tag:www.baristanet.com,2008:/sopranosue/5 2007-06-12T15:27:01Z Movable Type 3.31 tag:www.baristanet.com,2007:/sopranosue//5.6062 2007-06-12T13:01:10Z 2007-06-12T15:27:01Z

So how did everyone like the final episode of The Sopranos series, as we know it? I enjoyed it, even though I probably missed about 2/3 of the dialogue (thank god for dvd-rw). I paid the final tribute by...

Soprano Sue http://www.baristanet.com So how did everyone like the final episode of The Sopranos series, as we know it? I enjoyed it, even though I probably missed about 2/3 of the dialogue (thank god for dvd-rw). I paid the final tribute by spending the season finale at Satin Dolls, and dinner at Cha Cha's in Boca Al Lupo Café. Being at da Bing (Satin Dolls) was a blast. Viewing the show with over 100 die hard fans (I’m guessing on how many people were there) is something every fan should experience one in their life time (too late now). When the show came on, the crowd cheered, when Phil Leotardo met his demise, the crowd was chanting Yes! Yes! (when you think about this, it really is funny how we react to a vicious murder) and when the scene came on showing the interior of Satin Dolls, everyone cheered. It was a fun and upbeat night, even if it is the last time we may see a new episode of The Sopranos. I don't have a problem with how David Chase ended the show (and yes the crowd went nuts, management of Satin Dolls, thought they lost their cable feed). Looking at the reactions of the crowd, I feel that the sign of a good program, is the reaction the viewer gets for seeing it (What the F%$k?). If it had ended with everything wrapped up in a neat little package (just like the brown paper package Tony Soprano gave his neighbor Mr. Cusimano to hold), we really would have walked away from “this thing of ours” with nothing. You have to be somewhat happy about the ending because, had we seen Tony Soprano dying at the end of the show, it really would have been truly the end. We can always, “don’t stop believing” that something special is waiting for us in the future. Spend some time, reflecting on some of the great moments from the show. We’ve have already endured two year waits between seasons, so as fans, we are old pros at the waiting game. We may not have The Sopranos, but we will always have New Jersey. And speaking of the future of the show, David Chase has spoken about the possibility of a movie in the future. ]]> Beth, who informs me that the play presently in production at Studio Dante, featuring Annabella Sciorra (Gloria Trillo), has had a cast change. Ms. Sciorra has left the production and Sharon Angela (Rosalie Aprile) has stepped up as a replacement. For ticket information, visit the Studio Dante web site. Thank you Lenny (the baked ziti king) and Anthony (aka Tony Mangia) for sending me this story about one of the extras we saw in Holsten’s. The song that Tony Soprano picked from the juke box in Holsten’s in “Don’t stop believing” is by the group, Journey, read about what a big moment this was for the band from the 80’s. By the way, there are no jukeboxes on the both tables in Holsten’s. And how many people noticed that when Tony Soprano, walked into the confectionery store, the views himself, sitting in a back both, wearing a bowling shirt. The other music choices Tony Soprano had were also interesting. - Soprano Sue]]> tag:www.baristanet.com,2007:/sopranosue//5.6051 2007-06-11T04:27:42Z 2007-06-11T04:41:40Z

I had to share with you what my dear friend Irish Mafia contributed to me, its precious The Luppertazzi Family is saddened to announce the untimely passing of Phillip Leotardo (nee Leonardo) from lead poisoning this Sunday night. Mr. Leotardo,...

