There's certain actors that can just radiate psychotic malice. James Cagney, Jack Nicholson, Joe Pecci, etc... This guy is right up there with that bunch.
Because some people believe in not interfering in the relationship of a man & his wife a lot of people are raised that way, not that he excuses the shit
1:43 little sopranos trivia: when tony says he's "capable" it means chris has murdered someone, so he is letting Richie know that Chris is not to be taken lightly. In a way, he is standing up for chris
@@RargonSE i watch a lot of mafia related stuff, i must have seen it in a documentary or an interview with an actual gangster, Michael franzese would be my best bet Edit: sammy the bull graviano could also be a source. And if you google "mafia dictionary" you can find the phrase listed with the accompanying description verifying my explanation
Sounds right to me, when Tony said it when I was watching the scene I know that it stood out to me, I thought to myself what exactly is he saying, beyond the literal?
@@SeanOBrien77 yeah, i googled it to make sure i had the right info and it came up on a mafia glossary website. I posted the link here multiple times but it keeps getting taken down
Tony already knew Richie was going to be a problem after that exchange with Christopher. It’s still one of the best The Sopranos twists with what happened with Janice.
@ChunkyThund3r TONY did that because the feds could be listening to there conversations by bugging the area by the store, especially since Richie just got out of prison in that episode
@ChunkyThund3r I have met people who were in that type of lifestyle. And got to know them a bit. In that mob world it’s very important to establish psychological dominance in being solid, reverse psychology, dark Manipulation and more
Just another powerful example of the incredibly high level of The Sopranos. So much nuance, so much story telling, so much raw acting power, packed in here. Unbelievable.
“Capable “ has already been discussed. Another thing is when Christopher offers his hand to Richie at the end of their exchange. at first it seems unnecessary, even contrite..but as the moment plays out, it proves to be the correct/appropriate finishing touch to the conversation as per old school rules of respect.
How Chris carries himself here is key. Without saying a word, he essentially demonstrates to Richie that while he doesn't like being spoken to that way, he's smart enough to know that he can't do a fucking thing about it. There's not a moment of fear in his eyes throughout the encounter and Richie recognizes this. It's scenes like this that make The Sopranos so damned brilliant. There's depth and subtlety in not only the writing but the performances as well.
Richie actually liked Chris, which is crazy since Richie is a monster. He was breaking balls with Matt and Sean but then quickly says "kid has good things too".
I thought it was pretty consistent. Richie tells Chris that if he marries her then it's none of his business. Richie only hit Janice after he married her which lines up with what he told Chris.
Chris had enough respect to know that wasn’t the time, or place, for an argument…. I think he also knew Richie was more than ‘capable’ as well. And Tony was chillin, watching how each person reacted…… great actors…. awesome show.
I love how Tony was looking up at Chris in absolute agreement with Ritchie. He didnt even have to say it, James' subtle head nodding was enough. Brilliant performance from all.
@@johnlewisbrooks True, but that wasn't a warning. Tony was reservedly complimenting Chris because Chris is a capable earner but also a headache. So he's only "a good kid" as Richie stated to a certain extent.
@@angelomuto8516 So Richie says he's a good kid. Tony says with a light shrug and modesty "capable" and you took that as a warning instead of him tempering Richie's inaccurate perception? Did you see Richie's interactions with Chris after that scene? If it was a warning he sure wasn't afraid. Chris: Don't threaten me Richie. Richie: Don't threaten you? I got a hard on for you. Gimme a reason...
@@ELV8.94 no, he wouldnt have talked business regardless of the interaction with chris. The whole idea of the mafia having a structure of capos and soldiers is to insulate the boss from possible legal recourse. Not to mention Richie just got out of jail, he may have a wire.
It wasn't a power move, it was purely about how things had changed while Richie was in prison. Tony did not want to be seen or heard talking business at that particular location. Richie didn't know about the new rules and just started talking business so Tony had to remove himself from the conversation immediately.
Regarding the last handshake. Chris acknowledged Richie's OG right to preach, yet at the same time asserted his own standing. Very powerful play by someone who was fully aware of himself being "capable."
00:17 While still in character, James Gandofini realizes that David Proval is in Michael Imperioli's entrance/camera shot and politely grabs him by the wrist and sits him down, so they can hit their mark and continue the scene. Proval understands what's happening, repositions and NOBODY yells cut. No humiliation, no embarrassment. The main actor looking out for everyone involved, but especially his other actor. The scene simply plays on. As it's happening, nobody knows it's happening but JG and Proval.
David Proval was great casting as Richie Aprile. He played the character with such amazing menace. It was a shame that the writers/producers didn’t keep him around for a little while longer on the show, as that character was a real antagonist to Tony Soprano’s protagonist. Anything could’ve happened with Richie Aprile around.
@@S0RELOSER there is still good tv. there is a lot of woke crap but if you want crime shows with the messedu p language and behaviors there are plenty. Shows like better caul saul are still here if you want crime and drama, and there are plenty of amazing shows in other genres.
