Tag: The Sopranos

  • Tony Sirico, Paul Gualtieri On The Sopranos, Has Died

    Tony 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…

  • Tony Sirico, Beloved ‘Sopranos’ Star Forever Known as Paulie Walnuts, Dead at 79

    Tony Sirico, Beloved ‘Sopranos’ Star Forever Known as Paulie Walnuts, Dead at 79

    Tony Sirico, the longtime character actor best known for his run as Paulie “Walnuts” Gualtieri on “The Sopranos,” has died at the age of 79. The news was shared by his brother, Fr. Robert Sirico, on Facebook“​It is with great sadness, but with incredible pride, love and a whole lot of fond memories, that the…

  • The 7 Best And 7 Worst True Detective Episodes

    The 7 Best And 7 Worst True Detective Episodes

    HBO is responsible for some of the most influential television shows of all time. The current Golden Age of Television that we are living in now began with “The Sopranos” in 1999. However, “True Detective” was something completely different. The eight-episode detective series premiered in 2014, and changed television forever. There was a longstanding notion that…

  • David Chase And Joe Pantoliano Disagree On This Sopranos Mystery

    David Chase And Joe Pantoliano Disagree On This Sopranos Mystery

    One of the reasons that “The Sopranos” has endured even as its Prestige TV imitators fade away is that its creators knew when to be ambiguous. The series never holds its audience’s hand, which makes for rewarding repeat viewings. 15 years later, we’re still talking about what the cut to black which ended the series…

  • The Wire Couldn’t Be Made In The Post-Game Of Thrones Age, According To Co-Creator Ed Burns

    The Wire Couldn’t Be Made In The Post-Game Of Thrones Age, According To Co-Creator Ed Burns

    Twenty years ago, HBO’s original drama programming consisted of “Oz,” “The Sopranos,” and “Six Feet Under.” The pay-cable outlet had been blazing a daringly original trail comedy-wise with series like “The Larry Sanders Show” and “Mr. Show with Bob and David,” but this foray into seriousness shook up an industry that expected hour-long dramas to…

  • Judd Apatow ‘Always Wanted’ to Make ‘Superbad 2,’ Disagrees With Cast’s Reason for Turning It Down

    Judd Apatow ‘Always Wanted’ to Make ‘Superbad 2,’ Disagrees With Cast’s Reason for Turning It Down

    Judd Apatow tried hard to get his “Superbad” cast to return for a sequel, but no one was interested in ruining a great thing. It turns out that’s not an excuse Apatow ever agreed with. From the way Apatow sees it, there’s no reason to think the cast and crew behind one of the most…

  • Rae Allen, The Sopranos And A League Of Their Own Actress, Dies At 95

    Rae Allen, The Sopranos And A League Of Their Own Actress, Dies At 95

    Rae Allen, a veteran actress across stage, television, and film, died peacefully in her sleep earlier today, according to Deadline. She was 95 years old. Over her lengthy career, Allen was nominated for the Tony Awards three times, ultimately winning the award in 1971 for Best Featured Actress in “And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little.”Rae…

  • Donald Glover Has High Praise for Malia Obama’s Work as a Writer on His Upcoming Amazon Show

    Donald Glover Has High Praise for Malia Obama’s Work as a Writer on His Upcoming Amazon Show

    Last week’s premiere of “Atlanta” Season 3 marked Donald Glover’s long-awaited return to television writing. The multi-hyphenate has kept busy with a variety of film and music projects in the four years since Season 2 of his hit FX show aired, but the return of “Atlanta” has reminded audiences why he is one of TV’s…

  • The Real-Life Mobster Who Inspired The Sopranos

    The Real-Life Mobster Who Inspired The Sopranos

    Landmark American crime drama “The Sopranos” is renowned for its authenticity. The story of Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) tackling his mental health issues while balancing family life and his duties as a mob boss made for some of the most gripping television of all time. Often thought to be one of the greatest TV shows…

  • That Sopranos Super Bowl Commercial Was Made With The Help Of The Show’s Creator

    That Sopranos Super Bowl Commercial Was Made With The Help Of The Show’s Creator

    The Super Bowl has a long history of featuring big budget commercials that are also “sequels” or playful nods to beloved shows and movies. Several years ago, Honda brought in Matthew Broderick for a “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”-themed spot. I also recall Kelsey Grammar reprising his role as the former Cheers regular and beloved radio…