Sopranos last night

[Big Michael]

Never seen any of the Godfather movies either. I'm odd I suppose but I personally don't see what is at all acceptable about a show that glamorizes and puts a "semi friendly" human face to the Mob. I am not saying others can't watch it, they can do as they please but to make organized criminals out as some kind of acceptable cult figure is just something i am not on side with.

Not moralizing here or trying to pursuade anyone else not to watch just stating my personal view.



Flame away.

The Godfather movies (the first two in particular) were pure brilliance. Consider renting the first two Godfather movies if you are a movie buff, if only for the production value (cinematography, acting, storyline, action...etc. the movies have it all). I think the movies, as well as The Sopranos, put a fairly balanced view in that they are firstly family stories with intrigue of a particular lifestyle mixed-in. But, I understand your viewpoint in that certain inviduals will see them as cult figures.

 

[tboy]

..... But, I understand your viewpoint in that certain inviduals will see them as cult figures.

Yeah, like this little known show called...what was it? star walk? moon trek? galaxy trek? oh....yeah...STAR trek lol

One thing we all have to realize is that in today's society, there are going to be people somewhere who take it TOO seriously.....(and literally) but that cannot be avoided because someone somewhere will take anything too seriously.....

 

[LancsLad]

I can see the points you guys are making and not knowing the show I didn't know of those plot points. I guess my main problem is just the premise of the show being about the Mob. That whole go to mass on Sunday, give large to the Church but kill and extort the rest of the week thing is just so hypocritical. I'm sure as humans each character will have their own litte foibles which takes away from the frizon (sp) of Mob allure but the overall theme is about a bunch of lawless gangsters having much more in life and living large compared to many law abiding people.

It can be a very compelling storyline, its just not for me.

I agree that certain gullible members of society can elevate any character to a bizzare cult status ( Trek being a great example) and that those on the fringe of any group do not represent the norm.

 

[syn]

Never seen any of the Godfather movies either. I'm odd I suppose but I personally don't see what is at all acceptable about a show that glamorizes and puts a "semi friendly" human face to the Mob. I am not saying others can't watch it, they can do as they please but to make organized criminals out as some kind of acceptable cult figure is just something i am not on side with.

Not moralizing here or trying to pursuade anyone else not to watch just stating my personal view.

Flame away.

perhaps if you watched the programme before critiquing it ... you may realize that the mob figures in the sopranos are not portrayed in a sympathetic, glamorous light.

syn

 

[Big Michael]

Yeah, like this little known show called...what was it? star walk? moon trek? galaxy trek? oh....yeah...STAR trek lol

One thing we all have to realize is that in today's society, there are going to be people somewhere who take it TOO seriously.....(and literally) but that cannot be avoided because someone somewhere will take anything too seriously.....

Agreed

 

[LancsLad]

perhaps if you watched the programme before critiquing it ... you may realize that the mob figures in the sopranos are not portrayed in a sympathetic, glamorous light.

syn

The way it is hyped in the ads on TV and billboards you would think it was another cbc peter trewdough fluff piece.

 

[tboy]

Lanc, while I agree with you on principal on shows/movies etc that glorify crime related characters our entertainment would be so B O R I N G without movies about criminals. Take Swordfish, The Island, Die Hard, etc etc and don't even get me started on rap and hip hop.

Anyhow, the hypocrasy of the catholic church is more about what you're referring to as opposed to the hypocrasy of the mafia.

 

[Von Wigglestaff]

I don't think The Sopranos is Lancs cup of tea. He was probably watching Gilmore Girls and having a MDILF fantasy.

 

[LancsLad]

I don't think The Sopranos is Lancs cup of tea. He was probably watching Gilmore Girls and having a MDILF fantasy.

I wish!!!!!