Soprano Sue http://www.baristanet.com The Luppertazzi Family is saddened to announce the untimely passing of Phillip Leotardo (nee Leonardo) from lead poisoning this Sunday night. Mr. Leotardo, known to his friends as “The Shah of Iran,” had been in the advanced stages of this highly contagious disease for the past few months, despite some promise of recovery following his coronary last year. It seems that Mr. Leotardo had developed a malignant vendetta arising from his inability to compromise, no matter how many grilled cheese sandwiches and tissues he had in prison. Last week, the vendetta grew irregular around the margins and is said to have been linked to similar strains of lead poisoning affecting his business associates Robert “Bobby Baccala” Baccalieri and Silvio Dante, both of New Jersey . Mr. Leotardo's final words were privately directed to members of a “glorified crew,” perhaps some angels he envisioned at the end. Mr. Leotardo was an avid student of history and art, (having recently attended the gala opening of the genre film Cleaver), starring Daniel Baldwin . He was well-known for his lectures to his family about the importance of symbolism (gun and sword on the table) and his wry references to his own genitals. His wife Patty Leotardo (Vice President of Vice President of Concerned Catholic Mothers) shared his social views and is herself is famous for her recently literary criticism of the works of novelist Dan Brown. Never a champion of human rights, Mr. Leotardo frequently earned the ire of the gay community. Indeed, he also lost the support of the billiard-playing community for unsportsmanlike behavior. Mr. Leotardo is survived by several goons, a toothless henchman, some bratty kids, a clueless wife, and Nancy Sinatra. Thankfully, he is also survived by the fine actor Frank Vincent who stayed loyal to him until the end. Mr. Vincent, a man that Martin Scorcese calls “someone I can count on to deliver,” is the author of A Guy's Guide to Being a Man's Man. Mr. Leotardo was an infrequent communicant at Our Lady of Perpetual Sorrows Church. Funeral services will be held at an undisclosed location. Donations in memory of Mr. Leotardo should be sent to the Ellis Island Foundation. A very special thanks to Irish Mafia, to read more of her spins on "This Thing of Ours" check out her website, NJWriters. Now to turn back into a frog.... - Soprano Sue ]]> tag:www.baristanet.com,2007:/sopranosue//5.6045 2007-06-08T12:59:19Z 2007-06-08T18:03:32Z

This it it, the last weekend we have to look forward to Sunday night. Now it’s back to the thing normal people do, just looking forward to Friday. I am really looking forward to Sunday. I have faith after...

Soprano Sue http://www.baristanet.com This it it, the last weekend we have to look forward to Sunday night. Now it’s back to the thing normal people do, just looking forward to Friday. I am really looking forward to Sunday. I have faith after seeing the finales for such HBO shows, as “Sex in the City” and “Six Feet Under” that the finale for The Sopranos will be of the same caliber of quality. Happy Birthday wishes are extended today to Juliana Marguiles. Juliana played the character of Juliana Skiff. First Irish Mafia was late with her spin on Sunday’s show, “The Blue Comet" (something about the dog eating her homework) and then I overlooked the fact that I had her stuff. To read her spin on trains spinning out of control, click here. Speaking of the infamous Blue Comet, Newsweek has an article about the location used for the train store. It’s a real train store located in Long Island. John Ciarcia who plays the character of Albie Cianflone, part of the Phil Leotardo's New York crew on The Sopranos is now helming a theatrical production based on the life & music of legendary American songstress Kate Smith. The planned Off Broadway production, titled “Kathryn……The Original American Idol”, will star Ciarcia’s wife, actress/singer Karen King and is being directed by entertainment veteran Vincent Scarza. The opening date of this play has not been announced as of yet. We have some goodies for today. Lou Martini, Jr. who plays the character of Anthony Infante, will be a guest on Maxim Radio on Sirius Satellite Radio, channel 108 today at 1 pm. This is a repeat of a previously aired program, but that in no way means it isn’t good. Steven R. Schirripa (Bobby Bacala) and Vincent Curatola (Johnny Sack), will be guests on the Rachel Ray Show check for television guide for channel and time. This is a repeat of a previously aired show. Weekend events and festivities: This is a very special event that everyone can participate in (and have lots of fun at the same time). The United Cerebral Palsy Research and Education Foundation in collaboration with Six Flags Theme Parks of America will present a “Hope through Research Day” at various parks through out the country. On June 10 at the Jackson, New Jersey facility, a percentage of ticket sales will go to this foundation. They have chosen, Robert Funaro (Eugene Pontecorvo) from The Sopranos as their celebrity ambassador. The goal is to fill the park to capacity, and to use proceeds to enable children through out the world, to walk. Tickets for admission are normally 45.99 but as part of this promotion, you can purchase park tickets for $29.50 if you use the promotional code, “HOPE”. This is a very important event, which will help many children, so please by all means, try to participate at one of the parks which has events for the United Cerebral Palsy organization, planned in your area. Sopranos Finale Parties, I have two that am attending this Sunday night. The first fan party I am attending is being held at Cha Cha's in Boca Al Lupo Café (just call it Cha Cha's), at 113 Mulberry Street, (between Canal & Hester Streets) in New York City. Cha Cha (John Ciarcia) plays the character of Albie Cianflone, part of the Phile Leotardo's New York crew on The Sopranos. The food is always great there and Cha Cha’s is the the only place in New York’s Little Italy that has an intimate outside courtyard where you can enjoy your meal. The place is also well known as having the best gelato in all the 5 boroughs of New York City. Rumor (maybe I just know something that I am not saying) has it that some Sopranos actors may be stopping by to see their friend, Chach. The phone number is 1-212-431-9755. The café’ is located on Mulberry closer to Canal Street end of the block. From there I will be traveling over to New Jersey for my last pole dance at Satin Dolls (aka Bada Bing) in Lodi, New Jersey. I figure by spending my Sunday this way, I am paying homage to both the New York and New Jersey crews. It’s going to be a lot of fun! - Soprano Sue ]]> tag:www.baristanet.com,2007:/sopranosue//5.6032 2007-06-07T13:25:31Z 2007-06-07T20:06:56Z

You know some stories in life are so precious. Yesterday, I had to met someone at a location from the opening credits, Pizzaland. Pizzaland is located on Route 7 westbound, near the intersection of Kearny Avenue and Ridge Road...

