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Directed by Kristian Fraga, the unforgettable three-film cinema event offers the fans unique insights from the Critics, the Cast & the Creator about this epic, multi-award-winning series that screened over seven seasons, eighty-six episodes, and is still regularly cited today as one of the best television series of all time.
FEATURE FILM (2020)
Session 1: The Critics
On the eve of the publication of their book The Sopranos Sessions, TV critics Alan Sepinwall and Matt Zoller Seitz meet at Holsten’s in Bloomfield, New Jersey, the location of the controversial last scene of The Sopranos. Their wide-ranging conversation covers television, movies, psychiatry, gangsterism, their 20-year friendship, and their experience covering the series for The Star-Ledger of Newark, the newspaper that Tony Soprano picked up at the end of his driveway.
Abrams Books Presents a Sirk Production
Directed by: Kristian Fraga
Produced by: Kristian Fraga, Marc Perez, & John L. Sikes
Executive Produced by: Paul Colarusso
Distributed by Sirk
An unforgettable event for Sopranos fans; Split into three unique sessions, directed by Kristian Fraga, this special event provides an insight from the Creator, the Critics and the Cast about this epic, multi award-winning series that screened seven seasons, eighty six episodes and is regularly still cited as being one of the best television series of all time.
“My Dinner with Alan Offers a Compelling Discussion of The Sopranos...If you’re a fan of the show, I can hardly think of better sources to get you thinking about it.”
“My Dinner With Alan: A Sopranos Session Emphatically Unpacks David Chase’s Cultural Landmark”
“In terms of setting the ground rules director Kristian Fraga allows these two old friends to talk about their passion, discuss the touchstones but never lets time lag.”
“Split into three manageable chapters, we are not just entertained, we are left as sad as we were at the iconic final episode ‘Made in America’ back in 2007...This is definitely a fan film.”
The Sopranos ending ‘left open in case James Gandolfini wanted revival’ – Vincent Pastore
Sopranos star reveals the potty-mouth ad-lib that got him the job
The Sopranos: Why did The Sopranos end? Exclusive insight into the iconic series
FEATURE FILM (2020)
Session 2: The Cast
An intimate and hugely entertaining dinner with key members of the cast of The Sopranos, as they reminisce about the show, filmed in the Little Italy restaurant, IL Cortile, that cast members would go to for a commiseration dinner after their character had been killed off in the show.
Including cast members: Federico Castellucio, Arthur J. Nascarella, Vincent Pastore, Vincent Curatola
IKA Collective and Cinevents Present a Sirk Production
Directed by: Kristian Fraga
Produced by: Kristian Fraga, Marc J. Perez and Jonathan Jacobson
Executive Produced by: Paul Colarusso, Ian Karr and Joesph Evea
Distributed by Sirk
An unforgettable event for Sopranos fans; Split into three unique sessions, directed by Kristian Fraga, this special event provides an insight from the Creator, the Critics and the Cast about this epic, multi award-winning series that screened seven seasons, eighty six episodes and is regularly still cited as being one of the best television series of all time.
FEATURE FILM (2020)
Session 3: The Creator
A rare interview with the show's creator David Chase, where he talks about his childhood memories of Newark, the vision behind the series and The Sopranos on the big screen, prior to the cinema release of The Many Saints of Newark.
IKA Collective and Cinevents Present a Sirk Production
Directed by: Kristian Fraga
Produced by: Kristian Fraga, Marc J. Perez and Jonathan Jacobson
Executive Produced by: Paul Colarusso, Ian Karr and Joesph Evea
Distributed by Sirk
An unforgettable event for Sopranos fans; Split into three unique sessions, directed by Kristian Fraga, this special event provides an insight from the Creator, the Critics and the Cast about this epic, multi award-winning series that screened seven seasons, eighty six episodes and is regularly still cited as being one of the best television series of all time.
THE SOPRANOS SESSIONS (THE BOOK)
By Matt Zoller Seitz, and Alan Sepinwall
On January 10, 1999, a mobster walked into a psychiatrist’s office and changed TV history. By shattering preconceptions about the kinds of stories the medium should tell, The Sopranos launched our current age of prestige television, paving the way for such giants as Mad Men, The Wire, Breaking Bad, and Game of Thrones. As TV critics for Tony Soprano’s hometown paper, New Jersey’s The Star-Ledger, Alan Sepinwall and Matt Zoller Seitz were among the first to write about the series before it became a cultural phenomenon.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the show’s debut, Sepinwall and Seitz have reunited to produce The Sopranos Sessions, a collection of recaps, conversations, and critical essays covering every episode. Featuring a series of new long-form interviews with series creator David Chase, as well as selections from the authors’ archival writing on the series, The Sopranos Sessions explores the show’s artistry, themes, and legacy, examining its portrayal of Italian Americans, its graphic depictions of violence, and its deep connections to other cinematic and television classics.
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Exclusive Excerpt: ‘The Sopranos Sessions’ Goes Inside Groundbreaking HBO Show
To celebrate the show’s 20th anniversary, TV critics Alan Sepinwall and Matt Zoller Seitz take a deep dive, breaking down every episode and talking with tight-lipped creator David Chase
Groundbreaking Series 'The Sopranos' Gets a Weeklong Tribute Event in New York
The lineup also includes the world premiere of the documentary My Dinner with Alan
Does Tony Live or Die at the End of ‘The Sopranos’?
The ultimate debate about TV’s most famous ending.
‘The Sopranos’ is still the greatest television show of all time
– this new 20th anniversary book won’t let you forget
‘Sopranos’ documentary starring former Star-Ledger critics to get N.J. premiere
Matt Zoller Seitz, left, and Alan Sepinwall star in 'My Dinner with Alan,' a documentary in which they talk about 'The Sopranos' and their experiences writing about the series for The Star-Ledger.
Tell Us 5 Things About Your Book: A Deep Dive Back Into ‘The Sopranos’
The world of TV now “barely resembles the one into which Tony Soprano’s SUV rumbled back in 1999,” the critics Matt Zoller Seitz and Alan Sepinwall write in “The Sopranos Sessions.”
15 Surprising Facts You Never Knew about ‘The Sopranos’
To mark the show's 20th anniversary, "The Sopranos Sessions" uncovered fascinating details about the greatest TV series ever.
Book Excerpt: Revisiting ‘Pine Barrens’ with ‘The Sopranos Sessions’
A discussion with David Chase, Terence Winter, and Steve Buscemi, from the 20th anniversary book by Matt Zoller Seitz and Alan Sepinwall.
My Dinner with Alan offers a compelling discussion of ‘The Sopranos’
The title of the film is a clear reference to My Dinner with Andre, and its opening scenes—