The "Christopher" speech was one of the most hilarious scenes for the cast...they were cracking up the whole time.

@ghostofyourmom

Жыл бұрын

I love how Christopher's behavior here comes back later. I won't spoil it of course!

@iamthewalrus4998

Жыл бұрын

Michael Imperiolis „high“ acting is incredible in this show. Sometimes it’s so subtle you can miss it but you can also later tell when he’s sober, he acts and looks differently. But it’s not on the nose. It’s crazy good

@kaykutcher2103

Жыл бұрын

@@iamthewalrus4998 Was on the nose intentional? Cheers for the laugh either way.

Glad to see Samantha caught the little cameo from Sal in the mirror! I love how the specters of the family business haunt the show in subtle ways.

@86leewis

Жыл бұрын

Yeah remember tony seeing Matthew, the guy he killed for Chris. On the ferris wheel.

@francisalbert1799

Жыл бұрын

@@86leewis it was a carousel. And he didn’t see him. He heard the little boy screaming out for his mommy and it made Tony think back of how Matthew yelled “mommy!”

@86leewis

Жыл бұрын

@@francisalbert1799 yeah I remember now. Right before he meets with Richie. I got mixed up with something else

Just when I thought I was out, they CGI me back in!

Nancy Marshand was absolutely perfect as Livia. She was a big reason the show was a hit in the beginning. RIP ❤️

@TurbidTG1

Жыл бұрын

Gandolfini said the show wasn't as good after she died.

@Jim73

Жыл бұрын

I looked this up, how do you die THE DAY BEFORE YOUR BIRTHDAY. I guess the chances are 1:365, but still.

@thunderstruck5484

Жыл бұрын

I remember her from “Lou Grant” show, way back when we all watched network tv, back when newspapers and magazines were magical

@jamesbattista1466

Жыл бұрын

@@thunderstruck5484 she was awesome in that show too. It’s really amazing to see her in that show and how young she was and yet you can still see Livia of the future.

This is hands down the best thing on your channel, no contest. I look forward every week to your reactions to this amazing show.

@aromaticflower

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I want more than once a week!

@Robalogot

Жыл бұрын

I hope they follow up with the wire

@Cream-2128

Жыл бұрын

@@Robalogot yes I hope so too

@marcmoberly6174

Жыл бұрын

Im just here to see Samantha nail that intro

@arconeagain

Жыл бұрын

Same. This is my weekly slot that I look forward to the most. And I mean everything, across the board, not just YT. Like on TV in the old days.

The B&W film Tony was watching was the James Cagney vehicle The Public Enemy, about a mobster that made it to the top but went a little crazy. He always had his mom in his corner. Cagney's love of his mom in the movie juxtaposes with Tony's toxic relationship with his Mom. David Chase is a frickin' genius with story and plot. Well made episodes.

@GeneralZodFDNY77

Жыл бұрын

It was "The Public Enemy" they were watching, not "White Heat".

@bigredtlc1828

Жыл бұрын

@@GeneralZodFDNY77 Damn, thanks. You're right. I edited it. The quote was from the other movie as well.

@philmakris8507

Жыл бұрын

"Top of the world Ma!"

@Everarmed89

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. Tony wasn’t just watching this old movie for S&G. There’s a reason behind just about everything done in this show. Absolutely brilliant

@JK-gu3tl

Жыл бұрын

White Heat is a great movie.

... Yes it was Pussy in the mirror, then Tony looked to see if he was really there.... Tony also finally broke down over his mother dying when he was watching that movie where the mother was waiting for her son to come home, she was happy, fluffing his pillows not knowing her son was killed... This made Tony emotional thinking about his own mother, that's when he started crying.

27:21 "if she starts singing, I'm gonna lose it" 🤣🤣🤣 I think a lot of families have people that try to pressure "special moments" that are just awkward and forced and don't do anything to help

Chris’ rambling during the wake is the funniest thing I’ve ever seen 😀😆

"I don't know if it's blood or marinara sauce" The Sopranos ladies and gentlemen

The show has a brilliant way of introducing new characters, when they appear it is like they have been there all along.

