow or "dramatic"...not enough action or mob guys being mob guys.  I'm genuinely curious as to why you say you NOW don't care about the characters, when I've been impressed with how they've done better in the last 3 years to make the characters more complex and conflicted...people you alternately hate and love at the drop of a hat.  Did you care about the characters before?  When?  Why? Well stated, totally agree. Its a give and take. Thats what its all about. Its all good..

Alice S. Fuzzybutt

04-25-2006, 05:53 PM

I think the writing far exceeds "regular" TV. Plus the added bonus that it's a full 50-55 minutes that we're getting with no commercials. Overall I'm happy with this season. I'm wondering where they are going with the Artie storyline. Hopefully it won't wind up in a blaze of glory. Literally.The whole Al Kaada storyline is a tinderbox. I hope they follow through on it. What was the line Chris said, something like, "He and his girlfriend have a dog." Chris can be very gullible.

This message was edited by Alice S. Fuzzybutt on 4-25-06 @ 9:54 PM

EliSnow

04-26-2006, 05:18 AM

Alice S. Fuzzybutt wrote: The whole Al Kaada storyline is a tinderbox. I hope they follow through on it. What was the line Chris said, something like, "He and his girlfriend have a dog." Chris can be very gullible.This message was edited by Alice S. Fuzzybutt on 4-25-06 @ 9:54 PM If by gullible, you mean moronic, then I agree with you.  None of these guys really have a lot of firepower upstairs, but I think that Paulie and Christopher have to be two of weakest in brainpower.

badorties

04-26-2006, 06:07 AM

EliSnow wrote: Alice S. Fuzzybutt wrote: The whole Al Kaada storyline is a tinderbox. I hope they follow through on it. What was the line Chris said, something like, "He and his girlfriend have a dog." Chris can be very gullible.This message was edited by Alice S. Fuzzybutt on 4-25-06 @ 9:54 PM If by gullible, you mean moronic, then I agree with you.  None of these guys really have a lot of firepower upstairs, but I think that Paulie and Christopher have to be two of weakest in brainpower.i have a feeling that either chris, or something chris does, will be tony's downfall ...

curtoid

04-26-2006, 12:13 PM

badorties wrote i have a feeling that either chris, or something chris does, will be tony's downfall ...Thinking the exact same thing earlier today.<img height="376" src="http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/040223/040223_sopranos_vmed.widec.jpg" width="298" border="0" />

pennington

04-26-2006, 04:12 PM

Alice S. Fuzzybutt wrote: I'm wondering where they are going with the Artie storyline.  Both Chase and Gandolfini have said in interviews this season was going to showcase the supporting actors more to give them a shot at awards and help them get work after the show is done.  Nice sentiment but the Artie storyline did nothing to advance the plot this season.And the whole Christopher in Hollywood was horrible.  Maybe Ben Kingsley and/or Lauren Bacall wanted to be on the show. The only good thing about the whole episode was the hooker Christopher was with; her body was phenomenal...

OGC

04-26-2006, 04:16 PM

pennington wrote: The only good thing about the whole episode was the hooker Christopher was with; her body was phenomenal...True she was a highlight, but for me the best part was seeing Lauren Bacall get punched in the jaw was worth the  price of admission.

Judge Smails

04-26-2006, 05:01 PM

My turn to play Sopranos psychic:  I agree that Christopher will probably help bring about Tony's downfall and I think it will all stem from this credit card fraud thing that everyone seems to be involved in.  The fact that the Arabs are involved will make it even more of a big deal for the Feds.  As far as the Jewish motel owner - I suspect that he's probably the one getting the card numbers and providing them to Chris.  A lot of out of state travelers move through motels.  A friend of mine had $600.00 in bogus charges after staying at a motel overnight while driving to Florida.The poetic thing there would be that the mob has brought together hasidic jews and Arabs to work together for a common cause.

Bulldogcakes

04-26-2006, 05:17 PM

badorties wrote:i have a feeling that either chris, or something chris does, will be tony's downfall ... Then that would be Tony's fault for letting that happen . He's the boss. At the end of the day, its all his fault if something goes wrong.  <blockquote />

IamFogHat

04-26-2006, 05:22 PM

Would you guys rather see Tony go down via the feds, or by getting rubbed out by somebody.  In the first season when the feds showed up I was like, noo i'm so interested in the family that i don't want to waste time with the law.  but i don't know, they did a really good job with it over the years, and a good trial to wrap the last season up before tony gets clipped might be just what we need.

