What’s Aged the Worst?
Sopranos associations, Janice’s casting, two later Lufthansa adaptations, a BC-basketball reference, ketchup on pasta, Boogie Nights echoes, and pre-9/11 airline cocaine transport
In the discussion (7)
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- Michael Imperioli’s later identity as Christopher Moltisanti can overwhelm Spider. — Bill Simmons
- Janice is criticized as an underpowered choice for Henry’s girlfriend. — Bill Simmons
- Two later films about the Lufthansa heist are mentioned as apparently unsuccessful afterlives. — Bill Simmons
- A Boston College basketball reference prompts a dated personal association. — Bill Simmons
- Ketchup on pasta is condemned. — Bill Simmons
- Boogie Nights’ overt homage can make its Janice-apartment echo intrude on later Goodfellas viewings.
- Carrying cocaine on commercial airlines is judged far harder now than before 9/11.