Mob Movie Monday: The Sopranos S02E13 | Michael Franzese

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  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
  • 👉👉Check out the store: store.michaelf... Mob Movie Monday review of "Funhouse" The 26th episode of the HBO television series The Sopranos, and the 13th and final episode of the show's second season. It was co-written by series creator/executive producer David Chase and co-producer Todd A. Kessler, and directed by frequent The Sopranos director John Patterson, and originally aired in the United States on April 9, 2000, attracting about 9 million viewers.
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Комментарии • 1,8 тыс.

  • @willkauber7093
    @willkauber7093 3 года назад +1951

    Mike talks about his gas scam like uncle philly talks about his 20 years in the can.

    • @doomsncrew
      @doomsncrew 3 года назад +70

      Well, Michael Franzese is not as angry as Uncle Philly Leotardo. Actually, nobody is, except Rodrigo Duterte, maybe.

    • @rodbingaman6985
      @rodbingaman6985 3 года назад +71

      Im sure he sacrificed too. He most likely did the same thing in a tissue as the Shaw of Iran. Lol

    • @doomsncrew
      @doomsncrew 3 года назад +17

      @@rodbingaman6985 Well, I'm fully conscious I'm going to look like an arrogant a**hole, but I feel like I need to say it: Phil Leotardo compromised, he never used the word sacrificed. And Frank Vincent looked like the Shah of Iran, who was a ally of the USA during his time, unlike the regime that followed his downfall.
      Now, you can think I'm arrogant or you can think I gave you useful information, that's up to you.

    • @rodbingaman6985
      @rodbingaman6985 3 года назад +5

      You are correct on both, good sir. And thank you for pointing out my error in spelling, even though im fully aware of who he was.

    • @addakgetkd9505
      @addakgetkd9505 3 года назад +1

      I’d say more so how Ralph robbed Demeo for the jacket

  • @korvidai556
    @korvidai556 3 года назад +171

    For people who haven't seen this episode..... They didn't just kill him because a talking fish confessed to them.... Tony found the wire in Pussy's house.

    • @walter2695
      @walter2695 4 месяца назад +6

      Yup, in a cigar box's false bottom i believe. Yeah not just cause of the dream 😆

    • @ParsleyPunch
      @ParsleyPunch Месяц назад

      But the point is that the dream sequence is when his subconscious made him aware that he he'd a strong gut feeling he was unknowingly suppressing out of his love for Pussy, he was in denial. Finding the wire was merely confirming what he knew deep down

  • @jh6025
    @jh6025 3 года назад +674

    "Get the weights..."
    Michael: Boy, that takes me back. 😂

    • @one0onelion248
      @one0onelion248 3 года назад +65

      LMAO... as the FBI's watching this "Ladies and gentlemen, we got him" 🤣

    • @brett8074
      @brett8074 3 года назад +1

      Lmfaoa

    • @carladaquila8190
      @carladaquila8190 3 года назад +17

      So funny! Michael's teenage memories of dead bodies going overboard in chains and weights. Good times! LoL

    • @takerdust
      @takerdust 3 года назад +9

      @@one0onelion248 now FBI would need to find a specific body in the ocean, and tie Michael being involved.

    • @ismail-ishmael812
      @ismail-ishmael812 3 года назад

      I’m yelling at you and you don’t like it …

  • @bozazz
    @bozazz 3 года назад +588

    I think anyone who criticises Michael for not being as familiar with the show as they’d like are truly missing the point. The point of these videos isn’t about him being a superfan of The Sopranos, it’s about the insights from someone who actually lived that life. I hope we get more of these episode breakdowns.

    • @siddhant...
      @siddhant... 3 года назад +49

      Yeah plus he’s a 70 year old man, he’s spent a lot of time in prison, a lot of time doing bad business away from family. He probably wants to spend every min of his life wisely now and not waste hours binging tv shows.

    • @bobbybaklava9605
      @bobbybaklava9605 3 года назад +8

      @@siddhant... he's 70? Wtf

    • @davidperez5089
      @davidperez5089 3 года назад +2

      I find it hilarious myself! I'm sure he's a busy man.

    • @peytonalexander5300
      @peytonalexander5300 3 года назад +4

      Franzese doesn't seem the type to really watch many movies or tv shows anyway. We're talking about a man who has never even entertained the notion of watching an episode of the Simpsons and was visibly confused when watching a clip from it. He has more important shit to do with his time, always has.

    • @tucko11
      @tucko11 3 года назад +9

      “He called her , Dr Melli” lol Dr Melfie lol like MILF except melt

  • @OzInglorious
    @OzInglorious 3 года назад +347

    These Sopranos reviews are so good, I really wish there would be 86 of them!

    • @BostonsF1nest
      @BostonsF1nest 3 года назад +13

      Lol I don’t think he watched the show or even this episode …

    • @timstradley5819
      @timstradley5819 3 года назад +7

      Watch talking sopranos if you haven’t. If you’re a fan of the show you’ll love it

    • @carpoman
      @carpoman 3 года назад +8

      Exactly. There's so many super episodes and themes that MF could deal with. Chrissy on drugs, the feud with New York, Paulie getting kneed in the balls.

    • @kingcrustytut7544
      @kingcrustytut7544 3 года назад +10

      @@BostonsF1nest He doesnt know who Sylvio is, and he didnt know who GLoria was either. Clearly didnt watch the show

    • @OzInglorious
      @OzInglorious 3 года назад +4

      @@timstradley5819 I stopped tuning in to Talking Sopranos, Steven Schirrpa is so obnoxious I couldn't handle it anymore.

  • @JoeKnowsWorst
    @JoeKnowsWorst 3 года назад +121

    We need a sit down with Michael Imperioli! His performance in the show was absolutely mesmerizing, always thought he had some of the best performances on the show!

  • @andysmith8174
    @andysmith8174 3 года назад +349

    Please do "Pine Barrens" next Mr.Franzese.
    The best Sopranos episode in my opinion.