Those 2 agents watching Carmella and Adriana had me cracking up 🤣.

@ghostofyourmom

Жыл бұрын

They had the luckiest job in the Bureau.

@vickjr98

Жыл бұрын

Lord don't transfer me now

that movie he is watching is "the public enemy", it was James Cagney's big break into show business. it still holds up as one of the best gangster movies even 90 years later. would love to see some reactions to these old 1930's gangster flicks, especially Angels With Dirty Faces which is my personal favorite of Cagney's gangster movies.

That is one of the capos wearing a wire. Raymond was actually the one Tony originally tried to get to be boss

Carm's dad, Hugh says it best in his outburst: "...ruined so many Christmases and Thanksgivings I lost count." She was a complete narcissist and just even that moment where it all goes to shit at her funeral, I just imagine her smug smile like when she was on the gurney being taken away from Tony in season 1.

@jamesbattista1466

Жыл бұрын

Brilliantly said

Jamie Lynn Sigler had a funny story about Nancy Marchand. Most actors do not enjoy filming scenes where they have to eat. You have to do so many takes that you try to pick at the food so you don't end up making yourself sick by the end of the day. Well, Nancy apparently relished the eating scenes. It is noticeable in several of the episodes where Livia eats dinner at Tony's. Nancy Marchand was a very slim lady all her life but she apparently put on a few pounds by the time she did this show.

@goldengirl8355

3 ай бұрын

That’s awesome trivia I didn’t know about! Thanks for sharing.

Furio Giunta looks one to one like the football player Lewandowski.

@marcuscato9083

Жыл бұрын

Dang, that's true.

BTW- Joe Pantoliano was in the Fugitive. He was on Tommy Lee Jones' team.

@darkcornersuk

Жыл бұрын

Also the Goonies

You are bringing some really great energy to your Sopranos reactions.. You're both intelligent. Don't be afraid to ask questions we can answer. I don't get why more reactors don't watch this show. It creates huge interests in a channel, and it's basically the greatest show there ever has been.

The jump between the Peter Gunn Theme/I’ll Be Watching You was just brilliant. Love this show!

@darkcornersuk

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@dggydddy59

Жыл бұрын

Every Breath You Take by The Police was the name of the other song.

It's wild to think that David Chase had always intended Livia Soprano to be a major character throughout the entire run of the series, but Nancy Marchand's untimely death changed all that. Really looking forward to you guys watching this season. I'd have to say seasons 3 and 4 are my favorites, although 5 and 6 are fantastic as well. Just want to add that Nancy Marchand's death was a big blow to the cast and crew as she was loved by everyone, a real sweetheart in real life.

@marcuscato9083

Жыл бұрын

It was the performance of a lifetime. RIP Nancy Marchand.

@jesses5463

Жыл бұрын

It's funny that 30 people gave you thumbs up because it's not true whatsoever. She was suffering from cancer when she joined the show for season 1 and HBO knew this. Originally David Chase's intentions were that she would die at the end of the 1st season (remember when Tony went to suffocate her), but Nancy Marchand wanted to continue working in her final days and David Chase agreed.

@Dzangggg

Жыл бұрын

@@jesses5463 thank you. She like begged him to bring her back. It’s probably why her role isn’t very big in the second season

@richcheckmaker9789

Жыл бұрын

@@jesses5463 I don't know he got 37 likes now and you got 2. I think he's more credible based on that.

@lampad4549

Жыл бұрын

yeah too bad after her death the series declined so much.

21:57 James Cagney in "The Public Enemy" 1931. A classic Chicago gangster flick with a "good brother vs. bad brother" twist. Cagney's charisma really shines.

8:18 "Bada Bing" is from the Godfather. When Michael volunteers to kill the guys in the restaurant, Sonny says "You've gotta get up close like this (mimes holding a gun at Michaels head) and - Bada BING! - you blow their brains all over your nice Ivy League suit".