Such a great scene! I love all the little details and foreshadowing. Like the little interactions between Tony and Richie at the beginning. The little disrespect Richie shows tony by grabbing his belly, like telling him "gained a little weight did we?", and the way tony just removes his hands saying I wont take this shit from you. So subtle yet so telling about their relationship across the show. The way Richie is having a hard time accepting Tony's authority, and Tony conflict with putting him in line
In My humble opinion this serie was and always Will be one of the Best performances in the history of the television. The extraordinary development of the situations depicted on the screen and the awesome casting gives to this serial an special charming and Quality. Just an unforgetable piece of art.
I've seen that scene a lot of times and this was the first time I ever noticed that. I was just coming down to write something and saw your comment. Amazing show.
@@fswaver i mean it, other great lines might be tonys ones, but lots of them are comedic relief and not mobster badassery. Richie was a legit scary mobster at his acting chops. But that doesnt take anything on Gandolfini Rispoli and Joey pants acting, along with Proval they're the outstanding ones off that entire cast.
" He's a good kid " just after that is perfect, feeling enough comfortable with the fear you inspire to recognize some qualities to the people you just frightened 😂
One of the most underrated moments is how much Christopher comes away from that moment respect Richie, because it's straigt and direct and not the neurotic shit he's used to from Tony.
If you liked David Proval's great acting as Richie, try to see a little-known movie he was in called "Innocent Blood". He also played a mafia-type, but differently. The movie was simultaneously a comedy, a mafia movie, a vampire horror movie, and a love story. It starred a young Anthony LaPaglia (before he was in the"Without a Trace" t.v. show), Ann Parillaud ("La Femme Nikita"), Robert Loggia (see his Wikipedia entry, he was in many great movies over a long career), Don Rickles, who was great as a mob lawyer, and Luis Guzman (known for his character work in many movies including Crocodile Dundee II, Carlito's Way, Boogie Nights, Punch-Drunk Love, and many more). This movie is a hoot and not only will you enjoy Proval's performance but all of the others as well. A criminally underrated and unknown movie.
Proval is an underrated and under appreciated actor. His work on The Sopranos is super professional and top notch. His movie Nunzio from the late 1970’s also is a phenomenal work. Much respect to Mr. Proval.
The Tony & Richie relationship was some of the most gripping drama I've ever seen on tv (or film, come to think of it). Of course, with the masterful Sopranos, take your pick.
I think if Richie and Ralphie were around at the same time it would have given Tony fits too, it would have been a lot of psycho for him to deal with. I could also see Richie and Ralphie teaming up to take out Tony. It would have been an interesting storyline to have those two together.
@@travismiles5885 Would have been interesting to see the dynamic between Ralphie and Richie, can’t help but feel Richie would have ended up killing Ralphie. If Tony couldn’t respect Richie there’s no way Ralphie would have and verse versa Richie didn't respect anyone.
@@quasar4601 If they didn't end up killing each other by the time Tony raisied his hand to Ralphie that situation would have played right into Richies hands
Richie was the most underrated character on the show. Proval portrayed him with such menace and confidence that he was totally unforgettable despite very little actual screen time. Richie was such an unrepentant and despicable jerk that he stood out even among all of the other monsters on this show. He was also completely incompetent and a volatile disaster waiting to happen. It's a shame they couldn't keep him around for more seasons, but this character wasn't going to last with the way he behaved.
Underrated? What are you even talking about? You go anywhere and people say that he was one of the greatest characters on the show. An underrated character on this show would be someone like Janice or AJ.
When Tony said that Chris is capable he meant that among all crew of the Sopranos Chris was the only capable of smoking the cigarette in the hurricane rain with hands tied behind his back and the cigarette wouldn't even get wet.
It's weird how Adriana's relation to the Aprile family is highlighted via Richie's protective stance with her to Chrissy but after Richie's out of the picture she just kinda didn't matter all that much. I was even expecting Adriana and Ro to be much closer but even that didn't play out.
Once Jackie Sr died Ro was pretty much out of the mob talk loop. Sure she was w/ Ralphie for a little while, but I think she just focused more on her personal life instead. Plus what is considered close relations gets a bit fuzzy in Italian families. For instance, Dickie, Chrissy's father, was Tony's uncle on his Mom's side which would really make Tony, Chrissy's cousin, but b/c he's so much older than Chrissy he formally is his "uncle". So while Richie considers Adrianna his "niece" that very well could be in the same vain w/ Richie considering himself an uncle by virtue of being so much older than her.
@@battaglino77 Liz LaCerva was born Liz Aprile. She was Jackie Sr. and Richie’s baby sister, so Richie was legitimately Adriana’s uncle. I get your overall point though.
It wasn't a bullet that killed Richie Aprile, it was pure irony. The guy makes overt threats to other family associates who he thinks are being violent with their women, because in his mind their relationship is somehow his business if they're not married. Ends up getting shot dead in his own house by the same woman he beat on constantly, and who he was never married to. You gotta hand it to the guy, he lived a life and died a death even a poet couldn't have dreamed up.
