tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post114459703372807159..comments2024-03-28T18:01:28.997-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: Middle-aged men, you don't need to feel downAlan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-1144805427774996742006-04-11T21:30:00.000-04:002006-04-11T21:30:00.000-04:00Yeah, I suppose Vito's no Omar. But I'm wondering...Yeah, I suppose Vito's no Omar. But I'm wondering if Tony might not be able to use the Phil-Vito connection in reverse-- if he somehow finds out about the nightclub before Phil, then maybe he uses the information to force Vito to take out Phil (who is now dangerous because he's emboldened by Johnny's perceived weakness)? Guess that really wouldn't make Vito an "out" mobster, if only Tony knew (and maybe Christopher based on the line from the previews), but again it would be more interesting than just killing him off or having him pull a Furio and run away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-1144785653649353852006-04-11T16:00:00.000-04:002006-04-11T16:00:00.000-04:00No way would Vito survive as an out mobster, Oz. I...No way would Vito survive as an out mobster, Oz. I think if Tony was the only one who knew, he could get away with it; Tony's just enlightened enough to not consider it a death sentence so long as it's not common knowledge, and he could use it to bleed Vito for extra money. But the guys won't tolerate this, and Tony can't afford to seem weak again. <BR/><BR/>Like I said in the article, I can see Phil and his guys keeping Vito's secret so they can use him against Tony, but as soon as his usefulness comes to an end, so does he.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-1144777205133871442006-04-11T13:40:00.000-04:002006-04-11T13:40:00.000-04:00While I agree Vito in the leather bar was comicall...While I agree Vito in the leather bar was comically over the top, I think there was a serious purpose to the scene-- namely, to contrast the joy he exhibits just before being exposed with the misery of his married life shown throughout the rest of the episode. He clearly was unhappy being in the closet, and it will be interesting to see if instead of running or killing himself, he actually tries to come out and continue as a gay mobster. I know it doesn't seem likely, but there doesn't appear to be any other dramatically satisfactory outcome for this storyline.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-1144763964617991082006-04-11T09:59:00.000-04:002006-04-11T09:59:00.000-04:00I didn't like the Vito scene for the same reason's...I didn't like the Vito scene for the same reason's you mentioned in your review. I know he is stupid, but is he that stupid to go into a leather bar that might be on someone's collection route? <BR/><BR/>It reminded me of when they "outed" Rawls on The Wire. It was just a quick glimpse, but we got it. He did not have to look like he was auditioning for a Village People Dinner Theater Tribute Act. <BR/><BR/>Although now that I think about it...bill komissaroffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17395085015417039303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-1144686255106071622006-04-10T12:24:00.000-04:002006-04-10T12:24:00.000-04:00Johnny's paranoid. He's been in the can for nearly...Johnny's paranoid. He's been in the can for nearly two years with no end in sight (RICO trials can drag on for a long time even after they get under way), and, again, his last real memory of fresh air involved Phil being his loyal stooge and Rusty pulling his Dick Cheney routine with Little Carmine. He needs to lash out at <I>someone</I>, and Rusty seems like the most obvious threat.<BR/><BR/>I'll have to investigate the timestamp. I haven't really messed with the template since I started the blog last fall, but I could swear I picked Eastern time back then.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.com