Moe n' Joe
- Episode aired May 14, 2006
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- 54m
Tony reflects on how growing up with Janice colors his attitudes now, while Vito tries to make a new life for himself in New Hampshire.Tony reflects on how growing up with Janice colors his attitudes now, while Vito tries to make a new life for himself in New Hampshire.Tony reflects on how growing up with Janice colors his attitudes now, while Vito tries to make a new life for himself in New Hampshire.
- Bobby 'Bacala' Baccalieri
- (as Steven R. Schirripa)
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- TriviaWhen Vito is trying to make it through another day of construction work, his thoughts are heard in first-person voiceover rather than in spoken dialogue, one of the few times, if not the only time, when such a technique was ever employed in the series.
- GoofsWhen Janice visits Tony at Satriale's he remarks, "you ever hear of knocking?" As she strolls in with her baby, Tony puts down a dirty magazine and covers it up with a clipboard. Between shots you can see it changes position, as does the Coca Cola can.
- Quotes
Phil Leotardo: [while watching news coverage of Johnny's Sack allocution trial] fuckin nauseating
Albie Cianflone: It could've been worse: he could've flipped
Phil Leotardo: Are you fuckin kidding me? You don't ever admit the existence of this "thing" ever!
Fat Dom Gamiello: He should've stood trial like a man
Phil Leotardo: I did twenty fuckin years
- ConnectionsFeatures How Green Was My Valley (1941)
- SoundtracksFaz Tanto Tempo (Tim Love Lee Remix)
Written by Daniel Collas
Performed by Banda União Black
This is a strong reflective character episode with some standout moments.
Compared to the usual impact of an episode of 'The Sopranos' this one for me is not quite as engaging. I didn't find Tony's backstory and dilemma with Janice as interesting as his other hang ups. I think his feelings toward her are clear from previous episodes so this felt like it was going through the motions to get to his outburst with Dr Melfi. Although they are very good motions and entertainingly written and performed as always. Aida Turturro in particular is on hilariously good form.
The plot involving Vito, whether it be a total fantasy or intended to be reality, I find hit and miss for me. I like the scenes eluding to Vito's struggle with the "regularness" of life and all the underlying themes where numerous characters seem to resent real working class life. However, the love scenes involving Jim are not particularly well written. For me, a screen couple either have to go through something meaningful together or have spectacularly good chemistry before I accept they are in love, but I think these two characters are in love because the writers say so and not much else. On the other hand, the "regularness" of life could be purposely depicted as lacking any genuine excitement.
Visually it is a strong episode with some great humour, especially in the 'North By Northwest' tribute scene transition.
Vincent Curatola is excellent once again as Johnny Sac. I think he could have carried a spin off show for the character if David Chase ever had the inclination.
- snoozejonc
- Feb 13, 2023
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- Runtime54 minutes
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- 1.78 : 1