I have never understood how Dominic Chianese did not win an Emmy for his portrayal of Uncle Jun. During the earlier years of the series, his intensity was chilling and at the end of the series as Uncle Jun grappled with dementia, the intensity dimmed a bit but his portrayal of Uncle Jun's deterioration was both gripping and heartbreaking.
When the last visit betwixt Tony and Uncle Jun on the asylum was indeed heartbreaking to me. However, is there any possibility at all It was a very good act and It was Junior that came into Holstens and shot him? Deffo Butchie and Paulie involved imho.
I agree. That one's terrifying very powerful man went from pretty much the top and having power through fear and other actions to a feeble old man who couldn't even probably piss correctly wearing a diaper... All alone. What a shitty way to go out. Junior did some fucked-up things but I mean he rightfully should have had control of that family. I know why Tony got it but it should have been juniors. He had every fucking right to be as shity as he was. It was taken from him and do the actions of others and juniors inability to control anything anymore... People looked at him like he was a fucking joke. The character of Junior was portrayed perfectly. Amazing. That should have been an Oscar or an emmy... or something 🔥🔥
Then cut to black before response just to piss on fans heads or to send a stupid message about life to his own fans who wanted entertainment not a depressing life lesson
Isn't that 'code' for not being able to survive in jail. Theres a joke when Paulie comes back from jail and is told ' you graduated from college. ' That's obviously a nod to getting your stripes when you do time. Tony never did time, so in Older guys view , Tony is a drop out that got the bosses gig because of his father. It's an inside joke for Uncle Junior. They use this 'code' to reference vito, when Tony tells paulie 'are you going to take care of his kids' - its actually a code really meaning, is Paulie going to make the same money as Vito after Vito is gone. The ending when Tony goes to Holsteins theres a picture of a fotball game commeratting the year the team won championship, Tony was not apart of that team, and he was also not apart of class of 2004(Phil, Blundeto). Tony has a very high IQ, he was able to fend off those guys and still be able to have an UNO card for last. He draws his last card in the last episode. The members only jacket is no wise guy, Tony would have noticed it imemadtly, he way too suspect. The Members only guy is actually an FBI or is allegory for Eugene Pontecorvo. Eugene hung himself becoming a snitch. Theres about a 60% chance that Tony went into Witness protection , the whole Varsity athelete thing in the back is a symbolism for Tony leaving the game behind him. He will never be a varsity athelte. . Theres clear references to Tony leaving the Family for good, and on his own terms w/o the casket. The Dreams he has in Coma,is pretty much telling him to snitch , like his dreams helped him find Big P. It's most likely that it was Naples that orchestrated the sweep with Feech la Mana. This probably explains why he did not help Christopher and let him spoil. Tony was afraid that if he called the ambulence Christopher could have survived but have been taken to jail and thus Christopher would have become a VARSITY ATHELTE. Thus once Tony left for witness protection, it would have been Christopher that would have been given the new role of boss because he was closest to Tony and Christopher would have known of his warebouts . Tony moved 2 steps ahead of us on that one, and it was quick split seconds.
Junior wasn’t a bad gangster he was sly and cunning but he was so damn insecure. Shows how the mob is a giant popularity contest. Lots of Tony’s brains came directly from being schooled by his uncle.
Pride was his weakness. He was actually smart, but that was more down to his age bringing him wisdom rather than natural leadership qualities. He gave Tony a lot of money to get the title of “boss”. A title that comes with loads of problems, personally I would rather have had the money. Tony was definitely more business minded, just look at the difference in their houses.
@@jamief1263 The only reason Tony got that house is due to the success of his father and uncle though. You think Tony would have been a mob boss without being born into a mobbed up family?
The conclusion to Junior and Tony's relationship is probably my favorite part of the show. Initially Tony comes in angry and standoffish, retaining the same attitude he's had towards junior, until he realizes that junior genuinely doesn't remember him. He finally, for a moment, lets go of all the anger and guilt and does something good for him, reminding him of "this thing of ours". Junior's eyes light up for a moment as he remembers, before he drifts back off and tony leaves in a hurry, seemingly holding back tears.
Absolutely. That tear forming in Tony's eye kills me. It's very painful. At Tony's darkest hour, the Uncle he loved then hated. The last of his mentors both in life and career has completely lost himself. They can't reconcile or even have a proper conversation. Tony telling Junior about who he was and what him and his brother did which completely defined Junior's life is so bittersweet. Tony is speaking kindly in many ways but Junior is so far gone he can't remember. Such a brilliantly written scene.