@funkspinna

Жыл бұрын

Indeed! Nice. Never made that connection.

The FBI used a special kind of warrant where you don't have to present it, which you hear the Judge refer to by its nickname, a sneak and peek warrant. They are actually called Delayed Notice Warrants, because they have to tell you eventually, but not until after, presumably so the criminal isn't warned about these kind of things like a bug planted in your basement. Presumably, Tony would be presented the warrant at his trial after the FBI gets what they need from the bug.

The cast were dying of laughter every time Janice played that song, you can see Adriana holding her laugh

Airline have decreased rates for family emergencies so people can fly unexpectedly. They're called bereavement rates. Get ready for the Ralphie roller coaster...it's gonna be a hell of a ride.

TBR when you said "What kind of entertainment is that?" roughly 21:30, Tony was watching Public Enemy (1930s) one of the first gangster films staring James Cagney. Really good filim

The movie Tony was watching was The Public Enemy (1931) directed by William Wellman and starring James Cagney. The girl in the grapefruit scene was Mae Clarke, who also played Elizabeth in James Whale's Frankenstein tha same year.

@donovanmedieval

Жыл бұрын

Yes, that's right, THE James Cagney. The one who never called anyone a dirty rat. Two other classic gangster movies with him are White Heat ("Top o' the world, Ma!"), and Angels with Dirty Faces, in whiched he is sentanced to the electric chair, and the prison chaplain, who had been his best friend when they were kids, tells him to act afraid, so that the kids who currently worship him will not follow in his footsteps. He also won the Oscar for Yankee Doodle Dandy. He reprised his role from that film in The Seven Little Foys with Bob Hope. He only did that on the condition that he not get paid because that film's subject, Eddie Foy, Sr., had been so kind to him early in his career.

This is why I love season 3 One of my fav episodes opens the season and then the next episode introduces a great Sopranos antagonist in Ralphie Cifaretto

This season is so damn good. Cannot wait for Pine Barrens.

@Zorros2ndCousinTwiceRemoved

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, the one with the interior decorator. 😅

@ghostofyourmom

Жыл бұрын

@@Zorros2ndCousinTwiceRemoved His place looked like shit!

@Quzga

Жыл бұрын

@@Zorros2ndCousinTwiceRemoved his house looked like shit

@dongiano

Жыл бұрын

I must be the only one that doesn't love that episode lol

@goldengirl8355

3 ай бұрын

@@dongianowhy didn’t you like “Pine Barrens”? I’m actually curious, not trying to be rude.

23:40 fun fact, that's originally how this season was supposed to go, his mother was supposed to be the main antagonist for this season, but because the actress passed, they had to go a different route

Yes Season 3 lets go. R.I.P Nancy Marchand she was awesome in this series. Unfortunately the Sopranos have lost around 30 actors that have passed since the end of the show. Also fyi Tony calls Noah {Meadows boyfriend } a Ditsoon {or Tizzone} a racist term used in Italian meaning Coal or Charcoal .

Adriana at the tennis court is forever etched into my memory. 😈 He's known as Joey Pants. 😄 Another great reaction and commentary. 👍

@darkcornersuk

Жыл бұрын

This..

Nancy Marchand was such a great actress, her performance left a mark on the show, she was a important part of if the great on screen interaction between characters in the beginning of the show.

The movie Tony is watching is a classic "The public enemy" and he's watching it because of the depiction of james cagney (the bad guy) that his mom still defends in spite of it all

The writing on this show is so brilliant, love the unexpected twist of the flooded basement

Woke up this morning and watched some… gabagoooool

Gandolfini, just about the greatest acting I’ve seen. No one could have done Tony better.

@tomdemay6147

Жыл бұрын

sopranos nailed the casting. carmella, melfi, chris, tony, livia all fantastic acting and the others fit the parts so good even the guys that played richie and ralph they really pulled it off

@tidepride86

Жыл бұрын

22:19 Even the small part like this. He was an incredible talent

Ralphie is one of the best characters in the show in the coming seasons. Love Joe Pantoliano is such a great actor

The movie is "The Public Enemy" (1931), starring James Cagney - famously one of the earliest mob-crime depictions in cinema and a classic of the "pre-code" era of gangster movies (along with "Little Caesar" and "Scarface").

