When David Chase pitched the idea of The Sopranos, it would be impossible to predict how a manipulative, murdering, New Jersey mob boss could become one of the most beloved antiheroes in television history. Over the course of six seasons, audiences rooted for his triumphs, no matter how awful the means. So how did David Chase create a modern Italian-American gangster character that broke out of the character archetype? What was it about Tony Soprano that continues to draw so many people into the series for rewatches and first-time watches nearly two decades after the series finale? That question drives…
It used to be that sequels could rarely ever be considered as outstanding as the original movie in a franchise. But times have changed and with change comes a new perspective: maybe Die Hard with a Vengeance is the best Die Hard movie of all. So, let’s dive into the surprisingly well-crafted film that is Die Hard 3 and talk about the exciting screenplay, the underrated Die Hard villain, and John McTiernan’s endlessly watchable directing. Continue reading Die Hard with a Vengeance: Why It’s the Best Die Hard Movie
The most successful TV shows of recent years hail from an increasingly wide variety of genres and styles. But many of these otherwise disparate shows are made in the same distinctive format: many are “anthology series.” An anthology series tell groups of complete stories that are only loosely connected, if at all. Continue reading What Is an Anthology Series? Meaning and 7 Best Shows
The Sopranos season 1 premiered on HBO on January 10, 1999. At the time, the top television shows were ER, Friends, and Frasier. Home television sets were filled with quick plot turns on the procedural table, coffee shop couch chats, and high-rise Seattle sitcoms. So when David Chase came onto the scene with a story about a mob boss who is just as likely to kill someone as he is to cry in a therapy session, audiences and critics did not see it coming.It marked a new era of television, not because it followed what came before, but because The…
The magic of The Sopranos characters is how they change throughout the seasons. Whether they are a regular through the show's six seasons, like Tony, Dr. Melfi, or Christopher, or are a fleeting seasonal character (no spoilers yet), each one brought a new element to the world and felt like they had a whole life before they came into the story. They expanded the world of the show, revealed new parts of other characters, and forced them to change. Use this sopranos character list as a guide to how each one connects to Tony's world. There can be a lot…
Lost was one of the biggest television phenomenons of the 2000s. From its deep mysteries to its wild plot twists, the show continues to be popular among fans and newcomers alike. However, the ending for Lost–specifically “The End”, the season finale–is probably the most contentious and controversial thing the series ever did. So if you want to have the Lost ending explained, you’ve come to the right place. This article will analyze and explain the ending to Lost, in addition to elements tied to said ending and the series as a whole. Continue reading Lost Ending Explained: What Actually Happened?
In a desert drug deal, Walt, Jesse, and Mike are outgunned by Declan and his crew. Walt not only holds his ground but delivers a line that tilts the power dynamic completely. This three-word line has become the most iconic quote from the entire Breaking Bad series. The say my name Breaking Bad moment has since been referenced in screenwriting courses, film criticism, and pop culture alike. It took four and a half seasons and a nearly full character arc to load the line with the weight of the moment. So let’s dive into the surface meaning and deeper meaning…
Jesse Pinkman, played by Aaron Paul, was supposed to get killed off of Breaking Bad by the end of season 1. The show’s creator, Vince Gilligan, had it all planned out, including a drug deal gone wrong that ends with Jesse’s death and leaves Walter White guilt-ridden. But then Aaron Paul came on set and started saying things like “cow house” with a frenetic, nervous, but somehow likeable energy, and Gilligan couldn’t help but keep him on the show. What followed was five more seasons of one of television's best characters with the best Jesse Pinkman quotes for our memories.…
Breaking Bad has earned its place among the best and most influential television series of all time, alongside classics like The Sopranos, Lost, The Wire, and Mad Men. Its season finale was over a decade ago, yet lines like “Say my name” continue to live on. People still rewatch the show and arrive at the show for the first time all these years later. Why? It's in the writing and performance. And what better way to explore that than through the best Breaking Bad quotes from its entire run?Continue reading 32 Best Breaking Bad Quotes & Iconic Lines of All…
What makes Walter White one of television's most iconic characters? His duality is what makes him so compelling. The story begins with a mild-mannered, tightly wound chemistry teacher and ends with Heisenberg — a name that we need not give an explanation. The distance between these two versions of the same character is Breaking Bad in a nutshell. One of TV's greatest character arcs — best understood through his most memorable Walter White quotes from across all five seasons.Continue reading 35 Best Walter White Quotes: Every Iconic Line Ranked
