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James Gandolfini Dead at 51

I am shocked and saddened to hear multiple reports of James Gandolfini’s early and untimely death. Most reports saw he suffered a heart attack in Italy.

I can’t say much more than others. He immortalized the Jersey mafia in the Sopranos, and his other roles were just as fantastic. I always loved seeing him on screen. I linked a scene from In the Loop below, which is a fantastic verbal sparring match with Peter Capaldi. If you haven’t seen the film, I recommend it.

Rest in peace, James Gandolfini. You will be missed.

 

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Brad Pitt and Jimmy Fallon Yodel

Well shit. If this isn’t inspiring, I don’t know what is.

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Anchorman 2 Official Trailer

Looks like it’s trailer day.

Directed by Adam McKay
Written by Will Ferrell & Adam McKay

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