Sweet. Got a snack and drink and gonna watch some Soprano reaction. I love these because it takes me back to when I first watched them. Great times. Keep up the great work

Great reaction! Just wanted to step in and mention that the film Tony is watching is called "The Public Enemy", from 1931 with James Cagney. It's one of the original gangster films from which many of the tropes we now take for granted originated. It's definitely a bit outdated now, but it still worth a watch. The parallel to the Sopranos is that the film character's mother loved her son, had faith in him, would dance and sing thinking she would see him....but his own mother, who just died, not so much. Be well and continue to do great reactions. I'm a fan.

@frankgesuele6298

Жыл бұрын

Another great Cagney Mother/Son movie is White Heat. Bet Tony has seen that one😎

"What kind of entertainment is this?" LOL.....Only one of the greatest gangster movies ever made yo, "Public Enemy"......

@marcuscato9083

Жыл бұрын

Pretty funny thing to say during a Sopranos reaction. 😂

Sams sweater changing almost instantaneously was epic in the context of the cameo hijinks by BP , which totally got her for a second !!! Lol 😅😅😅😅

Soo glad you two are going on this ride. You already hit the first truly big moment last season with Pussy getting killed, can't wait for you to see what else is in store!

@justinamenta7241

Жыл бұрын

and Richie Aprile...

@Luke77713

Жыл бұрын

@@justinamenta7241 Richie was big too for sure! But you expect the enemies of the show's protagonist to die, not necessarily the friends.

The detail in this show is insane. Not a single moment goes to waste lmao

I didn't get it before either, but the scene with tony watching the guy push a grapefruit into his girlfriend's face is from the 1931 Gangster film (sometimes called the granddaddy of gangster films) "Public Enemy" starring for the first time James Cagney.

I'm 4 days late but the point of Tony watching the old gangster movie was that the mother in the movie was sweet and loving to her son. She was the kind of mother that Tony wished Livia was to him. And BTW, did you guys realize the old woman in the wheelchair that spoke about Livia at Tony's house was the same woman who Livia ran over with her car in Season 1? 🤣

You guys know Ralphie from a movie you just reacted to Midnight Run as Eddie Moscone. He was also in the original Matrix, and numerous other roles.

@Yora21

Жыл бұрын

Holy hell, that's him?! I never noticed that with Ralph's hair. But now that you point it out, I immediately see it.

@mondegreen9709

Жыл бұрын

Also in Memento. I believe they reacted to that one too.

No. You did not imagine the bit in the mirror about Pussy standing there. Without giving any spoilers away, Tony will at times think about the people that have died as a result of his business and personal life, and the ways which that will manifest in the show will be many. The dive into the psychology of Tony is one of the more subtle aspects of the show, but very well written for those who pay attention and can read between the lines. Stay tuned.

@86leewis

Жыл бұрын

You can tell Tony saw him too.

@ojtheviking

Жыл бұрын

Well, between Pussy appearing in the mirror, Christopher being told "3 o'clock" while he was unconscious after having been shot, and the psychic asking Paulie on behalf of Mike "if it still itches", and so on, there are subtle hints that there is more to the Sopranos than just psychology too. There's a tiny sliver of supernatural elements to this show. Aside from that, I do agree that one of the most excellent parts of this show over all are all the subtle, actual psychological moments.

You guys just watched Midnight Run... Did you realize Ralphie is the bail bondsman?

"Back in the day" there was a serious problem with people being a little _too_ enamored with Tony. It got so bad David Chase and some others involved did a round of interviews stating "This is not a good guy. This is not someone to emulate." For obvious reasons of spoilers you'll likely want to wait until you've seen everything before checking those out. It's funny looking back.

