With the escalating violence within the Lupertazzi family, Tony Blundetto is offered a contract hit by Rusty Millio and Angelo Garepe. This is revenge for the murder of Lorraine Cullazo, an associate and friend of Carmine Lupertazzi Jr.
I love how Tony's crew and even the NY guys treated Tony B. like he was already made. Guys who shut up and do hard time for the family deserve the fruits of that labor upon getting out.
Bummy Davis I interpreted this as Rusty trying to move up. He was stirring the shit, didnt like how close Tony B and Angelo were. You can see it in his face, that isnt him being not interested thats him being professional. He cant identify with these men but that doesnt matter because he needs something done. He knows this will ignite a shitstorm and thats why they reached out to someone desperate from NJ. When Tony B asks for the books to be opened up for him Rustys look to Angelo says it all "not gonna happen." Then Angelo says what they want and thats what it'll take for it to happen. In turn it kills his entire crew including himself. Fantastic writing and acting in this show 👌
Johnny Olden No the New York mob approves all Made Men. NYC calls the shots but still follow the rules. They are the ones connected to the Italian families. Its all done with a sitdown with every head of every family. They agree when to open the books and when to close them. Then is when you can start trying to give guys their button. But its serious shit so you cant just be giving anyone one. This is done for many reasons but the most important is to see who can earn well but not lose their head in a restricted time. Real Made Men are only Italian and their family is traced back to ensure it.
@@josephpalacio2343 It's a reference to Reservoir Dogs you uncultured buchiach. Joe says to Mr. Pink "shut up! What do you mean you don't believe in it?"
I'm surprised he didn't do more acting. I remember in the 70's when he had a big comeback with Oh What A Night and Who Loves You people said he was too old to be a pop star. But he had two big hits anyways and re-established the 4 Seasons as a legitimate headliner.
That's Frankie Valli the singer? That's weird because if I remember correctly there's a scene with Tony and another character in a car (I think it's Sil but I'm not sure), and Tony's talking about how he or the other character has to call Frankie Valli and ask him to do a couple shows. That makes me wonder if he ever played himself on the show, they had someone else play him, or he was only brought up in conversation?
@@Robconnors7253 Yep. Even if someone was wearing a wire, that could have meant anything. Someone needs transport, needs to get fired from a job, needs to be removed from a situation they're in, etc. Legally, nobody discussed a murder.
That's what I never understood. Why do the big ask during drinks? Have your drinks, have your dinner, and over desert, ask the favor. That way, if you get rejected, you can leave!
@@infernocanuck that's actually a good idea. Make an offer at the end where everyone is buzzed and stomach full not sober and hungry 2 totally different mindsets.
HardikG121 you do understand the difference between raw intelligence and sound judgment, right? Having a very high IQ but making poor decisions is fairly common
Nah, this was one of the factors leading up to their demise but the main issue was Tony refusing to give up Tony B to Phil. I get that you can’t just give up your family but Tony Soprano has killed for much less than the shit that Tony B did, he just didn’t want his pride/ego to get hurt. Killing Peeps was a red flag but not big enough to warrant anything more than a “don’t you ever fucking do something like this again” but Billy god damn LEOTARDO??? Brother of the only known shinebox to serve 20 fucking years? Not handing Tony B over soured every aspect of Tony and Phil’s relationship and that, either directly or indirectly, led to Bobby getting murdered and Sil being brain dead.
The timing is _so crisp._ We hear the last sigh of the two laughing and immediately the deadpan delivery from Rusty follows, it's just too good. Of course everyones hailing the actors, but the editing like here, the costumes, casting, locations and music are all top notch to me, the _Sopranos_ never cease to amaze me.
Nun Ya Just stole that line from Goodfellas. I also love how Angelo had Tony do the impression of Jackie Gleason and Rusty is just sits there stone faced.
Paul y It made me laugh, though, and that is what counts (and honest people, giving credit where it is due, in a follow up, is refreshing, too). In THAT spirit, you do know I, too, just printed the lyrics to the song.
@@chrisbarr1359 Hardly perfect. Season 3 and 4 were kinda weak, and the last few episodes also weren’t that great and felt rushed. There’s a lot I would change about the show.
"Hey, sorry I said no guys. But can we order another bottle of Opus and maybe some desert after dinner? So Rusty, why do they call you Rusty?" -awkward
Friend of a friend - Associate Friend of Ours - Made Men Made Men cannot be killed without a go ahead from the higher ups. Don’t you watch Donnie Brasco?
He also shouldn't have said friend of OURS with Tony B present since Tony B wasnt made. That's a no no in the mafia to call somebody who isnt made a friend of ours.
@@michaelparrella2151 I think by saying “friend of a friend” he refers to Joey being a friend of Johnny and “not a friend of ours” referred to the fact that Joey was on Johnny’s side of the family as opposed to Little Carmine’s (as there was a split after Carmine Lupertazzi died)
pretty much, he saw tony's big house and fancy things and great relationship with his daughter then ne saw how his sons hated being poor and without so tb got desperate to climb the latter as fast as he could. which is the reason he took the freelance hit.