Soprano Sue http://www.baristanet.com You know some stories in life are so precious. Yesterday, I had to met someone at a location from the opening credits, Pizzaland. Pizzaland is located on Route 7 westbound, near the intersection of Kearny Avenue and Ridge Road in North Arlington. The place is really easy to spot, because it is next door to a bar that is so small, they serve you a beer in a shot glass… Anyway, when I arrived, there was a paper sign on the door, which says, “Closed due to The Sopranos.” Okay, I know they are not filming and I am thinking maybe I should give a call over to the Sopranos Production office and ask them what did they do to this guy, to force him to close (maybe the guy was a little late with payment for trash pick up, I have no idea). So, I met up with my friend and at one point, the worker who was inside comes out, and I’m like “Why are you guys closed?” Here’s the scoop; Apparently the search engine Yahoo, featured Pizzaland on their opening page, and they got swamped (you see everything Sopranos always circles back to the Meadowlands) with orders (they ship pizza nationwide) and they had to close to focus on filling the orders they received. They were a little upset to say the least, because they are unable to fulfill the commitments to their regular customers. I tried getting a free pizza out of them (it falls under the if its free its for me category), I explained that I am affiliated with AOL…… You can never say I didn’t try.]]> Sopranos Finale party’s I am attending two this time around. The first party I am attending is at Cha Cha’s in Boca Al Lupo Café (just call it Cha Cha’s), at 113 Mulberry Street, (between Canal & Hester Streets) in New York City. Cha Cha (John Ciarcia) plays the character of Albie Cianflone, part of the Phile Leotardo’s New York crew on The Sopranos. The food is always great there and they are the only place in Little Italy that has an intimate outside courtyard where you can enjoy your meal. The place is also well known as having the best gelato in all the 5 boroughs of New York City. Rumor has it that some Sopranos actors may be stopping by to see their friend, Chach. The phone number is 1-212-431-9755. The place is located on Mulberry closer to Canal Street. From there I will be traveling over to New Jersey for my last pole dance at Satin Dolls (aka Bada Bing) in Lodi, New Jersey. I figure by spending my Sunday this way, I am paying homage to both the New York and New Jersey crews. I can across a piece about Frank Vincent’s (Phil Leotardo) book, “A Guy’s Guide to being a Man’s Man” on the Beauty Blabber Web site. I had a chance to interview Frank Vincent about his book, a few months back. Read the interview here. Mark this date; we have a new event to add to the event page. On June 25, two Sopranos actors, Julianna Marguiles (Juliana Skiff) and David Strathaim (Robert Wegler) will participate in a reading entitled, “At War: American Playwrights Respond to Iraq" according to Playbill. Tickets are available by calling (212) 352-3101. The performance will be at National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South, New York City. If you are wondering about how The Sopranos will end, the Associated Press reports that there were 3 alternate endings filmed for Sunday’s finale. Knowing the creativity David Chase and his writing team have, I am confident the finale will be really good. The Associated Press also reports that 3 out of every 5 New Jerseyians have watched The Sopranos, and 56 percent of people nationwide recognize the fact that the show is based in New Jersey. The article also contains other interesting facts derived from the poll conducted by Fairleigh Dickinson University's PublicMind. Forbes Magazine has an article on Tony Soprano’s Management style and why it works for him. On Monday June 11, actor Joseph R. Gannascoli (Vito Spatafore) will be signing his book, “A Meal to Die For”, at Harold’s Famous Deli, located in Edison. The time to be there is between 2 and 5 pm. Pick up The New York Times today, there is a great (really really funny) article about me (,i>Soprano Sue Sadik) by Peter Applebome, entitled, "Bracing for the Demise of the Big Guy." - Soprano Sue ]]> tag:www.baristanet.com,2007:/sopranosue//5.6028 2007-06-06T13:29:30Z 2007-06-07T20:05:57Z

We start today off with a birthday salute to Max Casella. Max plays a very special character on the show, Benny Fazio (terminator 2), who we can always count on to wack someone on the show. Monday morning, on...