The movie that Tony is watching is 1931’s “The Public Enemy” starring James Cagney. It is one of the classic gangster films and the movie that made Cagney a star.

I look forward to watching you two watch the Sopranos for the first time. It’s cool to see because you guys seem like you are really into it and like it a lot

I loved that the scene where they descend to the morgue is a direct homage to The Godfather

That ending to episode 2 with Tony watching the film and being reminded of his own mother.... hit me in the feels man. At the same time though, it highlights how toxic and complex their relationship was. She showed him no proper affection whatever, but he still felt a connection to her despite all of that just because he was her son.

The old guy with the wire was Ray, he's been in since season 1. This show tends to make background characters main characters throughout the seasons, even characters like Patsy and Gigi were in season 2 in small roles Also Ralphie's character was changed due to Nancy Merchant's (Livia) death. He was originally going to be a member of New York, and defect to the Sopranos. Hence why he appears out of nowhere. And James Cagney is one of the greatest actors in history

The movie is one of the great classics of all time, with iconic lines well before other gangster films like Scarface. The lead actor, also considered one of the greatest of all time. I feel a reaction coming. You'll enjoy it as much as Tony.

The Public Enemy with James Cagney was one of the first Gangster films of the 1930s. Directed by William (Wild Bill) Wellman, the grapefruit in the face is the most famous scene.

To echo some of the others, I get so excited for your reactions to this show. You make Tuesdays a noteworthy day on my calendar! Love the reactions and post-show analysis. Keep it up you two, I greatly appreciate what you do.

Wish people hadn't spoiled Livia's death in the comments. Was hoping to see them surprised at her death.

@marcuscato9083

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. People getting careless.

@GeorgeEugeneBarrett

Жыл бұрын

That being said, viewers watching in real-time were aware the actress had died and that the character would be digitally edited then killed off in the show.

I love how they remembered to include the friend that Livia accidentally ran over with her car in the first season.

You both are the MVP of movie an TV series reactions. 🏆

Check out the figure in the street when they arrive at Livia’s house right after she’s passed away. Lots of little “wait, what was that…is that something!?” moments in the show, especially as it goes on. Best show ever.

@marcuscato9083

Жыл бұрын

So I see people in the street but I couldn't tell who they were.

The movie Tony was watching was James Cagney in, "The Public Enemy".

Wow, you guys are really close to 100k. Keep going. You two are great.

Love seeing more and more KZreadrs reacting to Sopranos. At a push, I think this is my all time favourite show. Loving the reactions ❤️❤️

The first episode of season 3 is so weird but man oh man buckle up. You are about to start the best two seasons of one of the best shows ever.

@Alexcarb95

Жыл бұрын

I think any of seasons 3-6 has an argument for best season in the series. I'm a season 5+6 guy myself but I feel like my favorites constantly change.

@EchoFoxtrot21

Жыл бұрын

@@Alexcarb95 I'm partial to season 4 myself but yeah the rest of the show is excellent.

just some fun lil trivia but the scene at 22:02 is the scene that inspired David Chase to have Junior shove a pie in his girlfriend’s face in the episode “Boca” lol.

I always have to eat Italian food when watching these lol. On a relevant note you finally get to meet Ralphie. Just a heads up, get ready for him lol. From this point on the show is firing on all cylinders, and it doesn't hold back.

Your addicted to The Sopranos. That’s a great thing. Episodes coming hard and fast. Love it and this channel.

The movie Tony Soprano was watching at the end of the episode was "Public Enemy Number One" directed by William Wellman. He's the director whom Noah references. (Edit) Correction: "The Public Enemy". I mixed up the titles with the movie and a song by James Brown (also a classic). Great reactions.

Joey Pants! He's a minor character in the 80s movie Running Scared starring Billy Crystal, Gregory Hines and Jimmy Smits...great movie y'all should check out

@marcuscato9083

Жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure that was the first time I saw him. He was such a scumbag in that!

always lifts my mood to see another sopranos ep with you

Remember Carmela's Mom from Goodfellas? She was Karen's( also Dr. Melfi) Mom.

