l probably pay off. He REALLY is a smart guy.


Yea that commodore scene was a surprise to me. I can only imagine how she felt all those years. I actually was glad she got payback opportunity but like you say, it appeared she had forgiven so scene was a surprise.

I kind of feel the same about the Richard posing for Jimmy's wife as she sketched him. Honestly, I wasn't sure where it was going. For some reason, kind of creepy.

I had a phone call and missed the scene about Margaret hiding cash.

Also, the scene with Nucky with all the prostitutes? That was part of a "fixed election" plan no?

TIS

It wasn't planned that way, but the hookers admitted they were invited to Atlantic City to sleep with voters to change the voters' minds about candidates. That admission (that they crossed state lines - from Pennsylvania to New Jersey - for immoral purposes meant they were breaking a federal law (The Mann Act). Nucky's lawyer knew that if Nucky was charged with a federal crime then Nucky could ask his friend in the White House for help, and that help would probably get the charges dropped.

Nucky is quite smart, but also quite lucky. It was Nucky's luck that the Commodore had a stroke (and without the Commodore being active, the others against Nucky stood no chance of beating him).

Good episode indeed.

The actor who plays Luciano really IS Luciano. The same goes for Meyer Lansky and Rothstein. Terrific casting. Buscemi doesn't look the part, but he is convincing enough.

But because the casting is very good in general, I'm starting to get somewhat indifferent about the actor who plays Al Capone. He really is too short. In the first episode he was talking to a guy who looked more like Al Capone than him. I don't get why they cast an English actor to play Capone in the first place? It must have been a friendly favor or something.

I've noticed that most of the comments from the guys/gals who frequent the "Real Life" forums here concentrate on the characters of Luciano, Lansky and Capone. Do yourself a favor and watch the show with those guys as "supporting roles" and not the main characters. You'll see the show in a different light and you might enjoy it more instead of complaining that it's really about the Mob.

In keeping with the real guys, though, I find it amusing/interesting to see Lansky when he 18 or 19 years old. Luciano wasn't much older. Keep this is mind when you question why they acted so "carefully" with the Mustache Petes then. I think they've portrayed Capone remarkably well.

Good advice.

Was anyone else waiting to see how long Jimmy's mother could restrain herself from taking her emotions out on the Commodore? It will be interseting to see what she does to follow up.

Gillian surprised me (with slapping the crap out of the Commodore). She said earlier that she had forgiven him. I guess she didn't.

She's a little whacko; I would not be surprised to see her continue beating the Commodore.

As Richard posing for Angie, it was long coming. It's obvious she doesn't love Jimmy. She is partly afraid of him, partly have no courage to run away. His mother makes it even yuckier. It was comparatively a comfortable cop out for her to marry him. He treats her artistic nature no more than a maid at best, sad, sad, sad...

Richard on the other hand craves for human contact so much, he gets it wherever he can. Better yet, from what he envies the most, the Jimmy's (on the surface) picturesque family. If he goes further to betray Jimmy, I doubt it for now.

Gillian of course cannot forgive the Commodore. She just wanted her son to go up the power ladder with the Commodore's help. That's why she told him she has forgiven his father, while no one obviously can forgive being screwed up that bad.

Women on this show try to do the best with the little power of charm they have over the men, having no real authority themselves. That's one of the best angels of this show for me.

On another note, Capone on this Show IS FABULOUS. I actually enjoy his portrayal the most.

afs, it looks like we're pretty much on the same page as each other regarding the show. Dump Geoff and I'll marry you.

I didn't think it possible, but I'm as hooked on this show as I was on "The Sopranos".

No problem SC, sure! Geoff dumped me long time ago. You'll find out what he did soon enough.

What was the deal with Chalky and his surly attitude at dinner?

A lot of pent up anger coming out. I think it is mostly frustration at not being able to avenge his four workers' death at the booze warehouse. He's losing face in the community and he was told (by Nucky) to "be patient".

Also, it doesn't help that his own family seems to make fun of his lack of education. Chalky has NOT forgotten from whence he came but his family apparently have (forgotten).

It's (IMO) one of the better story lines.

