the Sopranos -- "Luxury Lounge" -- 04.23.2006
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the Sopranos -- "Luxury Lounge" -- 04.23.2006
"Luxury Lounge"
Artie's business is jeopardized by a rival restaurant and staff scandal; Christopher and Little Carmine pursue a new venture out of town.
04-23-06, 01:48 PM
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This week's EW [with Tom Hanks on the cover] has an article by Margeaux Watson talking about the near-two-year hiatus affecting the Sopranos.
And while she doesn't come out and say it, the mandatory "not enough action (read: wacking)" excuse is there.
Sure Margeaux, whatever you say. 
And while she doesn't come out and say it, the mandatory "not enough action (read: wacking)" excuse is there.
3. GIVE US SOME ACTION Wow, Tony taking a bullet from Uncle Junior? No one saw that coming. Two episodes with Tony in a coma, comfined to a hospital bed? Seems like most folks wish they hadn't seen that. Here's hoping that with the big man back on his feet (and Vito on the run in New Hampshire) things will turn around.
04-23-06, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Rogue588
This week's EW [with Tom Hanks on the cover] has an article by Margeaux Watson talking about the near-two-year hiatus affecting the Sopranos.
And while she doesn't come out and say it, the mandatory "not enough action (read: wacking)" excuse is there.
Sure Margeaux, whatever you say.
And while she doesn't come out and say it, the mandatory "not enough action (read: wacking)" excuse is there.
Sure Margeaux, whatever you say.
04-23-06, 08:58 PM
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Only this show could talk Lauren Bacall into a scene where she is punched in the face. 
Not a bad episode, but it followed that standard "guy gets into a rut/has a major conflict/rediscovers his first love" plot.
The Christopher/Ben Kingsley scenes were great.
Not a bad episode, but it followed that standard "guy gets into a rut/has a major conflict/rediscovers his first love" plot.
The Christopher/Ben Kingsley scenes were great.
04-23-06, 09:02 PM
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Where.Was.Vito?????
Although, I only noticed 40 mins in that they hadn't done anything with his current storyline, so it did have my attention none-the-less. And I liked the whole conflict with the restuarant owner (I dont know his name), and I like his character as well.
OH, and Law & Order: SUV had me
Although, I only noticed 40 mins in that they hadn't done anything with his current storyline, so it did have my attention none-the-less. And I liked the whole conflict with the restuarant owner (I dont know his name), and I like his character as well.
OH, and Law & Order: SUV had me
04-23-06, 09:07 PM
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i was disappointed in the episode
last week was pure guinness,this one just seemed all over the place.
even the hit sucked.
last week was pure guinness,this one just seemed all over the place.
even the hit sucked.
04-23-06, 09:13 PM
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Yeah i didn't care for it too much. I liked the last 5 minutes. It just seemed that the forgot about the last 6 weeks. I really like Benny though.
04-23-06, 09:16 PM
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Excellent episode. Loved the drama with Arti and Benny. Lots of great comedy this week with Christopher in Hollywood.
It looks like they're focusing on certain characters for individual episodes this season for the main storylines.
Last week: Vito
This week: Arti
Next week: AJ
It looks like they're focusing on certain characters for individual episodes this season for the main storylines.
Last week: Vito
This week: Arti
Next week: AJ
04-23-06, 09:18 PM
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also, anyone notice that this is the first mention of christophers movie since 3 episodes ago. also, david chase has said on record that he doesn't like the whole television arc, and prefers stand alone episodes.
apparenlty according to aicn
apparenlty according to aicn
Spoiler:
04-23-06, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by SBrooks1
It looks like they're focusing on certain characters for individual episodes this season for the main storylines.
Last week: Vito
This week: Arti
Next week:
Last week: Vito
This week: Arti
Next week:
Spoiler:
The show has always had strong humorous elements, but this seems to be a straight-up comedy now. Chris was funny as he harassed Ben Kingsley, and Kingsley was great as he tried to remain polite. And then on the plane, "Fock!"
Lauren Bacall is one feisty old broad, I have no doubt that's how she would react if mugged.
Bennie must be a pussy, he can't even take Artie?
I'm not sure I got the significance of the two "tailors" from Italy showing each other what they bought.
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04-23-06, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlie Goose
How about using spoiler bars for those of us who don't watch previews? I know it's only been requested about a zillion times.
04-23-06, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by SBrooks1
Yeah mentioning the character focus for next week's episode is a major plot spoiler.... *yawn*
04-23-06, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlie Goose
Bennie must be a pussy, he can't even take Artie?
04-23-06, 10:03 PM
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How about using spoiler bars for those of us who don't watch previews? I know it's only been requested about a zillion times.
The show has always had strong humorous elements, but this seems to be a straight-up comedy now. Chris was funny as he harassed Ben Kingsley, and Kingsley was great as he tried to remain polite. And then on the plane, "Fock!"
Lauren Bacall is one feisty old broad, I have no doubt that's how she would react if mugged.
Bennie must be a pussy, he can't even take Artie?
I'm not sure I got the significance of the two "tailors" from Italy showing each other what they bought.
The show has always had strong humorous elements, but this seems to be a straight-up comedy now. Chris was funny as he harassed Ben Kingsley, and Kingsley was great as he tried to remain polite. And then on the plane, "Fock!"
Lauren Bacall is one feisty old broad, I have no doubt that's how she would react if mugged.
Bennie must be a pussy, he can't even take Artie?
I'm not sure I got the significance of the two "tailors" from Italy showing each other what they bought.
and i agree eith whoever said Charmaine is hot ...nice cans
04-23-06, 10:09 PM
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Loved the scene at the end where Artie is cooking the rabbit and leafing through the old cookbook (his dad's I presume?). There was this smile on his face, a certain peace that showed his true passion for his job 
04-23-06, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlie Goose
Bennie must be a pussy, he can't even take Artie?.
04-23-06, 10:30 PM
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YAAAAAWWWWNNNNN
And for those idiots who pull the whole
"FAKE FANS ONLY LIKE EPISODES WITH SOMEONE GETTING WACKED"
(angry typing guys, ladies and gentlemen)
this episode had 2 wackings, and alot of violence AND SUCKED!
And for those idiots who pull the whole
"FAKE FANS ONLY LIKE EPISODES WITH SOMEONE GETTING WACKED"
(angry typing guys, ladies and gentlemen)
this episode had 2 wackings, and alot of violence AND SUCKED!