I love how more Sopranos video essays are being made thanks to the show’s recent surge in popularity again. Hope to see many more like these in the future!
It got popular again because the show is about self-discovery. Things that people are thinking about during the pandemic. Certainly not a mob show as many people figured... It's funny that a lot of people who misunderstood the show back then are now grasping what the Sopranos is really about.
Great analysis and insight. I always found Junior to be a tragic character, he's his own worst enemy, which is a theme for many of the show's characters.
@Telephone Tough Guy why do people have to name call like you just did? It shows insecurity. Yes his story is tragic indeed but sound like a damn child
Was second fiddle to his younger brother, in love and career it's almost biblical, so many examples of this. Insecure about this, then his nephew takes the big chair, and it repeats itself. A lifetime as the grey man.
Junior lasted longer than his brother and never had the panick attacks. Aside from trying to kill tony he was one of my favorite characters in the show who could see through peoples bullshit.
It was excellent but the final episodes of the Swedish version of Wallander, showing him in the early stages of dementia was excellent and very moving.
Junior had an entire crew of killers - but he certainly represented the "irregulars" of the NJ mob, the guys who weren't the biggest earners. Junior had Mikey "Grab Bag" Palmice, Chucky Signore (Fish of Death), Sasso (who got pinched at the end of season 1), and finally of course Bobby Baccala who climbed out of his mouse hole and ended up as Underboss once he made a hit, solidifying his reputation and getting the respect to earn the title. He jumped over Christopher and we all know Chrissy has a pile of bodies on his resume. Solid video but it does not pay respect to the fact he had an entire crew that got wiped out and he hung out in a chill luncheonette
Tony only made Bobby kill that guy coz he battered the shit out of Tony because Tony insulted Janice while playing monopoly. Bobby never had any bodies n Tonys pride got hurt so he fckd Bobbys head up making him killl someone.
I actually thought the way they portrayed Bobby's change after catchin his first body was lowkey brilliant. It was mad subtle but he definitely changed afterwards. He maintained some level of his childlike and innocent nature but couldn't escape the reality of the life he followed his pops and others into which was perfectly illustrated by the way his immediate response to killin his first person being to grab his youngest and hold her, and then later being punked while he is workin on his model trains as something mad important had come up, and then finally as he's murdered buying a new car in the model train shop. He came into the life more outta tradition (and maybe a lack of options) and for years did pretty small time stuff, mostly acted as an errand boy and collector, but then he has to start being more involved with the brutality, intimidation, corruption, witness tampering, union election rigging, experiences the loss of his father and wife both of which he loved deeply, and eventually surviving Janice, a near death in a robbery, and then finally having to kill a random stranger. He was the most average guy, in a good way, and then increasingly became another victim, and then victimizer, even before finally losing his life to LCN. RIP Bobby.
Sure Tony had Bobby do that hit as punisment for beating him in a fight when T was calling his sis Bobbys wife a slut while playing monopoly(sure he had a green house stuck in his head 🤣) Tony knew Bobby hadnt killed and fckd his head up over pride.
It's beautiful to me that despite the differences and hardship between the 2 at the end when junior lost his mind completely the last time he sees Tony he didn't remember any of the bad or their differences he only remembered playing ball with Tony he only remembered the good.
What I've always adored with the Sopranos, is its accurate depiction of real characters. The pressure that your family and their expectations can put on you and how they are expressed. It really hits home.
After watching The Many Saints, I thought, “Crazy to think that Junior had Dickie murdered.” Imagine if that info leaked. It would’ve changed the dynamics of The Soprano’s completely. Sad that Chris never knew how his dad really died.
Sure in the Sopranos Tony told Chris a bent cop killed his dad n Chris killed said cop. Either Junior put that out or they did not plan to make the movie back then.
It really is sad because you know Junior probably could have remained a reliable fixture within the gang if he didn't feel as though he had to aspire to be top guy, a thing which is essential universal throughout all the characters. There's a clear desire on all of their parts in terms of becoming boss that they forget that all they have to do is be trustworthy and maintain the status quo and their careers are essentially guaranteed for life.
