Part 11/15:
Cultural Shifts: New Wave and Nostalgia
The hosts draw parallels between The Sopranos and Sex and the City, noting that the former understood the gritty realities of suburban and urban life, while the latter often relied on stereotypical portrayals. An amusing anecdote recounts how the Sopranos cast kept their catering from infiltrating the Sex and the City set, illustrating the class and taste differentials within the HBO universe.
They also examine the changing face of American heroism, highlighting how actors like Reeve embodied authenticity more than superficial fame, contrasting that with modern celebrity excess.