During Christopher's intervention in the sopranos ,he said to tony, "Listen to Mr. Type A personality the way you eat. You're gonna have a heart attack by the time you're 50!!!".
@Agent1W yeah but it was true. He was massively overweight and partied too hard with drugs & alcohol, plus he never turned his life around and tried to lose the weight somehow. It catches up to you later. He also had unhealthy habits with the sporanos and damaged his health to put his all into the role
The stories of Gandolfini's hard partying exploits are legendary. The Sopranos crew we're forced to shoot around his partying schedule. But the show was such a success, they did it without question. Massive cocaine use and obesity no doubt took a huge toll on Gandolfini's health. We lost a great one.
I doubt he was "partying". He was abusing coke and alcohol, probably to deal with such a demanding role. And I doubt anyone would describe it as "legendary", probably more like "depressing"
The first time I saw James Gandolfini was in True Romance, which came out in 1993. If you haven't seen it check it out. It is a wild ride of a movie in which Gandolfini has a small role as a very menacing mob enforcer. He stole the scenes he was in and it would not surprise me a bit to learn that his role in True Romance led to his casting in the Sopranos.
When I first heard of The Sopranos, I thought a Mob show with a psychiatrist wouldn't be any good. Then I learned James was the lead and I remembered him from his 3 scenes in True Romance. Especially the one in which he explains the psychological effects of killing several people to a woman. That's why I gave the show a chance.
@@jackwalsh6758 He was perfectly cast in that small roll and knocked it out of the park. What he did in the Sopranos was beyond that. I miss legends of the big and small screen like James Gandolfini.
I met James Gandolfini working as a security guard at AMNH two times. Honestly he was pushy and not nice to the guards. He acted like we should let him in for free with no security check. Also he thought we needed to let his friends in free with no security check. This being said he was great as Tony.
I had the pleasure of meeting James Gandolfini in person when he was filming the last two episodes of the Sopranos. He was a really nice fellow who was very supportive of law enforcement. Also, the camera did not fully capture just how large a man he was; he easily stood over 6' tall with huge hands and broad shoulders. It was really heartbreaking to learn of his passing at a much too young age.
@@conservativeamber1216they were loosely based off the decalvacante family. Which are still around in 2024. Also the demao family. Great series by David Chase
@MAkAVeLlIiii he really was? There is many stories and accounts of his method acting that was very heath ledger style for tony sporano. He did a lot of stuff for that role to make it believable that was detrimental to his health
James Gandolfini owned the role of Tony Soprano. It’s very hard to see him in different roles he played in because he played Tony Soprano so perfectly. It’s sad that he passed away so young.😞
Thank you 💛 Michael. James was brilliant in the Sopranos. That role was made for him. So sad he died so young. He is missed. A great friend and a great actor. 👍 ❤
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That NY Post headline was so stupid -- if you watch the David Chase documentary, it was clear Gandolfini gave the money to the lower level cast members. Edie Falco was the second highest paid actor on the show next to Ganolfini, meaning she was making millions and millions per season. And Falco was JOKING in the documentary when she pretends to be "mad" she didn't get $30k.
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Sopranos. 80% heavy breathing. 20% mafia stuff. Naghhh james wasn't exactly the healthiest of men. But a hell of a actor. He had my convinced of being a mafia leader
@Micheal-Knight- I'm always thinking about it when I re watch both. The Sopranos acting kinda trended down after 5. Meanwhile, Walt turned into the Micheal Jordan of bad guys in Season 5. The whole cast put up Emmy performances in season 5. It was and still is a joy to watch. It never lets me down.
@Micheal-Knight- maybe . But I think it was the fatigue of the show. He hated the character. He hated David. He was older, overweight, and whatever he was on(im not going to speculate). You see it with the end of G.o.t. also. The characters are there, but not really. Most of them were also tired of the show.The writers will check out as well when they know the end is near. That's what makes breaking bad final season so much better. They didn't check out. They checked in.
Francis Ford Coppola said in making Godfather 2 that American actors are insecure and have to be coached. Where the Italian actors came prepared with what they thought the scene should be. Very different approaches trying to make Art.
I've always liked that you said that one of the reasons for your conversion was that you could not believe that 11 (12 minus Judas) men would be hated, reviled and then finally die a horrific death for something they didn't believe in 100 percent. If they had really lied about the resurrection, it's not believable that a group of men, being under the pressure that they were, would keep that secret. That's the unbelievability of atheism/agnosticism.
Not only that but also the countless Christians who willingly sacrificed their lives before Rome had converted to Christianity. It had the opposite effect of what was intended,they thought no one would dare continue to practice the faith knowing how dangerous it was but all it did was recruit more people. I refer to it as “satan’s most humiliating defeat”
There's also the non-acting stress of that position. Pretty much everyone is dependent on you being an awesome actor for the show to continue for them to keep having a job, all the way from the actors to the crew.