The final scene of Tony and Junior, where Junior is in that dark and depressing home is heartbreaking. You think back to all the experiences, all the advice, all the fights, all the business deals, all the drama between Tony and him. And now? None of it matters. Junior doesn’t even know who Tony is anymore. Like looking at a stranger. Makes you think about how fleeting and petty life is, and how to appreciate the little and important things that really matter.
really really awesome analysis. the similarity between junior and bobby being all theory and no action was a really great observation and also great writing. like silvio said, "some people are better at being number two."
@@290TheEmpireRecords not even. I watched his sopranos ending video and knew it immediately. I’ve listened to hours of that voice. Not ashamed to say it either, Rummy’s Corner is the best boxing channel period.
Once again, your analysis is absolutely fantastic. From Twin Peaks to the Mandalorian and the Sopranos, your ability to break down every aspect of each storyline, character, etc is spot on. Well done!
Thank you for doing Sorpranos again!🙏You were right about The Boys, too! Thank you so very very much! WILL NEVER DOUBT THE KING AGAIN! Junior was so sad to me, he was overly concerned what people thought. Overly sensitive, but not hyper observant. He never saw all the traps.
Excellent video bro.. I've always thought junior was one of the more fascinating characters and I'm glad you explored him this deeply. Really enjoyed 👌
Still hard to connect that he was Johnny Ola in 2. Sure he was younger, but he really is a tremendous actor and becomes these characters. Also was great in Gotti.
Tony used Junior as advisor when it was something...technically Italian relating to the business. If he needed someone for something that required actual brain cells,thinking outside the box you might say...Hesh.
Great video! I used to love ur Twin Peaks videos. Glad to see ur still at it! I also just happen to be rewatching Sopranos. So this was perfect timing.
Livia would've been one of the most powerful bosses in history if she was born a male. She was more cold and calculating than EVERYONE, including Tony most of the time. Tony even said something to her along these lines once
Livia's personality was evident in the whole family some more so than others.Tony oddly enough was the most like Livia while Janice had both Johnny Boy and Livia's character
Right on, nice analysis. If you've ever had a parent or grandparent with dementia it's true you don't realize it right away and they can create a lot of turmoil in the family with the things they start saying out loud. I don't think either his Mother or his Uncle June wanted him dead. They were just further gone than people understood, confused and acting out all that repressed anger.
In retrospective, almost every bad aspect of Tony's personality can be tracked down to the fact that it was Junior who raised him among the rankings of the DiMeos. Everything except the impulsive behavior which, along with his physical build, is a legacy from his father. Among other things, it includes his bloodthirst, arrogance, bad mood and even a strong inferiority complex, though in Tony's case it is presented mostly outside of his crime family, as he is indeed very competent at his drill and anyone near him with half a brain can realize how foolish (and dangerous) it is to incite his animosity. Hell, Junior even killed Tony's cousin, one of the few who could help Tony and (his own son) Chris grow to be mature and well-respected men, not just "made men". I can't help but think of the Japanese mafia, the Yakuza. Other than being one of the four most prevalent mafias in the world (along with the Sicilian mafia, from which the italian-american crime families take their inspiration), their namesake literally means "good-for-nothings", probably a mockery from the populace who saw them as nothing more than dangerous buffons who couldn't survive outside of their violence. And well, I can't think of Junior doing anything of his life except killing others. He's the perfect good-for-nothing, always hiding behind a gun.
He could be accused of acting like a boss, without wanting to climb the ladder. Very insightful video. I hadn’t considered it before. Delightful work. Keep doing what you are doing. Should be taught like Shakespeare.
Sure, but you're wrong about one thing.... Tony didn't expertly manipulate Junior. The idea to let Junior think that he was boss came from Dr. Melfi. In the session before allowing Junior to "take the reins," Melfi mentions how allowing older folks to think they're in charge avoids issues. She said that and a bunch of other stuff. Tony took this session idea and applied it to Junior. This was hardly Tony's idea.
Jackie was a better Varsity Athlete than Tony was. The family was calm and everyone seemed happy with him as boss. Tony seemed happier as captain also.
21:43 I'm sure Hesh goes back farther with Junior than anyone. Even HE was happy with the arrangement. As the saying goes, "It's not pershonal, it's bishness"
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Loved how Tony would be a literal child in the presence of family but when it came to business, he was able to ignore insults to move forward.
The sacred and the propane.
Isn't that all men?
@@flightofthebumblebee9529 Did you mean Profane or is this Hank Hill Reference
@@KenanMerciusAMPM
You're very allegorical.