Bulldogcakes

04-26-2006, 05:32 PM

The Mob life is usually dead or in prison. But the bosses were usually insulated from that. But nowadays, that isn't even true anymore. I think he goes Godfather 3 route and somehow makes him as miserable as possible. How about he ends up in a mental hospital? He has been going to a psychiatrist for 6 years. And the doctors said when he was shot, he may have long term brain damage.

FUNKMAN

04-26-2006, 09:13 PM

okay, here comes Mr Pessimisticwho the hell burns their hand and just lays on the floor crying the blues when you have a sink and ice ten feet from ya. any normal person would have made a beeline for the cold water or a bowl of ice.why can't they just make the scene sensible?and loved that benny guy getting a beaten...

blakjeezis

04-26-2006, 09:19 PM

loved that benny guy getting a beatenAnd somewhere Neil Patrick Harris smiles.

badorties

04-27-2006, 08:25 AM

IamFogHat wrote: Would you guys rather see Tony go down via the feds, or by getting rubbed out by somebody.  In the first season when the feds showed up I was like, noo i'm so interested in the family that i don't want to waste time with the law.  but i don't know, they did a really good job with it over the years, and a good trial to wrap the last season up before tony gets clipped might be just what we need. i keep feeling that this will end in a godfather III way ... tony losing everything he dedicated his life to buildor with the feds turning key people against him, and making it a real public betrayal

badorties

04-27-2006, 09:31 AM

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alexc

04-30-2006, 05:32 PM

was that swiss miss?

Ndugu

04-30-2006, 06:01 PM

what jews?

Sheeplovr

04-30-2006, 06:02 PM

was that swiss miss?yeah

Photoshop Mike

04-30-2006, 06:11 PM

Finally, Swiss Miss' Soprano episode. Not sure.. but I dont think she was credited.. was she?

kdubya

04-30-2006, 06:14 PM

Photoshop Mike wrote: Finally, Swiss Miss' Soprano episode. Not sure.. but I dont think she was credited.. was she? Man she is hot as hell

samnyc

04-30-2006, 06:18 PM

Swiss Miss looked great.  Wild Thing really made a mistake.

Meatball

04-30-2006, 06:20 PM

who is swiss miss and which one was she on the show?post some pics.what was the line preceding "what jews!?"

Bulldogcakes

04-30-2006, 06:20 PM

What scene was she in?

Recyclerz

04-30-2006, 06:23 PM

samnyc wrote:  Swiss Miss looked great.  Wild Thing really made a mistake.Agreed on both counts.  I was racking my brain for the intern who passed on the "initiation rites". What a dope.

King Imp

04-30-2006, 06:25 PM

Nice touch with A.J and the panic attack.

kdubya

04-30-2006, 06:37 PM

King Imp wrote: Nice touch with A.J and the panic attack. I like it anytime Tony slaps AJ around a little.

King Imp

04-30-2006, 06:38 PM

kdubya wrote: King Imp wrote: Nice touch with A.J and the panic attack. I like it anytime Tony slaps AJ around a little.Actually, I was more referring to the scene in the club bathroom and what that signified.

kdubya

04-30-2006, 06:44 PM

King Imp wrote: kdubya wrote: King Imp wrote: Nice touch with A.J and the panic attack. I like it anytime Tony slaps AJ around a little.Actually, I was more referring to the scene in the club bathroom and what that signified. I gotcha man, I was just adding the other piece.I can't believe they actually have an AJ story line that is interesting

TheGameHHH

04-30-2006, 06:54 PM

still lovin this season!

torker

04-30-2006, 07:05 PM

Meatball wrote: what was the line preceding "what jews!?"Juice.

torker

04-30-2006, 07:09 PM

Enough with showing me Tony fucking.

Sheeplovr

04-30-2006, 07:14 PM

What scene was she in?tony
was sitting down at the bada bing with the chick form ER it opens up on
swiss goes ot tony and Er chick talking and shes all in and out of the
whole conversation thereshe's all like a big shot a bigger shot then when nurse mira was on last season

Alice S. Fuzzybutt

04-30-2006, 07:25 PM

I know I'm in the minority but I rooted for Vito to get together with the cook/fireman. I found the cook/fireman very cute. Does this make me gay in the bizarro world?AJ needs to be knocked around a little. Not all of us had it so easy. Him trying to kill Junior was so lame. Overall a good episode. Glad AJ got a haircut. He looks much better.