When Silvio took the handoff from Tony, that should have been enough for Richie to know to back off until the right time, maybe at the Bada Bing office. Richie's "oh poor me" attitude from his 10 years stretch and his fucked up hot temper is what got him killed by Janice. It was always just a matter of time and when David Chase needed a season ending killing, poor Richie had to go. Oh, those writers have so much power!!
@@stevel935 that’s true. All the old school guys had a hard time givin Tony his respect. They did just as much as the code required but they always tried to challenge him when they saw the opportunity.
@@evangelionl0vr857 Plus too they didn't realize how much the business changed while they was in the can. Every other person is a rat now and they just can't go do whatever the heck they want. Consequences finally caught up to the life.
I believe Richie was just testing Chris. Basic old school gangster breaking the balls of a younger gangster. Seeing how he'd handle himself when pressed. Richie saying "good kid", means that he was impressed. I don't believe for one min that Richie gave a damn about Adrianna.
Sometimes I just wonder if Tony and Richies relationship would have been different had they just had a good conversation right here instead of Tony walking away.
Amazing how the show was able to introduce new and intriguing characters every season and still keep the core "crew" as the focul point....tremendous across the board
David Proval performance as Richie was absolutely amazing. In my opinion he was the only actor during the show who could divert attention from James's acting during their scenes together.
*warns chris about hitting women*
*died because he hit a woman*
The whole show is based on Hypocrisy. Everyone is Guilty of Hypocrisy well maybe except AJ....kid was just confused all the time..😆
Yeah but he gave Janice his last name haha
Very astute observation. The Sacred and propane.
@@skygriffin1317 they were still only engaged when he hit her and she killed him
To be fair, Janice was fucking asking for it.
I like how Richie follows his own advice and never hits Janice until they get engaged. Truly a gentleman.
No, she has to have the last name... he broke it too
close but no cigar
so if it's okay to beat your wife is it also okay to shoot your husband?
And we all know how that turned out...but youre right.
Don't you mean Adriana ?
Richie is very scary. The actor did an unbelievable job. He is as real as you can get.
He even has the cold, dead eyes of a true psycho
You should see him in 'Mean Streets'.
Fuckin Manson lamps
There's certain actors that can just radiate psychotic malice. James Cagney, Jack Nicholson, Joe Pecci, etc... This guy is right up there with that bunch.
@@blujay9191 James Cagney? Really? I start laughing whenever he opens his mouth and you hear him talking thru his nose with that nasal voice of his.
Richie: “I can excuse wife beating but I draw the line at beating up your girlfriend”
😂Truly a feminist icon
Fuck feminism.
The most progressive member of the Soprano crew
Because some people believe in not interfering in the relationship of a man & his wife a lot of people are raised that way, not that he excuses the shit
@@jaybee2402 which kind of feminism?
He clearly said hes old school you dont get involved in marital disputes.
"You wanna raise your hand you give her your last name."
--Richie's answer to "How do you make a loving marriage last?"
And then he got killed for raising his hand to Tony's sister..
🤣🤣🤣
Marriage therapy 101
The best domestic violence movie was “ once were warriors”.. “make the man some eggs”
@@azzoun Kind of funny, really. But like most "respectable" guys also tend to be hypocrites.
the “he’s a good kid” at end kills me 😂
Capable
God I miss James Gandolfini. It is hard to believe that he has been gone since 2013. R.I.P
Great actor!!
I miss him too!!!
shame we never got to see him do other stuff after 2013 :( one of the best actors I've ever seen.
Rip James
9 years already, wtf
"You want to raise your hand, you give her your last name...until then, you keep your hands in your pockets " What a great line and delivery.
Love that line. Richie is such a classy guy.
oh yeah violence towards women is just wonderful
@@JohnDoe-cj1cw Wife beaters are classy? What kind if dysfunction were you raised in exactly?
@@Priyanka77574 It's a TV show about mobsters. Did you expect them marching around holding up signs like "we respect women"?
@@VeryOrc You're Extremely ignorant. I wouldn't catch why the Fuck not…
1:43 little sopranos trivia: when tony says he's "capable" it means chris has murdered someone, so he is letting Richie know that Chris is not to be taken lightly.
In a way, he is standing up for chris
How do you know that?
@@RargonSE i watch a lot of mafia related stuff, i must have seen it in a documentary or an interview with an actual gangster, Michael franzese would be my best bet
Edit: sammy the bull graviano could also be a source.
And if you google "mafia dictionary" you can find the phrase listed with the accompanying description verifying my explanation
Sounds right to me, when Tony said it when I was watching the scene I know that it stood out to me, I thought to myself what exactly is he saying, beyond the literal?
@@SeanOBrien77 yeah, i googled it to make sure i had the right info and it came up on a mafia glossary website. I posted the link here multiple times but it keeps getting taken down
Good observation.
