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The Many Saints of Newark and Many Reasons to Like It
My Many Saints Review. It tinkered with time and narration. It gave me classic Sopranos elements and origin story. What’s not to like?
Power & Pitfalls of Self-Reflection: Lessons from The Sopranos
The Sopranos, and its portrayal of the power of therapy, self-reflection, and moral choices. Learn more about its central themes and lasting impact.
The Patsy Parisi Sopranos Theory
Patsy Parisi’s presence in the Sopranos is understated but very interesting when you consider the theory of him being the man behind the demise of Tony Soprano. This is a deeper dive into the side character and a look at the possibility of him being the one who set Tony up.
The Motives of Uncle Junior and Patsy Parisi from the Sopranos
Junior’s dementia is one of the most fascinating and underrated aspects of a show that dives deep into the science and philosophy of mental health - or as Christopher would put it, “the human condition”.
So many threads woven together. Leaving native land, spiritual kinship, love. It’s one of my favorite movies and was my favorite of 2023.