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The Sopranos: The Test Dream

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After his latest goomar is injured, Tony escapes to the Plaza Hotel for a night of rest and relaxation, but his dreams are haunted by past faces. Another casualty falls in the war between Johnny Sack and Little Carmine, and Tony B. heads to New York for revenge. Add a recap »

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Writers:: Matthew Weiner David Chase

Director:: Allen Coulter

Stars:: Edie Falco (Carmela Soprano); Lorraine Bracco (Dr. Jennifer Melfi); James Gandolfini (Tony Soprano); John Ventimiglia (Artie Bucco); Katherine Narducci (Charmaine Bucco); Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti); Steve Buscemi (Tony Blundetto); Tony Sirico (Paulie Walnuts); Robert Iler (Anthony Soprano, Jr.); Jamie-Lynn Sigler (Meadow Soprano)

Recurring Role:: Annabella Sciorra (Gloria Trillo); Tony Lip (Carmine Lupertazzi); Joseph Siravo (Johnny Soprano); Chris Caldovino (Billy Leotardo); Frank Vincent (Phil Leotardo); Joe Santos (Angelo Garepe); Leslie Bega (Valentina la Paz); Al Sapienza (Mikey Palmice); John Heard (Vin Makazian); John Fiore (Gigi Cestone); Richard Portnow (Attorney Melvoin)

Guest Star:: Vincent Pastore (Big Pussy Bonpensiero); Rae Allen (Aunt Quintina Blundetto); Roslyn Ruff (Plaza Receptionist); Kevin Aloia (Jason Blundetto); Mark McGann (Face in the Crowd); Jimmy Collins (Charlie Garepe); Annette Bening (Herself); Joe Pantoliano (Ralphie Cifaretto); David Proval (Richie Aprile); Sylvia Kowalczuk (Harpist); Dennis Aloia (Justin Blundetto); Angel Feliciano (Bellman); Charley Scalies (Coach Molinaro); Chandler Parker (Store Clerk); Lauren Adler (Bridesmaid); Eric Seltzer (Crowd Leader); Elaine Hyman (Dot); Sarah Ireland (Woman); Teresa Yenque (Mirsa); Germel Younger (Man in the Crowd); Angel Feliciano (Doorman); Didi Wong (Jade Escort); Stewart Summers (Restaurant Patron)

Tony's dream sequence at the hotel last for about 20 minutes and 46 seconds, a little more than 41% of the episode. edit »

The German episode title is "Ein endloser Traum", meaning "Endless Dream". edit »
Music in this episode:
"Amazing Grace" by Anne Murray; "Claire De Lune" by Visual performance Sylvia Kowalczuk; "Concerto in C. Minor" by (Vivaldi) JWCD2008; "In the Garden" by Anne Murray; "Kulun Mankwalesh" by Mahmoud Ahmed; "Peanuts" by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons; "Three Times a Lady" by The Commodores edit »
Many past cast members returned for Tony's dream sequence in this episode. It is interesting to note that several, such as Vincent Pastore, John Fiore and David Proval, spoke no lines of dialogue and appeared only briefly. Others, such as Al Sapienza, Joe Pantoliano and Tony Lip uttered only one or two lines. In the end, John Heard and Annabella Sciorra did the most acting. It is also interesting to note that Michael Rispoli (Jackie Aprile), Lillo Brancato (Matt Bevilaqua), Ariel Kiley (Tracee), Tony Ray Rossi (Fabian Petrulio), Jason Cerbone (Jackie Aprile Jr.), and Nancy Marchand (Livia Soprano) did not appear. One can safely assume that this was due to budgetary constraints or scheduling conflicts. The reason for Nancy Marchand's absence is obvious, since she passed away several years ago. One wonders why David Chase did not choose to put in a past image of her as he did in "Proshai, Livushka." edit »

Tony: You know what I been thinkin' about lately? Charmaine Bucco.
Tony B.: Nice set on her.
Tony: No, not like that. Well, maybe like that. edit »
Tony: You come across any burn victims at that hospital in the can?
Tony B.: Yeah. Aryans are always setting themselves on fire. edit »
Christopher: I guess T.B.'s fucked, poor guy.
Tony: "Poor guy?" We're all fucked. edit »

During Tony's dream, Annette Benning says he "looks a little 'bugsy'," a sly reference to Bugsy, in which she starred. edit »
In Tony's dream, Carmela says she doesn't want Tony leaving the bathroom at Vesuvio with "just his dick in his hand," borrowing dialogue said by Sonny Corleone in The Godfather. Tony then reaches for a gun behind an overhead toilet tank, mirroring Michael Corleone. None is there, leaving Tony "unprepared." edit »

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AmazingAndy
member since: Nov 26, 2006
The Test Dream
The Bottom Line: "Revealing"
I can see why many dont like this episode. Its odd, trippy, and not for the viewer who complains that they need more "whackings". Here is why I like it:I have never seen anything on film so close to having an actual dream, it gets the essence perfectly. ...Continue »
01/18/07 03:21am | report abuse
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LRoddiNY6812
member since: Feb 21, 2006
The Test Dream
The Bottom Line: "Revealing"
The Sopranos: Episode 63: "The Test Dream"- Tony's dream that takes up twenty minutes of the episode, just to tell us that it was his responsibility to take out his cousin. (Spoiler Alert) ...Continue »
05/20/06 02:55pm | report abuse
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jiggawho15
member since: Oct 31, 2005
The Test Dream
The Bottom Line: "Revealing"
In this episode, Tony has a dream for more than half of the episode. In the dream, he sees his cousin commit the act that will ultimately cause his demise. ...Continue »
11/03/05 08:21pm | report abuse
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MargetisMan414
member since: Jun 19, 2005
The Test Dream
The Bottom Line: "Dream sequence"
Tony has an enormous and elaborate dream sequence for 75% of the episode (which brings back characters from the show in utterly bizarre situations). Besides that, Phil and Billy Leotardo whack Angelo, which results in Tony B. wounding Phil and ...Continue »
06/20/05 12:33am | report abuse