TheGameHHH

04-30-2006, 07:25 PM

that was her as the stripper?

kevcala

04-30-2006, 07:33 PM

I really dug the scene with AJ visiting Junior.  It just had a really creepy and tense feel to it. All in all I thought it was a good episode, but I have to say I laughed out loud when they had vito making out with the cook near the motorcycles and the lake.

hammersavage

04-30-2006, 08:16 PM

This was a great episode cuz it actually dealt with series long underlying problems instead of just more build up.  1.
Tony and AJ's talk on the side of the car was awesome.  Tony
finally tells his kid to not follow in his footsteps cuz he's a nice
guy and AJ calls him out for being a hypocrite.  2. The
shot where Carm is buttoning Tony up was great, really shows his
change, but i dont know how he stopped her from going on.  3. AJ's panic attack was a great twist that the episode needed. 4.
Vito's story was played nicely as well. And a great ending line. 
Can't wait for the rest of the season but I don't want it to end.

mikeyboy

04-30-2006, 08:31 PM

Alice S. Fuzzybutt wrote: Glad AJ got a haircut. He looks much better. Speaking of which, did anyone else notice the huge continuity error with A.J.'s hair?  He had short hair in the scene at the house arguing with Tony and Carm, then he had long hair on the boat, then he had short hair in the scene in the club.  Either that was a huge glaring error or the boat scene was supposed to be some flashback that I didn't pick up on.

Alice S. Fuzzybutt

04-30-2006, 08:41 PM

I'm sure it's just continuity. mikey.

HBox

04-30-2006, 09:55 PM

I'm glad to see Morgan Spurlock's getting some work.

TheKnicks23

04-30-2006, 10:11 PM

Enjoyed tonights episode.  Thought AJ's story line was surprisingly good. 
Question: Has there ever been a time where Tony cut off action
with another woman before getting any?  I remember him stopping
sex a few times with Gloria and some others but that was way into
it.

Alice S. Fuzzybutt

04-30-2006, 10:16 PM

I'm sure t's the first itme. He pledged undying love to Carmela.

Judge Smails

05-01-2006, 01:13 PM

During that episode I turned to my wife and I actually said "Now I'm fucking starvin'."Anyone ever have Johnny Cakes?  I'd never even heard of them until a few episodes ago and now I'm obsessing on them. So, I'm planning on making Johnny Cakes for breakfast next Sunday morning.  I'll report back on how they turn out.  Here's a <a href="http://www.mrbreakfast.com/superdisplay.asp?recipeid=275" target="_self">recipe</a> I found in case anyone else is interested.

cougarjake13

05-01-2006, 02:40 PM

Alice S. Fuzzybutt wrote: . Glad AJ got a haircut. He looks much better. i noticed it also he had short hair when with the guys who wnated the drums, long hair on the boat and short hair the rest of the episode and i didnt notice any flashback so it must have been continuity

This message was edited by cougarjake13 on 5-1-06 @ 6:44 PM

Mike from Bklyn

05-01-2006, 03:31 PM

When Swiss was on they were talking about Jamba Juice. This was the main ingredient for Fez's heart attack. Am I
the only one that noticed this?

samnyc

05-01-2006, 06:59 PM

Are you saying that it was Swiss Miss who caused the heart attack not Retard Paul?  Mike from Bklyn wrote:  When Swiss was on they were talking about Jamba Juice. This was the main ingredient for Fez's heart attack. Am I the only one that noticed this?

Reephdweller

05-01-2006, 08:29 PM

Speaking of which, did anyone else notice the huge continuity error with A.J.'s hair?  He had short hair in the scene at the house arguing with Tony and Carm, then he had long hair on the boat, then he had short hair in the scene in the club.  Either that was a huge glaring error or the boat scene was supposed to be some flashback that I didn't pick up on. Holy shit, I noticed that too. Great episode, I was panicking when I saw AJ with the knife. Clearly he wants to be his own man, though I have an odd feeling he's going to have a tagic end.

LordJezo

05-02-2006, 10:20 AM

Can someone confirm if the word "knucks" was used in the episode over the weekend? As in "Gimme knucks"As in how Ron and Fez say "Throw up the knucks"As in hitting fists. Thanks.

