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James Gandolfini And Lorraine Bracco Fought A Secret War During The Sopranos’ Therapy Scenes
Some of the most riveting scenes in “The Sopranos” have nothing to do with La Casa Nostra. Rather, it’s the moments when Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) is on the couch with his psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Melfi (Lorraine Bracco). It’s usually a writing cheat to have your characters directly say their feelings aloud, but it worked […]
Continue readingThe Sopranos Had One Unbreakable Rule For Filming Tony’s Therapy Scenes
Hailed as one of the best television shows of all time, “The Sopranos” followed Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), a ruthless, unapologetic criminal who tortured, murdered, and extorted people for his own thoughtless reasons. He’s not the first gangster to have appeared on television, and he was more than that. Tony was an admirer of history, […]
Continue readingThe Make-Or-Break Moment For Tony’s Character Came Early In The Sopranos
For the 20th anniversary of “The Sopranos,” creator David Chase talked about the times he clashed with HBO. The network did not like the title “The Sopranos” because it caused some confusion over what kind of show it would be, but what troubled them the most was the fifth episode in the first season, “College,” […]
Continue readingBoardwalk Empire’s Creator Saw It As The ‘Flip Side’ Of The Sopranos
Upon the end of HBO drama “The Sopranos,” with the falsetto notes of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” still hanging in the air, executive producer and writer Terence Winter was searching for his next project. The massively popular mafia-centric show had concluded at the top of the TV heap, even called “the greatest pop-culture masterpiece of […]
Continue reading15 Underrated Episodes Of The Sopranos
Before there was prestige TV, there was “The Sopranos.” The series effortlessly blends brilliant dialogue with complex, serious plots, proving from the beginning that its creative team trusted the intelligence of their audience. It is continuously ranked near the top of best-of lists, and has been awarded every trophy in the game, including 21 Emmys […]
Continue readingHow to Watch This Fool: Where Is the Chris Estrada Comedy Series Streaming?
Great news for fans of Chris Estrada, the comedian’s new series, based on his own life and experiences, is all set to premiere today! The show, called This Fool, not only stars Estrada, but also has him as one of the series co-creators, writers, and executive producers. Other executive producers include Fred Armisen and Jonathan […]
Continue reading‘Sopranos’ Alum Robert Iler Recalls Tony Sirico’s Protective Stance on Set: ‘This Dude Will F*ck You Up’
Oh Madone, Tony Sirico didn’t let anyone give his co-stars merda on the set of “The Sopranos.”In a resurfaced podcast episode of “Pod Yourself a Gun” from February 2022 (via Uproxx), actor Robert Iler looked back on Sirico’s commanding presence while filming the HBO series. Iler spoke about how Sirico, who died at age 79 […]
Continue readingDavid Chase Says Tony Sirico Was the Only ‘Sopranos’ Actor to Successfully Demand Dialogue Be Changed
In the days following Tony Sirico’s death, the cast and crew of “The Sopranos” have come out in droves to remember the man forever known as Paulie Walnuts. Sirico’s acting talents and sense of humor have been widely celebrated, but “Sopranos” creator David Chase wants fans to know that Sirico was also a natural writer. […]
Continue readingTony Sirico, Paulie Walnuts on ‘The Sopranos,’ Dies at 79
Tony Sirico, the actor known for playing mobster Peter Paul “Paulie Walnuts” Gualtieri on “The Sopranos,” died Friday, Variety confirmed with his manager. He was 79.Virico’s Paulie Walnuts, a bombastic and ferociously funny foot soldier to James Gandolfini’s Tony Soprano with one-liners like no one else, was a “Sopranos” scene-stealer from the start. Sirico balanced […]
Continue readingTony Sirico, Paul Gualtieri On The Sopranos, Has Died
Gennaro Anthony “Tony” Sirico, the actor who brought mobster Paul “Walnuts” Gualtieri to life on HBO’s masterpiece series “The Sopranos,” has died. The news has been confirmed by the actor’s brother, Robert Sirico, who shared a Facebook post in honor of Tony Sirico. Here’s part of his statement:”It is with great sadness, but with incredible […]
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