    • @dennisbedard9850
      @dennisbedard9850 3 года назад +50

      yeah. we learned that even interior decorators can have messy apartments

    • @BostonsF1nest
      @BostonsF1nest 3 года назад +21

      Pine Barrens is overrated

    • @BostonsF1nest
      @BostonsF1nest 3 года назад +5

      @fabRic_jAck season 3 is my favorite but every episode from Employee of the Month to the finale is strong. I just think PB gets too much credit when the episodes around it are just as good if not better

    • @franknstein8176
      @franknstein8176 3 года назад +1

      Great suggestion. I would like to know if Mr Franzese has seen any paranormal encounters in his lifetime.

    • @geronimojr7534
      @geronimojr7534 3 года назад +12

      @@BostonsF1nest what's so overrated about? It's a perfect episode

  • @bobdaniels6649
    @bobdaniels6649 2 года назад +78

    Michael my name is Bobby Daniels Sr. I'm a 67 yr old Disabled Veteran I love to hear your comments! I'm almost a shut in you have made my usual boring life a helluva lot more enjoyable and I thank you for what you do please keep up the good work again thank you

    • @thomasdaniels6824
      @thomasdaniels6824 2 года назад +3

      You have an awesome last name

    • @intelligentspeculator7327
      @intelligentspeculator7327 2 года назад +1

      My life is usually also pretty boring my friend, even though I'm lucky to not have had injuries so far, still being young, quite good looking and with a good degree. It's all dull and tedious anyways, chasing paychecks every month, not much social life any more, especially since covid struck and killed many things forever. It was not supposed to be like that. You are not missing on that much if I think about that. Most people I know are living boring lives too, although many of them fool themselves that it's actually good, they are afraid to face the facts. Anyways, good luck.

    • @MultiCamOrange
      @MultiCamOrange 25 дней назад

      Thank you for your service, sir. RUclips is good like that 😀

  • @salvadormarley
    @salvadormarley 3 года назад +579

    I love these and Micheal is such a pro presenter. Needs his own TV show.

    • @user-ef5yb4op9p
      @user-ef5yb4op9p 3 года назад +55

      This is better than a TV show for him.
      He has 100% creative control and keeps 100% of the profits. Plus he cant get fired one day

    • @josephballard3641
      @josephballard3641 3 года назад +17

      And he can get guys like us no show jobs on set hehehe.

    • @Britton_Thompson
      @Britton_Thompson 3 года назад +3

      What do you think this is?

    • @josephballard3641
      @josephballard3641 3 года назад +6

      @@Britton_Thompson not the navy 🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @thrashgordon1312
      @thrashgordon1312 3 года назад +2

      He is getting his own tv show

  • @lildannefantom6195
    @lildannefantom6195 3 года назад +9

    I appreciate you addressing your forgiveness for your brother. I watched his video and felt for him. Addiction is terrible. It's the same as the life you speak of. High ups low downs and destruction and chaos in between. John has so much love. Thank you for allowing the Grace to work through you.

  • @Jamesalexhughes
    @Jamesalexhughes 3 года назад +70

    I think the talking fish is a reference to the euphemism "sleeps with the fishes", subconsciously he'd known pussy was an informant for a long time and hes finally acknowledging he's got to get rid of him and most abstract way possible.

    • @armanddebella7594
      @armanddebella7594 3 года назад +1

      Sopranos was a milestone in tv
      -history.Lets hope the new series
      'Many Saints' gives it more relev
      -ance like the original HBO series.
      👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍🍕🍕🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷👉👉👈👈😎😎🔚🔚🔚🔚🔚

    • @KSSBG
      @KSSBG 3 года назад +5

      @@armanddebella7594 many saints is a movie not a series

  • @brendan722002
    @brendan722002 3 года назад +33

    A great episode of The Sopranos. The dreams being Tony's subconscious telling him what he didn't want to face. That fish telling him in Pussy's voice that he's been talking to the feds and then he said to Tony: "You knew."

  • @tonyphillips863
    @tonyphillips863 3 года назад +142

    The best episode is when Tony grabbed that guy on a boat by his nuts 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @deathrager2404
      @deathrager2404 3 года назад +21

      you wanted to get involved, now you're involved!

    • @MLGskyrim
      @MLGskyrim 3 года назад +5

      I make business, she's nice girl.

    • @IPlayOneOnT.V.
      @IPlayOneOnT.V. 3 года назад

      Joe Pistone did that as "Donny Brasco" in real life to a D.A. who knew Joe, because the D.A. was about to make Joe in front of other mobsters. It's in his book.

    • @victoriagambardella7136
      @victoriagambardella7136 3 года назад +10

      How about the episode when they had to go find Paulie and Christopher in the Pine Barrens, and Tony giggled hysterically when Bobby B showed up dressed up like Elmer Fudd?

    • @victoriagambardella7136
      @victoriagambardella7136 3 года назад

      ...or when Tony was going to suffocate his mom with a pillow at the home, and he threatened her-- what acting! He scared me through the TV!

  • @rasalghul1263
    @rasalghul1263 3 года назад +44

    Sylvio as Michael from Godfather 3: “ Our true enemy has yet to reveal himself “

  • @bodhi8297
    @bodhi8297 3 года назад +191

    One of the absolute best episodes, arguably the best of the series

    • @thedarknate08
      @thedarknate08 3 года назад +5

      Its probably my favorite episode

    • @773superprguy
      @773superprguy 3 года назад +4

      Tony found out through a dream right?

    • @sionphillips7141
      @sionphillips7141 3 года назад +11

      Whitecaps>>

    • @brianreid4169
      @brianreid4169 3 года назад +4

      Definitely my favorite episode.

    • @istateyourname4710
      @istateyourname4710 3 года назад +19

      Fans vote 'Pine Barrens' as the #1 episode. I consider myself a Super fan & am hard pressed to name my top 5 favorites. They all have valuable/quotable scenes.

  • @1997Nico
    @1997Nico 3 года назад +20

    I’m rewatching this with my brother . His first time watching the sopranos and it makes me happy seeing his reaction to this amazing show. Gandolfini is absolutely legendary.

  • @romulus3345
    @romulus3345 3 года назад +239

    "Today with the laws in New York, he'd be out in 5 minutes." Sad but true.