@@GeneralSamov what gives you that impression Samov
I have never understood how Dominic Chianese did not win an Emmy for his portrayal of Uncle Jun. During the earlier years of the series, his intensity was chilling and at the end of the series as Uncle Jun grappled with dementia, the intensity dimmed a bit but his portrayal of Uncle Jun's deterioration was both gripping and heartbreaking.
Great acting is a double-edged sword. When people forget that a character is a character, the actor is often overlooked.
When the last visit betwixt Tony and Uncle Jun on the asylum was indeed heartbreaking to me. However, is there any possibility at all
It was a very good act and It was Junior that came into Holstens and shot him? Deffo Butchie and Paulie involved imho.
He didn't have the makings of an Emmy winning actor.
I feel bad for writing that as I loved the character. LOL He more than deserved all types of the highest industry awards for playing Uncle June.
I agree. That one's terrifying very powerful man went from pretty much the top and having power through fear and other actions to a feeble old man who couldn't even probably piss correctly wearing a diaper... All alone.
What a shitty way to go out.
Junior did some fucked-up things but I mean he rightfully should have had control of that family. I know why Tony got it but it should have been juniors.
He had every fucking right to be as shity as he was. It was taken from him and do the actions of others and juniors inability to control anything anymore... People looked at him like he was a fucking joke.
The character of Junior was portrayed perfectly. Amazing. That should have been an Oscar or an emmy... or something 🔥🔥
The final scene of the Saints of Newark movie will be a Junior telling an 8 year old Tony that he will never be a varsity athlete
Theaters (god-willing) will erupt with applause when he finally says that line
Then cut to black before response just to piss on fans heads or to send a stupid message about life to his own fans who wanted entertainment not a depressing life lesson
Cackling out loud!
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Isn't that 'code' for not being able to survive in jail. Theres a joke when Paulie comes back from jail and is told ' you graduated from college. ' That's obviously a nod to getting your stripes when you do time. Tony never did time, so in Older guys view , Tony is a drop out that got the bosses gig because of his father. It's an inside joke for Uncle Junior. They use this 'code' to reference vito, when Tony tells paulie 'are you going to take care of his kids' - its actually a code really meaning, is Paulie going to make the same money as Vito after Vito is gone. The ending when Tony goes to Holsteins theres a picture of a fotball game commeratting the year the team won championship, Tony was not apart of that team, and he was also not apart of class of 2004(Phil, Blundeto).
Tony has a very high IQ, he was able to fend off those guys and still be able to have an UNO card for last. He draws his last card in the last episode. The members only jacket is no wise guy, Tony would have noticed it imemadtly, he way too suspect. The Members only guy is actually an FBI or is allegory for Eugene Pontecorvo. Eugene hung himself becoming a snitch. Theres about a 60% chance that Tony went into Witness protection ,
the whole Varsity athelete thing in the back is a symbolism for Tony leaving the game behind him. He will never be a varsity athelte. . Theres clear references to Tony leaving the Family for good, and on his own terms w/o the casket. The Dreams he has in Coma,is pretty much telling him to snitch , like his dreams helped him find Big P.
It's most likely that it was Naples that orchestrated the sweep with Feech la Mana.
This probably explains why he did not help Christopher and let him spoil.
Tony was afraid that if he called the ambulence Christopher could have survived but have been taken to jail and thus Christopher would have become a VARSITY ATHELTE. Thus once Tony left for witness protection, it would have been Christopher that would have been given the new role of boss because he was closest to Tony and Christopher would have known of his warebouts . Tony moved 2 steps ahead of us on that one, and it was quick split seconds.
Junior wasn’t a bad gangster he was sly and cunning but he was so damn insecure. Shows how the mob is a giant popularity contest. Lots of Tony’s brains came directly from being schooled by his uncle.
That’s the perfect way to explain Junior
I would argue he woulda been the better boss had the fbi not nabbed him right away
Pride was his weakness. He was actually smart, but that was more down to his age bringing him wisdom rather than natural leadership qualities. He gave Tony a lot of money to get the title of “boss”. A title that comes with loads of problems, personally I would rather have had the money. Tony was definitely more business minded, just look at the difference in their houses.
@@jamief1263 The only reason Tony got that house is due to the success of his father and uncle though. You think Tony would have been a mob boss without being born into a mobbed up family?