Was that the first time Chalky's family was shown? I was surprised at how "proper" they were. I was waiting for one of them to ask Chalky “would you happen to have any Grey Poupon?”

And as far as Gillian and the Commodore go, i say good for her. I hope she keeps beating that old fool. Maybe next week she'll nail the Commodore with a nice big strap-on and let him feel whats it's like to get screwed. Now that would be something!lol!

Right? I wanted to smack the proper out of his wife. I've already stated that Chalky is one of my favorite characters, but definitely not so his family.

You have put it perfectly SC!!!


Chalky's had a near death experience, may face charges for the killing of a white man, is spoken to dismissively by Nucky (be a patient boy), and is under threat of losing his business and political power in the black community. He THEN comes home to find his wife has invited over a suitor for his daughter without checking with him first and has refused to make the one dish he asked for because it's too "country".

Under the circumstances that might make the most patient husband speak a sharp word or two.
It's like "I may have to eat s*** outside this house but in this house I'm the boss!!"

Last episode was truly great. Maybe the best so far, of both seasons. The clash of the two brothers was epic. And the scene of Richard in the woods was also very good. If only they would be able to make episodes like this regular this show might easily go on for many seasons.

And SC, I think you've given some good advice.

There is an article on the DailyBeast.com site calling Jack Huston (the actor who plays Richard) "Boardwalk Empire's Scene-Stealer". I didn't know Angelica Huston is his aunt and John Huston was his grandfather.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/20...k-and-more.html

Also i read the actor Michael Pitt (Jimmy) is a real pain in the ass onset. He just signed with a new agency to rep him but his old agency said they fired him and said "he’s really difficult on set and otherwise". It could be they are just pissed he left but i remember reading a few months back that the guy is hard to work with.

http://www.deadline.com/?s=Michael+Pitt

Anyone see the movie "Funny Games" that Pitt was in back in 2007? Naomi Watts and Tim Roth were also in it. It was about "Two psychopathic young men take a family hostage in their cabin."

Anyway i thought he was pretty good in it and also in the movie Bully".

I saw Funny Games. I forgot Pitt was in it but wondered why he looked familiar.

In the last episode, what was Richard doing when the guy in the woods walked up on him?

He was looking for Adriana La Cerva.

Indeed he was. And he would have found her had the dog not interrupted.

Seriously though Olivant, Richard was on the verge of killing himself. Either it was a happy accident that the dog stole his mask or the other people in the woods ordered the dog to fetch it.

I think it was subtly understood that everyone knew they had just interrupted a suicide attempt, which is why they told Richard , "These woods are for living".

And later on Richard asked Jimmy "Would you fight for me?". The character is desperately lonely and depressed.

Thanks.

Of course, Richard will find Ade when he goes into protective custody.

Poor Lucy, delivering her baby alone. How horrible. And who was the kid that closed the curtains and turned her away when she asked him to get his mother?


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Van Alden saying "I did it for you" has to be the best line of the night.
WHY in the world would Van Alden let ANYONE know where he was keeping Lucy? I guess he's really not a player...
I finally recognized Dominic Chianese.
There's so much attention placed on Dharmody's strange relationship with his mom (kissing on the lips, clingy). Something big is going to happen there.
The Margaret Schroeder character is becoming very unlikable.

“Nucky, Rothstein…their time has passed.”

Sounds like Rothstein will soon be history.

Lilo, I agree with you about Margaret. She's becoming unsteady. She used to manifest so much confidence. She and the Irish guy - I think something's developing there.

I'm starting to like her more each episode.



Ironically, their time had only just began. When prohibition began Rothstein was at his height. I suspect Meyer only said it to please Darmondy and his ally.

Yes, but we know Rothstein will soon be dead and it looks like the show's director is going to make it look like he was "pushed" aside by the young turks. Nucky we know will be around hopefully for a few more seasons.

Rothstein really died in 1928 so we'll have to see if the show bumps that down to fit the show, or maybe he does live.

They're only up to the early part of 1921, so far. Rothstein died in late 1928.

Yes your correct, i guess he's good for the season.

We'll have to see if they stick to the true timeline. Torrio is still around too, when did he step aside 1925?