    • @DrChem-wx1uc
      @DrChem-wx1uc 3 года назад +7

      Normally In LA - Gascon would've had an ATM Card and Apology but wrong shade. Garcetti wouldn't kneel and blame racism as there is no political PROFIT for him in this color pattern
      .

    • @evan5935
      @evan5935 3 года назад +12

      Seems to be a weird problem in democrat run cities...
      Apparently they arent arresting people for gun possession in chicago.. san diego isnt arresting anyone for theft from a store under like $900..
      And that's only a couple examples in a couple of places 🤷‍♂️🤔

    • @hammerthor6441
      @hammerthor6441 3 года назад

      No he wouldn't be, he's the wrong shade.

    • @garyolivier792
      @garyolivier792 3 года назад

      No doubt

    • @pheunithpsychic-watertype9881
      @pheunithpsychic-watertype9881 3 года назад

      @@hammerthor6441 but he does have the money

  • @justindchaney
    @justindchaney 3 года назад +12

    My favorite episode of television ever.
    The way Tony’s dreams foreshadowed the end of the series, and the grittiness was on another level.
    My favorite part is when Tony has the fever dream about telling his family he bought a boat, then he comes to as they’re driving to the marina while Tom Petty is playing.

  • @jovialgent9963
    @jovialgent9963 3 года назад +41

    The Dr. Melfi replacement in Tony's dream is the lady who plays the female boss (Annalisa Zucca) in Italy that Tony has to deal with when he goes there with Paulie & Chris. You're welcome! 👍

    • @Superpity07
      @Superpity07 3 года назад +1

      Actually it's not. It's another Italian women who was an exchange student living next door at Cusomano's crib.

    • @jordanl1911
      @jordanl1911 3 года назад +17

      @@Superpity07 no,he is right it was Annalisa in the dream; he even told Melfi that she reminded him of her after he met Annalisa earlier in Season 2.

    • @ryanduray1
      @ryanduray1 3 года назад +7

      Sofia Milos was a stone cold fox in The Sopranos, and she still is to this day.

    • @BigBoss877
      @BigBoss877 3 года назад +11

      @@Superpity07 wrong. Watch it again

    • @tawpgk
      @tawpgk 3 года назад +5

      Zucca is squash/zucchini in Italian relating back to the flowers they were eating....

  • @j.ericsandoval566
    @j.ericsandoval566 3 года назад +3

    One thing about the Sopranos. One of the BEST things about the writing of this show was that the dream sequences were closer to how dreams actually progress when you dream than any other writing I’ve seen on any show or film, before or after, to this very day.

  • @ed379
    @ed379 3 года назад +65

    Mike wait until Tony see's the Big Mouth Billy Bass singing fish... hilarious.

    • @Siobhan11
      @Siobhan11 3 года назад +6

      I used to watch this when I was in middle school and after watching that episode I went to my friends house for dinner and they had the exact same singing billy bass 😆 all I could think of was Tony’s face 😂

    • @deathrager2404
      @deathrager2404 3 года назад +1

      @@Siobhan11 allright salud!
      now go home and get ya fuckin shinebox!!!

    • @paraguaymike5159
      @paraguaymike5159 3 года назад +3

      Our true enemy...has yet.....to reveal himself. That dream seqience is awesome.

    • @UziSuicide1989
      @UziSuicide1989 3 года назад +1

      @@Siobhan11 Haha same here (i was born in 89 and thoose things were everywere when i was in middle school) I always imagine myself going crazy and beating someone with one of thoose. But....I didn’t...Haha

    • @eli2times423
      @eli2times423 3 года назад

      Duh

  • @luizfarias4158
    @luizfarias4158 3 года назад +9

    the surrealism in this episode is haunting. I think its one of the best episodes of all series. Apart from the surrealism, there is this emotion.. I can't describe it.

  • @Guilherme-qf9ko
    @Guilherme-qf9ko 3 года назад +342

    I'm heartbrroken that Michael does not remember Silvio :(

    • @Siobhan11
      @Siobhan11 3 года назад +46

      The most loyal & loveable character

    • @rhec_junior_9122
      @rhec_junior_9122 3 года назад +77

      right.... and did he say dr milli? does this guy even watch the show

    • @NoirFan84
      @NoirFan84 3 года назад +62

      @@rhec_junior_9122 He didn't recognise that the "prettier woman" that was in Melfi's office was the female acting-boss of the Sicilian mafia in the 'Commendatori' episode either.

    • @assafsamuel7119
      @assafsamuel7119 3 года назад +32

      @@NoirFan84 not Sicilian mafia it’s the Neapolitan mafia “The Camorra”

    • @NoirFan84
      @NoirFan84 3 года назад +17

      @@assafsamuel7119 Whatever, it's her, that's the point.

  • @lancebrooks5574
    @lancebrooks5574 3 года назад +3

    17:00 "you were like a brother to me" perfectly in sync LMAO

  • @Mrpsblobsoflowendmung
    @Mrpsblobsoflowendmung 3 года назад +53

    Weirdly this is the exact episode I watch last night , perfect timing
    Started watching it all again after seeing the trailer for the new movie .
    Sopranos is still the greatest series of all time,

    • @sonny9493
      @sonny9493 3 года назад

      Watched it the same day as you Uncle Philly

    • @Touchdownmoney
      @Touchdownmoney 3 года назад +1

      My favorite line in the Show is AJ asking, “So what?! NO FUCKING ZITI?!

    • @allaboutthemurzic
      @allaboutthemurzic 2 года назад

      Breaking bad

  • @wolfychicago
    @wolfychicago 2 года назад +22

    World class presenting. Thank you so much Michael.

  • @robwood8201
    @robwood8201 3 года назад +10

    Finally found the entire series on Saturday at walmart! Been watching it since Saturday evening!!

    • @thedarknate08
      @thedarknate08 3 года назад +4

      Its an amazing show

    • @JayMammoth
      @JayMammoth 3 года назад +4

      Enjoy

    • @robwood8201
      @robwood8201 3 года назад +2

      I remember it being on Tv when I was around 15. I'm 35 now lol

    • @carolyncrider8217
      @carolyncrider8217 3 года назад +1

      Ive binge watched this about 4 times......on the couch for days, straight through with rewinds of the best scenes so I dont miss a word. I may have to sign up for HBO MAX to get Saints ......

