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Actor Joe Pantoliano, who played Ralph Cifaretto on The Sopranos, revealed that he is considering leaving the United States for Portugal in the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s election win. In an interview with Page Six, Pantoliano expressed that he was “uncomfortable with the nature” of what was happening in the U.S., and added that he wants to “run for the hills.” “I’m so uncomfortable with the nature of what’s happening in our country, and I just want to run for the hills,” Pantoliano told the outlet.

The Sopranos debuted in 1999 and quickly became appointment TV. David Chase’s most-see crime drama follows New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano as he runs his illegal enterprise (or, as he calls it, ‘waste management business’) and juggles his family commitments. Now, thanks to video on demand, you no longer have to make an appointment. With all six seasons currently available on Max and Hulu, here are the ten best episodes of The Sopranos to watch right now. Although, to be honest, all 86 episodes are unmissable.

The new docuseries from HBO, Wise Guy, is out now. In it, David Chase, creator of The Sopranos, speaks about the creation of the show that changed television history. Wise Guy takes an interesting look at how Chase came up with the idea, as well as a look into the writer's room where so many classic episodes were created. The Sopranos was one of the best series of all-time, with brilliant writing, thrilling twists, and some memorable characters, but none of it would have mattered without James Gandolfini, the actor tasked with playing The Sopranos' lead, a tortured man filled...

When Drea de Matteo’s character died on The Sopranos, it was agonizing for everyone — including the actress, herself. In the new documentary Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos, de Matteo, 52, recalled filming the season 5 episode entitled “Long Term Parking,” in which her character Adriana was killed for being an FBI informant. Creator David Chase kept Adriana’s fate under wraps until the very last minute to avoid any possible leaks to the public.

Bada bing. A new documentary about the making of HBO’s mafia hit, “The Sopranos,” covers how the late star James Gandolfini gave money to his fellow cast members – except one. Now airing on HBO and Max, “Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos” sees series creator David Chase say onscreen about Gandolfini, “He was great to that crew. He made them laugh, and he gave the other cast members $30,000.” This information was also previously reported in the 2021 book, “Tinderbox: HBO’s Ruthless Pursuit of New Frontiers.” According to the book, Gandolfini signed a contract that would pay him...

James Gandolfini’s portrayal of Tony Soprano remains one of the greatest TV performances of the last 25 years, but working on the show day in and day out proved extremely taxing for the gifted actor. James Gandolfini’s portrayal of Tony Soprano remains one of the greatest TV performances of the last 25 years, but working on the show day in and day out proved extremely taxing for the gifted actor. "Every other day, we would go to a bar. We would have the exact same conversation,” Van Zandt explained. “We would get drunk. He’d say, ‘I’m done. I’m not going...

Michael Imperioli, a star from the show The Sopranos, apparently received backlash online after sharing and gushing over a photo of a young Kamala Harris. According to the New York Post, Imperioli posted the image of Harris on Sunday, and his fans were quick to share their thoughts, the outlet reported Saturday. “I would vote for her based on this photo alone,” Imperioli wrote in the caption. As of Saturday morning, it appeared he had turned the comments off on the image, but the Post article quoted several social media users who had voiced their opinions:

Hollywood star and The Sopranos alum Drea de Matteo says Hollywood is full of “quiet” Trump supporters and questioned how much actors are getting paid to publicly support President Joe Biden ahead of the November election. de Matteo told Fox News’ Jesse Watters on Monday that she thinks “a lot of quiet Trump supporters” in Hollywood. The actress — best known for her role as Adriana La Cerva in the hit television series, The Sopranos — also reacted to a montage of actors played before her interview, saying, “That was a hard intro to watch.”

Emmy-winning actress Drea de Matteo told Donald Trump Jr. in a podcast interview that many prominent celebrities like herself are against Biden’s agenda but are afraid to speak out. De Matteo, who rose to fame in HBO’s “The Sopranos,” spoke with former President Trump’s son on a recent episode of his “Triggered” podcast. De Matteo has a history of slamming cancel culture, even starting a streetwear brand called “Ultrafree” that helps “promote free speech.”

BREAKING NEWS: Goodfellas and Sopranos actor removes activist from Broadway theatre in a no nonsense, Christopher Moltisanti style, reaction. RT if you agree with the actions of the brave Spider and Chris actor, Michael Imperioli,

Sopranos actress Drea de Matteo has praised OnlyFans for 'saving her life' after her refusal to have the COVID vaccine cost her acting gigs and left her with just $10 in her bank account. While Drea, 52, was initially reluctant to join the adult subscription service last year, she has now revealed her racy uploads proved so lucrative that she paid off her mortgage debts within five minutes - and has even launched her own business. The actress, who has been carb-loading to get in shape for the money shots, also revealed how, as well as nearly losing her house,...

