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Inside The Making Of 'The Sopranos'

2024/9/6
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This chapter discusses the impact of 'The Sopranos' on television and provides a review of the HBO documentary 'Wiseguy: David Chase and The Sopranos'. It explores David Chase's journey from film enthusiast to television creator, highlighting his influences and creative process. The documentary features archival footage, interviews with cast members, and insights into the show's creation.
  • 'The Sopranos' premiered 25 years ago and revolutionized television.
  • The HBO documentary 'Wiseguy' explores the making of the show and David Chase's career.
  • David Chase was inspired by filmmakers like Fellini, Polanski, and Goddard.
  • The documentary features audition tapes, outtakes, and interviews with the cast.
  • The show's finale is still debated, and its inspiration is partly drawn from '2001: A Space Odyssey'.

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25 years ago, The Sopranos premiered on HBO and changed expectations of what TV could be. There's a new two-part documentary, called Wise Guy, about the making of the show, centering on the series creator and executive producer, David Chase. We're using that as an excuse to revisit our interviews with Chase, as well as Lorraine Bracco, who played Tony's psychiatrist, Dr. Melfi, and Michael Imperioli, who played Tony's impetuous nephew. Film critic Justin Chang reviews Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)