That's soft, have you hard about people who lay bricks and do other manual jobs? Successful actors are spoilt brats compared to real workers. Like saying that being a born again preacher/scammer is difficult
@nicholasgarnett-ly9nw NO. The fact is that they just stopped the series right in the middle of all of their lives. I think they had run out of material, and Gandolfini was probably tired of doing the series anymore. I can't understand how he could be tired of making $10 million per year.😠
Watching for the very first time right now. On season 3 and it’s phenomenal. The entire cast especially James is just perfect. I’m glued to it when I’m not working or at school. This show is just wonderful. It’s 25 years old so sadly of course I already knew/know some major plot lines going in but it hasn’t taken me out at all. James Gandolfini is just amazing man. Rest in peace to an absolute legend in the industry.
I saw an interview recently with David Chase and he was asked if he was surpised when Gandolfini passed. He just looked right at the interviewer and dryly said, "no" or something along those lines. He explained the way he was living and not taking care of himself. In fact, all the cast members were worried they would hear of his passing while filing.
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Michael as a Neapolitan, yes the show was very out there. There are no women Camorra bosses but when they go to Italy in one episode, the Camorra boss is a woman. No drug dealing is also BS. The Camorra deals drugs, lots of drugs. There was an area in Naples that didn't even have a name, it was a numbered section called the 167. This was known as an open drug market controlled by the Camorra. They even had a city bus route out to the area to bus in addicts and bus them out. It's been mostly cleaned up now but back in the late 1990s early 2000s, it was the wild west. If you weren't buying drugs, you didn't go down there or you're not coming back out. It was so bad that they tested new formulas on addicts. Basically seeing how far they could push the purity before it would kill people. Really sick stuff...wIth that said, there was a few things that were related to real life in the show. Tony was in waste management. The Camorra at the time the show aired, had their fingers in waste management and illegally dumping toxic waste for big corps from all over Europe on private land around Naples(La Terra dei Fuochi). It has caused all sorts of birth defects and cancer in the population that live in these areas. Not sure if you have read the book Gomorrah by Roberto Saviano but you should give it a read. He infiltrated the Camorra and exposed so much of their workings. Another business they are in is fashion. Big fashion brands(Gucci, Versace, D and G, etc) would go for the lowest bidder down in southern Italy to make their garments. One of the guys who was a dressmaker made a dress that ended up on Angelina Jolie at the Oscars and the guy never got credit for it. He designed it and made it himself. The brand slapped their name on it and gave it to the movie star. They made a movie in Italy about it but it was not that great. It also spawned an award winning series on Sky in Europe. Netflix picked it up for the first 2 seasons but then I guess they couldn't keep the rights or whatever with Sky. James was in Rome when he passed. I remember he was there with his son visiting on vacation. I know because I was in Naples at the time and I remember seeing it on the Telegiornale(TV News) and it saddened me because I knew he was a good guy and he left us way too soon.
Do they say in the show that The Camorra doesn’t deal drugs? I don’t remember that part ik Christopher gets introduced to heroin when they’re in Naples and the Soprano family is actively involved in drugs with Uncle June and Richie selling Coke in season 2.
@@scoliosis9478 It is a known thing that The Italian American mobs did not deal drugs. Michael has brought it up many times that if you were in the life and you got caught dealing drugs, you were done for. I haven't watched Sopranos in a while but I think Christopher was dealing cocaine earlier in the series as well as being a drug addict. I remember he was scared to death of Tony finding out.
They do have the DeCavalcante family on wire taps talking about the Sopranos, saying that they thought the feds or one of their own members was working on the show because of how realistic it was and how they thought certain characters and scenes were directly taken from real life events, locations and members.
@GuidoLuzzi900 right the more they separate the worse society gets go figure lol there no morals and boundaries these days it's going back to pagan times
I thought James Gandolfini did a great job in "Burt Wonderstone". He plays a casino owner, it was a similar role to Tony Soprano, being a wealthy casino owner, but he played the role differently enough for me to not just see Tony Soprano on the screen.
Great to see you reviewing the mob movies again. Couple of great films you have yet to cover. The Drop, Inside Man, Brooklyn Rules to mention a few Michael.
Michael is selling James’ acting ability short. Did he absolutely crush Tony S? Of course! He’s also crushed every other role he’s ever played. From Lt in Crimson Tide, to the mayor in Pelham 123, to the cia director in ZD30, or even to the random mob guy in The Drop - James sold me on the character he was playing every time and I only saw him as the great Tony Soprano in the Sopranos. James was an absolute legend. RIP.