Soprano Sue http://www.baristanet.com We start today off with a birthday salute to Max Casella. Max plays a very special character on the show, Benny Fazio (terminator 2), who we can always count on to wack someone on the show. Monday morning, on the JJ & Lynne Show which broadcasts on 94.7 WCSX in Detroit, got the chance to speak with Little Steven (Silvio Dante). This morning, I discovered the transcripts of the discussion, rolled up in my morning paper. Here is what it said. Little Steven tells JJ and Lynne about being shot as Silvio Lynne - “When they shot you in the car, how did they get those blood things to go off perfectly?” Little Steven - “You know it’s funny, I don’t want to ruin it for people when they watch these things too much. Cause I really hate those tell it all sort of, tell all explanations you always see about movies and things. But there are a bunch of these things that explode on your body and glass and things. There are blanks being fired. I was surprised at how scientific it wasn’t. Those kinds of things are really quite wild still. You know with blanks ricocheting all over the place and explosions happening all over the place.” JJ - “Does that help you put your head in the right place to pretend being shot?” Little Steven - “To some extent it does. To some extent you have to really, really concentrate to not think about it. Or else you're gonna flinch at the wrong time and things like that. Same thing when that guy got killed across from me at the table a few shows ago. Remember that really cool slow motion thing? The scene is you’re talking very casually to somebody and somebody is about to be blown away three feet away. The blood is gonna splatter from his explosion onto your face and you can’t flinch. Just try that sometime. Have a friend of yours with a glass of water about to throw it in your face. And don’t flinch when it happens.” Little Steven talks about the upcoming series finale. Lynne - “So it’s a trust issue that no one tells anybody anything?” Little Steven - “With a few of us, I think yeah. I’ve known pretty much all year. I'm not saying its advertised to everybody that’s ever done the show. But the few of us who have been there from the beginning, we can obviously be trusted. Yeah, so we know.” JJ - “Are you personally surprised by how it ends?” Little Steven - “It’s one of those things where everyone you talk to would have a different ending. So, it’s gonna be somewhat controversial I’m sure. There’s gonna be plenty of discussions about. Let’s put it that way.” A very special thank to b for sharing this with me. Tonight the "live" airing of Vincent Pastore's Wise Guy Show airs on Sirius Radio on Raw Dog 104 between 6 & 9 pm. To see who tonight's guests are, go to Cha Cha's Web Site. USA Today, talks about the rising body count on The Sopranos and we have an explanation of who exactly was killed, in the botched attempt on Phil Leotardo, read it you might be surprised. James Gandolfini, speaks about his character on the show, and how he is ready to let go of Tony Soprano. Lorraine Bracco (Dr. Jennifer Melfi) will be at the Las Olas River House, in Southern Florida, to host a tasting of her wines on June 12. The time to be there is between 6 & 9 pm. I am not exactly sure where this place is, from the article I read, so if someone out there knows, please email me so I can share this information with the fans who are interested in attending this event. Someone needs some help and Sopranos fans have always been willing to help, so here it goes. Kim Predham, from the Ocean County Observer, is looking for a Soprano watching party in South Jersey, and also some local fans to talk to. If anyone could help her, she promised to join me at the Bada Bing, for that last pole dance…. Kim can be reached at this email address Speaking of the Bing, Reuters reports from Satin Dolls, the establishment in Lodi, New Jersey (Route 17 south next to the Party Box), about what is crazy glued to the bar, and the Sopranos Bus Tour (lots of fun). To see some video from da tour, click here. The Daily News has the results of some polls they conducted on favorite scenes and characters. They also have some nice goodies, like video and photos to enjoy. Television alert! Tomorrow on the ABC Network, “The View”, Lorraine Bracco will be the guest co host. And on Friday, Robert Iler (AJ Soprano) will be a guest (not a co host). Have a wonderful day! - Soprano Sue ]]> tag:www.baristanet.com,2007:/sopranosue//5.6014 2007-06-05T03:40:19Z 2007-06-07T20:06:16Z

Busy, busy day yesterday. And for those who saw the News 12 piece, yup I have all those cool Sopranos toys, years of collecting. I guess when death knocks at your door, it sometimes has a different face, David...