Furtherman

05-02-2006, 11:23 AM

<a href="http://www.nypost.com/news/regionalnews/67857.htm" target="_blank">Artie Bucco busted!</a>

badorties

05-02-2006, 11:39 AM

Reefdweller wrote: Speaking of which, did anyone else notice the huge continuity error with A.J.'s hair?  He had short hair in the scene at the house arguing with Tony and Carm, then he had long hair on the boat, then he had short hair in the scene in the club.  Either that was a huge glaring error or the boat scene was supposed to be some flashback that I didn't pick up on. Holy shit, I noticed that too. Great episode, I was panicking when I saw AJ with the knife. Clearly he wants to be his own man, though I have an odd feeling he's going to have a tagic end.he has all the desire to be a man, but he's such a child mentallyanother great, well rounded episode ... i loved the corporate business anglenice to see the goofy redhead from the verizon cellphone commericals branching out to TV

Doctor Manhattan

05-03-2006, 07:09 AM

I took another look at the $1800+ bill that was handed to AJ. Looked like 2 bottle of Cristal and 1 bottle of Grey Goose. Do they really charge $300 for a bottle of Grey Goose in NYC clubs? I buy that for 30-40. Is there a special kind out there?

EliSnow

05-03-2006, 07:18 AM

Doctor Manhattan wrote: I took another look at the $1800+ bill that was handed to AJ. Looked like 2 bottle of Cristal and 1 bottle of Grey Goose. Do they really charge $300 for a bottle of Grey Goose in NYC clubs? I buy that for 30-40. Is there a special kind out there? There are a couple of clubs in NYC and others elsewhere, such as Vegas, where they charge that much for bottles to any group that wants to sit at a table.  In these types of clubs, all of the tables are isolated by velvet ropes or simliar obstacles.  You can get a drink for regular price (well at least not as ridiculous prices) from the bar, but if you want a table, you have to buy a couple of bottles of alcohol and each bottle , whether it is Jack Daniels, Absolut, Grey Goose, etc. will run in the hundreds.  Mixers are free though.  This set-up allows VIPs (or people willing to spend like they are VIPs) to be able to get a table and relax.  It also makes it easier to pick up women, because there are always chicks who would love to sit down and drink for free.  The chicks will wait in the regular areas, and all  you have to do is ask them if they want to sit at a table for drinks. We went to one of these types of clubs for my brother's bachelor party in Vegas.  I wasn't a big fan, but my brother and his friends wanted to do it.

This message was edited by EliSnow on 5-3-06 @ 11:19 AM

Doctor Manhattan

05-03-2006, 07:28 AM

Wow. I'd feel like such a load doing something like that no matter how much I had to spend.

FUNKMAN

05-03-2006, 09:17 AM

questionhow was it so easy for AJ to get into where Uncle Junior was?

Furtherman

05-03-2006, 09:20 AM

FUNKMAN wrote: questionhow was it so easy for AJ to get into where Uncle Junior was?He was visiting him.  I'd imagine family is allowed in there.

FUNKMAN

05-03-2006, 09:22 AM

Furtherman wrote: FUNKMAN wrote: questionhow was it so easy for AJ to get into where Uncle Junior was?He was visiting him.  I'd imagine family is allowed in there.Thanks!I thought he was in some kind of protective system from a few things i thought i heard Tony say...

Doctor Manhattan

05-03-2006, 09:22 AM

They looked really ready to jump on him once the knife dropped, but they didn't search him in anyway before hand?

JustJon

05-03-2006, 09:38 AM

He was in a metal hospital, not any type of jail.  I don't think people normally bring weapons in to a place like that.

angrymissy

05-03-2006, 09:43 AM

I did a week long stint in the looney bin when I was a teenager, and visitors had to go through metal detectors

EliSnow

05-03-2006, 09:46 AM

I just watched the third season again, and the whole A.J. thing and his confrontation with Tony resonated so much with the end of that season.  For instance, in the last episode of that season, Tony asked Dr. Melfi in this heartbreaking, "How are we going to save this kid." For all of Tony's faults, and how he treats A.J., he really, really loves A.J., and wants things to be better for him.  If Tony ever had a reason to flip, I think protecting A.J. would be a good reason.