You are 100% right, only God knows the hour for us. We need the blood of Jesus cause we dont stand a chance otherwise. Edit: Also Michael I have an acting background, I looked up your scenes, and I thought "Oh no this might be a little bad" but then I watched.... You did great! It came off natural.
Gotta give James so much for credit for supporting our troops the way he did! It takes a very soft heart to do what he did and bring their stories to our living room. Much love Michael!
In case anyone is curious all this is from the 2 episode The Wise Guy David Chase and The Sopranos! Literally everything he said is in those episodes and from David himself not Michael
James Gandolfini died 6 years after the last season of The Sopranos was shot. I would rule out the shooting of the movie having any contribution to his death. Great series btw.
Hey Brother Mike! I recently rewatched this series and wow. I found new details that I had missed before. I bet the 3rd time I'll see even more. As usual great video Mike. Glad things are well with you and family.
Out of respect for our friend James, I recommend "True Romance" and "The Mexican". Both great movies with a stacked cast and a Mob element. James was in three films with Brad Pitt, those are two of them.
Jim as Tony was one of the only times in film that I’ve ever truly believed a character was real. Incredible. Christopher was the same way. Unbelievable acting
I read James had been to dinner in Rome with his son. They returned to the hotel and Jimmy collapsed in the bathroom. His son ran in there and raised the alarm. RIP a truly great actor and brilliant show. I cried like a baby when I heard the news which is unusual for me.
Cannot thank you enough for all you do Mr. Michael Franzese, Sir. Also Will you be reviewing the new David Chase Sopranos documentary? I have tremendous respect for you and all you have overcame and are accomplishing.
If you want to see James Gandolfini in another role that works for him, watch "True Romance". This was several years before Soprano's. A friend & I watched it when it 1st came out & we both commented on his character & how impressive his relatively short scene was.
I thought this tbh. JG would get very stressed while on set which isn’t good for you . JG was brilliant in True Romance.Michael he was in Rome when he passed and apparently the Actor that played Ralphie ( Joey P ) mentioned something once about how James ate 3 steaks while doing a certain scene . James did change massively in the 8 years the series ran meaning his weight changed hugely.
@@gregoryhawsjr3479 yes i use to do all that also until i quit and omg it was literally killing me body got fat became weak skin just looking horrible ill never go back to that life
According to Jersey Comedian Joey Diaz said James Gandolfini distanced himself from old friends when he finally made it out of fear his substance abuse would become public. Basically acting like he never knew them
Thanks Mike! I’m so glad I came across your you tube channel. I first heard you speak over 20 years ago on Jim Rome Show, and I’ve always been impressed by your contrition, honesty and humility. Your life lesson has stuck with me, and I looking forward to your upcoming videos. Thanks for sharing. God bless you.
I can say that without a doubt that the Sopranos definitely put a lot of stress and strain on james gandolfini. Especially considering that he would work 16 hours a day, by doing the most extreme things just to fit the character can definitely kill your body. Now I don’t know if the weight gain was purposely done to make himself as Tony or if David Chase allowed it just to play around with the story would do a number on him.
3 things, #1 Even though James was not Tony in his general nature, the $30k kickback to the team shows he was a true boss at heart. A good boss, a true alpha always takes care of his people. #2 Yes after hearing all these back stories I likewise believe the pressure of playing that role for 8yrs took it's toll on the big guy. I recently realized that James is the only actor that was in every single episode of the show. The entire show revolves around Tony's storyline. That's heavy. #3 Mike it's good to see you finally took your time to dig deep into the most brilliant show ever created. You're right, it will still be watched a hundred years from now because it's actually a study of life when you look close. It breaks down the dynamics of relationships and people from every angle.
James Gandolfini essentially "lived" that role in front of the camera. 110%! It takes a toll on you. I feel for him. Stepping out to drugs and alcohol.... wasn't an answer but we weren't there, and maybe we don't know all. He was too young to go, but as a Christian Man, God makes those decisions. Every day is a great blessing. I'm glad James gave his Best! Proverbs 16:7.. excellent! Mine is Proverbs 27:17: As Iron sharpens Iron, So One Man sharpens another. Thanks Michael and God Bless you!
Hi Mike, im Greg from California. I did watch a season or two of the Suprano's. While watching J.Gandalfini play Tony, all I kept thinking was this guy would make a great Archie Bunker. I mean everything about his body language, facial expressions, the way he carried himself, his eyes his smile, was all so similar to Carol O'Connor. I'm just curious: Am I the only person who recognized this quality in Jane's?
RIP James Gandolfini Legendary actor Vacation Heart Attack the Cardiologist called it While watching The Sopranos Christopher made some Overweight comments "Heart attack to happen etc" And then he gets a Heart attack Scary Also James and Falco werent close at all outside of Acting ...