  • @harshm0di
    @harshm0di 3 года назад +21

    It was a Indian restaurant, and Tony ate lot of spicy food there... Also Artie bucco tells tony about Indians and Indian food Great episode btw

    • @anthonystocco7967
      @anthonystocco7967 3 года назад +2

      That ghee will fuk you up if your not used to it

    • @devontesmalls4438
      @devontesmalls4438 3 года назад

      He went to both. Indian place first. Then arties

    • @westonpeabody8010
      @westonpeabody8010 3 года назад

      But Dr.Cusamano said that the Indian food most likely wasnt the culprit.

  • @AM-rx3bt
    @AM-rx3bt 3 года назад +5

    Wow, the restaurant scene brought back memories. My parents were from Naples. My Dad used to flower and fry zucchini flowers. Wasn’t one of my favorites but the old timers loved it.

  • @RJRussoVids
    @RJRussoVids 3 года назад +15

    One of the series’ best episodes. A couple of important points. The boardwalk scenes were shot in Asbury Park. Back then it was very dilapidated but now it’s totally revitalized. The attractive therapist in the dream was the female boss that Tony met in Italy earlier in the series.

  • @DSkye-n7m
    @DSkye-n7m 3 года назад +17

    This is great Mr. Franzese! I love when you do reviews of The Sopranos episodes. The best show ever! 🙏🏼❤️

  • @barrettpolychronis2833
    @barrettpolychronis2833 3 года назад +147

    I'm kinda scared to correct him when he called tony's psychiatrist Dr melli instead of Dr. Melfi so I will just say that David Chase made a mistake instead of franzese

    • @andrewkulinski8883
      @andrewkulinski8883 3 года назад +1

      I think thats more of a cute nick name rather than a mistake.

    • @davidrice3337
      @davidrice3337 3 года назад

      My guitar induced calluses cause me to hit the wrong key all the time. ..

    • @davidrice3337
      @davidrice3337 3 года назад

      @@andrewkulinski8883 oh oh-

    • @davidrice3337
      @davidrice3337 3 года назад

      @@andrewkulinski8883 are you the famous ice man?

    • @andrewkulinski8883
      @andrewkulinski8883 3 года назад

      @@davidrice3337 yes I am

  • @goddard976
    @goddard976 3 года назад +10

    After i came back from vacation yesterday seeing you make me feel less depressed . Thank you ! 🙏

  • @ShockinglyAverageApex
    @ShockinglyAverageApex 2 года назад +6

    For some reason I took it personal when Michael says "So Tony gets in touch with Paulie Walnuts. And that other guy" 🙄 Sil was a great character, not only that but Consigliere to Tony when Tony took over the family lol.

  • @blucaptain
    @blucaptain 3 года назад +20

    I need to start filling my wardrobe with these shirts. This one in particular

    • @carladaquila8190
      @carladaquila8190 3 года назад +6

      I love Michael Franzese's shirts. So classy!

  • @beeshor1
    @beeshor1 3 года назад +23

    The "other soldier" that Michael speaks of in this clip was Tony's consigliere Silvio Dante (played by Steven Van Zandt). And the beautiful woman who Tony dreamed he was talking to instead of Dr. Melfi was his distant cousin from Naples Annalisa (played by Sofia Milos).

    • @JoeKnowsWorst
      @JoeKnowsWorst 3 года назад +7

      wow too funny.. I was just going to type the same comment, I was watching this and thinking “the other soldier”.. you mean Silvio, one of the primary characters of the show? lol and yeah Annalisa was an important part of his Italy trip!

    • @christiangraff5236
      @christiangraff5236 Год назад

      ​@@JoeKnowsWorst actual mob guys probably don't watch these in the entirety because he lived the life. He doesn't need to watch it

    • @simonbrightman79
      @simonbrightman79 4 месяца назад

      Thank you

  • @vanmoody
    @vanmoody 3 года назад +83

    When I graduated from High School my mother got me a cake, but she didn't know what to put on the cake. She asked her coworker a man,"what does a teenager boy want on his cake?" He said, "boobs". So my mom got a cake with a girl who had a bikini top. LoL

    • @martinmena4625
      @martinmena4625 3 года назад +8

      Men are just men. Nothing wrong with that

    • @davidrice3337
      @davidrice3337 3 года назад +4

      Cool Mom

    • @mohammedashian8094
      @mohammedashian8094 3 года назад +3

      @@martinmena4625 tell that to the feminazis

    • @peterarmstrong6730
      @peterarmstrong6730 3 года назад

      @@davidrice3337 you're missing the point. The guy meant Tits, Bare tits not with a bikini top on.

    • @davidrice3337
      @davidrice3337 3 года назад

      @@peterarmstrong6730 that's great!

  • @Kirkorama
    @Kirkorama 3 года назад +24

    Michael: “I had 40 of my friends there”
    Me: Can’t even think of 40 people I know..

  • @Hank..
    @Hank.. 3 года назад +21

    he DID know the tickets weren't legit, but he thought they were safe. They werent stolen, they were bought fraudulently during a bust-out under the guise of a promotional item. Just before he dies, Big Puss actually mentions he'd informed the FBI about "the scatino bust-out", so he got caught because of him.

    • @flightofthebumblebee9529
      @flightofthebumblebee9529 3 года назад +2

      Pussy gave them Webistics as well as the Scatino bust-out. That was way more than enough to warrant a death sentence.

    • @meekeeboy
      @meekeeboy 2 года назад +3

      We, as viewers, know this way before he tells Tony. Him and Skip Lipari discuss it in Skip's car.

    • @Hank..
      @Hank.. 2 года назад

      @@meekeeboy you're right, that slipped my mind. Good memory!

  • @HRHBoof
    @HRHBoof 6 месяцев назад +1

    Michael, you speak a lot about forgiveness. Personally, I refuse to say I forgive someone; what I do is refuse to let whatever happened take up space in my head. I give myself time to get past it and let it go. Never is it forgotten, but it doesn't occupy my daily thoughts. Some might not agree with my tactic, but it works for me.

