The Big Picture Top Five ‘Sopranos’ Episodes and ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ With David Chase
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Oct 1, 2021 AI Snips
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Intense Rewatch
- Justin Sayles watched all 86 episodes of The Sopranos in about 80 days to prepare for this podcast and his ranking of every episode.
- This rewatch was his seventh time watching the entire series.
The Many Saints of Newark's Focus
- The Many Saints of Newark pivots from being a young Tony Soprano story to one about Dickie Moltisanti.
- The film explores Dickie's struggles with crime, family, and Tony's idolization of him.
Many Saints vs. The Show
- Many Saints of Newark feels different from the show, covering five years and tackling complex themes like race and the Newark riots.
- The film focuses on Dickie's story, with Tony's development as a secondary plot.