Cipriani's two cents
Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2004 1:18 pm
Upon first seeing the promo for "Sedimental Education" that was attached to "Irregular Around the Margins", I was stoked to say the least. Finally we had an episode that centers around Tony B. As I look through this thread I notice that this episode is getting mixed reviews. I really can't see how so many people don't like this episode. I myself thought it was good. Though it is no "University" (one of my fav all time episodes), I was happy how it turned out.
Perhaps the reason people don't like this episode so much is because it succeeds "Irregular Around the Margins" which we all agree was among the best episodes of Sopranos. When the episode started our expectations were so high because "Irregular Around the Margins" was so great. That is why a lot of people didn't like this episode. Their stakes were too high and were expecting a lot more.
But enough about you shmucks. I loved this episode. Again, it's not as great as past episode 6s like "University" and "The Happy Wanderer" but it definitely takes third. I sat last night on my couch watching Carmela and realizing how much of a hypocrite she is. She really revealed herself in this episode as someone who in reality is on Tony's level as far as marital commitment goes. Sure she doesn't sleep around as much as Tony, but she had deeper feelings for Wegler. Her feelings for Wegler went a lot deeper than Tony's feelings for any of his goomahs. Of course, Carmela gets shot down twice in this episode. Once by her priest, Father Intintola, and second by her "boyfriend" Robert Wegler.
Throughout all the seasons of Sopranos, I hated Father Intintola. He was like the sleezy lawyer who tries to turn all our badass mobsters into sissies. But finally he does something good when he shoots Carmela down during confession. (God I hope this guy doesn't die tomorrow on 24). Anyway, I just relished how Carmela keeps hurting herself when it comes to relationships. As for Wegler, I knew watching "Sedimental Education" that this guy'll be dead...soon. I hope this moron gets his. If there's one thing that Sopranos does best, it's bringing out the emotion in people. Whether it be Ralphie beating a stripper to death, Meadow dating a black student, or someone getting whacked, we all feel a certain way. This episode really brought out my hatred for Wegler and Carmela.
Enough about them. The episode for me was all about Tony B. His dream of going legit and running a massage palor collapses when he finally snaps and realizes how hard it is to stay clean and be a civilian. All I really have to say is that I'm happy he's back in the game and come to his senses.
Cipriani's Rating:
**** (out of 5)
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Perhaps the reason people don't like this episode so much is because it succeeds "Irregular Around the Margins" which we all agree was among the best episodes of Sopranos. When the episode started our expectations were so high because "Irregular Around the Margins" was so great. That is why a lot of people didn't like this episode. Their stakes were too high and were expecting a lot more.
But enough about you shmucks. I loved this episode. Again, it's not as great as past episode 6s like "University" and "The Happy Wanderer" but it definitely takes third. I sat last night on my couch watching Carmela and realizing how much of a hypocrite she is. She really revealed herself in this episode as someone who in reality is on Tony's level as far as marital commitment goes. Sure she doesn't sleep around as much as Tony, but she had deeper feelings for Wegler. Her feelings for Wegler went a lot deeper than Tony's feelings for any of his goomahs. Of course, Carmela gets shot down twice in this episode. Once by her priest, Father Intintola, and second by her "boyfriend" Robert Wegler.
Throughout all the seasons of Sopranos, I hated Father Intintola. He was like the sleezy lawyer who tries to turn all our badass mobsters into sissies. But finally he does something good when he shoots Carmela down during confession. (God I hope this guy doesn't die tomorrow on 24). Anyway, I just relished how Carmela keeps hurting herself when it comes to relationships. As for Wegler, I knew watching "Sedimental Education" that this guy'll be dead...soon. I hope this moron gets his. If there's one thing that Sopranos does best, it's bringing out the emotion in people. Whether it be Ralphie beating a stripper to death, Meadow dating a black student, or someone getting whacked, we all feel a certain way. This episode really brought out my hatred for Wegler and Carmela.
Enough about them. The episode for me was all about Tony B. His dream of going legit and running a massage palor collapses when he finally snaps and realizes how hard it is to stay clean and be a civilian. All I really have to say is that I'm happy he's back in the game and come to his senses.
Cipriani's Rating:
**** (out of 5)
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