The Sopranos: The Complete Series [DVD] [2007]

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Every episode ever from The Sopranos plus 2 brand new discs of Sopranos extras. Out only 12 months after the previous Complete Sopranos and loaded with much more extras. And through it all, through the unforgettable and memorably ambiguous episodes like 'Pine Barrens,' or the emotionally devastating 'Long Term Parking,' 'The Sopranos' excelled in crafting moments of genuine art and genuine emotion that contrasted (or was perhaps enhanced by) the gruesome violence and other prurient details lingering around the edges of any given episode. Perhaps, though, the series is best remembered for its consistent dreamlike quality – and love of dream sequences, for that matter. The sixth and final season begins with Tony spending the better part of two episodes in a coma, living the life of another man and ultimately being welcomed to accept death. He declines.

Supper with The Sopranos: Two sit-down dinners with the cast and crew of the show discussing the series finale And because of that, it all comes down to people clinging to the idea of a "better time" and maybe even a "better place," even though doing became yet another destructive force. It consumed the individual (and, in this case, the violent, insular community he's a part of) faster than the unavoidable tide of change – or, in the case of 'The Sopranos,' the inevitable end of it all. Extras: DVD 9, Language(s): English, Hard of Hearing Subtitles: English, Subtitles: English, Interactive Menu, Screen ratio 1:1.78, Dolby Digital 5.1Meet Tony Soprano (SD, 4 min.) – This is similar to the 'Family Life' featurette with a short look at the character of Tony Soprano. But every one of them benefits hugely every time they share the screen with Gandolfini. In his film roles he is a great character actor, even when his characters don't get as much screen time as they deserve [see Night Falls On Manhattan [1996] [DVD] [2001 ], or The Mexican [DVD ] - where the film noticeably loses pace, or any sense of realism after he is killed off with almost three quarters of an hour to go!]. But in The Sopranos he seems to both dominate every scene he is in, while bringing out the very best in his colleagues. It's hard to equate the Alpha Male who is Tony Soprano with the mortified, mumbling, man who speaks about his acting career on "In The Actors Studio: James Gandolfini" [available on youtube].

A Sit-Down with The Sopranos (SD, 14 min.) - The cast members of the Soprano family discuss the how and why they wound up doing the show, and what makes it so great. There is a great deal of attention paid to the show's humor and how it is balanced with the violence and drama. LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 16: The cast of the Sopranos accepts the Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series award onstage during the 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on September 16, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images) The Sopranos is hailed as the best television series of all time by TV Guide and Vanity Fair, with Rolling Stone awarding it first place in its 2016 roundup of the 100 greatest TV shows of all time. It’s also the recipient of 21 Emmys and five Golden Globes. Talk about credentials! When does The Sopranos movie release? The Real Deal (SD, 5 min.) - A featurette with critics and writers discussing the importance of The Sopranos.There are a few episodes here and there that are uneven. The most blatant is in the brilliant 'College.' While the Tony and Meadow scenes look tremendous, and may even be some of the best on the disc, the scenes between Carmela and Father Phil (Paul Schulze) tend to run red, and green. Now, granted, Carmela was just getting over the flu in the story, but even then, it is a little off putting. It's always exciting when a classic TV series arrives in high definition blu-ray for the very first time.

Other elements are balanced nicely throughout the discs as well. Sound effect come in a variety of immersive and straightforward moments that are either subtle and nuance, or blunt like a shotgun to the face. Rear channels often generate strong sense of atmosphere and immersion by bringing large and small elements to the listener's ear. As such, the main floor of the Bada Bing sounds completely different from, say, Dr. Melfi's office or Artie Buco's (John Ventimiglia) Nuovo Vesuvio. In other words, the mix delivers a convincing atmosphere filled with many different components, regardless the location. The series is set to release on 1 October, 2021, in theatres with a simultaneous release on streaming service, HBO Max. Michael Gandolfini (James Gandolfini’s son) plays a young Tony Soprano in the movie. The film also boasts a stellar star cast including Vera Farmiga, Ray Liotta, John Bernthal and Billy Magnussen. Still hard to believe it's all over but Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) and the rest of the disfunctional family will be remembered for generations to come as one of the landmark tv series of our times. This Sopranos Box Set does it justice. After last week's tragic news about the death of James Gandolfini i've been watching clips, scouring the web for his [often bit-part] movie performances, and reading about his life. If you want to see something of James Gandolfini the man, I would recommend his two documentaries for HBO about US soldiers experiences of PTSD - " Wartorn 1861-2010 [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC ]" and " Alive Day Memories: Home From Iraq [DVD] [2007] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC ]." You can now watch all six seasons of this Golden Globe-award winning TV show on Sky TV in the UK and on Hulu in the UK and US (free trial for new customers). If you’re travelling abroad, you’ll be happy to know that you can access Hulu using a good VPN service, like ExpressVPN.

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The Sopranos' not only elevated the medium, but also illustrated some of television's distinct strengths over feature films, especially when it came to exploring the lives of its characters and delivering subtlety and nuance over bombast. Moreover, it helped TV to solidify itself as a writer's paradise, a place where those crafting the stories, building the characters, and giving them voices were the creators and supreme masters of their own microcosms. Directors – though some helmed magnificent episodes – came and went throughout the season, but the showrunner always remained. The popularity of the series and recognition of the level of its craft, then, gave rise to the age of the showrunner (or, at the very least, the concept of the showrunner as auteur), making celebrities out of the grand overseers of everything from a New Jersey crime family to a philandering Madison Avenue advertising executive in the '60s to a man literally and metaphorically riddled with malignancy, determined to leave his mark in the world. The show itself is great. I haven't finished watching it yet, but the first 2 seasons are excellent. If you like crime/mafia-related movies, with good characters, good action (and drama), and also good storytelling, then I would recommend buying The Sopranos box-set. First of all without doubt. The writing is brilliant: pared to the bone realism interspersed with heart-wrenching drama, gut-wrenching violence, and heart-breaking emotion. Secondly. The acting is both superbly realistic, and yet highly characterised and supercharged with emotion. Thirdly. The cinematography [and it is a truly Cinematic TV series] is both beautiful and unflinching. It looks as fresh - and feels as gripping - watching the first series again now, as it did when I saw it 15 yrs ago. Defining a Television Landmark (HD, 45 min.) – With some archival footage featuring the late James Gandolfini and the late Nancy Marchand, mixed with film critics, scholars, actors, and filmmakers, this lengthy featurette takes a look at the legacy of 'The Sopranos' from its very first episode to the finale that still has people talking. The list of those commenting on the series and its impact is quite extensive. Matt Zoller Seitz, Elvis Mitchell, Steve Buscemi, Steven Soderbergh, and Chase himself. The scholars involved help to legitimize the show's already massive legacy and cement it as a true television landmark.