During Christopher's intervention in the sopranos ,he said to tony, "Listen to Mr. Type A personality the way you eat. You're gonna have a heart attack by the time you're 50!!!".
That's right 🫤🤷
You’re talking to the boss here!
@@smavi4133What happened there?
Chrissy was wrong by one year...
@Agent1W yeah but it was true. He was massively overweight and partied too hard with drugs & alcohol, plus he never turned his life around and tried to lose the weight somehow. It catches up to you later. He also had unhealthy habits with the sporanos and damaged his health to put his all into the role
The stories of Gandolfini's hard partying exploits are legendary. The Sopranos crew we're forced to shoot around his partying schedule. But the show was such a success, they did it without question. Massive cocaine use and obesity no doubt took a huge toll on Gandolfini's health. We lost a great one.
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He was a genius among geniuses at acting. He would have been as great as Al Pacino but the partying and bad food took him out.
Massive cocaine use??? I think you do meth
I doubt he was "partying". He was abusing coke and alcohol, probably to deal with such a demanding role. And I doubt anyone would describe it as "legendary", probably more like "depressing"
I agree. James Gandolfini cannot be replaced. It is as if that role was made for him.
73 years old! This man has aged so damn well honestly wow
... and could nuke a piss cup. :)
The first time I saw James Gandolfini was in True Romance, which came out in 1993. If you haven't seen it check it out. It is a wild ride of a movie in which Gandolfini has a small role as a very menacing mob enforcer. He stole the scenes he was in and it would not surprise me a bit to learn that his role in True Romance led to his casting in the Sopranos.
When I first heard of The Sopranos, I thought a Mob show with a psychiatrist wouldn't be any good. Then I learned James was the lead and I remembered him from his 3 scenes in True Romance.
Especially the one in which he explains the psychological effects of killing several people to a woman. That's why I gave the show a chance.
8MM was when people really took notice of Jim's immense talent.
That’s where I first saw him as well
@@jackwalsh6758 He was perfectly cast in that small roll and knocked it out of the park. What he did in the Sopranos was beyond that. I miss legends of the big and small screen like James Gandolfini.
That was the role that made him .
I do think paul sorvino woukd have been a great Tony
I met James Gandolfini working as a security guard at AMNH two times. Honestly he was pushy and not nice to the guards. He acted like we should let him in for free with no security check. Also he thought we needed to let his friends in free with no security check.
This being said he was great as Tony.
What is AMNH?
Sounds like y’all were nerds
@@bwolfe9040 We were far from that my friend. We were some of the best security in all of NYC. We ran a tight ship.
@@christopherallen9580 American Museum of Natural History
I had the pleasure of meeting James Gandolfini in person when he was filming the last two episodes of the Sopranos. He was a really nice fellow who was very supportive of law enforcement. Also, the camera did not fully capture just how large a man he was; he easily stood over 6' tall with huge hands and broad shoulders. It was really heartbreaking to learn of his passing at a much too young age.
God bless you Michael, James Gandolfini was a brilliant actor. Rest in peace to him. 🇮🇹
He didn’t give her the 30k cuz sue already took 40 grand out the bird feedah
I actually thought that was the real reason, that Edie would have "already gotten her $30k".
And don't fuckin deny it again!
@@ccc796 lmao 🤣
Listen to you you sound demented
I heard a wire tap where guys from the Decalvacante family were talking about the Sopranos and one said to the other, "Are they doing us?"
Yes seen that
NJ Crime Family
"WTF are these guys talking about"
Us?
@@conservativeamber1216they were loosely based off the decalvacante family. Which are still around in 2024. Also the demao family. Great series by David Chase
Old news
Everything you watch it you pick somebody up.
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Great human being, great actor. Very humble guy, shunned the spotlight, and greatly missed by all who knew him.
Yep.
Different story when it came to paparazzi n the like supposedly though.
Far out he DID NOT appear to want them around that's for sure. ✌️
James was so wired into Tony Soprano it become dangerous for him. Tonys character fought many demons which mirrored James life. Sad
Knock it off. You don't know him personally so why would you say something like this lol
U speak like you knew him personally get real dude dont be weird
@MAkAVeLlIiii he really was? There is many stories and accounts of his method acting that was very heath ledger style for tony sporano. He did a lot of stuff for that role to make it believable that was detrimental to his health
@@00RedMoon7 do I care what you think ? All signs point to NO
@@MAkAVeLlIiii do I care what you think ? All signs point to NO
James Gandolfini owned the role of Tony Soprano. It’s very hard to see him in different roles he played in because he played Tony Soprano so perfectly. It’s sad that he passed away so young.😞
Thank you 💛 Michael. James was brilliant in the Sopranos. That role was made for him. So sad he died so young. He is missed. A great friend and a great actor. 👍 ❤
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That NY Post headline was so stupid -- if you watch the David Chase documentary, it was clear Gandolfini gave the money to the lower level cast members. Edie Falco was the second highest paid actor on the show next to Ganolfini, meaning she was making millions and millions per season. And Falco was JOKING in the documentary when she pretends to be "mad" she didn't get $30k.
