Just a few days to go! Drop by my table (Booth #281) this weekend and say hello at WICKED COMIC CON 2023! Such awesomeness in store --if you've not yet grabbed your tickets, do so now at http://www.wickedcomiccon.com ! I'll of course have copies of The Monitor's Guild at hand, and a host of other nerdy goodies. See you there!
BAM! Whacked! Gobsmacked! I knew I loved Johnny Sack, the wife-devoted, chain-smoking, cold-blooded killer, I was unprepared to fall in love with Vincent Curatola. It was one thing that on a recent Sopranos re-binge this 38 yr non-smoking woman was jonesing for a cigarette watching Johnny Sack make love to his, it was another witnessing Vince adoring Maureen, his wife of 40 yrs, just as Johnny Sack did Ginny. Lovely!
Such great fun to do a Soprano’s deep dive, from early casting, (Tony Sirico), to Vince’s audition, James Gandolfini, Vincent Pastore, Michael Imperioli, to David Chase’s on-set style, how characters knew they were getting whacked, onscreen relationships vs off, actual wise guys impressions, Vince’s thoughts on whether Silvio really whacked Adriana, Vince’s shocking role model for Johnny Sack, how the cast, who watched the ending for the first time when we all did, react?
There are great stories about Jack Nicholson, Kirk Douglas, Maureen O’Hara, and Brad Pitt. This was a spectacular conversation with a fascinating man, an amazing actor, who shared his thoughts on how to succeed in the business of life and show. An international acting coach via Zoom, a naturalist, whose less is so much more, shared some exercises in getting real, which I plan to utilize. You can sign up on his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/VincentCuratolaActingWorkshop
I’ve long adored Johnny Sack, I now add Vincent Curatola to my adoration. This is one not to be missed.
Vincent Curatola on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson
Wednesday, 6/1/22, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET
Streamed Live on my Facebook
Replay here:
Vincent Curatola, aka Johnny Sack of The Sopranos on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson
BAM! Whacked! Gobsmacked! I knew I loved Johnny Sack,
We will never forget. Thank you to our heroes, our first responders and all those impacted by 9/11. Our thoughts and condolences to the many victims and their families of that day, and the years since.
John Wintersteen, Jr. raises the American Flag in front of William Penn Charter School. Penn Charter was founded in 1689 by William Penn. Penn Charter is the oldest Quaker school in the world and one of the first schools to open its doors to all students no matter their religion, race, or gender. Today, Penn Charter is home to hundreds of children from all cultures, faiths, and means.
The Boston Marathon: PT 2. A true warrior...a true fighter...a true GUARDIAN...!!! No matter what, where or when...a GUARDIAN is always there with 100% fight and zero quit in him. Setting examples for all to follow!! Army SSGT @earlgranville sets the standard!! #bostonmarathon #guardians #guardian247 #guardian247gear #warrior #strengthandhonor #welldone #fireinthegut #nationalguard #army #navy #marines #airforce #coastguard #police #patriotsday #military #combatveterans #gwot