Uncle Junior is Fredo Corleone. 🍕🍕🍕😄
The conclusion to Junior and Tony's relationship is probably my favorite part of the show. Initially Tony comes in angry and standoffish, retaining the same attitude he's had towards junior, until he realizes that junior genuinely doesn't remember him. He finally, for a moment, lets go of all the anger and guilt and does something good for him, reminding him of "this thing of ours". Junior's eyes light up for a moment as he remembers, before he drifts back off and tony leaves in a hurry, seemingly holding back tears.
This was beautiful written
Absolutely. That tear forming in Tony's eye kills me. It's very painful. At Tony's darkest hour, the Uncle he loved then hated. The last of his mentors both in life and career has completely lost himself. They can't reconcile or even have a proper conversation. Tony telling Junior about who he was and what him and his brother did which completely defined Junior's life is so bittersweet. Tony is speaking kindly in many ways but Junior is so far gone he can't remember. Such a brilliantly written scene.
Yes, it was one of the last scenes and definitely a tear-jerker.
Don't forget that he remembers one good time. Tony's the boy who he used to play ball with
I love how more Sopranos video essays are being made thanks to the show’s recent surge in popularity again. Hope to see many more like these in the future!
And the PodCast with Michael and Steve are just icing on the cake( dont get me wrong-i love Lynch )but the Offical podcast is absolute GOLD
Wait why did it get popular again? Oh the podcast, well I watched the wire and they said this would be great in the comments
It got popular again because the show is about self-discovery. Things that people are thinking about during the pandemic.
Certainly not a mob show as many people figured... It's funny that a lot of people who misunderstood the show back then are now grasping what the Sopranos is really about.
Anybody know why it’s suddenly becoming popular again?
@@okokokokokokokokkook Maybe because people are getting HBO Max
I think the perfect role for junior would be "consigliere"
Yeah. That's what he said.
He was consigliere. In the movie Gotti, with Armand Asante
With some thngs Tony would go to him insteada Sil and he sort of served in that capacity- until he gone a little squrrily in that house that is.
His ego was way too big to settle for that role.
@@paraguaymike5159 haha!! I was just about to say the same thing!!! 😀
I never realized the parallel between the Aprile brothers and the elder Soprano brothers. You got my thumbs up at that moment
Great analysis and insight. I always found Junior to be a tragic character, he's his own worst enemy, which is a theme for many of the show's characters.
Junior's story tragic character?
we are often our owns worst enemy
@Telephone Tough Guy why do people have to name call like you just did?
It shows insecurity. Yes his story is tragic indeed but sound like a damn child
Was second fiddle to his younger brother, in love and career it's almost biblical, so many examples of this. Insecure about this, then his nephew takes the big chair, and it repeats itself. A lifetime as the grey man.
Junior lasted longer than his brother and never had the panick attacks. Aside from trying to kill tony he was one of my favorite characters in the show who could see through peoples bullshit.
Junior Soprano was the best portrayal of dementia I have ever seen hands down. Can't wait for the movie. Cheers for the upload.
"I was involved in that?"
Brilliant writing!
Jo Biden lol
It was excellent but the final episodes of the Swedish version of Wallander, showing him in the early stages of dementia was excellent and very moving.
Uncle Jun's in the muff!
🎶South of the boarder. Down Mexico way.🎶
What? You been eatin' sushi?
Borko is in the muff
I thought you was a baccala man Uncle June, what are you doing eating sushi
A bushman of the Kalahari!
Corrado singing was such a beautiful scene.
Oops I did it again.
yeah but that dont mean he has the makings a varsity athlete
It was so great to see something on The Sopranos again!
Ohh. You don't know about Don Borko? You're a disgrace. Make me sick.
@@forgetaboutitwillya5702 Rodolfo takes care of us better ,that other pygmy show borko has been uploading ... I can't even say it's name.
They ran like a bat on the hill
@@yobro6053 Have a breadstick.
Junior had an entire crew of killers - but he certainly represented the "irregulars" of the NJ mob, the guys who weren't the biggest earners. Junior had Mikey "Grab Bag" Palmice, Chucky Signore (Fish of Death), Sasso (who got pinched at the end of season 1), and finally of course Bobby Baccala who climbed out of his mouse hole and ended up as Underboss once he made a hit, solidifying his reputation and getting the respect to earn the title. He jumped over Christopher and we all know Chrissy has a pile of bodies on his resume. Solid video but it does not pay respect to the fact he had an entire crew that got wiped out and he hung out in a chill luncheonette
These are the kind of comments I come to the comment section in the hope of finding.