Of course she gott paid from James as well as the other cast members. :)
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Jims life style killed him, he was a comfort eater and sadly it caught up with him and the world is less for it.
Christopher made some Comments on The Sopranos about Tony's Weight
"Heart Attack etc"
Then it happens
What a Coincidence
Happened years later though
After Christopher made some Heart attack Comments in the show
Yeah, I was able to get my cortisol down this week and my appetite went way down. Comforting eating is a big cause of over eating.
@@conservativeamber1216"Ya know, Quasimodo predicted this." 😉
Jim lol
The brighter the star the faster it burns out. RIP James Gandolfini.
Gandolfini did a good job in the movie True Romance. Worth a look
Yes, memorable moment
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Sopranos. 80% heavy breathing. 20% mafia stuff. Naghhh james wasn't exactly the healthiest of men. But a hell of a actor. He had my convinced of being a mafia leader
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His performance was pure art.
Probably the best performance ever given by any actor.
Idk Walter White gave him a run for his money
@@Hingle_McCringleberry87 I was just thinking that....
@Micheal-Knight- I'm always thinking about it when I re watch both. The Sopranos acting kinda trended down after 5. Meanwhile, Walt turned into the Micheal Jordan of bad guys in Season 5. The whole cast put up Emmy performances in season 5. It was and still is a joy to watch. It never lets me down.
@@Hingle_McCringleberry87 Yes, maybe that was the character development. One goes up the other goes down.?
@Micheal-Knight- maybe . But I think it was the fatigue of the show. He hated the character. He hated David. He was older, overweight, and whatever he was on(im not going to speculate). You see it with the end of G.o.t. also. The characters are there, but not really. Most of them were also tired of the show.The writers will check out as well when they know the end is near. That's what makes breaking bad final season so much better. They didn't check out. They checked in.
Francis Ford Coppola said in making Godfather 2 that American actors are insecure and have to be coached.
Where the Italian actors came prepared with what they thought the scene should be.
Very different approaches trying to make Art.
First time I noticed Gandolfini was in Get Shorty, as the bodyguard guy. He was great in everything
I've always liked that you said that one of the reasons for your conversion was that you could not believe that 11 (12 minus Judas) men would be hated, reviled and then finally die a horrific death for something they didn't believe in 100 percent. If they had really lied about the resurrection, it's not believable that a group of men, being under the pressure that they were, would keep that secret. That's the unbelievability of atheism/agnosticism.
Not only that but also the countless Christians who willingly sacrificed their lives before Rome had converted to Christianity. It had the opposite effect of what was intended,they thought no one would dare continue to practice the faith knowing how dangerous it was but all it did was recruit more people. I refer to it as “satan’s most humiliating defeat”
Had no idea how hard acting could be until Heath Ledger died. It makes sense Gandolfini struggled.
thats a myth people make, it's been proven by close ones that Heath didn't struggle because of the character.
There's also the non-acting stress of that position. Pretty much everyone is dependent on you being an awesome actor for the show to continue for them to keep having a job, all the way from the actors to the crew.
@@thewintersoldier8387 Most of what you read from the comment section is just some made up B.S that's being repeated lol
That's soft, have you hard about people who lay bricks and do other manual jobs? Successful actors are spoilt brats compared to real workers. Like saying that being a born again preacher/scammer is difficult
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I loved the Sopranos series.
HATED THE ENDING.
Why did they do that?
You're a good man, Michael Franzese!
I still am left wondering 🤔 what happened at the ending.
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@nicholasgarnett-ly9nw
NO. The fact is that they just stopped the series right in the middle of all of their lives.
I think they had run out of material, and Gandolfini was probably tired of doing the series anymore.
I can't understand how he could be tired of making $10 million per year.😠
@@nicholasgarnett-ly9nwThere's nothing there to think about.
Gandolfini was good in True Romance!
Jimmy was a great actor but he never did have the markings of a varsity athlete....
Someone, someone always has to get that line in! It never gets old. 😂
Mr Gandolfini was victim of a characters success. He sort of became the character completely and they could not be separated.
Not really. The character of Tony was pretty much against most drug use.
That’s not even the point. Jim Gandolfini 100% suffered from shooting to stardom so fast. You can see it with each season that passes.
