The Sopranos
David Chase’s show is really losing it.
Season 6.2 has obliterated the normalcy of our beloved Mafiosos. Tony has developed a bad-luck gambling affinity, seemingly out of nowhere (and counter to his fear of disgracing his father’s memory), Christophuh has been killed-off with very little build up, and A.J. has taken over Paulie’s place as the show’s crybaby (I quit– But you’s the manager!)
I doubt Chase put enough thought into the structuring of his sieres’ demise. It seems to be stringing us along– LOST style. Hopefully the last few episodes will bank on series nostalgia, and give us a fitting end for Tony and the boys.
Technically, last week’s episode (83 – Kennedy and Heidi ) slipped from the show’s usual standards. The Chrissy death-scene buildup (driving in a car at night) was terribly lit. On the HD broadcast, there were areas of the picture where there was NO contrast depth. Really disheartening.
Entourage
Entourage, however, hit a home-run last week. After that awful 20 minute episode a few weeks ago, I really thought the show had “jumped the shark.” Now that the foursome is back with Ari, the show is pulling on its roots, and the jokes can start coming– Fast N’ furiously.
We’ll have to see what tomorrow holds…