Gigi and patsy were from juniors crew also
@@beefcheeks9353 your profile name lol
Junior did have some killers
Tony only made Bobby kill that guy coz he battered the shit out of Tony because Tony insulted Janice while playing monopoly. Bobby never had any bodies n Tonys pride got hurt so he fckd Bobbys head up making him killl someone.
I actually thought the way they portrayed Bobby's change after catchin his first body was lowkey brilliant. It was mad subtle but he definitely changed afterwards. He maintained some level of his childlike and innocent nature but couldn't escape the reality of the life he followed his pops and others into which was perfectly illustrated by the way his immediate response to killin his first person being to grab his youngest and hold her, and then later being punked while he is workin on his model trains as something mad important had come up, and then finally as he's murdered buying a new car in the model train shop. He came into the life more outta tradition (and maybe a lack of options) and for years did pretty small time stuff, mostly acted as an errand boy and collector, but then he has to start being more involved with the brutality, intimidation, corruption, witness tampering, union election rigging, experiences the loss of his father and wife both of which he loved deeply, and eventually surviving Janice, a near death in a robbery, and then finally having to kill a random stranger. He was the most average guy, in a good way, and then increasingly became another victim, and then victimizer, even before finally losing his life to LCN. RIP Bobby.
Sure Tony had Bobby do that hit as punisment for beating him in a fight when T was calling his sis Bobbys wife a slut while playing monopoly(sure he had a green house stuck in his head 🤣) Tony knew Bobby hadnt killed and fckd his head up over pride.
Me: Wow Lynch Wow is making a move against you.
Borko: He doesn't have the balls.
Me: He's got legitimate beef with you.
You were warned Lynch... the clips go up the ladder to Borko!
whats with all this borko thing?
@@podcastzutaloptica125 Ah, the casual. Never thought I'd see one in my lifetime.
Two times you were told to kick up to borko. You still kick up to rudolfo? Next time there will be no next time.
@@podcastzutaloptica125 Borko je naš čovek koji izbacujr Soprano klipove i najbolji je kanal za ovo... Eto da znaš
Shame what happened to junior at the end. Man was never the same after he lost his shinebox
It's beautiful to me that despite the differences and hardship between the 2 at the end when junior lost his mind completely the last time he sees Tony he didn't remember any of the bad or their differences he only remembered playing ball with Tony he only remembered the good.
I forgot how amazing junior's voice is.
Junior had some of the best lines on the Sopranos, just barely behind Tony -- that's why I loved him
Paulie Walnuts is the greatest lol
Ooof Marone Paulie had the best lines all day.
Would love to hear what Borko and Rodolfo have to say about this.
Stfu
They're nothing but glories uoloaders
Rodolfo? Fuck that fuckin parakeet
And then there’s Don Junior
Are you fucking kidding me? you never admit the existence of this thing! EVER
What I've always adored with the Sopranos, is its accurate depiction of real characters. The pressure that your family and their expectations can put on you and how they are expressed. It really hits home.
Oh my gosh, my dream Sopranos video. In-depth discussion on a great topic and great scenes
The way I look at it, Junior may not have been a varsity athlete, but he ran the junior varsity program pretty good.
Loved this. Please do more Sopranos videos! This is such a great show with rich story telling and character development.
Two fuckin Bosses...and we have this pygmy Lynch thing...
How can it be ok if it's askew?
The actor playing young Junior was perfect. I got the full Jr effect seeing young Jr in action
After watching The Many Saints, I thought, “Crazy to think that Junior had Dickie murdered.” Imagine if that info leaked. It would’ve changed the dynamics of The Soprano’s completely. Sad that Chris never knew how his dad really died.
chris would have done nothing
Sure in the Sopranos Tony told Chris a bent cop killed his dad n Chris killed said cop. Either Junior put that out or they did not plan to make the movie back then.
It bothered me that they allowed Chris to believe Dickie was a junkie...
@@mikevalenzula3028 Chris would have killed Mr Mgoo. Ffs a waste disposal unit nearly killed him ironic since Tonys in waste management.
Really, Mr. Magoo?
"A tremendous blow to my self esteem".
I watch these video over n over n over. They never get old. Happy there's a new one
Last time I was this early Tony still loved his mother. ;) Great analysis.... so many levels... greatest show ever!
A show so good that people are still making content based on it after a decade
Such a funny scene, watching Tony get upset and explaining why and then for Junior to say it 2 minutes later had me in tears laughing
Ah... yer sista's c**t!
