Yeah, but I think she was just a kind-hearted hooker. If Tony was ever actually sad about anything, it was the ducks leaving, or Pie Oh My's death. Or when there wasn't enough capicola in the fridge. Maybe, maybe he's sad for a moment when he pulls A.J. out of the pool, but he might have just been sad that he had to…

I think you're right — especially about try to earn respect from someone who either isn't there or is never going to give it to you. Michael Imperioli did rock this role — that might be why I did find him pitiable. In a lessor actor's hands, I just would have hated the character. Kind of how I feel about A.J. ;)

I think you're right — especially about try to earn respect from someone who either isn't there or is never going to give it to you. Michael Imperioli did rock this role — that might be why I did find him pitiable. In a lessor actor's hands, I just would have hated the character. Kind of how I feel about A.J. ;)

I can never decide, no matter how many times I re-watch this series, if I can totally think of Christopher as a tragic character. There are so many moments where you realize there was nothing else he could do but be part of the mafia — he wasn't that bright, he wasn't that talented and he wasn't nice. But there's…

I can never decide, no matter how many times I re-watch this series, if I can totally think of Christopher as a tragic character. There are so many moments where you realize there was nothing else he could do but be part of the mafia — he wasn't that bright, he wasn't that talented and he wasn't nice. But there's…

Ditto. That whole storyline could have been handled in one single episode, leaving time for other important things. To me, the show wasted time on this story, when it could have used that time closer to the end. Not to spoil it for people who haven't see the show, but it seems to me that the ending, where Butchie…

You might be.

I think imagining where Tony goes after death is simply based on what you, personally believe. The characters are Catholic, so they believe in Purgatory, Heaven and Hell. But many people believe that we simply go home from here, and that while there is a period of reflection and learning, we don't go to a fiery,…

No, the Inn is death. It's the point at which Tony is asked to let go of the briefcase, which represents his life, and go join his "family and friends" who are all waiting for him. That's death.

I felt the same way as Todd, I think, after reading the Masters of Sopranos argument. I was in the "Tony Lives" camp until I read that essay. The first page, which is all about the camera shots and how they are used to tell the story, convinced me completely.

It's already time for Long Term Parking? NOOOOOOO!!!!!

Agreed, and it's what makes the final season so sadly awful. Tony, after having this near-death experience and preaching about it to others like Phil, then goes right on ahead sprinting down the path to hell. He throws off all his humanity as if were a suit of clothes that's on fire. But season 6 is still to come…

You said "Isn't that the kind of thing you wouldn't say in a dream?"

You might be surprised what some women will do for money or to feel like they are being taken care of, or to feel like they are not alone. Besides, fat men have LOT easier time in the world than fat women. You'll more often see a pretty woman with a fat man than you will see a good-looking man with a fat woman.

Tony B., like everyone else on this show, thinks regular work is too hard. I mean, basically, all these people are lazy as hell — it's easier to take someone else's money than earn your own living. Of course, it does take some effort to chop people up in the meat cutter at Satriale's. But they only make that effort so…

Vincent Curatola is so very good this season. He's scarier than Phil, because he's sneakier. Phil thinks he stands for something; Johnny Sack doesn't care. He will beat the shit out of you and then smile while he pisses on your wounded body. I find the sliding-scale of morality fascinating in this show, though,…