Tony already knew Richie was going to be a problem after that exchange with Christopher. It’s still one of the best The Sopranos twists with what happened with Janice.
Tony knew that Richie was entitled to bust Chrissy's balls, him being an old-school and all..
@@ozpiroglu I didn’t read that from the look on Tony’s face
Quasimodo predicted dish!
@@forgetaboutitwillya5702 😂poor clueless Bobby
@@batgurrl , next time bring your glasses.
This scene alone is phenomenal. From richie threatening chris to Tony just getting up and leaving when richie starts to talk business.
@ChunkyThund3r TONY did that because the feds could be listening to there conversations by bugging the area by the store, especially since Richie just got out of prison in that episode
@ChunkyThund3r I have met people who were in that type of lifestyle. And got to know them a bit. In that mob world it’s very important to establish psychological dominance in being solid, reverse psychology, dark Manipulation and more
@ChunkyThund3r A War is Won before it’s started. The Mind is more powerful
@@spacebond6400 Tony also establishes physical dominance; his hugs are rarely about affection.
@@robtberardi exactly.. they where having a power trip from the initial hug
Along with Gandolfini, David Proval was actually one of the most convincing actors on this entire series. What a talent.
Mean Streets! And Shawshank Redemption
That look. Scary. Picked it up In Shawshank
They all were great in this show.
Did you say actually because he isn't from Jersey or Italian lol
Incredible look and mannerisms, more cutting than James
I hated Richie so much when i first watched the series. Now i wish he would've been in more seasons. Proval did an amazing job playing the character.
Don't give me the Manson lamps.
Yeah me too. Now I can’t get enough of him.
he also had to worry about his daughter falling In love with Robert Barone, he had a lot on his plate including buying and running Nemos Pizza
He brings that old school mentality to the crew that Tony doesn’t have
He's a good kid.
Ironically at the end it was christopher who chopped richie in the satriale's workshop.
Very allegorical. The sacred and the propane!
"it's goin' be a while befo' I eat anything from Satriale's"
I thought they buried him in a hill. Overlooking a little river with pine cones all around.
@@TheRoMandaloriaN Awh they did?? 🥹
@@evangelionl0vr857 COME ON Janish, whatdafuq? 🖐️
Just another powerful example of the incredibly high level of The Sopranos. So much nuance, so much story telling, so much raw acting power, packed in here. Unbelievable.
yea, it's due for a re-watch.
“Capable “ has already been discussed.
Another thing is when Christopher offers his hand to Richie at the end of their exchange. at first it seems unnecessary, even contrite..but as the moment plays out, it proves to be the correct/appropriate finishing touch to the conversation as per old school rules of respect.
Literally "point taken".
Thank you for setting me straight.
Why does everyone feel the need to explain Chris' handshake? It was a show of respect. That simple.
How Chris carries himself here is key. Without saying a word, he essentially demonstrates to Richie that while he doesn't like being spoken to that way, he's smart enough to know that he can't do a fucking thing about it. There's not a moment of fear in his eyes throughout the encounter and Richie recognizes this.
It's scenes like this that make The Sopranos so damned brilliant. There's depth and subtlety in not only the writing but the performances as well.
Richie actually liked Chris, which is crazy since Richie is a monster. He was breaking balls with Matt and Sean but then quickly says "kid has good things too".
"now get outta here. You're blockin my sun. That nose is like a natural canopy"
Yea he's like our homie. After slip n fall school we were UP IN DA CLUB!
lol blocking his sun? Who is he, Diogenes?
You can't make that shit up
@@chadmichael03 I just fuckin did.
Richie tells Chrissy this only to give Janice a right hook before saying i do himself 😂
The hypocrisy lol
It’s mob logic.
wasn't right then. isn't right now
I'm not condoning it but I'd say that Janice is a completely different case than his niece.
I thought it was pretty consistent. Richie tells Chris that if he marries her then it's none of his business. Richie only hit Janice after he married her which lines up with what he told Chris.
I love how Richie still had his clothes from the early 70's 😂😂
One of the funniest details😂😂😂
Guy's been away for ten years he's got a right to be all fucked up.
Yeah except the JAACCCKKKEETTT
Chris had enough respect to know that wasn’t the time, or place, for an argument…. I think he also knew Richie was more than ‘capable’ as well.
And Tony was chillin, watching how each person reacted…… great actors…. awesome show.
I love how Tony was looking up at Chris in absolute agreement with Ritchie. He didnt even have to say it, James' subtle head nodding was enough. Brilliant performance from all.
@The Guy Who Knows Some Guys but what about the Oz? It came out first
'Capable...'
Tony was warning Richie.
No he wasn't. He was referring to his ability to earn for the family
@@fabiokaya202 Yes. And what happens if you get in the way of the MAFIAS MONEY?
You get the desert treatment.
@@johnlewisbrooks True, but that wasn't a warning. Tony was reservedly complimenting Chris because Chris is a capable earner but also a headache. So he's only "a good kid" as Richie stated to a certain extent.