Soprano Sue http://www.baristanet.com Busy, busy day yesterday. And for those who saw the News 12 piece, yup I have all those cool Sopranos toys, years of collecting. I guess when death knocks at your door, it sometimes has a different face, David Chase. It’s going to be a short update today (I am working diligently on some really good stuff for the end of the week/early next week), so I found a whole bunch of Associated Press videos on The Sopranos, this should keep you busy for a while. Salon has a spin on last night’s episode. The Associated Press Television writer, Frazier Moore, has put his spin on the show, “The Blue Comet” I still am out whether that was a David Chase cameo in the scene when Bobby Bacala met up with the big locomotive in the sky, but apparently the New York Jets coach, Eric Mangini, had a cameo in Sunday night’s show. - Soprano Sue ]]> tag:www.baristanet.com,2007:/sopranosue//5.6008 2007-06-04T03:53:52Z 2007-06-04T16:10:53Z

Great episode last night, the episode name was “The Blue Comet” but to me, it was more like that U 2 song, “Sunday, Bloody, Sunday.” We all know it was a matter of time before everything started coming to...

Soprano Sue http://www.baristanet.com Great episode last night, the episode name was “The Blue Comet” but to me, it was more like that U 2 song, “Sunday, Bloody, Sunday.” We all know it was a matter of time before everything started coming to a head with Phil Leotardo and Tony Soprano. The big question is how much time do these two characters have left (my guess, less than 59 minutes next Sunday). Interesting, when Silvio shot at Adriana La Cuerva, we never knew whether she died, now Silvio gets shot, and we don’t really know for sure, whether he dies. Great photography at the train shop, and was that another cameo of David Chase in the store with the kids? Keep reading I have something good for everyone. ]]> Rolling Stone Magazine has an interesting piece detailing how there never be a show, of the caliber of The Sopranos again. The Sopranos really changed the way we watch television. I mean tonight, I’m like it’s not even a minute, and we have a wacking, YES! (doesn’t take much to get me excited) Speaking of wackings, The Herald News has a feature story on Artie Pasquale, who played the character of Burt Gervasi, one of the first in this episode to join the dearly departed. Okay, I promised everyone a treat, I did a couple of sightings, 3 in fact, but I miss judged so you have to wait until after the finale to see the third one. The first is from when they filmed at Tony Soprano’s safe house in Clifton and the second is from when they filmed the shooting at the Bing (sorry no titties guys). - Soprano Sue ]]> tag:www.baristanet.com,2007:/sopranosue//5.5977 2007-05-31T12:45:16Z 2007-05-31T17:24:10Z

In less than 2 weeks, "this thing of ours will be over". I think back sometimes on "what a long strange trip it has been". I remember years ago I would see The Sopranos filming, I never stopped. Working...

Soprano Sue http://www.baristanet.com In less than 2 weeks, "this thing of ours will be over". I think back sometimes on "what a long strange trip it has been". I remember years ago I would see The Sopranos filming, I never stopped. Working in Hudson County, you see film production crews all the time, who ever stopped? Lately I have been trying to clear out all the Sopranos stuff I have accumulated over the years, I have so much it actually has taken over a room in my house. I never got involved with E Bay, maybe it's time I did. A special thanks to Richard Linnet (the original author of the Penthouse article linking the similarities of The Soprano crime family and the life of the North Jersey Mobster ‘Tony Boy’ Boiardo and the Ruggiero Crime Family, which has been rewritten and basically copied in publications world wide) for sending me this tribute to The Sopranos, which appears in New Yorker Magazine. Well written piece. The Journal News in the Lower Hudson Valley is looking for people who are having a ‘Sopranos finale viewing party’, which I think it is more like a repast. So, if you’re having one, they’d like to speak with you. Throw this in the Sopranos trivia box, but someone noticed that Bob Vila made an appearance in the season 5 episode, “Where’s Junior?” Forbes has an interesting piece, besides the 18 Emmy wins, the show also was nominated 96 times (wow). They also have an estimate for the amount of money the primary cast members bankrolled for the last two seasons (nowhere near what I was paid for working 5 days as an background extra). I remember back then, sitting in holding trying to figure out how many extras were there, how many were SAG, how many days, trying just to figure a dollar number of just what all these background people were costing production. That alone was a staggering figure, and I have no idea if we were even close to a correct figure. ]]> Joe Gannascoli (Vito Spatafore) will be making an appearance this Friday and Saturday in New Hampshire. Maine, “The Way Life Should Be”, that’s what the sign says in Kittery Maine. This one is for those “maniacs” who live in one of our county’s most wonderful states. According to Maine Today, Matt Servitto (Agent Dwight Harris) will be making an appearance at a fund raiser for Ethan Strimling, for a possible congressional run next year. The two met while pursuing their studies at The Julliard School in New York. The event will be held at Anthony’s Italian Kitchen in Portland on June 24. Tickets are on a first come basis. I really love when the cast gets together for a worthy cause. On June 14, there will be a benefit for St. Jude’s Hospital (great photo of Tony Sirico) on Pier Sixty in New York City. The evening will start with a Sunset Cruise aboard the Forbes Highlander yacht and a gala will follow afterwards. There are different ticket levels which you can purchase here. For further information about this event, please contact Ms. Caroline Gould, ALSAC/St. Jude at 1-212-239-3239 or you can email her at caroline.gould@stjude.org. St. Jude Hospital is a leader in research and treatment of pediatric illnesses, with patients being accepted regardless of the families ability to pay. - Soprano Sue]]> tag:www.baristanet.com,2007:/sopranosue//5.5957 2007-05-28T23:57:51Z 2007-05-31T17:19:10Z