- Get your coat we're leaving
- Eh I don't have a coat
- Well then get moving god dammit
Perfectly acted perfectly written,
Nobody irritated Tony like Junior could
One of the best “dumb AJ” moments!
borko & Rodolfo: I can't believe this!
This new guy better be kicking up to Don Borko. That's all I'm going say.
As long as Rummy respects old arrangements
Last week you believed you saw flying saucer over East Rutherford.
It really is sad because you know Junior probably could have remained a reliable fixture within the gang if he didn't feel as though he had to aspire to be top guy, a thing which is essential universal throughout all the characters. There's a clear desire on all of their parts in terms of becoming boss that they forget that all they have to do is be trustworthy and maintain the status quo and their careers are essentially guaranteed for life.
Gotta love your one of a kind editing style and humor tucked in. this is a gem. best show ever.
The final scene of Tony and Junior, where Junior is in that dark and depressing home is heartbreaking.
You think back to all the experiences, all the advice, all the fights, all the business deals, all the drama between Tony and him. And now? None of it matters.
Junior doesn’t even know who Tony is anymore. Like looking at a stranger. Makes you think about how fleeting and petty life is, and how to appreciate the little and important things that really matter.
Excellent points, very well stated. I 100% agree across the board, and had the same exact type of response to that powerful scene.
“In the end….it all gets washed away” one of the best lines of the show
I never thought about the Junior/Johnny Boy connection to Richie/Jackie Aprile. But the parallels hold. Nice observation.
You should make another video called " Little Carmine Never Had The Makings Of A Varsity Linguists "
I can tell juniors wasn’t a varsity athlete buy the way he ran after he shot tony
Lol. I can't get it out of my head now and not upset about it. Well that and telling Tony " Don't touch it! " (the thermostat).
really really awesome analysis. the similarity between junior and bobby being all theory and no action was a really great observation and also great writing. like silvio said, "some people are better at being number two."
This is really insightful and entertaining
No mention of Bacala whooping Tony's ass? One of the best moments in the whole show!!!
Well done, esp. the montage at the end.
I'm glad you included Dominic's singing.
these are edited wonderfully. you came out of nowhere with this. it's beautiful. you're beautiful.
Love these Sopranos videos. Please do more! Especially the metaphorical stuff... it would fit right in on your channel!
“ruuummmyyyssss cooorrrrrnnneeerrrr”
First comment I've seen about this
@@290TheEmpireRecords That voice is unmistakeable to me at this point.
@smilebackifyourugly it took about 3 seconds to recognize
@@290TheEmpireRecords not even.
I watched his sopranos ending video and knew it immediately.
I’ve listened to hours of that voice.
Not ashamed to say it either, Rummy’s Corner is the best boxing channel period.
Once again, your analysis is absolutely fantastic. From Twin Peaks to the Mandalorian and the Sopranos, your ability to break down every aspect of each storyline, character, etc is spot on. Well done!
Thank you for doing Sorpranos again!🙏You were right about The Boys, too! Thank you so very very much! WILL NEVER DOUBT THE KING AGAIN! Junior was so sad to me, he was overly concerned what people thought. Overly sensitive, but not hyper observant. He never saw all the traps.
Great vid - some pointers that I never fully caught before watching. Cheers!
You failed to mention that Tony would have not only pounded Adriana, but also a catchers mitt.
those who can't play coach. Junior is a coach to better players
Awesome video! Love how you break it down
“I’m in awe-er of you...”
Holy cow man this is so well done!
Excellent video bro.. I've always thought junior was one of the more fascinating characters and I'm glad you explored him this deeply. Really enjoyed 👌
TIL I learned Rummys Corner makes Sopranos videos too?!? Love your stuff, man, keep it up!
You know, Quasimodo predicted all this.
This is a great upload. Thank you so much!
Still hard to connect that he was Johnny Ola in 2. Sure he was younger, but he really is a tremendous actor and becomes these characters. Also was great in Gotti.
You are Rummy's Corner too right? I swear I know that voice! Cool that you cover two of my hobbies! Cheers bro!
Tony used Junior as advisor when it was something...technically Italian relating to the business. If he needed someone for something that required actual brain cells,thinking outside the box you might say...Hesh.
In my humble opinion, Dominic Chianese was the best actor on a series that had many outstanding actors.
Very good video, not a typical Sopranos video I expect but I like the format. 👍
Oh! I thought borko told you not post on these routes anymore
“Next time, post like borko or don’t post at all...”
that "I dont go down enough" will never not spit me out my drink hahahaha
Great video! I used to love ur Twin Peaks videos. Glad to see ur still at it!
