Comments on: Sopranos, the sequel http://www.buzzmachine.com/2007/06/12/sopranos-the-sequel/ by Jeff Jarvis Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:41:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: John N. Kennedy http://www.buzzmachine.com/2007/06/12/sopranos-the-sequel/#comment-354524 John N. Kennedy Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:39:19 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/2007/06/12/sopranos-the-sequel/#comment-354524 I am surprised no one has commented on the similarities between the final scene in the final episode of the Sopranos with the final scene in 'The Prairie Home Companion' movie. The result of the visit by the angel of death to the Prairie Home Companion performers gathered at a diner is easily surmised from prior scenes. The parallels are interesting to contemplate. Perhaps David Chase was inspired by the scene. I am surprised no one has commented on the similarities between the final scene in the final episode of the Sopranos with the final scene in ‘The Prairie Home Companion’ movie.

The result of the visit by the angel of death to the Prairie Home Companion performers gathered at a diner is easily surmised from prior scenes. The parallels are interesting to contemplate. Perhaps David Chase was inspired by the scene.

]]> By: William S. Hulsy http://www.buzzmachine.com/2007/06/12/sopranos-the-sequel/#comment-353006 William S. Hulsy Sun, 24 Jun 2007 19:22:44 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/2007/06/12/sopranos-the-sequel/#comment-353006 The perspective of the Sopranos is not Tony's view. That is why we see the FBI guy with a girl friend. Tony does not know about it. Therefore, the fact that the screen goes blank at the end does not mean that Tony is dead. It merely means that an ending could have been shot twenty different ways depending on whom they could not get under contract for the movie, which will be coming. For example, Tony must have had a guard, since he just whacked Phil, and Phil's people may been attempting to retaliate--so the Hitchcock suspense. But if there was a shoot out, they probably had one take with Meadow getting blown away and the standard funeral scene, which will be the opening of the movie if they can't get Jamie Lynn Seigler under contract. The same would be true of others in the scene. Death happens--ask Livia or Silvio. The perspective of the Sopranos is not Tony’s view. That is why we see the FBI guy with a girl friend. Tony does not know about it. Therefore, the fact that the screen goes blank at the end does not mean that Tony is dead. It merely means that an ending could have been shot twenty different ways depending on whom they could not get under contract for the movie, which will be coming. For example, Tony must have had a guard, since he just whacked Phil, and Phil’s people may been attempting to retaliate–so the Hitchcock suspense. But if there was a shoot out, they probably had one take with Meadow getting blown away and the standard funeral scene, which will be the opening of the movie if they can’t get Jamie Lynn Seigler under contract. The same would be true of others in the scene. Death happens–ask Livia or Silvio.

]]> By: Sam http://www.buzzmachine.com/2007/06/12/sopranos-the-sequel/#comment-351282 Sam Tue, 12 Jun 2007 19:13:58 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/2007/06/12/sopranos-the-sequel/#comment-351282 I disagree with the merciful ending idea. I think the tension the audience felt with all the suspicious characters and the sense that Tony and his family are about to get whacked is exactly how Tony is going to feel for the rest of his life. I disagree with the merciful ending idea. I think the tension the audience felt with all the suspicious characters and the sense that Tony and his family are about to get whacked is exactly how Tony is going to feel for the rest of his life.

]]> By: Bill K. http://www.buzzmachine.com/2007/06/12/sopranos-the-sequel/#comment-351270 Bill K. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 17:19:53 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/2007/06/12/sopranos-the-sequel/#comment-351270 Regarding "the appeal of the Sopranos," that's a really scary thought given that it's black humor using over-the-top violence to parody the American dream. I think those who prefer the sentimental view, that this ending should've provided "closure," are trying to identify too closely with Tony and his overbearing, neurotic personality. Chase chose a merciful ending for this character and series to eschew sentimentality. He demythologized Tony, although he does live on in photos and paintings in the shopping mall kiosks. Regarding “the appeal of the Sopranos,” that’s a really scary thought given that it’s black humor using over-the-top violence to parody the American dream. I think those who prefer the sentimental view, that this ending should’ve provided “closure,” are trying to identify too closely with Tony and his overbearing, neurotic personality.

Chase chose a merciful ending for this character and series to eschew sentimentality. He demythologized Tony, although he does live on in photos and paintings in the shopping mall kiosks.

]]> By: Guido http://www.buzzmachine.com/2007/06/12/sopranos-the-sequel/#comment-351269 Guido Tue, 12 Jun 2007 17:12:27 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/2007/06/12/sopranos-the-sequel/#comment-351269 Perfect setup for “Sopranos: The Movie”. Otherwise, it was a garbage ending. Chase should get whacked himself for this crappy ending … Perfect setup for “Sopranos: The Movie”.

Otherwise, it was a garbage ending. Chase should get whacked himself for this crappy ending …

]]> By: Old Grouch http://www.buzzmachine.com/2007/06/12/sopranos-the-sequel/#comment-351268 Old Grouch Tue, 12 Jun 2007 16:43:17 +0000 http://www.buzzmachine.com/2007/06/12/sopranos-the-sequel/#comment-351268 <blockquote>“No one was trying to be audacious, honest to God,” he adds. “We did what we thought we had to do. No one was trying to blow people’s minds or thinking, ‘Wow, this’ll (tick) them off.’ “People get the impression that you’re trying to (mess) with them, and it’s not true. You’re trying to entertain them.”</blockquote>Yeah, sure, whatever...

“No one was trying to be audacious, honest to God,” he adds. “We did what we thought we had to do. No one was trying to blow people’s minds or thinking, ‘Wow, this’ll (tick) them off.’

“People get the impression that you’re trying to (mess) with them, and it’s not true. You’re trying to entertain them.”

Yeah, sure, whatever…

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