A good man is not without sin
Watching for the very first time right now. On season 3 and it’s phenomenal. The entire cast especially James is just perfect. I’m glued to it when I’m not working or at school. This show is just wonderful. It’s 25 years old so sadly of course I already knew/know some major plot lines going in but it hasn’t taken me out at all. James Gandolfini is just amazing man. Rest in peace to an absolute legend in the industry.
You’ve got no idea how good it’s gonna get in seasons 4-6b it is haunting. The end is like the final act of Macbeth, terrifying, beautiful, addicting.
I'm actually ridiculously jealous, I'd love to be able to watch it again for the first time. Prestige T.V.
@@owenyoung9915Season 5 is absolutely phenomenal.
Growing up in Atlantic City in the 80s I remember the moves that were being made. I miss those days. When I miss home I put on the Sopranos.
What ever happened to James Gandolfini? The strong silent type. That was an Italo-American.
He passed away years ago
@@GoldenBuddah1972 The reference went over your head. look up "Gary Cooper the strong silent type"
@@dannysandoval5703Someone hasn't watched the show lol.
I saw an interview recently with David Chase and he was asked if he was surpised when Gandolfini passed. He just looked right at the interviewer and dryly said, "no" or something along those lines. He explained the way he was living and not taking care of himself. In fact, all the cast members were worried they would hear of his passing while filing.
I saw Al Pacino in Scarface as a kid and by the time I saw him in Godfather III I said to a friend hey why is that Cuban brother playing an Italian. Pacino was so convincing to me in Scarface that I thought he was Cuban
Michael is in his 70's and he still looks like a bad ass ! veins popping out of his biceps, full head of hair. Keep it up dude!
Michael as a Neapolitan, yes the show was very out there. There are no women Camorra bosses but when they go to Italy in one episode, the Camorra boss is a woman. No drug dealing is also BS. The Camorra deals drugs, lots of drugs. There was an area in Naples that didn't even have a name, it was a numbered section called the 167. This was known as an open drug market controlled by the Camorra. They even had a city bus route out to the area to bus in addicts and bus them out. It's been mostly cleaned up now but back in the late 1990s early 2000s, it was the wild west. If you weren't buying drugs, you didn't go down there or you're not coming back out. It was so bad that they tested new formulas on addicts. Basically seeing how far they could push the purity before it would kill people. Really sick stuff...wIth that said, there was a few things that were related to real life in the show. Tony was in waste management. The Camorra at the time the show aired, had their fingers in waste management and illegally dumping toxic waste for big corps from all over Europe on private land around Naples(La Terra dei Fuochi). It has caused all sorts of birth defects and cancer in the population that live in these areas.
Not sure if you have read the book Gomorrah by Roberto Saviano but you should give it a read. He infiltrated the Camorra and exposed so much of their workings. Another business they are in is fashion. Big fashion brands(Gucci, Versace, D and G, etc) would go for the lowest bidder down in southern Italy to make their garments. One of the guys who was a dressmaker made a dress that ended up on Angelina Jolie at the Oscars and the guy never got credit for it. He designed it and made it himself. The brand slapped their name on it and gave it to the movie star. They made a movie in Italy about it but it was not that great. It also spawned an award winning series on Sky in Europe. Netflix picked it up for the first 2 seasons but then I guess they couldn't keep the rights or whatever with Sky.
James was in Rome when he passed. I remember he was there with his son visiting on vacation. I know because I was in Naples at the time and I remember seeing it on the Telegiornale(TV News) and it saddened me because I knew he was a good guy and he left us way too soon.
interesting read.
Do they say in the show that The Camorra doesn’t deal drugs? I don’t remember that part ik Christopher gets introduced to heroin when they’re in Naples and the Soprano family is actively involved in drugs with Uncle June and Richie selling Coke in season 2.
@@scoliosis9478 It is a known thing that The Italian American mobs did not deal drugs. Michael has brought it up many times that if you were in the life and you got caught dealing drugs, you were done for. I haven't watched Sopranos in a while but I think Christopher was dealing cocaine earlier in the series as well as being a drug addict. I remember he was scared to death of Tony finding out.
God Bless you Michael I thank God that he continues to make hisself known to you ❤
One of the best tv shows of all time. It’s that simple. So many quotable lines
Michael, great subjects for your videos man. Keep churning these out & thanks.
They do have the DeCavalcante family on wire taps talking about the Sopranos, saying that they thought the feds or one of their own members was working on the show because of how realistic it was and how they thought certain characters and scenes were directly taken from real life events, locations and members.
Michael you been hittin' those weights????? Lookin' stacked my guy!
Usually I skip through videos but your personality and speech just keeps me drawn in
His drugs & bad food choices caused his dismise. So sad.
