I liked and enjoyed this episode. A character wacked, a good story about a main character in Artie, and the hollywood scenes with Chris were funny. It was an entertaining episode, one where you could just sit back an enjoy. No deep meanings in this one.

Tony has lost some control over his guys. Christopher, like Paulie, is just a petty thief at heart, and when push comes to shove, Tony's friendship with Artie takes precedent over everything else.

Think about it. This guy Benny is a member of the family and a civilian goes to his home and beats the shit out of him. And who does Tony side with? His friend and civilian Artie! I'd be pissed too if I were Benny. But then by the same token Benny is running this scam, and not only in Tony's friend's place, but without kicking up to Tony!

But not for nothing, Artie was out of control with the "Martina" remark with Benny's wife sitting right there! It was supposed to be over and Benny had to suck it up as it was, and then Artie continues with that?

Benny should have stuck Artie's head in the hot gravy!

And how badly did Artie want to do the Albanian hostess? That was a major part of his fustration with her and Benny.

A simple episode and an enjoyable one at that.


Don Cardi