They woke up this morning … and decided to get some of the gang back together at the 2024 Emmy Awards. Lorraine Bracco and Michael Imperioli reunited onstage to present the nominee for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, which ultimately went to Imperioli’s “The White Lotus” co-star Jennifer Coolidge. “Speaking for Michael, myself and the entire cast and crew, it was an honor working with ‘Sopranos’ creator David Chase,” Bracco, 69, said. As she appeared to get choked up, she added: “And, of course, the great James Gandolfini.”

Sopranos creator David Chase is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his iconic show’s premier and lamenting the death of television’s exquisite Golden Age. In an interview with the Sunday Times, the 78-year-old who changed television, but sadly not forever, said, “Yes, this is the 25th anniversary, so of course it’s a celebration. But perhaps we shouldn’t look at it like that. Maybe we should look at it like a funeral.”

“The Sopranos” debuted 25 years ago, but what makes it a masterpiece is how much older its themes are. In 1827, Goethe wrote a poem that begins, “America, you have it better.” The German genius ended with the wish that America’s children, when they took up the pen themselves, wouldn’t write stories about “knights, robbers and ghosts.” He wasn’t just warning Americans to stay away from childish entertainments and fairy tales — though it’s easy to guess what he’d think of “Star Wars” and other Disney products. America was a new land with new promise, and Goethe hoped it would...

SNIP Brancato portrayed Robert De Niro’s son, Calogero, in the coming-of-age classic, then won a role as a minor mobster in “The Sopranos.” But in 2005, Brancato’s life infamously spun out of control: hopelessly addicted to crack and heroin, he burgled a friend’s house with an accomplice when a hero off-duty cop who confronted them was shot dead. The actor was acquitted of murder but served eight years for the botched heist. Now he has found a third act: inspiring others to stay clean and steer clear of crime, through both an Instagram account with 95,000 followers, and working at...

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich said this week that an uncanny parallel can be drawn between the scandal-ridden Biden family and the fictional HBO series The Sopranos. “Between Hunter Biden’s laptop scandal, and the Bidens’ various shady private-equity schemes with foreign fraudsters, it’s not too hard to make the analogy,” Gingrich wrote.

The historic New Jersey funeral home where mobsters wound up after getting whacked in “The Sopranos” is facing a hit job itself. The Irvine-Cozzarelli Memorial Home in Belleville — which was discussed and featured in numerous episodes of the HBO Mafia drama — could be demolished as part of a redevelopment plan recently approved by township officials, NJ.com reported. It’s a controversial move, as the building on Washington Avenue where the storied business is located dates back to 1885 — and the local historical society doesn’t want to see it fitted for cement overshoes. “The place has incredible potential,” Michael...

Actor Tony Sirico — best know for his role as mobster Paulie Walnuts on “The Sopranos” — is dead, his brother, Robert, announced on Facebook on Friday. He was 79. ​”It is with great sadness, but with incredible pride, love and a whole lot of fond memories, that the family of Gennaro Anthony “Tony” Sirico wishes to inform you of his death on the morning of July 8, 2022,” the priest wrote, sharing a picture of Sirico. “Tony is survived by his two beloved children, Joanne Sirico Bello and Richard Sirico, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews and many other relatives.

Tony Sirico, one of the main stars of "The Sopranos," is dead ... TMZ has confirmed.Tony played Paulie "Walnuts" Gualtieri, one of Tony Soprano's main guys for every season of the HBO hit show. His brother Robert announced his passing on Facebook saying "It is with great sadness, but with incredible pride, love and a whole lot of fond memories, that the family of Gennaro Anthony "Tony" Sirico wishes to inform you of his death."Sirico was a big supporter of the U.S. military -- he and James Gandolfini once traveled to Iraq for a rally for the troops there. He...

“Welcome to the world. People are garbage.” ~Tony Soprano Today, we take for granted premium cable channels and streaming services creating their own content. In the late 1990’s, this was a brand new concept, one that many people in the film and television industry had little or no faith in. HBO took a big gamble with The Sopranos — and they hit the jackpot. The show was a resounding critical success and connected deeply with viewers. It garnered and audience of around 11 million viewers an episode, including most viewers for a season premier with 22.6 Million in 2001[1]. What’s...