He’s actually correct in saying it was a warning. Saying “he’s capable “ means he’s killed someone and he’s not a push over so in fact warning Ritchie
@@angelomuto8516 So Richie says he's a good kid. Tony says with a light shrug and modesty "capable" and you took that as a warning instead of him tempering Richie's inaccurate perception? Did you see Richie's interactions with Chris after that scene? If it was a warning he sure wasn't afraid.
Chris: Don't threaten me Richie.
Richie: Don't threaten you? I got a hard on for you. Gimme a reason...
Power move pointing to sil and walking away, specially after how he taled to chris. Brilliant writing
It has nothing to do with the way he spoke to Chris
@@theninthheart4736 yea it kinda does, thats why he told richie that chris is "capable" slight warning.
@@ELV8.94 Chris didn't leave until Tony told him to also. A lot of subtle stuff in this scene
@@ELV8.94 no, he wouldnt have talked business regardless of the interaction with chris. The whole idea of the mafia having a structure of capos and soldiers is to insulate the boss from possible legal recourse. Not to mention Richie just got out of jail, he may have a wire.
It wasn't a power move, it was purely about how things had changed while Richie was in prison. Tony did not want to be seen or heard talking business at that particular location. Richie didn't know about the new rules and just started talking business so Tony had to remove himself from the conversation immediately.
Regarding the last handshake. Chris acknowledged Richie's OG right to preach, yet at the same time asserted his own standing. Very powerful play by someone who was fully aware of himself being "capable."
He also reached out his hand for a shake first.
Put Chris and Richie in a room, and Richie walks out.
Sil sat down in Tony's chair symbolizes Richie's imprisonment that Chris tried avoiding by walking away. This show is brilliant!
@@mja91352 A woman killed Richie. I hated Richie more than any other character including Phil Leotardo and Johnny Sack.
He shook Christopher's hand sitting down.
00:17 While still in character, James Gandofini realizes that David Proval is in Michael Imperioli's entrance/camera shot and politely grabs him by the wrist and sits him down, so they can hit their mark and continue the scene. Proval understands what's happening, repositions and NOBODY yells cut.
No humiliation, no embarrassment. The main actor looking out for everyone involved, but especially his other actor. The scene simply plays on. As it's happening, nobody knows it's happening but JG and Proval.
That's awesome. Thanks for pointing that out
David Chase Ovah here.....
This is why I watch every Sopranos clip on UA-cam and read all the comments.
Very subtle.
@Rectum Abdominus It sounds dubbed over, almost like "I'm trying..." Great catch!
"He's a good kid"
After Richie has been in the can for 10 years
@stantheman1684 Through the top, stupid
*hits his niece*, "he's a good kid"
@@hatesitrick
Richie: you can only beat my niece when you marry her...lol.
@@rogerdorn38 haha ffs. I watched this years ago and forgot how savage he was. One of the best characters.
@The DEEPSTATE runs America They took out the tuna.
I like how Tony flipped the table on Richie.
He was breaking Chris's balls, then 2 seconds later Tony broke his with that walk-away, just like that.
2:00 look at Christopher, he looks frozen like a video game character after their dialogue is finished haha
lmao literally wtf??
@@Shwoop I know right!?!?! Even Big Pussy too hahaha
LOL
That's a great catch. Very strange.
@@tricky92x From being an actor, especially in background, I tend to pay more attention to these types of things lol
Sil was so young and vibrant. Hands down my favorite character. Even did a good job in Lillyhammer.
His character in Lilyhammer was still Silvio Dante.
I love the contempt Richie shows for Christopher by talking about him in the third person in his presence.
David Proval was great casting as Richie Aprile. He played the character with such amazing menace. It was a shame that the writers/producers didn’t keep him around for a little while longer on the show, as that character was a real antagonist to Tony Soprano’s protagonist. Anything could’ve happened with Richie Aprile around.
"He's a good kid" Comments Ritchie
"Capable" replies Tony
The exchanges like this is what made this show, the power house it is.
This scene is now 20 years old (God I feel old) and as good as ever.
Richie's old school, all right, as he punches Janice in the face.
But he was giving her his last name!!!
He was all cut up about it afterwards. Christopher cut him up
In Ritchie's defence, Janice really had a punchable face.
@@justinv6410 I guess old school in Italy is punching women.
Yeah but he didn't hit a woman
He hit Janice.
if chrissy was there when richie HIT janice he would've said, OOOOOOOOOOOOOOH
Chrissy would've offered Janice a nice veal parm hero with a soft drink of her choice.
@@christophawscanopy5692 lol, and knowing janice, that soft drink of choice would be a gallon of vodka straight with a pack of roofies
And made that silly ass face 😆
Just such good acting. What a welcome. So many emotions in minutes. The way he pounces on Tony to greet him
Every so often there comes a show like this, a very rare thing i fear there will never be another Mob/organized crime family show as good as this.
We will be lucky if we EVER get good TV again. Everything went woke and sucks.