It is a true blessing to have true soldiers of Christ like you in the end times.
Looking forward to your Bible Webinar! It's desperately needed in America today.
lol someone needs to learn the difference between separation of church and state.
@GuidoLuzzi900 right the more they separate the worse society gets go figure lol there no morals and boundaries these days it's going back to pagan times
@@staysolid19 absolutely
@@staysolid19Pagan times. 😂 Thanks for the laugh. 👍
@thatmanoverthere2 lol your spiritually asleep brother wouldn't expect you to understand . But it's true we are reverting back to those times.
Thanks Michael; bless you Brother
I just love your channel ❤. So informative
Another great video. Have you watched any Boardwalk Empire? Bless you Mr Franzese.
I really appreciate what you do and all you've done. I've always been a huge admirer.
Thank you Michael. Looking forward to your new Spiritual Show, God Bless 🙏 🇺🇸
I had read somewhere that James Gandolfini had based his portrayal of Tony Soprano on Sonny Franzese Michaels dad.
I thought James Gandolfini did a great job in "Burt Wonderstone". He plays a casino owner, it was a similar role to Tony Soprano, being a wealthy casino owner, but he played the role differently enough for me to not just see Tony Soprano on the screen.
Thanks for mentioning "Fences" too Michael, it's a masterpiece, Denzel and Viola Davis are incredible, they nailed it. Everyone did.
Great to see you reviewing the mob movies again. Couple of great films you have yet to cover. The Drop, Inside Man, Brooklyn Rules to mention a few Michael.
I think Vincent Curtola as Johnny Sack is under appreciated. Dude nailed the angry mob boss to a tee.
Michael is selling James’ acting ability short. Did he absolutely crush Tony S? Of course! He’s also crushed every other role he’s ever played. From Lt in Crimson Tide, to the mayor in Pelham 123, to the cia director in ZD30, or even to the random mob guy in The Drop - James sold me on the character he was playing every time and I only saw him as the great Tony Soprano in the Sopranos. James was an absolute legend. RIP.
We get it, you're a fan
James Gandolfini was good in every role I've seen him in.
I thought he was really good in “The Mexican”, with Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt.
@@toddschlicherWasn’t that Sinema Pongole?
Bear in Get Shorty. 😀😎✌️
Excited for you, that Bible study sounds great.
You are 100% right, only God knows the hour for us. We need the blood of Jesus cause we dont stand a chance otherwise.
Edit: Also Michael I have an acting background, I looked up your scenes, and I thought "Oh no this might be a little bad" but then I watched.... You did great! It came off natural.
I absolutely loved the music at the very beginning of the TV show absolutely loved it
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Gotta give James so much for credit for supporting our troops the way he did! It takes a very soft heart to do what he did and bring their stories to our living room. Much love Michael!
In case anyone is curious all this is from the 2 episode The Wise Guy David Chase and The Sopranos! Literally everything he said is in those episodes and from David himself not Michael
I watched on Sunday, I'm surprised he's acting like this is all his idea lol wtf YT got to em lol
James Gandolfini died 6 years after the last season of The Sopranos was shot.
I would rule out the shooting of the movie having any contribution to his death. Great series btw.
It was cocaine, alcohol and his eating habits.
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@@rkk578Yup it was definitely a combination of those three.
Props to you for starting up a Bible study. That’s awesome!
Hey Brother Mike! I recently rewatched this series and wow. I found new details that I had missed before. I bet the 3rd time I'll see even more.
As usual great video Mike. Glad things are well with you and family.
Out of respect for our friend James, I recommend "True Romance" and "The Mexican".
Both great movies with a stacked cast and a Mob element.
James was in three films with Brad Pitt, those are two of them.
I always enjoy your videos, Michael. Keep doing what you’re doing, and God Bless.
Jim as Tony was one of the only times in film that I’ve ever truly believed a character was real. Incredible. Christopher was the same way. Unbelievable acting
You should review The Wire Michael
That was another great. With real gangsters. Felisha Pearson ( snoop ) was a real gangster from west Baltimore
Love you Michael! Hey you should do a History of the Detroit mob. Most likely involved in the killing of Jimmy Hoffa
I read James had been to dinner in Rome with his son. They returned to the hotel and Jimmy collapsed in the bathroom. His son ran in there and raised the alarm. RIP a truly great actor and brilliant show. I cried like a baby when I heard the news which is unusual for me.
All you commenting about his other films but haven’t mentioned him in “killing them softly” and “the drop”
Cannot thank you enough for all you do Mr. Michael Franzese, Sir. Also Will you be reviewing the new David Chase Sopranos documentary? I have tremendous respect for you and all you have overcame and are accomplishing.