Everyone noticed Carmela’s ‘Lincoln log’ delicacies, but how many people noticed a commercial for Rozerem (interesting how they have a video on the web site featuring a character that looks exactly like Abe Lincoln), a sleep medication, when he...

Soprano Sue http://www.baristanet.com Everyone noticed Carmela’s ‘Lincoln log’ delicacies, but how many people noticed a commercial for Rozerem (interesting how they have a video on the web site featuring a character that looks exactly like Abe Lincoln), a sleep medication, when he was in the mental facility? The Los Angeles Times is predicting that the recital of the Yeat’s poem which the episode was named, “The Second Coming” has a lot to do with how The Sopranos will end. It’s that time of the year again; I just received my primary ballot so that I can vote in the upcoming election. Little Steven (Silvio Dante) in his weekly column for Billboard Magazine touches on what songs different canidates should choose for their campaign songs. ]]> The Sopranos are over, the cast will part ways forever and never be together again…On June 23, the Atlantic City Hilton and Resorts Atlantic City are having multiple events being held at both casinos. This is going to include ‘meet & greet’ events, a invitation only performance and lots of other real fun stuff. This event is not only for just the high rollers. All you have to do is to sign up for a free Destination Card, and from June 1 to June 23, and you will earn one entry for every point they earn on their cards. Sounds like a lot of fun, I definitely have to get my entries in for this one. I’ve stayed at the Atlantic City Hilton and they definitely do an outstanding job, with any promotional event they are involved with. An Iowa newspaper is looking to hear your inner most thoughts on all things Sopranos. This is a very special event that everyone can participate in (and have lots of fun at the same time). The United Cerebral Palsy Research and Education Foundation in collaboration with Six Flages Theme Parks of America will present a “Hope through Research Day” at various parks through out the country. On June 10 at the Jackson, New Jersey facility, a percentage of ticket sales will go to this foundation. They have chosen, Robert Funaro (Eugene Pontecorvo) from The Sopranos as their celebrity ambassador. The goal is to fill the park to capacity, and to use proceeds to enable children through out the world, to walk. Tickets for admission are normally 45.99 but as part of this promotion, you can purchase park tickets for $29.50 if you use the promotional code, “HOPE”. This is a very important event, which will help many children, so please by all means, try to participate at one of the parks which has events for the United Cerebral Palsy organization, planned in your area. - Soprano Sue]]> tag:www.baristanet.com,2007:/sopranosue//5.5938 2007-05-25T00:53:16Z 2007-05-25T15:54:59Z

If you didn’t have a reason to go to the Hoboken International Film Festival, you have one now. I just received something about the premiere of the Kenneth Del Vecchio film, “Polycarp.” Somewhere in that film we will see...

Soprano Sue http://www.baristanet.com If you didn’t have a reason to go to the Hoboken International Film Festival, you have one now. I just received something about the premiere of the Kenneth Del Vecchio film, “Polycarp.” Somewhere in that film we will see the one and only Baked Ziti, who learned yesterday to watch how close he stands next to the roadway in Newark when I am driving through. The date is June 1 at 8:00 pm and this is a FREE event. So if you’d like to see a wonderful film with the New York City as a back drop the place to be is Pier A Park, located at Frank Sinatra Drive and First Street in Hoboken, New Jersey. This location is easily accessible from the Hoboken train station for NJ Transit and the Path trains. Last week’s Sopranos took the top cable ranking spot according to the Associated Press. That title isn’t going to last much longer…. What is with these Lincoln Log Sandwiches? The Wichita Eagle is looking for folks who have unusual food memories from their childhood. I guess they are talking about those potato chip and ketchup sandwiches I always enjoyed. I’d be a little nervous about calling a hotel and asking for the “Soprano rate plan”, but if you are looking for something special to do for the finale, the Westin New York Hotel in New York’s Times Square is asking you do just that. No word whether the 32 inch LCD HD television, was from the load Tony and the boys unloaded in back of the Bada Bing. Me, I’m going traditional, by taking the Sopranos location tour. I wish everyone an enjoyable and safe holiday weekend. There will be no airing of The Sopranos Sunday night. - Soprano Sue ]]> tag:www.baristanet.com,2007:/sopranosue//5.5929 2007-05-24T02:14:57Z 2007-05-25T15:53:55Z