There won't be. The further we get from the mafia days.. the less we're connected to it
@@BishopDeeds The further we get HOW precisely? Organized crime
@@TimeBandit2007 I hate you for being right... I have to agree
@@S0RELOSER there is still good tv. there is a lot of woke crap but if you want crime shows with the messedu p language and behaviors there are plenty. Shows like better caul saul are still here if you want crime and drama, and there are plenty of amazing shows in other genres.
And Richie died as a result of raising his hands to Tony's sister before they were married
Richie didn't know how unhinged Janice really was!
It's like poetry... It rhymes
i didn't realize being married had much to do with it
Ah nuts. I'm three days too late for this comment. How allegorical.
Ironic
No way in hell he was there to talk to Christopher
I fucking love Richie's character. Old school. Few words. Means what he says. Gets set off real easy. Scary dude.
Such a great scene! I love all the little details and foreshadowing. Like the little interactions between Tony and Richie at the beginning. The little disrespect Richie shows tony by grabbing his belly, like telling him "gained a little weight did we?", and the way tony just removes his hands saying I wont take this shit from you. So subtle yet so telling about their relationship across the show. The way Richie is having a hard time accepting Tony's authority, and Tony conflict with putting him in line
He never said any of that, what are you on about?
its because our friend ova deah, with the belly, never had the makings of a varsity athlete.
Well said.
"You lose that baby fat, you disappoint me."
@@vaporwave-manhe's on about body language ya putz not verbal language
In My humble opinion this serie was and always Will be one of the Best performances in the history of the television. The extraordinary development of the situations depicted on the screen and the awesome casting gives to this serial an special charming and Quality. Just an unforgetable piece of art.
Game of thrones, Rome, and this series the holy trinity of 21st century television
Why do you keep capitalizing random words
@@Kingedwardiii2003 Hate to bust up your trinity, but there is another that ranks right up there. The Wire.
I like the foreshadowing. Richie warns Christopher to put a ring on it or keep his hands in his pockets. Janice made him own that one.
I love how Richie threatens Christopher for beating up his niece and then says, “Good Kid.” When Christopher leaves. Class act that Richie.
He doesn't actually care about adriana. He cares about how it makes him look if some kid beats up his niece.
I like how he hits Tony’s sister and she kills him ……!! 😂
"Is this kid gettin jerky wit me?" That always made me laugh! 😆
I do wonder who told him though
It looked like Chris earned a bit of Richie's respect with that handshake after Richie told him to leave.
Kinda like getting slapped And then shaking hands with the guy who did it
“Chain of command detective”
Good spot
Remember what Tony said to his doc about the old schools guys, they just smile and nod, and deal with you later in a discreet way
He's a good kid
I love the subtlety n non verbal cues. Peep how Tony takes Richie's hands off him once he makes the baby fat joke
I've seen that scene a lot of times and this was the first time I ever noticed that. I was just coming down to write something and saw your comment. Amazing show.
He went too far calling him a sack of shit as a joke, you don't do that. That set the tone immediately.
Lol that wasn’t part of the writing. James was trying to hurry up and sit down before chris came into the scene
This is such a great scene. Richie quickly finding out the old school rules don’t apply.
I thought I told you to back off Beansie
I did, and then i put it in drive.
Is Ritchie's best line.
Best comeback on the entire series as well.
@@nathaninostroza7655 pun intended?
@@fswaver i mean it, other great lines might be tonys ones, but lots of them are comedic relief and not mobster badassery. Richie was a legit scary mobster at his acting chops. But that doesnt take anything on Gandolfini Rispoli and Joey pants acting, along with Proval they're the outstanding ones off that entire cast.
@@nathaninostroza7655 That’s not what I meant, Yo. When you said best ‘comeback’ I thought you were referring again to Richie’s run over of Beansie 😆
@@fswaver that too.
Incredible writing. Richie’s last scene is when he violates his statement in his first
Wow. Good catch.
Wait...his first scene was getting out of Ade's car
@@Wolfington was he sitting at 12 o'clock?
They got a pishadoo in this place?
@@MonarchPoolPlaster i need to know it was merit and not cause some dude was constipated.
" He's a good kid " just after that is perfect, feeling enough comfortable with the fear you inspire to recognize some qualities to the people you just frightened 😂
Fun Fact: The great actor David Proval who played Richie is not Italian he’s Jewish.
He’s Italian because of where he was raised ..Brooklyn schooled him to be Ritchie Aprile so well ..
@@forzajuve4845 He's got an incredible moxy for his size...
@@AgentRafa “with all due respect, back the fuck off “
@@forzajuve4845 I did, but then I put it in 'Drive':-)
@@AgentRafa "how bout I build a ramp up to your asshole?"
It’s amazing how much Richie makes my skin crawl but seems like the nicest guy in real life 😂
silvio had all the makings of a varsity mob boss
Or at least a varsity guitarist.
The irony in how Richie ends up dying for the very thing he tells Christopher not to do. Top notch writing and acting at its finest.
Richie: "You understand..?"
