Cold Stones

I really hoped that Vito would get a break, alas it was inevitable. In any case he was a ruthless killer so good riddance. The sad thing is that he was judged, convicted and executed by his peer for the wrong reasons. This is what happens when society is full of religious people blind leading the blind.

I hope Phil (and all them killers, even Tony, Sil and Chris) get the same fate as Billy Batts in Goodfellas.

Vito attempts to get back into the business and Carmela goes to Paris.

This is an eventful episode with strong themes and character moments.

Vito's return to New Jersey is dealt with in a compelling way with lots of well made scenes of awkwardness between characters like Tony, Phil and others. There are moments of great tension, humour, and sadness as events unfolds in typical Sopranos fashion. Some of the most interesting scenes involve Phil's wife, who is depicted as a pretty vile individual and almost villainous caricature of an extremist right-wing Christian.

Some of the imagery involving Phil is very interesting, in an ambiguous way. Why does he appear out of a literal closet, squeeze a mattress, and lie awake as Patty sleeps? Is he hiding certain repressed feelings possibly?

Carmela's jaunt to Paris is full of strong visual storytelling as she goes into existential crisis. Some symbols cleverly evoke the Kevin Finnerty scenes of early episodes. Plus imagery like windy, tree lined streets further emphasise the themes of introduced in 'The Fleshy Part of the Thigh'.

All actors are on great form, especially James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Sharon Angela, Geraldine LiBrandi, Frank Vincent, and Steven Van Zandt.

Excellent!!! I can't say enough about this show. It keeps you watching from beginning to end. This season has to be the best one yet. I have seasons 1-5 and they just keep getting better. The only thing that I don't like is that I have to wait until January 2007 to see how it ends.Tony is an awesome character. I have Italian's in my family and I have to tell you, they are correct in the whole "family" thing. Carm is trying to keep her family together and keep them pure. Meadow is the typical young Italian women trying to start her own life. A.J. is just the typical young teen; rebellious, free willing spirit. Tony's "other family" is just amazing. I think that Christopher and Syl are going to duke it out to see which one will run the "family" when Tony's gone. I hate to see it all end. I look forward to Sunday evening.