EliSnow

05-03-2006, 09:47 AM

angrymissy wrote: I did a week long stint in the looney bin when I was a teenager, and visitors had to go through metal detectors Was Junior in a looney bin or an old folks home?  Given his age and dementia, I would think it was more of an old folks home.

Recyclerz

05-03-2006, 10:16 AM

He was in a metal hospital, not any type of jail.  I don't think people normally bring weapons in to a place like that.Was Junior in a looney bin or an old folks home?  Given his age and dementia, I would think it was more of an old folks home.Actually, I think he's supposed to be in a facility for the criminally insane, pending an evaluation as to whether he's competent to stand trial, so security should have been tighter to be true to  real life. This is the kind of facility John Hinckley is in (some of the time).

A.J.

05-03-2006, 10:28 AM

JustJon wrote: He was in a metal hospital, not any type of jail.  Metal health will drive you mad.<img height="300" src="http://www.rockdetector.com/assets/img/covers/26137.jpg" width="298" border="0" />

Doctor Manhattan

05-03-2006, 12:06 PM

JustJon wrote: He was in a metal hospital, not any type of jail.  I don't think people normally bring weapons in to a place like that. It just seemed to me that they were very prepared once that knife dropped.I didn't think AJ would need to be searched in a place like that but it would have made more sense to me to have the staff be stunned for a little bit before acting.

Tenbatsuzen

05-07-2006, 05:33 AM

I came across this in my internet travels on a celebrity messageboard... surprised Fallon didn't post it first... <a target="_self" href="http://rapidshare.de/files/19828803/Mkone222-TheSopranosS06E08-Unknown.avi.html">Swissy on the Sopranos</a> Oh yeah - NSFW.  

This message was edited by Tenbatsuzen on 5-7-06 @ 10:49 AM

OGC

05-07-2006, 12:40 PM

Tenbatsuzen wrote: I came across this in my internet travels on a celebrity messageboard... surprised Fallon didn't post it first... <a href="http://rapidshare.de/files/19828803/Mkone222-TheSopranosS06E08-Unknown.avi.html" target="_self">Swissy on the Sopranos</a>Oh yeah - NSFW.  This message was edited by Tenbatsuzen on 5-7-06 @ 10:49 AM She was absolutely awesome. Nice to see a natural looking dancer at the 'Bing. Does anyone know if she is going to be on again ?

Sheeplovr

05-07-2006, 06:17 PM

Big ups to Sopranos for Giving Lawrence Welk the big ups Nana watched Lawrence Welk clip shows Every week damm pbs and also points out how everyone on it is dead

kdubya

05-07-2006, 08:05 PM

I hate Janice

Alice S. Fuzzybutt

05-07-2006, 08:20 PM

I hope Paulie Walnuts doesnt have cancer. I'd also like to see him reunite with his auntie mum.I nearly cried when Christopher took the heroin. He is ruining everthing.I'm glad Aidriana's aunt (or who ever it was) questioned Adrians's demise. But like an ostrich with her head in the sand Carmela believed her.

MobCounty

05-07-2006, 10:36 PM

Man, I should have never started watching 24.. It makes the sopranos painfully slow. I think more on Aide from the start would have been better. The whole dream thingy was a turdlinger. IMO, if this is really the last season, there should be some major strife and action.  I'd love to see Tony's shitter kid get whacked and have it turn into an all out war.

Alice S. Fuzzybutt

05-07-2006, 10:48 PM

You like 24. You're not adding much to The Sporanos disscusion. So why bother?

Bulldogcakes

05-08-2006, 02:27 AM

I think Paulie (Tony Sirico) had cancer in real life. I always thought that Christopher's drug problem would be Tony's undoing somehow. He'd get arrested, or fuck something up badly. Also, Chris and Tony being so buddy buddy this week isn't a good sign. Whenever someone is happy on this show, they're about to get hit by a freight train.

Doctor Manhattan

05-08-2006, 05:41 AM

It drives me nuts to see Chris doing all that shit in Johnny Sac's car. It's such a nice car and he's driving in the rain with the windows down, shooting Heroine with that junkie Assassin Event Planner dude, Barfing, who knows what else...But yes, he's gonna fuck up soon. And his wife just came out of nowhere, she's probably going to get badly hurt/killed by chris soon.And how did those guys not get one hit on Tony's huge SUV?