Christopher: *nods head
Richie: *"Now go home and get your Shinebox"*
lmfao hahaha
What's really funny is Christopher was staring at him with HIS Manson lamps lol.
LOL ..
That's shinebox shit is not funny anymore lmao get some new shit!
@@rich1223 yeah it is
0:01 foreshadowing
One of the most underrated moments is how much Christopher comes away from that moment respect Richie, because it's straigt and direct and not the neurotic shit he's used to from Tony.
No. He's a shopping cart, from here on out.
Richie was such a good character, should’ve been in more episodes/series.
100% . Got whacked too soon
Wished Richie "Ten Fuckin Years" Aprile was alive long enough to meet Phil "Twenty Years In The Can" Leotardo.
Shoulda kept his hands in his pockets
The watching public hated him, they couldn't have kept him in forever
@@kyndrydspyryt3867 good point. But lots of people couldnt stand christopher and he was around a lonng time.
If you liked David Proval's great acting as Richie, try to see a little-known movie he was in called "Innocent Blood". He also played a mafia-type, but differently. The movie was simultaneously a comedy, a mafia movie, a vampire horror movie, and a love story. It starred a young Anthony LaPaglia (before he was in the"Without a Trace" t.v. show), Ann Parillaud ("La Femme Nikita"), Robert Loggia (see his Wikipedia entry, he was in many great movies over a long career), Don Rickles, who was great as a mob lawyer, and Luis Guzman (known for his character work in many movies including Crocodile Dundee II, Carlito's Way, Boogie Nights, Punch-Drunk Love, and many more). This movie is a hoot and not only will you enjoy Proval's performance but all of the others as well. A criminally underrated and unknown movie.
Proval is an underrated and under appreciated actor. His work on The Sopranos is super professional and top notch. His movie Nunzio from the late 1970’s also is a phenomenal work. Much respect to Mr. Proval.
Sil looked so much trimmer here compared to the waddling penguin he'd later become.
Tacitus, Roma's gossip column still at after 2000+ years
OOOOH!!!
@@animationfanatic2133 ahm jus tellin you, how you fuckin bein perceived!
The first time I saw him tell Tony "he's a good kid" I cracked up laughing
I know that was hilarious. That show was hilarious,and frightening as well.
It made no sense I dunno how they left that in there…he’s a good kid ??? Wtf
That capable line so well delivered…says more than one thing about Chris to Richie. Like a passive aggressive threat almost.
The Tony & Richie relationship was some of the most gripping drama I've ever seen on tv (or film, come to think of it). Of course, with the masterful Sopranos, take your pick.
If Richie, was still around when Feech, got out Tony, would have been screwed
No , T still has the capos and backing of NY
I think if Richie and Ralphie were around at the same time it would have given Tony fits too, it would have been a lot of psycho for him to deal with. I could also see Richie and Ralphie teaming up to take out Tony. It would have been an interesting storyline to have those two together.
@@travismiles5885 Would have been interesting to see the dynamic between Ralphie and Richie, can’t help but feel Richie would have ended up killing Ralphie. If Tony couldn’t respect Richie there’s no way Ralphie would have and verse versa Richie didn't respect anyone.
@@travismiles5885
I don’t know ?? Both are psychopathic and could turn on each other
@@quasar4601 If they didn't end up killing each other by the time Tony raisied his hand to Ralphie that situation would have played right into Richies hands
Richie was the most underrated character on the show. Proval portrayed him with such menace and confidence that he was totally unforgettable despite very little actual screen time. Richie was such an unrepentant and despicable jerk that he stood out even among all of the other monsters on this show. He was also completely incompetent and a volatile disaster waiting to happen. It's a shame they couldn't keep him around for more seasons, but this character wasn't going to last with the way he behaved.
Underrated? What are you even talking about? You go anywhere and people say that he was one of the greatest characters on the show. An underrated character on this show would be someone like Janice or AJ.
Every time I start watching Sopranos clips I start watching the box set again.
“Ritchie? Aprile? Ohhh, you’re the guy whose corpse I’m going to be chopping up at the pork store soon. Nice tahmeetcha!”
Richie is not a big guy, but something about him makes him quite scary....
Yeah!
Kinda unhinged insecure aggression.
The worst kind actually.
It's those Manson lampshades
he's got great moxie for a guy his size
Manson Lamps
Amazing everything that can be communicated in a 2-minute scene. Writing, directing, acting, editing!!!
Richie threatens Chrissy for hitting Adrianna, but is killed by Janice for putting hands on her. Poetic.
David Proval is an incredible actor. Thank you for posting.
When Tony said that Chris is capable he meant that among all crew of the Sopranos Chris was the only capable of smoking the cigarette in the hurricane rain with hands tied behind his back and the cigarette wouldn't even get wet.
You wanna talk like a hasidic homeboy we'll send you to build Beansie a ramp.
Lmaooooo
It's weird how Adriana's relation to the Aprile family is highlighted via Richie's protective stance with her to Chrissy but after Richie's out of the picture she just kinda didn't matter all that much. I was even expecting Adriana and Ro to be much closer but even that didn't play out.