  • @TonyVerrazano
    @TonyVerrazano 3 года назад +9

    First time I had zucchini flowers was in Italy. Had it on pizza with mozzarella and sausage. (No sauce or very little sauce, I can't remember). It was one of the most amazing things I've ever eaten.

    • @tatianalyulkin410
      @tatianalyulkin410 7 месяцев назад

      I absolutely hated the Italian pizza when we stayed in Italy before coming to the States in 1980. Yes, no matter what lies " Thanos " spreads there was a normal stable time when you spent time in Austria and Italy before coming to America- you couldn't just cross the border and get SSI and free medical care. But back to pizza- I loved gelato and cannoli but pizza... But I have no problem whatsoever with American pizza.

  • @Jasruler
    @Jasruler 2 года назад +1

    That fever dream scene screwed with my head SO bad. I could not fall asleep for hours.

  • @godquest52
    @godquest52 3 года назад +3

    Out of town due to my Granddaughter having Gallbladder surgery but I wanted to see this. Well worth the time. Wow I can see why and now this particular episode parallels your own life Michael. Thank you from me and your time and please say a prayer for Ashlyn. She is only 13.

    • @davidrice3337
      @davidrice3337 3 года назад +1

      Hope your grandbaby is doing okay- have a buddy who's a damn good roper named Lynn Grubb - he had a good horse that got mean as he aged- at a Rodeo one night the horse went to bucking- the stock contractor bought him on the spot and he went on to become a top buckin horse- ole Grubb Worm would hurt you if the pick up man was a little late......

  • @jackanderson2983
    @jackanderson2983 3 года назад +11

    Surprised there was no mention of Tony finding the tape recorder on Pussy’s dresser in the cigar box/jewelry box.

    • @jruss9851
      @jruss9851 3 года назад +1

      My hear literally sank in that scene

    • @kingcrustytut7544
      @kingcrustytut7544 3 года назад +1

      Mike didnt watfch the show, everything he mentions is surface level observations of a clip he saw online

    • @mehardin
      @mehardin 3 года назад

      It's almost as if he hasn't actually seen the episode, huh?

  • @richroggio
    @richroggio 3 года назад +14

    another great sitdown Michael. I loved it. can't wait for Vinny Pastore!

  • @coffeecrimegal5968
    @coffeecrimegal5968 3 года назад +2

    The Sopranos was basically the dying era of life in the Italian American Mafia! I can’t imagine how many memories it brought back to Michael! I know it brought my pop & all his remaining brothers and friends nostalgia! Considering so few made it out alive and or out of prison.

  • @Gianni225
    @Gianni225 3 года назад +40

    Michael Deserves Millions of Subscribers

  • @Brandon-yg7mw
    @Brandon-yg7mw 3 года назад +1

    This is one of my favorite episodes. Junior peaking out the window had me laughing so hard.

  • @RighteousGemz
    @RighteousGemz 3 года назад +24

    Season Two of The Sopranos is hands down the best season of it period. I’m looking forward to “The Many Saints of Newark”, hopefully you are giving some thoughts on giving a reaction to trailer.

    • @JayCity10
      @JayCity10 3 года назад +6

      I thought S3 was the best. My favorite though was S4.

    • @MistyMountainVideo
      @MistyMountainVideo 3 года назад

      I am curious to see if in the new movie there is a storyline with Artie. They were best friends as kids and in one episode, I can't remember when though, where it was discussed that Artie was actually the troublemaker when they were kids.

    • @mrfreeze5598
      @mrfreeze5598 3 года назад +1

      Yeah I love 2 as well. 4 and 6b also

    • @justinlecroy3579
      @justinlecroy3579 3 года назад

      @@MistyMountainVideo I LOVED Charmagne!! Not only was she super hot but she was the only truly good, honest woman on the show. Meadow had a good heart overall but was hypocritical in many ways.

  • @johnboydojo
    @johnboydojo 3 года назад +4

    During the first lockdown here in England I went back and rewatched every season of the Sopranos.
    Fantastic series!
    If I remember correctly wasn't it the Rolling Stones Through and Through used to run the credits at the end of this particular episode?

  • @SSJ4Omega
    @SSJ4Omega 3 года назад +30

    Loving your videos Michael. Your production quality is top notch

    • @SAMEntalhealth
      @SAMEntalhealth 2 года назад

      @@michaelfranzese everything you touched turned to gold so let this be one of them lol

    • @Crosshatch1212
      @Crosshatch1212 Год назад

      @@SAMEntalhealth just want to see if u paying attention .yes I’ve had food poisoning in Greece from fish .terrible never had a fish platter ever again .😅

  • @Roadman1000
    @Roadman1000 2 года назад +3

    I could listen to stories about the life for ages, these guys are just so interesting. Their insights into life, their incredibly moving stories of not only getting into the life but leaving. It's far more interesting than just Goodfellas or the Mafia games, it's the real deal, raw info. Love it.

  • @davidevans3175
    @davidevans3175 3 года назад +32

    Sitting here watching you talk, Michael, half the time I feel like your therapist. Hope these sessions help.

  • @kathylowery1563
    @kathylowery1563 3 года назад +5

    I loooovvve the Sapranos. I could binge watch them over and over!

    • @rodbingaman6985
      @rodbingaman6985 3 года назад

      Kathy, do you hit the "Skip Intro" option when you watch the show? Just asking because at the very end of the intro, as Tony begins to exit his vehicle, "the Soprano's" pops onto the screen in big white letters.

    • @rodbingaman6985
      @rodbingaman6985 3 года назад

      Just kiddin' around with ya by the way ;-)

    • @rodbingaman6985
      @rodbingaman6985 3 года назад

      @@johnnyboy7256 1,3,5

    • @rodbingaman6985
      @rodbingaman6985 3 года назад

      @@johnnyboy7256 I can honestly say that i dont have a favorite season. I really liked all of them. However, 1,3 and 5 i enjoyed a little bit more than the others.

  • @bobhill5791
    @bobhill5791 3 года назад +6

    Another great episode! The boardwalk scene was actually Asbury Park. Was there this beautiful Independence Day weekend.