That's a bit of a stretch. Blundetto did a lot of time in the joint. After doing that much straight time and keeping your mouth shut, one tends to think that they are owed something for sacrificing for _"the family."_ Even Tony Soprano admitted that what his cousin did was the equivalent of being sent to Vietnam. Tony S. took a little too long to bring his cousin Tony B. back into the life to earn again.
This is the sloppiest murder proposition ever. 1) straight up ask the guy to murder someone 2) do it in a crowded place where everyone keeps a low tone of voice 3) get everyone's attention with an impression 4) make the proposition before ordering food No wonder their side lost
I like the little detail when Tony B is doing the rendition saying "GET OUT GEEET OUT!" and the people at the tables behind him look over. This show is full of little details and interactions that make it feel very realistic. I think it was a big focus in the later seasons for basically every character and extra to just act like real people do.
I've been watching 3rd Rock from the Sun recently. Hilarious, obviously, but it's a little off-putting when everyone ignores the Solomons' zany antics.
Even weird non sequiturs like in real life. They made the whole show like real life like not even introducing characters properly so it makes it fun to watch again and again to see the details you overlooked
I agree. There's a similar scene in the 1996 Gotti where the F.B.I agents are in the Chinese restaurant discussing how they are going to bring Gotti down. One of the agents goes on a rant and ends with him yelling "I don't care!" while a patron turns to look with a "wtf" look on his face. It gives the scene more realism because that's how people would react in public.
This is a funny and yet deeply serious scene. I admire Rusty's reaction or rather quiet poise and non-reaction. There are important lessons from Rusty's quietness here.
Even when Rusty says 'Kill a woman? Come on.' His eyes remain cold and calculating to see the effects on Tony Blundetto. Rusty was a powerful and ambitious captain, and he wasn't scared of Phil. It's not for nothing that John and Phil were worried that he would make a move when John was in jail. He's scary.
With that in mind it honestly makes more sense that Rusty and Phil would come to blows. Literally everyone was terrified of Phil except maybe Johnny, everyone watched what they said and made sure not to get on Phil’s shitlist. The only people who didn’t besides the aforementioned were Tony B, Rusty and Doc Santoro. And all 3 wound up paying for it.
Rusty : Angelo spoke very highly of you.We want you to kill somebody for us. Tony B : I want to make my living by touching other men!Also,i suck at murdering people,i always leave at least one witness. Rusty : Ok,i'm now questioning Angelo's judgement.
Yeah, funny thing about that is that it tastes really good, but when you get that bill, and you think to yourself, I just paid about $75 per glass for wine. Then the next time you get something a little more reasonable because in the end wine is wine.
From the very beginning I figured Tony B's supposed high IQ and intelligence were massively overrated. I mean, sure - the guy was as ruthless as he was fearless. And his command of the English language, vocabulary and ability to talk convincingly on a variety of unrelated topics made him stand out among the boys. But an intelligent person called upon by senior guys from a rival outfit to sound out the possibility of him whacking someone up state as part of a power play should only be thinking: so why do they want me to do this and not somebody else?
someone who can do that impression on the spot while disturbing the other people, is showing all the most important qualities for the job interview if you think about it most people would freeze up
Maybe rusty woulda been more impressed with a Frankie valli imitation.. "Oh what a night, late September back in 63, what a very special night for me"..
I want to see more of that guy that got startled by Blundetto when he said "Get out!". He is a terrific actor and deserves to star in a Sopranos spinoff.
Hard disagree. Tony's interference in Tony B's life is arguably what causes the war with New York to happen. Tony insisted on shoving the mob life back in Tony B's face, despite his objections and desire to stay clean, and this ultimately lead to Tony B's regression from the reformed mobster into the hitman on the run from an entire New York family. I saw one theory that suggested Tony even orchestrated the whole "bag of money" scene as a way to entice him back into the life. Had Tony respected his cousin's wishes to stay out of it all, he MIGHT have actually opened that massage parlor and gone straight.
@@odeleon24 Even weirder, in episode 2 of season five,(Big Girls Don't Cry ). A song playing in the background of Artie's restaurant is "Big Girls Don't Cry " by Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons. Does anyone notice that the singer sounds just like Rusty?
@@arodgefan589 Again poor them and poor you. There is nothing poor about me I live a great life. I feel for people like you though who are always sad and pity themselves. But hey glad I am not you
I think it's a situation of people "knowing but they don't know" thing. Say the hit goes down but it ends up with Carmine winning the war. Tony B obviously can't go around bragging about it, but people will put two and two together once they notice Angelo and the upper guys giving Tony B more and more respect.
You know I am pretty good at impressions, but one thing that I have found out the hard way is that no one gives a shit about how good that you do an impression. They just do the same thing Rusty did. Stare at you with that "What an idiot!" Look.