@darkcornersuk

Жыл бұрын

Not to forget.. Christopher, pussy were also is goodfellas

@JB-gv3lo

Жыл бұрын

@@darkcornersuk and Paulie!

Did you catch the reference to The Godfather in the undertaker scene with Tony and his sisters?

Lol love your sweater in the outro Samantha. Fans were devastated when NM died & the technology they used for a few scenes was a novel concept at the time.

RIP NANCY MARCHANT! YES, SHE PASSED BETWEEN SEASON 2 & 3, HENCE THE CGI.

I can't tell you how much I look forward to watching these with you both

I think Janice was acting like she loved Livia so she could justify taking over her house and possessions.he

22:53 - a Godfather reference with the undertaker... inspired by CGI effect used with Oliver Reed in Ridley Scott's Gladiador, for The Sopranos it cost about $250,000 and took two weeks to put together previous footage of Nancy Marchand on a body double! too bad her hair and the lights don't match the scene... it's a great tribute of a final act though! rest in peace Nancy Marchand and as for Livia Soprano, who's sorry now...who's sorry now...

I've heard the writers had plans for Livia's story line so I always wonder about that. The actress who plays Tonys younger sister changes later int he seasons.

@jesses5463

Жыл бұрын

The original intentions were that she die at the end of season 1, but yeah, after deciding to keep her alive there would have been the whole testifying against Tony dilemma.

Hi guys, Tony is watching the classic James Cagney mobster movie Public Enemy from 1931. It's the classic scene where James Cagney squirts a grapefruit into Jean Harlow's eye. You need to watch James Cagney movies on your channel, he was a national treasure. A true Hollywood movie star. Definitely put Public Enemy, White Heat, Footlight Parade and Yankee Doodle Dandy, to name a few, on your viewing list. The first two are mobster films, and since you love The Sopranos, I think you'll love to see how the Mafia was first portrayed in the beginning of film. 😉

You guys are great to rewatch these episodes with! Love both your fresh perspectives! Season 3 is the best! Woooooo!

This is the season with "Employee of the Month." That one messed me up for a while.

You two are great. I really love watching your reactions and hearing your thoughts. I can't get enough of this show either. Love the movie reactions as well

AYYY Ralphie. Love you my brotha. this is the episode where I usually pause and go buy some capicola. i feel bad for asking my deli to thin slice it though.

Ralphie is why I said keep your mind on Joe Pataliano in the Midnight Run comments

The actress who played Livia actually died in real life while filming the series. That's why they "wrote her out".

You're probably not watching stuff in the same order you're releasing videos, but if you are you just saw the actor that plays Ralphie (Joey Pants) in Midnight Run, where he plays the guy who's always on the phone - the guy with the ridiculous comb over and suspenders.

fantastic reaction & review guys

Episode 2 features Tony watching the film "The Public Enemy", starring James Cagney. You might want to give it a try or react even, but the scene where is at the tied up & drops on the front door while his Mum's upstairs getting his bed made, all that she knows at that moment is that he's coming home. That's why the Mum is so happy.

"Somehow better than the first season" You'll both be saying that for 3 more seasons lol :)

I love this episode all the work to have the lamp end up at the dorm

It's my humble opinion that Nancy Marchand stole the show whenever she was on screen during her tragically short reign. Rest in peace Nancy.

Season 3 Is My Favorite!!!! You guys will love it. Love your reactions. I can’t wait to see your reaction to “Pine Barrens” (Episode 11)

Recommendation for you to react: Prince of Darkness (1987), this movie is underrated, but and good.

26:48 Yes... That is Pussy's ghost. The show constantly alludes to the paranormal throughout.

Hope you two are having an great and awesome day ❤️

The movie Tony was watching was a very well known classic crime drama from the 1930's called The Public Enemy starring James Cagney. There's a very famous clip from the movie where Cagney, playing a gangster, smashes half a grapefruit into his lady's face at the breakfast table. It's one of those very iconic scenes from the 30's gangster films which were huge at the time.