    • @stj971
      @stj971 2 года назад +1

      As a child my family had a hotel there. I remember being on the boardwalk at Easter w my Grandfather when the beautiful merry-go-round was there and the boardwalk was crowded w Easter bonnets! I have a small vintage postcard collection. One w the big swan ride there that I remember. It's taken a long time to bring Asbury back.

  • @piettefrank
    @piettefrank 2 года назад

    I just discovered Michael 2 days ago. I must have watched over 15 videos since ranging from the life in the mafia to movies.
    Clearly Michael has lived a good and a tough life. He’s likely see stuff that most of us can only read about or see in the movies.
    But Michael is so well articulated, well spoken and man is he captivating. There’s just something magnetic about this guy.
    Look at the list in 1988. He’s the only one at 35 when the rest are in their 60’s.
    Keep up the great work.

  • @peteyn.y.7960
    @peteyn.y.7960 3 года назад +20

    Respect from Yonkers Michael!! 🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @TheLAKERSareGodsTeam
      @TheLAKERSareGodsTeam 3 года назад +10

      Yonkers? What are you? Lost?

    • @daniellopez-dj7em
      @daniellopez-dj7em 3 года назад

      Must of been at Red Robin’s

    • @TheLAKERSareGodsTeam
      @TheLAKERSareGodsTeam 3 года назад

      @@daniellopez-dj7em How would you know where Vito was unless you had a hardon for Vito?!!

    • @daniellopez-dj7em
      @daniellopez-dj7em 3 года назад +1

      @@TheLAKERSareGodsTeam I responded to your comment and you still didn’t get my meaning you need to go to slip and falls school

    • @TheLAKERSareGodsTeam
      @TheLAKERSareGodsTeam 3 года назад

      @@daniellopez-dj7em you're gonna build Beansie a rayyy-amp.

  • @aluminumsalmongames6277
    @aluminumsalmongames6277 3 года назад +13

    Food poisoning is miserable. But on the bright side, it teaches you to keep the floor around the porcelain throne clean; On account of how that will likely be your bed until it passes.

    • @TayR0C
      @TayR0C 3 года назад

      I puked over 20 L of water/bile/stomach acid about a month ago. Got no sleep at all, and had to work. Over 20 Litres. It was torture.

    • @qrit91
      @qrit91 3 года назад

      That reminds me of my first time being drunk (14), oh what a mess.

    • @captainscentsible1811
      @captainscentsible1811 3 года назад +1

      I had that n1 flu a few years back. I was in bad shape and about died.it made me get in shape. And stop with bad habits. I still remember my dr coming in and saying yea you got the flu.i said its been 5 days i feel awful. He said go home 1 more day you will be better. It took 2 more days. 7 days of living hell.

  • @galencox4278
    @galencox4278 3 года назад +9

    Great story Michael. I know how it was when my mother was the boss around the house. My mother would beat my ass for pissing off my sister (little miss goody two shoes), then she would say wait until your father gets home. I couldn't wait he took pity on me, asked If mom already beat my ass and I told him she did. He then said If she asked, tell her I did too. She was the greatest and so was he. Miss them both. Hope you and the family had a good 4th.

    • @ThatGuy-sc5rx
      @ThatGuy-sc5rx 3 года назад +1

      I just got two ass kickings lol

  • @KingNewJersey
    @KingNewJersey 3 года назад +15

    The dream scenes was not in AC, it was in Asbury Park, NJ!!

    • @alexibarona5807
      @alexibarona5807 3 года назад +1

      7:35 Yeah I caught that too. It was in Asbury Park, not Atlantic City. To be fair Michael Franzese isn't from Jersey, so he wouldn't know. I think he's from Long Island.

    • @KingNewJersey
      @KingNewJersey 3 года назад +2

      @@alexibarona5807 Would be nice if Mike did some research before saying AC?

    • @alexibarona5807
      @alexibarona5807 3 года назад

      @@KingNewJersey True, he could of found out first. He probably just thought it was AC, since Atlantic City has always been mob'up.

    • @CarseyJones
      @CarseyJones 3 года назад

      Lol, was gonna comment the exact same thing. Asbury, not AC. ;)
      It could've just been a slip o the tongue.

  • @jovialgent9963
    @jovialgent9963 3 года назад +19

    4th July is my birthday, hope all the Americans had a great weekend, love from Ireland! 🇮🇪 🇺🇸 🎂

  • @jaelge
    @jaelge 3 года назад +30

    After Paulie robbed Big Pussy of his ring after they killed him I kept expecting that his widow or someone would recognize that ring, but it never happened.

    • @ZambiGames
      @ZambiGames 3 года назад +9

      It’s because he sold it the first chance he got, probably.

    • @jaelge
      @jaelge 3 года назад +1

      @@ZambiGames:
      Plausible.

    • @michelehaase5197
      @michelehaase5197 3 года назад +14

      It’s not that he “robbed” the ring. You remove jewelry because it’s an identifiable object if the body is ever found.

    • @jaelge
      @jaelge 3 года назад +1

      @@michelehaase5197:
      Duel purposed, then, but I doubt that he was thinking of Big Pussy ever being being found miles from shore, submerged hundreds of feet and weighet down by chains. Believe me, Paulie was likely robbing his dead ass. LOL!

    • @davidbarton1806
      @davidbarton1806 2 года назад +1

      Because he never wore it he sold it

  • @BigPete44
    @BigPete44 3 года назад +32

    Hey Michael! I hope you and your loved ones had a great 4th of July weekend!! God Bless from The Bronx 💯👊🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @Inubiz
      @Inubiz 3 года назад +3

      @@michaelfranzese hey Michael get Jon bernthal to play your dad in a movie. He looks just like him!!!

    • @rodbingaman6985
      @rodbingaman6985 3 года назад

      @@Inubiz now that ya mention it, they do look very much alike. I dont know how well it would work out for him to play a younger Sonny Franzese unless its a smaller role for the character. I only say that based on the fact that people will likely see him as Sonny but will think of him as Tony's dad Johnny Boy Soprano.

  • @christophergargaro959
    @christophergargaro959 3 месяца назад

    Why did it take me so long to find Michael reviewing The Sopranos? These videos are superb - I can listen to him talk all day.