Once Jackie Sr died Ro was pretty much out of the mob talk loop. Sure she was w/ Ralphie for a little while, but I think she just focused more on her personal life instead. Plus what is considered close relations gets a bit fuzzy in Italian families. For instance, Dickie, Chrissy's father, was Tony's uncle on his Mom's side which would really make Tony, Chrissy's cousin, but b/c he's so much older than Chrissy he formally is his "uncle". So while Richie considers Adrianna his "niece" that very well could be in the same vain w/ Richie considering himself an uncle by virtue of being so much older than her.
@@battaglino77 Liz LaCerva was born Liz Aprile. She was Jackie Sr. and Richie’s baby sister, so Richie was legitimately Adriana’s uncle. I get your overall point though.
It wasn't a bullet that killed Richie Aprile, it was pure irony.
The guy makes overt threats to other family associates who he thinks are being violent with their women, because in his mind their relationship is somehow his business if they're not married.
Ends up getting shot dead in his own house by the same woman he beat on constantly, and who he was never married to. You gotta hand it to the guy, he lived a life and died a death even a poet couldn't have dreamed up.
He only hit Janice once and they were engaged. Adriana was aldo his niece
The writers did in fact, dream up his life lol
When Silvio took the handoff from Tony, that should have been enough for Richie to know to back off until the right time, maybe at the Bada Bing office. Richie's "oh poor me" attitude from his 10 years stretch and his fucked up hot temper is what got him killed by Janice. It was always just a matter of time and when David Chase needed a season ending killing, poor Richie had to go. Oh, those writers have so much power!!
RIchie couldn't stop seeing Tony as a kid to recognize that. If Junior had done the exact same thing he wouldn't have said another word.
@@stevel935 that’s true. All the old school guys had a hard time givin Tony his respect. They did just as much as the code required but they always tried to challenge him when they saw the opportunity.
@@evangelionl0vr857 Plus too they didn't realize how much the business changed while they was in the can. Every other person is a rat now and they just can't go do whatever the heck they want. Consequences finally caught up to the life.
Richie should've stayed longer , same for Ralphie and Mikey Palmice
It is what it is.
Im sure people say the same about their loved ones.
@@bobstacks8405 wtf lol
Pussy’s death was an important part of the show, but I loved the character and would have wanted to see more of him
the truly great actors can make you hate them. I was so happy when Jackie popped him 😂
Capable was Tony’s way of saying “he’s already done work”..it’s a subtle threat to not underestimate him
I’m glad Christopher took this advice and he and Richie’s niece lived happily ever after.
The greatest writers the greatest actors in one of THE all time greatest shows in the history of TV .
"Capable"
as in a stone-cold killin body-choppin grave-diggin ghoul
“He’s a good kid.”
“Capable.”
I love Boardwalk Empire so much simply because of the scenes like this. Rip Steve Gandolfini
Steve Gandolfini?
Hahaha
@@pennystocklocks this guy gets it
@@lucas18108 i meant james buscemi
@@tatlawson5593 oh I get it now. That's a cleaver joke right there
Love the hypocrisy from these wiseguys. He didn't hesitate to punch Janice before they were married
The struggle in their greeting shows the power struggle. So Good man
I believe Richie was just testing Chris. Basic old school gangster breaking the balls of a younger gangster. Seeing how he'd handle himself when pressed. Richie saying "good kid", means that he was impressed. I don't believe for one min that Richie gave a damn about Adrianna.
Agreed. None of these sociopaths cared about anyone but themselves and their next envelope.
The funny thing is that Richie didn’t wait till Janice had his last name
Total Hypocrite
Sometimes I just wonder if Tony and Richies relationship would have been different had they just had a good conversation right here instead of Tony walking away.
I liked Richie.. good character
I just love the vibe of this show! Miss Sopranos so damn much!
Amazing how the show was able to introduce new and intriguing characters every season and still keep the core "crew" as the focul point....tremendous across the board
injecting new characters kept things fresh, moving along......
I always buy Pomi tomato sauce cause of Sopranos. 😁
And it tastes pretty good 👍🏼
It's ok.
I need Paulie to stir the sauce while pontificating about ‘sanitary’ conditions……js……..p.s.: Pomi available west coast ? Trader Joe’s, etc., ?
Some of the best acting that I have ever witnessed in that series. Legendary.
I can't get enough of this show
The sopranos was the best thing on the tv .absolutely brilliant.👊🏻rip James Gandolfini.🙏
The reason Richie got whacked is because he didn’t “keep his hands in his pockets”. 😂😅🤣
What a great scene.David Proval is tremendous. He just scares you. The way he looks at you. Great actor.
David Proval performance as Richie was absolutely amazing. In my opinion he was the only actor during the show who could divert attention from James's acting during their scenes together.
"Next time you wont see my face". A direct threat. Some elder mafioso was always threatening Chrissy