Hottub

05-08-2006, 05:52 AM

Every scene that was at the Festival was KILLING me.  Sausage sandwich, calzone, zeppole.Hey Earl?

bobrobot

05-08-2006, 06:41 AM

The best line of the show was when Tony & Carm were discussing the possibility that Christopher murdered Adriana. Tony talks up how focused & what a new man Christopher is, then says, "Let's not sabotage his progress." This is after he gave Christopher, an alcoholic, wine at dinner. I loved the scenes of Christopher high at the feast. Heroin has a weird ability to make a person feel totally alone & devoid of feelings yet amazed at everything, lights, dogs, the moon, all experiences are momentary, it's really like dreaming and meditating at the same time w/ absolutely no lasting positive emotional benefit.       Pauly returning to the security of his "mother" was priceless!!!     The actress who played Adriana's mom is Patty McCormack who starred as the horrible little girl in the cult classic, The Bad Seed.    I loved the episode, they really seem to be setting it up so that absolutely everything goes south by the finale of the show!<img height="450" src="http://www.ioncinema.com/beta/images/upload/2958poster.jpg" width="300" border="0" />

This message was edited by bobogolem on 5-8-06 @ 11:31 AM

Plethora

05-08-2006, 08:08 AM

Anyone else prepared to say that The Sopranos has no clothes?  I've enjoyed parts of this season quite a bit, but I'm left with a feeling that it was not worth the 2 year (?) wait and feels almost like they should add a wise-cracking kid to the cast?  I'm kidding, but really, anyone else deeply underwhelmed by this season?  There are 3 episodes left and it feels like we've had a lot of filler episodes -- filler episodes usually setup great tension and release in later shows... Not feeling it this time around.  I find myself looking forward to June 11 for the return of Deadwood.

JustJon

05-08-2006, 09:17 AM

I really liked last night's episode.  It was a good character piece just showing how awful these people can be.

King Imp

05-08-2006, 09:19 AM

Paulie used to be one of my favorite characters, but now he's down right annoying with all the bitching and moaning he does.

DirtyJersey

05-08-2006, 09:59 AM

Ron brought up a good point when he said its hard to feel for Pauly after what he did to that old woman a couple seasons ago. Also I think Christopher is so much more interesting when he's strung out on drugs and alcohol. Carmela is an ass for not putting two and two together with Adriana. Its good we got all that out of the way so we can get back to the what the Sopranos is all about... gay motorcycle rides.

bobrobot

05-08-2006, 10:49 AM

Vroom Vroom!!!<img height="120" src="http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:5EZOFAYrREfrPM:foto.biker.lt/albums/Linksmos/Gay_Tom_of_Finland_Bikers_01.jpg" width="83" border="0" />

Don Stugots

05-08-2006, 11:07 AM

<hr color="cococo" align="left">King Imp wrote: Paulie used to be one of my favorite characters, but now he's down right annoying with all the bitching and moaning he does. <hr color="cococo" align="left">

how bout the fact that he told the woman that raised him to go "Go Fuck yourself." kind fo hard to feel bad for a guy like that.

Doctor Manhattan

05-08-2006, 11:33 AM

STUGOTS1 wrote: King Imp wrote: Paulie used to be one of my favorite characters, but now he's down right annoying with all the bitching and moaning he does.  how bout the fact that he told the woman that raised him to go "Go Fuck yourself." kind fo hard to feel bad for a guy like that. Exactly! You're not supposed to like any of these guys.

badorties

05-08-2006, 11:38 AM

JustJon wrote: I really liked last night's episode.  It was a good character piece just showing how awful these people can be. the theme for the whole season seems to be taking the whole crew down a peg or two

curtoid

05-08-2006, 12:39 PM

I really liked the flashback to a scene we never saw - when Christopher told Tony about Adrieanna. Really hammers home how aweful all these people really are (which we don't necessarily need after last season). I really think that Ade is going to be a major card that will bring the house of cards down - that Carm will finally have to really have to face the facts about her "special man."Good shot of Meadow crying her eyes out next week, which leads me to think that something terrible happens to Finn...I was glad to see the return of the Sopranos Sunday dinner scene! I didn't reallize the show had been missing them until I saw it last night, and everyone was together.

booster11373

05-08-2006, 12:58 PM

Don't you feel like the show is coming to a point where the characters can't hide from themselves anymore. Especially Carmella, she doesn't have to put 2 and 2 together she already knows the answer she has just chosen not to acknowledge it. In those quiet times when she thinks about her life she knows what Tony has done.