  • @williamparry6733
    @williamparry6733 3 года назад +4

    I’m hooked on every video you put out mate! Love your stories and opinions! You pop up in documentaries and pod casts I watch and listen to and when you do I’m hanging off every word! Safe wishes from Australia!

  • @johnoconnell2885
    @johnoconnell2885 3 года назад +10

    It was Artie’s muscles that gave him the food poisoning 😆

  • @mattsean6164
    @mattsean6164 3 года назад +9

    I just watched this episode yesterday. Great breakdown as always Mike!

  • @easygrin1127
    @easygrin1127 3 года назад +1

    Thanks again for reviewing Sopranos Michael. My alltime favourite show.

  • @andreestemenha
    @andreestemenha 3 года назад +4

    Great review, as usual!!! I'm re-watching the series, and I just saw this episode yesterday 😀 thanks for sharing how it resonates to you, and how you can see some examples of your life in the series. Stay safe 👊🏻

  • @GarettMac
    @GarettMac 3 года назад +2

    This has to be one of the most memorable episodes from sopranos. Thank you for your perspective on it, Michael 👍

  • @421less1
    @421less1 3 года назад +39

    I always thought that he didnt have actual food poisoning, just was literally fucking sick at the thought of it.

    • @davidrice3337
      @davidrice3337 3 года назад +3

      Same thing here- Tony loved the guy-

    • @doomsncrew
      @doomsncrew 3 года назад +4

      When certain deeply negative thoughts poison your mind like that, it can give you intense abdominal pain, and your whole digestion process can be severly disrupted. Your hypothesis makes a lot of sense.
      By the way, at the time I experienced it myself, I also got a bad streak, 7 food poisonings in 4 years. I guess depression weakens the immune system.

    • @DaveSCameron
      @DaveSCameron 3 года назад +3

      @@doomsncrew I believe that you have a salient point here, mind can definitely override the frontal cortex..

    • @naxo9975
      @naxo9975 3 года назад +3

      that theory makes sense when you think neither Sil or Pussy got food poisoning and they ate the same thing

  • @FEWGEE1
    @FEWGEE1 3 года назад +6

    One my favourite episodes, along with pine barrens.

  • @butchcassidy7010
    @butchcassidy7010 3 года назад +5

    Tony knew the tickets were from a scam. It’s from the sporting goods store

  • @aaryamannambiar6677
    @aaryamannambiar6677 3 года назад +8

    I think Vinny deserved an Emmy Nomination for this episode. Definitely deserved it.

  • @thedarknate08
    @thedarknate08 3 года назад +12

    This is one of the best episodes!

  • @jonathanperez504
    @jonathanperez504 3 года назад

    Thank you for having a forgiving heart, Mr. Franzese. God bless you and your family.

  • @josefagyeman135
    @josefagyeman135 3 года назад +4

    Every five years, Michael franzese looks like a completely different person

  • @doomsncrew
    @doomsncrew 3 года назад +4

    18:55 Now I understand why certain criminal organizations wrapped the whole body of their victims in barbed wire before chaining and weighting them up, so that when the body gets filled with gas, the barbed wire wrapping it completely tears it apart like a gang of piranhas.
    The main difference is, when piranhas tear bodies apart in the water, it's because they are animals who need to eat. When human beings do that to each other, it's utterly sick.

  • @arcticozzy792
    @arcticozzy792 3 года назад +7

    One of the best episodes of Television ever made.

  • @brians7901
    @brians7901 3 года назад +15

    I'm loving these sopranos episode breakdowns. Best acted show of all time. It's a show about being a man and a human being that used the mob as a vehicle.

    • @allaboutthemurzic
      @allaboutthemurzic 2 года назад

      Breaking bad

    • @christiangraff5236
      @christiangraff5236 Год назад

      ​@@allaboutthemurzic breaking bad was great but it would've never happened without the sopranos and that's been confirmed

  • @frankmerlino7534
    @frankmerlino7534 3 года назад +4

    "I started the original gas scam"
    ~ Gianni Russo

  • @TheRealAaronFinn1
    @TheRealAaronFinn1 3 года назад +1

    The Naples episode in season 2 is one of my personal favourites, I go to Naples every year to see friends out there, and I will watch that episode to hype my up for it, we even got to see the Excelsior where they stayed

  • @BarberShave19
    @BarberShave19 3 года назад +12

    I cannot wait to see his reaction to The Many Saints of Newark trailer.

  • @rajpancholi1836
    @rajpancholi1836 3 года назад +1

    There used to be kids TV show, think Vincent Pastor did the voice of the fish in a bowl. Just reminded me of Sopranos when I saw it.

  • @jakesullivan8339
    @jakesullivan8339 3 года назад +14

    Can you do an episode where you just review characters from the Sopranos
    Most realistic
    Most unrealised
    That kinda thing

  • @American-BadAss732
    @American-BadAss732 3 года назад +10

    It's actually the boardwalk in Asbury Park New Jersey

  • @damianstarks3338
    @damianstarks3338 3 года назад +17

    Such a classic mob show Rest In Peace James you were the shit especially in this show.

  • @lewisner
    @lewisner 2 года назад +2

    I always remember the scene where Tony and Pussy kill Matt Bevilaqua and Pussy waits till Tony shoots first so when he shoots Matt is already dead so technically he hasn't murdered him.

  • @Winter-Bruin
    @Winter-Bruin 3 года назад +11

    The lady that was playing Dr.Melfy was the mob boss when he was in Italy.

    • @johnmoran1537
      @johnmoran1537 3 года назад

      No

    • @Winter-Bruin
      @Winter-Bruin 3 года назад +2

      @@johnmoran1537 Actually yes. Same actress and the point was that she reminded him of her.

  • @tooooo-dc6dq
    @tooooo-dc6dq 3 года назад +1

    Tony: I'm proposing to get you made Christopher: Got no spleen Gene🤣

  • @Griegg
    @Griegg 3 года назад +13

    It’s “Dr. Melfi,” Michael. Someone else has probably mentioned it already, but maybe not.