I also just happen to be rewatching Sopranos. So this was perfect timing.
Livia would've been one of the most powerful bosses in history if she was born a male. She was more cold and calculating than EVERYONE, including Tony most of the time. Tony even said something to her along these lines once
She was dumb to turn down vegas, so no.
Livia's personality was evident in the whole family some more so than others.Tony oddly enough was the most like Livia while Janice had both Johnny Boy and Livia's character
Right on, nice analysis. If you've ever had a parent or grandparent with dementia it's true you don't realize it right away and they can create a lot of turmoil in the family with the things they start saying out loud. I don't think either his Mother or his Uncle June wanted him dead. They were just further gone than people understood, confused and acting out all that repressed anger.
But then again, most varsity athletes never had the makings of a mafioso.
Wow I had no idea this channel existed. I love Rummys corner and now there’s even more content!
Wonderfully done.
In retrospective, almost every bad aspect of Tony's personality can be tracked down to the fact that it was Junior who raised him among the rankings of the DiMeos. Everything except the impulsive behavior which, along with his physical build, is a legacy from his father.
Among other things, it includes his bloodthirst, arrogance, bad mood and even a strong inferiority complex, though in Tony's case it is presented mostly outside of his crime family, as he is indeed very competent at his drill and anyone near him with half a brain can realize how foolish (and dangerous) it is to incite his animosity.
Hell, Junior even killed Tony's cousin, one of the few who could help Tony and (his own son) Chris grow to be mature and well-respected men, not just "made men".
I can't help but think of the Japanese mafia, the Yakuza. Other than being one of the four most prevalent mafias in the world (along with the Sicilian mafia, from which the italian-american crime families take their inspiration), their namesake literally means "good-for-nothings", probably a mockery from the populace who saw them as nothing more than dangerous buffons who couldn't survive outside of their violence.
And well, I can't think of Junior doing anything of his life except killing others. He's the perfect good-for-nothing, always hiding behind a gun.
You need to do more sopranos analysis this is golden
This was really well done. Thank you.
He's a goddamn hot house flower, this Wow Lynch Wow
Small hands was his problem
A standout at Junior Varsity! Well said! Very great Insight, enjoyed this Piece
He could be accused of acting like a boss, without wanting to climb the ladder. Very insightful video. I hadn’t considered it before. Delightful work. Keep doing what you are doing. Should be taught like Shakespeare.
Excellent analysis. Thanks
Tony still beat up that brolic Mutt at Satrianos.
"What's your problem slamming the refrigerator door"?
He may not have had the makings of a varsity athlete but he managed to outlive everyone else.
Get your coat, we're leaving.
I don't have a coat.
Hey it's my main man from RUMMY'S CORNER!!! I love your boxing knowledge bro...and you are doing a killer job with THE SOPRANOS!!!
Thanx bruh
Sure, but you're wrong about one thing.... Tony didn't expertly manipulate Junior. The idea to let Junior think that he was boss came from Dr. Melfi. In the session before allowing Junior to "take the reins," Melfi mentions how allowing older folks to think they're in charge avoids issues. She said that and a bunch of other stuff. Tony took this session idea and applied it to Junior. This was hardly Tony's idea.
What a great video. Explains a lot, thank you for the great analysis
Jackie was a better Varsity Athlete than Tony was. The family was calm and everyone seemed happy with him as boss. Tony seemed happier as captain also.
Love the Rummy's Corner channel!! Just found this channel, love it as well..
Wow Lynch Wow never had the makings of a varsity Borko
I am always in "awer" of Soprano analysis
We’re not making a western here
wow real informative, long time sopranos fan
The crub your enthusiasm show hd compared to him and bobby had me rolling...lol.
Great analysis buddy!
sweet!! another sopranos video
21:43 I'm sure Hesh goes back farther with Junior than anyone. Even HE was happy with the arrangement. As the saying goes, "It's not pershonal, it's bishness"
Damn, this is good!! If there are more of these I will definitely be watching!!
Borko and Rodolfo close shop, it's open season. The Albanians like Lynch will be uploading videos.
THis was an amazing video. Nothing more to say, but great analysis.
Junior was like Tom Hagen in the Godfather he did give tony great advice for a certain amount of time
Tom wasn't disloyal or cowardly. JR is smart but that's about it