With the recent oversaturation of critically acclaimed TV, are younger generations forgetting The Sopranos? Three millennials -- Jarod Backens, Drew Madden, and Josh Fink (who has never seen the show!) -- unpack each episode to determine if The Sopranos should still be considered the best show of all time. This millennial’s love letter is the perfect companion as you watch or re-watch the series.
Episodes
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
"Denial, Anger, Acceptance." Jarod, Drew, and Josh speculate about what a series needs in order to be in consideration for the "best of all time." Are the topics of depression and the meaning of life too heavy for mainstream audiences? Drew reveals an existential perspective of the universe.
Links:
Astrology and Astronomy on Wikipedia
Drew Madden Art Website
Josh Hasn't Seen The Sopranos on Twitter
Did we miss anything? Contact us at www.jarodbackens.com
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
"46 Long." As the series struggles to escape the shadow of classic gangster movies (and '90s clichés), Jarod, Drew, and Josh discuss the mastery of not knowing when characters are lying or telling the truth. Drew has a happy childhood memory of playing baseball with his dad and Josh recounts a harrowing tale of a grease fire. Is playing on your phone while watching TV a millennial habit?
Links:
Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather Notebook YouTube Video
LaserDisc (for millennials and centennials)
Josh Hasn't Seen The Sopranos on Twitter
Did we miss anything? Reach out to us at www.jarodbackens.com
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
"The Sopranos Pilot." Jarod, Drew, and Josh begin their journey reflecting on the generational nostalgia pervasive to "The Sopranos," and how this compares to the generational differences prevalent among the characters in the show. Jarod is adamant about keeping spoilers hidden from Drew and Josh. Is this the best pilot of all time?
Links:
Competition to Avoid Learning Who Won the Super Bowl Article
Best Actor Nominees and Winners (The '50s belonged to Marlon Brando.)
NBA MVPs (The '10s belonged to Lebron James.)
12 Angry Men on IMDb (I guess #5 isn't good enough for Josh...)
Josh Hasn't Seen The Sopranos on Twitter
Reach out to us on www.jarodbackens.com