  • @fishnasty9171
    @fishnasty9171 3 года назад +2

    One of my favorite episodes I watched this one the other day I’ve rewatch this series five times! Love this show and you’re content

  • @biccyboy2015
    @biccyboy2015 3 года назад +25

    Hey Mr franseze hope your well.just a gentle reminder for you to hopefully review italian culture gand film THE WANDERERS.thanks in advance.stay safe🤝😉

    • @biccyboy2015
      @biccyboy2015 3 года назад +2

      *cult *gang

    • @leepeters3683
      @leepeters3683 3 года назад +3

      Good shout mate loved that film since I was 8 years old

    • @biccyboy2015
      @biccyboy2015 3 года назад +3

      @@leepeters3683 cult classic

    • @leepeters3683
      @leepeters3683 3 года назад +3

      Much love the soundtrack was ffin top notch as well let's hope we see it great call

    • @biccyboy2015
      @biccyboy2015 3 года назад +4

      @@leepeters3683 the actress who played peewee(terrors mrs) died early this year,possibly last year.linda manz.did u also know the actor who played Turkey was in CSI.i would of never av known it was him.tony ganios who played Perry,with possibly the best line from the film(LEAVE THE KID ALONE) is on twitter,and he's real fan friendly,he was telling me he was the only actor who kept his original wanderers jacket

  • @Uridien
    @Uridien 3 года назад +1

    Michael: And the other guy.
    Silvio: OOOOHHHHHHHH!!

  • @arshoohanyan754
    @arshoohanyan754 3 года назад +9

    The editing is on a very good level. You're more creative than Spielberg.

  • @jamespatterson2002
    @jamespatterson2002 2 года назад +1

    the sopranos is without question the greatest television show of all time....and its not even close

  • @jacklouis690
    @jacklouis690 3 года назад +14

    Would you ever consider doing characther profile videos?
    I think it would be intresting to you deadcate a video to certain infamous mob chracters you knew through out the life. Talking about the type of guy they were etc. People like Roy Demeo, Albert Anastania, Petey 17, Your Father, John Gotti etc
    The Good/Bad/Ugly about them. The truth the BS etc.

  • @TonyVerrazano
    @TonyVerrazano 3 года назад +3

    Nancy Marchand played that role so well (Livia Soprano) that I think we all saw a bit of our own mothers in her. At one point, it had me uncomfortable watching her bc I could feel the black cloud she constantly had over her. One hell of a performance.

  • @Badvibesdude
    @Badvibesdude 3 года назад +1

    That's the Asbury Park boardwalk. My mother in law used to live a few blocks from it.

  • @davidford9010
    @davidford9010 3 года назад +22

    How crazy being locked in a place without any freedom so life is stopped on hold with almost impossible contact with the outside world and on top of that you have food poisoning. I've heard guys getting locked up and sobering up. Awesful situation. I hate drugs. Ruined so many people I've known.

    • @DaveSCameron
      @DaveSCameron 3 года назад +5

      Top comment here and yes drugs are a scourge and until they are regulated and the forbidden fruit aspect is strangled our kith and kin will continue to suffer, the only casualties in this war are ourselves. A war on drugs is a paradox. Best wishes..

    • @rodbingaman6985
      @rodbingaman6985 3 года назад

      Sadly its our family doctor/PCP/provider or whatever their newest title is, that are to blame for most cases of drug addictions. Almost every meth addict i have ever known began their addiction at the doctors office as children. Big Pharma calls their legal meth "Adderall". Almost every heroin addict i have ever known began their addiction at the doctors office after an injury. Big Pharma calls their legal heroin "Oxycodone". And to top it off, these trusted doctors get financial kickbacks from Big Pharma for peddling their product and doing their dirty work for them by practicing "over prescribing" instead of practicing medicine as trained to do as medical students. The ONLY reason that our government used RICO to destroy LCN was because they didn't wanna be "the 6th family" in OC. It was nothing more than a hostile takeover to make them the ONLY family left in organized crime. And once the government became the most powerful family in OC, they came up with "the War On Drugs" as a means to making their associates in Big Pharma the largest AND legal drug cartel in America.

    • @davidford9010
      @davidford9010 3 года назад

      @@rodbingaman6985 I dont believe in legalizing marijuana either. I feel like it's another availability or gateway for harder drugs or another life distraction from life itself. Ther are enough stumbling blocks out there without addiction. I hate drugs so very much.

    • @rodbingaman6985
      @rodbingaman6985 3 года назад

      @@davidford9010 As much as i may value your opinion on the topic, we'll just have to agree to disagree on the marijuana aspect of it. The entire "gateway" theory was likely derived by someone who never consumed weed by any method. It has many valuable medicinal uses and has yet to be proven to be addictive by anyone other than the under educated or the misinformed who aquired their knowledge through the "war on drugs" propoganda. I dont advocate for its use by just anyone, especially young children whos brains are not yet fully developed with the exception of very few cases. An example of those few cases, for instance, would be a child with a severe seizure disorder. In cases like that the parent used to only have one option and it wasn't a good one. Now instead of giving their child ungodly horrible doses of heavy duty meds, they have the option of THC therapy which reduces short and long term side effects and is far safer than the typical go-to narcotic treatments. In fact, when given to young children and teens as a routine and ongoing treatment, its typically done so by micro dosing through out the day. Treating children with THC is still a pretty highly debated topic and i personally would not give it my child unless it was the only and safest option. In fact, its been an option given to my wife and i by our son's new pediatric psychiatrist to treat his chronic tic disorder that rapidly developed as a result of the non narcotic stimulant used to treat his ADHD. I turned down that option and opted for CBD tinctures instead which turned out the be nothing short of a miracle in my sons case. 2 or 3 drops under his tongue at the onset of an episode and 1 to 2 drops shortly after the tics had stopped. As far as the "gateway" theory goes, its been my observation that substances such as alcohol and nicotine are far more likely than marijuana to send someone, regardless of age, down the path of substance abuse. Anywho kind sir, these are nothing more than my views, opinions and observations. I respectfully accept your right to disagree if you choose to do so. :-)

    • @davidford9010
      @davidford9010 3 года назад

      @@rodbingaman6985 first I'd like to thank you for the reply it's been my experience that not everyone that smoke pot went to hard drugs but everyone on hard drugs I've ever known started smoking by pot. I appreciate the argument though and understand it plus there's a lot of other products highly useful that derive from that plant