Looking to put a Sopranos spin on your long weekend? A bartender from Hoboken (where else) has come up with some drink recipes to help you celebrate even if you can’t be in New Jersey’s most famous backyard. -...

Soprano Sue http://www.baristanet.com Looking to put a Sopranos spin on your long weekend? A bartender from Hoboken (where else) has come up with some drink recipes to help you celebrate even if you can’t be in New Jersey’s most famous backyard. - Soprano Sue ]]> tag:www.baristanet.com,2007:/sopranosue//5.5921 2007-05-23T01:18:06Z 2007-05-25T15:53:16Z

Mid week, we’re in the home run for the long (not long enough) holiday weekend. We start off today with Irish Mafia’s spin on Sunday night’s episode, “The Second Coming.” Another great thing going on this weekend, is Frank...

Soprano Sue http://www.baristanet.com Mid week, we’re in the home run for the long (not long enough) holiday weekend. We start off today with Irish Mafia’s spin on Sunday night’s episode, “The Second Coming.” Another great thing going on this weekend, is Frank Borelli, the original Vito Spatafore, Jr, from the first part of season 6, will be making an appearance and throwing the first pitch, at the Newark Bear baseball game, being held this Sunday, May 27 at 3 pm (gates open at 2 pm). The team invites everyone to say good bye to The Sopranos on that day. A special admission price is available (free) if your name is Tony. ID is required, most people name their kids ‘Anthony” and refer to them as Tony, so no idea how they are going to do this. Slate Magazine has their re cap of Sunday night’s episode up, something about Coco needing a Bridge Loan… The biggest question floating around today on the internet is “What is a Lincoln Log sandwich?” Someone put, “it’s a Jersey thing” no that’s a Taylors Ham and cheese sandwich. The Planckconstant blog, believes he has the answer. If anyone out there knows, please share with us. Something else fun to do this weekend, is to take The Soprano Location Tour offered by On Locations Tours. - Soprano Sue ]]> tag:www.baristanet.com,2007:/sopranosue//5.5914 2007-05-22T12:15:04Z 2007-05-22T15:49:59Z

When The Sopranos have filmed at the Bing, I have previously mentioned how they have used a local Mexican Cuisine establishment, “Baja Fresh” as a supplement to the food their caterer provides. Did anyone catch the part when Paulie...

Soprano Sue http://www.baristanet.com When The Sopranos have filmed at the Bing, I have previously mentioned how they have used a local Mexican Cuisine establishment, “Baja Fresh” as a supplement to the food their caterer provides. Did anyone catch the part when Paulie Walnut asked Tony Soprano if he wanted to “go get some Baja Fresh?” Very cool. I’ve eaten there and the food is very good. The Baja Fresh they are talking about is located at 93 Route 17 South in East Rutherford. The Daily News is having its first and only Daily News Soprano Awards. There are two catagories in which they will recognized, click here to enter. They need your votes by May 28. ]]> who will enjoy a show hosted by Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti) and Steven R. Schirripa (Bobby Bacala) on June 23. And what would be a Tuesday without our weekly F word update from Steve Rubio? Click here to see how this episode compares with past ones. North Jersey fans of Italian culture, I just received notice that the Tony Mangia Show on WPSC 88.7 FM will be airing on Wednesday nights between 6 & 9 pm. This week’s guest is the award winning author, Paul Salsini, who will be discussing his book, “The Cielo.” If you are looking for something special for your china closet, this auction may have just what you are looking for. The Tinseltown Toddlers Online Line Auction will be having an auction to benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. One of the items offered is a cup created by the son of Edie Falco. To view the auction click here. They are also asking for submissions from non celebrity childen, click here for more information about that. - Soprano Sue]]> tag:www.baristanet.com,2007:/sopranosue//5.5909 2007-05-21T01:11:32Z 2007-05-21T12:31:55Z

Looks like the CBS network has a little problem, the live broadcast of the 2007 Tony Awards is scheduled in the same time slot as the airing of the final episode of The Sopranos. The Tony Award winners will...