Very kind of you, my friend. Most appreciated. Not sure if I will review that documentary. But there will be movie and series reviews.
Especially great content lately Michael.
If you want to see James Gandolfini in another role that works for him, watch "True Romance". This was several years before Soprano's. A friend & I watched it when it 1st came out & we both commented on his character & how impressive his relatively short scene was.
I thought this tbh. JG would get very stressed while on set which isn’t good for you . JG was brilliant in True Romance.Michael he was in Rome when he passed and apparently the Actor that played Ralphie ( Joey P ) mentioned something once about how James ate 3 steaks while doing a certain scene . James did change massively in the 8 years the series ran meaning his weight changed hugely.
He loved cocaine and being over weight didnt help
And alcohol
@@gregoryhawsjr3479 yes i use to do all that also until i quit and omg it was literally killing me body got fat became weak skin just looking horrible ill never go back to that life
I'm young. But a ex addict. Yeah coke does damage after long abuse. He being overweight probably was the factor.
What!? You knew him??? Stunad
@@witcheshour9718 glad you recovered im sober as hell now and not looking back
According to Jersey Comedian Joey Diaz said James Gandolfini distanced himself from old friends when he finally made it out of fear his substance abuse would become public. Basically acting like he never knew them
You're a genuine good guy, Mike. God bless.
I watched all of it not too long ago. Loved it!
There will never be another show like the Sopranos,
Another character like Tony,
and another actor like James, RIP
They should all be thankful for James Gandolfini, all the other actors! It was him that demanded they get paid more money.
I just really love you! I am so impressed by you and thankful for you! Thankful God had taken care of you!
Thanks Mike! I’m so glad I came across your you tube channel. I first heard you speak over 20 years ago on Jim Rome Show, and I’ve always been impressed by your contrition, honesty and humility. Your life lesson has stuck with me, and I looking forward to your upcoming videos. Thanks for sharing. God bless you.
I can say that without a doubt that the Sopranos definitely put a lot of stress and strain on james gandolfini. Especially considering that he would work 16 hours a day, by doing the most extreme things just to fit the character can definitely kill your body. Now I don’t know if the weight gain was purposely done to make himself as Tony or if David Chase allowed it just to play around with the story would do a number on him.
And you know this how????
@@GuidoLuzzi900 watch documentaries and podcasts with the Sopranos crew and you would know
3 things, #1 Even though James was not Tony in his general nature, the $30k kickback to the team shows he was a true boss at heart. A good boss, a true alpha always takes care of his people. #2 Yes after hearing all these back stories I likewise believe the pressure of playing that role for 8yrs took it's toll on the big guy. I recently realized that James is the only actor that was in every single episode of the show. The entire show revolves around Tony's storyline. That's heavy. #3 Mike it's good to see you finally took your time to dig deep into the most brilliant show ever created. You're right, it will still be watched a hundred years from now because it's actually a study of life when you look close. It breaks down the dynamics of relationships and people from every angle.
James Gandolfini will always be missed. It would have been awesome for him to be interview by you , Michael.
Great video my brother like always godbless n have a great day mike!
Only one TONY SOPRANO!!!! LEGENDS NEVER DIE!!!!!!!!
James Gandolfini essentially "lived" that role in front of the camera. 110%! It takes a toll on you. I feel for him. Stepping out to drugs and alcohol.... wasn't an answer but we weren't there, and maybe we don't know all. He was too young to go, but as a Christian Man, God makes those decisions. Every day is a great blessing. I'm glad James gave his Best!
Proverbs 16:7.. excellent!
Mine is Proverbs 27:17: As Iron sharpens Iron, So One Man sharpens another.
Thanks Michael and God Bless you!
The David Chase documentary is excellent. Especially the ending!
YES! With all that fuhcking Italian food.
Hi Mike, im Greg from California.
I did watch a season or two of the Suprano's. While watching J.Gandalfini play Tony, all I kept thinking was this guy would make a great Archie Bunker. I mean everything about his body language, facial expressions, the way he carried himself, his eyes his smile, was all so similar to Carol O'Connor.
I'm just curious: Am I the only person who recognized this quality in Jane's?
We all got our first glimpse of Tony soprano in the movie true romance.
I am so happy you are doing the bible study! I can’t wait!! ❤❤❤
RIP James Gandolfini
Legendary actor
Vacation Heart Attack the Cardiologist called it
While watching The Sopranos
Christopher made some Overweight comments
"Heart attack to happen etc"
And then he gets a Heart attack
Scary
Also James and Falco werent close at all outside of Acting ...
Humanity is key. Ideology (religion,politics,etc) always divides and conquer. Always remember that Michael!Great Show!!
Mike, when’s that wine coming to Connecticut? The suspence is killin’ me!!!