FUNKMAN

05-08-2006, 01:17 PM

i take back my wish to see Furio bangin Carmela... She's a dead hump! Did you see the other episode with Tony pumping away for all he's worth and when he's done Carmela sneaks her head out and isn't even breathing slightly heavy or nothing (like she was watching the news)   and gives him a "how's your sutures" or some non sexually interesting remarkmaybe Tony's got the two inch fuse though?...

Don Stugots

05-08-2006, 01:30 PM

<hr color="cococo" align="left">booster11373 wrote: Don't you feel like the show is coming to a point where the characters can't hide from themselves anymore. Especially Carmella, she doesn't have to put 2 and 2 together she already knows the answer she has just chosen not to acknowledge it. In those quiet times when she thinks about her life she knows what Tony has done. <hr color="cococo" align="left">

she still took him back, she still likes the CASH he throws at her lame FUCKING ass, I mean it literally, Tony almost went into caranery arrest plowing her dried up hole. Her moments of clarity and of consciencness are as annoying as her voice.

Doc, I just read your comments. the whole show is full of characters that we are not supposed to like. but the scene where he is sitting up night worring about the cancer and the final scene where he goes to sit and talk with his ma are laid out that way so that you do feel bad for him.

This message was edited by STUGOTS1 on 5-8-06 @ 5:47 PM

rruffian

05-08-2006, 01:52 PM

I'm still wondering if the Russian (the interior decorator) from the Pine Barrons episode is gonna come back and wack Pauly?  Keep in mind, they never found his body!

FUNKMAN

05-08-2006, 02:01 PM

bobogolem wrote: Vroom Vroom!!!<img height="120" src="http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:5EZOFAYrREfrPM:foto.biker.lt/albums/Linksmos/Gay_Tom_of_Finland_Bikers_01.jpg" width="83" border="0" />where's your banjo?<img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smile.gif" border="0" />

Bulldogcakes

05-08-2006, 03:23 PM

bobogolem wrote: The best line of the show was when Tony & Carm were discussing the possibility that Christopher murdered Adriana. Tony talks up how focused & what a new man Christopher is, then says, "Let's not sabotage his progress." This is after he gave Christopher, an alcoholic, wine at dinner.   Hypocrisy is the LEAST of a wiseguy's sins.  <blockquote />

Bulldogcakes

05-08-2006, 03:26 PM

Plethora wrote: Anyone else prepared to say that The Sopranos has no clothes? I've enjoyed parts of this season quite a bit, but I'm left with a feeling that it was not worth the 2 year (?) wait  I remember thinking the same thing last season, and then Ralph Cifaretto got his head chopped off, and I was happy.  <blockquote />

Bulldogcakes

05-08-2006, 03:27 PM

STUGOTS1 wrote: King Imp wrote: Paulie used to be one of my favorite characters, but now he's down right annoying with all the bitching and moaning he does.  

how bout the fact that he told the woman that raised him to go "Go Fuck yourself." kind fo hard to feel bad for a guy like that.  Amen.  <blockquote />

bobrobot

05-08-2006, 03:37 PM

FUNKMAN wrote: bobogolem wrote: Vroom Vroom!!!<img height="120" src="http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:5EZOFAYrREfrPM:foto.biker.lt/albums/Linksmos/Gay_Tom_of_Finland_Bikers_01.jpg" width="83" border="0" />where's your banjo?<img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smile.gif" border="0" />I ratholed it, now it can only be played by a proctologist!<img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/bobogolem/bunghole.jpg" border="0" />

FUNKMAN

05-08-2006, 03:40 PM

bobogolem wrote: FUNKMAN wrote: bobogolem wrote: Vroom Vroom!!!<img height="120" src="http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:5EZOFAYrREfrPM:foto.biker.lt/albums/Linksmos/Gay_Tom_of_Finland_Bikers_01.jpg" width="83" border="0" />where's your banjo?<img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smile.gif" border="0" />I ratholed it, now it can only be played by a proctologist!<img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/bobogolem/bunghole.jpg" border="0" />or the<img height="479" src="http://www.southern.com/southern/band/BUTTL/pics/BUTTL_bslv3.jpg" width="418" border="0" />did you know the band had a dog and they named it Mark Farner?