Soprano Sue http://www.baristanet.com Looks like the CBS network has a little problem, the live broadcast of the 2007 Tony Awards is scheduled in the same time slot as the airing of the final episode of The Sopranos. The Tony Award winners will be in the paper the next day…. Newsday is looking for people to vote on who will win the power struggle with the NY Crime family on The Sopranos. Tony Lip (the late Carmine Lupertazzi) has been cast in the Nick Vallelonga’s production of “Stiletto.” Nick also made an appearance in The Sopranos. The Patriot Ledger, a publication out of New England, posed the question to readers, “How do you think The Sopranos will end?” There is still time to enter the contest, but they have posted a few of the entries they received. ]]> May 21, Brandon Hannan will be participating in a event for St. Baldricks Foundation which raises money to find a cure for children’s cancer. If you aren’t quite sure who Brandon Hannan is, he played the role of the new Vito Spatafore, Jr. in the second part of season 6 of The Sopranos. The event he will be participating in will be held at East Neck Cutters, 948 A Little East Neck Road, in West Babylon, NY 11704. For more scoop on this event, click here. Speaking of wonderful events, there is a special place in heaven for the actors from The Sopranos who participated in the 4 th annual Walk D’feet event held in Seaside Heights Saturday. This year’s event, they had over 825 walkers and raised $155,000 to help find a cure for ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). The Ocean County Observer was also there reporting on the event (besides me). To see some photos from Saturday, click here. - Soprano Sue]]> tag:www.baristanet.com,2007:/sopranosue//5.5891 2007-05-17T14:13:12Z 2007-05-21T12:28:53Z

Comfortably numb or was it uncomfortably numb? The music used in the scene where Christopher was having problem breathing was certainly a good choice. And Super Fan Mike was correct; the song was used twice in 2 consecutive episodes....

Soprano Sue http://www.baristanet.com Comfortably numb or was it uncomfortably numb? The music used in the scene where Christopher was having problem breathing was certainly a good choice. And Super Fan Mike was correct; the song was used twice in 2 consecutive episodes. I can across an article from film.com where they get into some of the homages that were paid, the effect of the music choices on how we perceived the episode and a listing of the songs used in the episode, “Heidi and Kennedy.” NY Magazine also offers us an their opinion on the chosen music. ]]> 12:15 pm PST (that’s Pacific Standard time or 3:15 JT – Jersey Time). Today on the Hollywood Babble web site they will be having a live chat with Soprano writer, Terence Winter. The show you are looking for is the one with Martin Keegan. Terence Winter wrote 33 Sopranos episodes such as “Pine Barrens”, “Funhouse” and my all time favorite, “The Ride.” Some reminders about the great things going on this weekend. The first is the reading of the play, “Lampost Reunion” a benefit for Hoboken Historical Museum. This will be a reading of Louis LaRusso’s 1975 Broadway hit. Included in the cast are Ricky Aiello, Robert Funaro (Eugene Pontecorvo) and Vincent Pastore (Big Pussy) Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by calling 201-656-2240, ext. 6. This event is for Friday and Saturday night. The second is for the ALS Walk at Heiring Avenue, Seaside Heights. For more information, click this link. Several Sopranos are expected to be in attendance. It wasn’t me, but apparently fans have been sending flowers to Michael Imperioli because of Sunday night’s episode when his character Christopher Moltisanti, met his demise. Dallas Texas fan alert! The Hotel St. Germain is having a event to celebrate (if that’s what they want to call it, the end of the show doesn’t seem like a reason to celebrate to me), the finale of The Sopranos. If you are interested in an event that promises to be a lot of fun, click here. We have another upcoming theater event. David Stratham (Robert Wegler) has joined the cast of the play “Beauty on the Vine” for the final week of its run. The play is at the Clurman Theater, located in NY’s Theatre Row, 410 West 42 nd Street. It closes on June 3. Tickets are available by calling (212) 279-4200 or on line at Ticket Central. We have an “Evening with The Sopranos” event going on June 17, at Caesers Poconos, so if you happen to be in the area, check it out! One of my favorite Sopranos actors, Cha Cha, now has a presence on MY Space, this is someone you WANT to be his friend. This is in additional to his Official website. Today at 7:30 pm Jamie-Lynn Sigler (Meadow Soprano) will be speaking at The Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, Connecticut to speak about eating disorders which effect 2 out of 10 girls. This is part of their Dove Series for Women and Girls and the Danbury Hospital Living Well Series. The Ridgefield Playhouse is located at 80 East Ridge in Ridgefield, Connecticut. To purchase tickets, click here. Soprano Sue ]]>